Hundreds fined for breaking Cleethorpes' beach summer dog ban
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Good Friday to September 30.
Hundreds of dog owners have been fined so far this year for ignoring the ban on Cleethorpes beach over the summer.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Wonderland and Cleethorpes Leisure Centre from Good Friday to September 30.
418 dog walkers who broke the rules have been handed £100 fixed penalty notices, worth a total of £41,800.
67 of those were on Easter Bank Holiday weekend alone when the rules came into force.
The three-year beach ban was brought following public demand to keep the resort clean in 2019 - and will be reviewed in January.
During 2021, four more people have also faced penalties for not picking up their dog’s mess around the resort.
Another 61 have been fined for littering either on foot or in vehicles.
Cleethorpes Beach is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is home to a number of rare habitats and bird species.
Wildlife along the stretch of coast can be disturbed by dogs, which can cause distress to and damage the health of the birds living on the beach.
North East Lincolnshire Council’s Tourism and Visitor Economy Scrutiny Panel are set to discuss the latest report on beach enforcement next week.