Decision

Banning of Plastic 'Flying Ring' Toys: Proposer: Cllr Moore; Seconder: Cllr Batters

Decision Maker: Cornwall Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 22, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was moved by Councillor Moore, seconded by Councillor Batters and   RESOLVED that Cornwall Council:- 1.  Promotes a Voluntary Ban on the sale of ‘Flying Rings’, encouraging shops to sell alternatives instead. 2.  Produces and circulates publicity highlighting to the public the danger these toys present to marine mammals. 3.  Bans or discourages the use of ‘Flying Ring’ toys on Cornwall Council beaches.   ACTION: Councillor Rick to provide a written response to Councillor German in respect of his query about the recruitment process for the Fal and Helford SAC Estuary Officer i.e. how the post had become vacant and the timescales for recruitment for the replacement.

Supporting Documents

Banning of Plastic Flying Ring Toys - Report.pdf
Banning of Plastic Flying Ring Toys - Appendix 1.pdf

Related Meeting

Cornwall Council - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 10.30 am on July 22, 2025