Dog ban on Yorkshire Coast beaches come into effect
Dog owners on the Yorkshire Coast could be fined from today for walking their pets on a number of beaches.
Dog owners on the Yorkshire Coast could be fined from today for walking their pets on a number of beaches.
In the Borough of Scarborough, the dog ban covers the main sections of beach at Scarborough South Bay and North Bay, Whitby West Cliff, Filey and Sandsend.
It starts from today (Saturday 1st May) and lasts until the end of September this year.
The areas where dogs are not permitted will be clearly signposted at all beach access points.
Dog owners are also being reminded they must, by law, clear up their dog’s mess and take away and dispose of the sealed bags. The law applies to all beaches and public places.
Breaches of dog bans can be dealt with by a fixed penalty notice of £75, but if prosecuted through the courts, the offences carry a maximum £1,000 fine.
Meanwhile in the East Riding, the four beach areas affected by the dog exclusion zones are:
- Bridlington north beach – from the north pier to a line extending east from Limekiln Lane.
- Bridlington south beach – from the south pier to a line extending east from Kingston Road.
- Hornsea beach – from Headland View to a line extending east from Sands Lane.
- Withernsea beach – from the steps to the north of the slipway at Seaside Road to the steps opposite Memorial Gardens.
Download a map of the dog exclusion zones by visiting: eastridingcoastandcountryside.co.uk/coast/beaches
The areas of the promenades in Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea adjacent to the beach exclusion zones carry a restriction requiring owners to keep their dogs on leads in those areas.
Outside the restricted areas, dogs are still welcome, along miles of beaches - all the council also asks, like Scarborough's, is that dog walkers clean up after their animals and are considerate of other beach users.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council officers will also be carrying out regular patrols of the beaches and promenades and any owner found breaking the rules will receive a £75 fixed penalty notice.
Officers will also be patrolling other areas to make sure owners clean up after their dogs.