Alley gates

Some local authorities have put gates on to some rear and side alleyways. Gate keys are held by local residents, emergency services, the local authority and utility companies. We are looking at the different reasons for fitting gates to alleyways. 

Some alleyway improvement schemes include placing gates at the end of alleys. This means that the alley becomes private land and is no longer public highway. The land can then be improved to the benefit of the local residents. This idea is being looked at by a partnership of organisations including our Highways Network Management Group.

Alley areas that suffer from high levels of crime or anti-social behaviour may benefit from being closed at certain times. Gates would be used as a practical way of closing the alley. This approach is being considered as a final remedy if other options had been tried and failed. You can get more information from the Community Safety Partnership or Highways Network Management Group. 

Please follow the links on the right to look at our current and proposed alley gating schemes.