Call for vigilance as barriers removed

FLINTSHIRE County Council is appealing for members of the public to be more active in reporting motorcyclists riding in the Flintshire Coast Park after removing restrictive barriers.

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As part of the new five-year management plan, the authority has removed controversial A-frame barriers that stopped motorcyclists gaining access to the banks of the River Dee.

The barriers were designed to stop anti-social nuisance riders damaging the natural environment and causing a danger to park users. But the barriers also prevented disabled visitors from accessing the area.

After a campaign by social injustice charity Together Creating Communities with Cycling UK, The FDF Centre for Independent Living, Disabled Ramblers UK, Wheels for Wellbeing, Transport for All, North Wales Crusaders Wheelchair Rugby League and Disability Sports Club and Chester Wheelers, Flintshire County Council agreed to make changes to open up access in line with disability access legislation.

The council has now removed all A-frame barriers in Connah's Quay and Deeside area and will work in consultation with other landowners along the coast park and North Wales Police to remove more throughout 2025/26.