Burnham-On-Sea residents are being invited to have their say on council proposals to ease restrictions on the place dogs might be walked in town’s seaside.
A Somerset Council spokesperson confirms: “We are proposing to make changes to the existing dog exclusion orders on Burnham-On-Sea beach.”
“The proposed changes seek to welcome responsible dog owners to enjoy more of the beaches with less restrictions while still maintaining a clear and designated area for those who still wish to enjoy a popular spot on the beach dog fee.”
Somerset Council is consulting on the proposed adjustments to its Public Space Protection Orders, that are the authorized method that it could prosecute canine house owners for canine management points, reminiscent of failure to fouling, failure to make use of leads, and utilizing locations the place dogs will not be allowed.
Proposals for dogs on Burnham-On-Sea seaside:
- Burnham seaside space 1 (between the Jetty and the Pavilion): It is proposed to take away the present all-year-round ban on dogs on Burnham seaside between the Jetty and Pavilion and solely implement a ban through the vacation season (1st April – thirtieth September).
- Burnham seaside space 2 (between the Jetty and the Yacht membership): It is proposed to take away the present ban on dogs from 1st May – 30 Sept between the Jetty and the Yacht Club and due to this fact don’t have any canine ban at any time of the yr
- Burnham seaside space 3 (between the Pavilion and Maddocks Slade and the north finish of the ocean wall): It is proposed to take away the present ban on dogs between the Pavilion and Maddocks Slade from 1st May – 30 Sept and due to this fact don’t have any canine ban at any time of the yr.
For full particulars of the proposals and to provide your suggestions, see the new proposed draft PSPO order here.
Paper copies of the session are additionally available by contacting the Council on 0300 123 2224 or by way of Burnham-On-Sea Library in Princess Street, Burnham-On-Sea.
Somerset Council’s session is underway till eighth December 2023. It is looking for the views of residents and businesses concerning the proposed adjustments in relation to dogs in our space that are due for renewal in December 2023.
