The article discusses the planned repeal of certain byelaws governing the use of a promenade, which would decriminalize activities such as cycling, horse riding, and mobility scooter use that were previously restricted. However, behaviors like hawking, begging, having noisy dogs, pitching tents, damaging flower beds, or playing loud trumpets would still be regulated under existing national laws like the Public Order Act and the Highways Act.

Council documents justify the repeal by noting that some rules, such as those against carpet beating, are now obsolete and unenforceable under other laws. Additionally, gender-based restrictions on restroom use are deemed unnecessary due to the absence of public toilets along the promenade. A public consultation on the proposed repeal is open until 22 September.