Revamps to the byelaws protecting Ipswich parks received no engagement at all as the plans are set to be adopted.

Ipswich Borough Council executive committee is recommended to adopt byelaws focusing on protecting the environment and wildlife at Ipswich parks, as well as tackle anti-social behaviour.

The byelaws not been updated since 1983 and will go back before the council on July 17.

Among the new measures is the ban on releasing lighted sky lanterns, a ban on tampering with any life-saving appliances provided by the council and a requirement for written consent to use metal detectors.

This is in addition to keeping some original restrictions on cycling, dog-walking and use of play areas in parks by those over certain ages.

The new proposal alters some of these - the age restriction for children's play areas has dropped from 15 to 14, for example.

The conclusion written by council officers for the byelaws says: “The existing Parks Byelaws 1983 are in need of replacement to ensure that a full range of activities and locations are adequately regulated and to ensure maximum protection of Ipswich’s most cherished assets into the future.

“Taking no action would leave many areas and activities unregulated. If the Byelaws are not made the Council will have to begin the process again.”

Formal public consultation was undertaken from February 2 and ended on March 10 2024.

There were no comments received.

The Byelaws allow the Council to deal with unacceptable behaviour that is not addressed through existing legislation, such as that which may cause distress or injury to other users of the parks or that might damage the park and detract from general enjoyment of it by others.