Highlighting the unfair and pointless on lead dog restrictions during the winter season and a full ban of dogs during high season on the Lyme Regis Front Sandy Beach. Highlighting the unfair and pointless dogs on lead restrictions during the winter season and a full ban of dogs during high season on the Lyme Regis Front Sandy Beach. We are seeking a compromise and fair access for all, particularly
for dogs off leads in the Winter months and from 1 May to 30 Sept at least dogs off lead before 10am then after 6pm to accommodate visitors & residents with children and a family dog, those with mobility issues or disabilities. The previous order worked well as it allowed dog off lead exercise on the safe and accessible Lyme Regis Front Sandy Beach which is non tidal and suitable for both dogs and owners with or without mobility issues. The new order brought in on the 1 January 2021 is forcing dog owners onto neighbouring beaches which are tidal (underwater for a large proportion of the day), accessed by steep steps, huge rocks and stone with warnings of deep shelves, mudslides, debris from a Victorian Tip and and cliff falls in order to seek off lead exercise for their dogs, putting both dog owners and their dogs at risk of injury due to not being able to use the safe and accessible Sandy Front Beach for safe off lead exercise.
Looking for compromise and fair access for all.
