Overview

The Beverley Freemen Act 2010 redefined and expanded the criteria for becoming a Freeman of Beverley, primarily to increase the number of Pasture Freemen and ensure the continued operation of the Beverley Pasture Masters.

Description

This Act addresses the declining number of Pasture Freemen in Beverley, impacting the ability to appoint Pasture Masters responsible for managing common pastures. It achieves this by:

• Extending the area determining eligibility for Pasture Freeman status to include the parish of Beverley and the civil parishes of Molescroft and Woodmansey (as defined in the East Riding of Yorkshire (Parishes) Order 1999).
• Modifying the 1836 Act, which governs the regulation of Beverley's common pastures, to reflect this expanded area.
• Simplifying the process for proving birthright entitlement to freedom, effectively abolishing the 1813 Order governing this process.
• Updating terminology in the 1836 Act to be more inclusive, replacing references to "Widows Roll" with "Successors Roll" and extending gender-specific language to include both men and women.

Government Spending

The Act allows the East Riding of Yorkshire Council to defray the costs of preparing, obtaining, and passing the Act from revenue. No specific figures on government spending are provided in the Act itself.

Groups Affected

• Potential Freemen: Individuals residing in the extended Beverley area now have a greater chance of becoming Freemen and Pasture Freemen.
• Pasture Freemen: The increased number of potential Freemen directly benefits this group, securing the future appointment of Beverley Pasture Masters.
• Beverley Pasture Masters: The Act safeguards their continued existence and role in managing the common pastures.
• East Riding of Yorkshire Council: This council is responsible for maintaining the rolls of Freemen and incurs the costs associated with the Act.

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