Flintshire Coast Park barriers removed after concerns raised
The council has now removed all A-frame barriers in Connah's Quay and the Deeside area and will work in consultation with other landowners along the coast park and North Wales Police to remove more during 2025 and 2026.Following the removal of the barriers, Sealand councillor Christine Jones called on police to crack down on vandalism at the park – and for visitors to be their eyes and ears."We welcome the removal of the A-frame barriers to improve access but please beware it is being abused by motorcyclists going along the cycle paths," she said."It is a dangerous practice if someone is walking the dog, cycling or jogging and a motorcycle comes up behind you."She added: "It can be extremely frightening."
Popular with walkers, cyclists and bird-watchers, the park stretches for 25 miles along the shore of the Dee Estuary, from the Welsh and English border to the Irish Sea.The park's new management plan sets out target areas for improvement and outlines how the park will provide residents and visitors with an improved experience.This includes a phased approach to raising the profile of the area, enhancing tourism and helping communities and businesses to work sustainably and creatively to improve environmental, economic and social outcomes.The plans detail a site-specific proposal for eight "hubs" along the path with Flint Foreshore to become the central hub and focal point for visitors to explore the park with a proposed new heritage building.There are also aims to improve protections for natterjack toad populations in Talacre.
Councillor Chris Dolphin, cabinet member for economy, environment and climate, said: "Our ambition is a Flintshire Coast Park for the benefit of all, celebrating the rich natural habitat of the Dee Estuary and Flintshire coastline."The rich Dee Estuary landscape is precious with sensitive habitats, home to a wealth of species. It is important that the natural environment is celebrated, enhanced and protected for future generations."
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