Closure of Greeways during the TT festival

Summary

The requester asked for the identity of the official who decided to close greenways during the TT festival and whether off-road users were consulted. The Department of Infrastructure responded that the proposal was jointly made by DEFA and DoI officers, no formal decision has been made yet, and the Countryside Access Group representing off-road users was included in discussions.

Key Facts

• The proposal to close greenways was jointly made by DEFA and DoI Officers.
• A formal decision on the closures has not yet been made by the Department.
• The Countryside Access Group has been included in discussions regarding the closures.
• The Countryside Access Group includes members of the off-roading community.
• The request was received on 10 February 2025 and responded to on 4 March 2025.

Data Disclosed

• 4436857
• 2025-02-10
• 2025-03-07
• 4 March 2025
• 10 February 2025
• IM1 2RF
• (01624) 686785

Original Request

Could you please advise on the Minister, MHK or Civil Servant who has made the decision to close many of the greenways during TT and if they consulted anyone who rides or drives off road.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4436857 4 March 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 10 February 2025, which states:

"Could you please advise on the Minister, MHK or Civil Servant who has made the decision to close many of the greenways during TT and if they consulted anyone who rides or drives off road."

Our response to your request is as follows:

The proposal to close the greenways was jointly made by DEFA and DoI Officers. A formal decision on the closures has not yet been made by the Department. The Countryside Access Group have been included in discussions which include members of the off-roading community.

Please quote the reference number 4436857 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.