Quote Originally Posted by XRunner View Post
This is a consequence of The Traffic Act, 2004.

Eventually the Police will transfer their duties for road management to the a Council Traffic Officer who can then charge events for their services, including the cost of police!

It may result in the cancellation of many road races organised by athletic Clubs who could not afford the very high fees the Councils may charge.

This is another example of the many stealth taxes introduced by the Government.
Just wanted to point out that this has got nothing to do with the police. As pointed out on the horwich website, the police were provided for free, and did a great job!

I have a copy of the petition. (Not sure that helps much on the internet though)