BBQs in the Countryside...

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Patrols planned to stamp out barbecue breaches Partner authorities are to carry out patrols in hotspot areas to stamp out non-compliance of orders banning barbecues and open fires in public spaces across the Derbyshire Dales and wider Peak District. 

The clampdown by Derbyshire Dales District Council, the Peak District National Park Authority, Derbyshire Police and the Fire Operations Group (FOG) follows recent wildfires in the north of the county that took firefighters days to bring under control. 

The patrols will include Stanton Moor around the time of the summer solstice, when the Nine Ladies Stone Circle is popular with visitors. 

A partnership spokesperson said: "The devastation caused by the recent wildfires is plain to see and our plea to visitors and local people enjoying the beautiful Dales and Peaks is to leave the barbecue at home. Bring a picnic instead. "These patrols, which follow on from social media campaigns and the installation of new signage, are designed to heighten awareness of the obvious dangers of lighting disposable barbecues and open fires in the countryside. 

However, the Dales and Peaks are a massive area to monitor, which is why we are seeking the help of the public, first in complying with the banning order, but also in reporting any abuse of the rules." Breaches should be reported online at https://selfserve.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/renderform?t=220&k=3F1121C18F9396B6D81C8AD46ED327D8B5431529

Anyone who sees a fire that looks out of control should immediately contact the fire service on 999 giving as much detail about the location as possible. Never put yourself at any risk by tackling a fire. 

Last year Derbyshire Dales District Council approved a banning order that extends its Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) beyond land the council owns and manages. 

Prohibited actions include: 

👉lighting fires, barbecues and other devices using an open flame 

👉the lighting or use of stoves 

👉discarding lighted matches and other things likely to cause fire. 

PSPOs are aimed at ensuring public spaces can be enjoyed free from anti-social behaviour, providing councils - through the imposition of fines - with an instrument to help deal with persistent issues.

(Information taken/shared from the Derbyshire Dales, Facebook Page).

Thanks, PCSO Kirsty Hunt