Views are being looked for on whether beach restrictions on pet dogs along Suffolk’s coast need to be altered.
A variety of popular beaches, consisting of those at Felixstowe, Southwold and Lowestoft, have seasonal limitations governing when individuals can and can not take their family pets onto the coast – keeping the most popular locations without pet dogs throughout the hectic summertime.
The guidelines are consisted of in 13 Public Area Security Orders (PSPOs) handled by East Suffolk Council.
Now all 13 of the PSPOs, which were embraced in 2020, are being proposed for renewal with no change to existing limitations for an additional 3 years.
Individuals can have their state on the proposed renewals by emailing [email protected] by 5pm on January 8, 2023.
East Suffolk’s cabinet member for the environment, James Mallinder stated: “East Suffolk is a dog-friendly district, and we identify that a lot of dog owners are accountable about the effect their pet dogs can have on others and the environment.
” Keeping your dog on a lead implies everybody, with or without a dog, can take pleasure in hanging around in public areas.
” As constantly, we would advise dog walkers to ensure they clean up after their dog and get rid of the waste in the closest litter bin.”.
Existing PSPOs up for assessment:.
Felixstowe
– Exemption of pet dogs from Felixstowe Beach
The order uses to the beach in between the Medspa Structure and Arwela Roadway at all times of the day and night from May 1 to September 30.
Southwold
– Exemption of pet dogs from Southwold Beach
The order uses to all of Southwold Beach at all times of the day and night through April, May, June, July, August and September.
– Pet dogs on Leads on Southwold Boardwalk
The order uses within the limited location at all times of the day and night.
Lowestoft
– Exemption of Canines from Lowestoft Beach
The order uses to the beach at Lowestoft southern pier, for its whole length southward to a point surrounding to the CEFAS structure, day and night from May 1 to September 30.
– Pet dogs on Leads on Lowestoft Boardwalk
The order uses to Lowestoft upper boardwalk from the Claremont pier southwards to Kensington Roadway, and likewise to the Lowestoft lower boardwalk from south pier to its termination east of All Saints Roadway, Pakefield, day and night.
Corton
– Canines on Corton Beach
The order uses to Corton Beach from a point surrounding to Baker’s Rating, southwards to a point surrounding to Tibenham’s Rating, day and night Might 1 to September 30.
Carlton Marshes nature reserve
– Pet dogs exemption & & pet dogs on leads
The order uses to part of the land referred to as Carlton Marshes nature reserve, located in between the A146 Beccles Roadway and Oulton Dyke, day and night.
Lound Lakes Nature Reserve
– Pet dogs on leads
Uses to land referred to as Lound Lakes nature reserve, in between Fritton Decoy to the west and the A47 Yarmouth Roadway to the east, day and night.
Herringfleet Hills
– Pet dogs on leads
At all times of the day and night.
Charsfield Churchyard
– Canines on Leads
At all times of the day and night.
Pet dogs in Kid’s Backyard
Uses to all kids’s backyard in the East Suffolk District which are gated (or fitted with grids), and fenced to avoid access to pet dogs, day and night.
Dog fouling
Uses to all land in the district which is open to the air and to which the general public is entitled or allowed to have gain access to, day and night.
