Strict ban on British beaches that you can deliver with £ 1,000 fine … Is your nearest on the list?
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Dog owners who go to the coast this summer have received a warning as a strict ban Comes into operation over British beaches.
Hundreds of beaches have brought in dog bans that were rolled out on 1 May and will last until the end of September.
Some beaches have completely forbidden dogs, while others only allow them for certain hours or if they are kept on leads.
Moreover, certain beaches only impose restrictions during peak hours, such as from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The rules vary depending on the area, but everyone caught breaking them can get a fine of £ 100 on the spot – and up to £ 1,000 if it goes to court.
The seasonal restrictions are designed to keep beaches clean and safe during the busy summer months, using the locals a public order of space (PSPO) to maintain the rules.
Chris Maxted, who runs a dog gate, called DOG-G8, explained: ‘Seasonal dog bans on British beaches are a practical measure to protect water quality and retain the blue flag status that appreciate many coastal areas.
‘Dog pollution and urine can have a significant impact on water quality, making it unsuitable for swimming.

Hundreds of British beaches have brought in dog bans that were rolled out on 1 May and will last until the end of September
‘Public Spaces Protection -Commits enable Councils to maintain beach bans during peak seasons to reduce dog pollution contamination.
“These rules are meant to create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone, while making sure that coastal waters remain suitable for bathing.”
Most beaches allow dogs between October and April, he added – but maintained the orders in the summer months.
Maxted continued: ‘It is important for dog owners to check before they visit beaches, because the rules can vary considerably.
“Some areas will implement completely prohibited, while others impose partial prohibitions, such as demands that dogs are kept on leads or limit them to promenades.”
Despite the strict ban in operation, There is still an abundance of coastal areas to investigate where dogs are welcome all year round.
For example, Devon has no less than 79 dog -friendly beaches, so even with the forbidden in place, there is still a lot of coastline to enjoy with your Pooch in the United Kingdom.
Guide dogs, on the other hand, are allowed on all beaches – but only if they work, wear a harness and on a leading role.

The rules vary depending on the area, but everyone caught breaking them can get a fine of £ 100 on the spot – and up to £ 1,000 if it goes to court

Most beaches allow dogs between October and April, he added – but maintained the orders in the summer months
The summer dog ban was first introduced by Weymouth in 2019, so that dozens of beaches followed in the following years, especially because tourist figures rise during the warmer months.
Most websites of the municipality have up-to-date information about which beaches are dog-friendly and when.
Maxted added: ‘To find out which beaches are open all year round and are dog -friendly, it is best to check your municipal website.
“Most councils offer up-to-date information about beach regulations, including any seasonal restrictions or rules with regard to pets, so that you can plan your visit accordingly.”
It comes when Tower Hamlets Council introduces a strict series of rules for dog owners After a series of attacks, an 11-year-old girl left with life-changing injuries and saw two Cane’s Corso’s shot dead after cutting a woman.
According to the new rules, which have been approved under a public order of the protection of the public spaces (PSPO), dogs can still play freely from the lead in all parks and green spaces in the town.
However, dogs will be prohibited from certain areas, such as gated children’s playgrounds and sports areas and there will be a requirement for a maximum of four dogs per person, unless they have a professional dog lit issued by the municipality.
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