Following the Government’s recent Coronavirus (Covid-19) guidelines to lift some of the restrictions Dorset Council will again be enforcing the restrictions for dogs that had previously been relaxed.
These restrictions are contained within public spaces protection orders (PSPO) and look to protect public health.
Dog owners can exercise their dogs in the designated areas taking account of the social distancing requirements. Find details of these areas
Cllr Tony Alford, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer, Community and Regulatory Services, said:
“The restrictions have been put in place so that local families can enjoy the beach safely at two metres distance from people who are not part of their household.
“Although beaches are open, we are still suggesting caution as far a swimming is concerned. The RNLI has said that lifeguards will not be on beaches and so is advising people not to swim.”
Find more information about staying safe at the seaside
The council is also reminding people of restrictions for cycling along promenades. With the expected increase in numbers using seaside towns cyclists will need to obey local rules.
The restrictions for dogs on beaches will start on Friday 22 May.
There are currently also a good number of people cycling along the prom in Weymouth (i.e. in front of Greenhill Gardens) during the daytime, when the signage clearly shows this is prohibited. Please can you confirm what the current regulations are and how they are being enforced.
Thank you.
Hi – We will be enforcing the cycling PSPO on the Esplanade – From Friday 22 May cycling is not permitted on the promenade between 10am to 5.30pm until 31 October.
Please can you say why are the barriers are down to stop parking along the Boscombe beachfront along to Bournemouth. This is in front of the Surf Steps and where the train runs.
Thanks
Juliet – this is in the BCP Council area so they may know about this.
How fascinating. You’d be better to enforce laws on the hirribkepeople who are coming to our beaches. Oh for more dogs, I am sure we would all prefer that to the disgusting behavior we have seen from humans
This is a joke right? They can’t even control people flocking to our beaches in droves,not social distancing or wearing masks and leaving behind their awful rubbish.I even read that a family had brought their cat to the beach.