Bibury Overtourism and Safety Mitigation Scheme

June 17, 2026 Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Economy, Environment and Infrastructure decided on 17/06/2026 to approve the drawdown of up to £175,000 from the Council’s Risk and Investment Reserve. This funding is for commissioning and delivering mitigation measures in Bibury to address overtourism and safety concerns. The decision includes progressing necessary Traffic Regulation Orders and using the Highways Term Maintenance Contract for works.

Full council record

Purpose

Pursuant to an Authorisation from the Leader of the Council (24/02/2026): Bibury Overtourism and Safety Mitigation Scheme

Decision

To approve the drawdown of up to £175,000 from the Council’s Risk and Investment Reserve to meet the actual costs of commissioning and delivering a package of proposed mitigation measures in Bibury in response to overtourism pressures and associated safety concerns.

Supporting Documents

For Publication - Executive Decisions taken by Officers Template - Bibury.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date17 Jun 2026