Published:
4:59 PM January 6, 2021
There is no ban on walking dogs on beaches at this time of the year.
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Dog bans on beaches should not affect walkers during the third national coronavirus lockdown, Suffolk councils have said.
The RSPCA has called on councils to relax Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are most commonly used to keep dogs off beaches.
Both East Suffolk and Tendring councils have several PSPOs used to keep beaches clean.
However, in all but one case, these only apply during the summer - from April or May until the end of September.
Published:
4:59 PM January 6, 2021
There is no ban on walking dogs on beaches at this time of the year.
- Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown
Dog bans on beaches should not affect walkers during the third national coronavirus lockdown, Suffolk councils have said.
The RSPCA has called on councils to relax Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) which are most commonly used to keep dogs off beaches.
Both East Suffolk and Tendring councils have several PSPOs used to keep beaches clean.
However, in all but one case, these only apply during the summer - from April or May until the end of September.
COUNCILS are being urged to relax public space protection orders to adjust to lockdown restrictions. The RSPCA has renewed calls for local authorities to consider easing some locally-imposed rules on where dogs can be exercised to help dog walkers comply with lockdown rules and stop the spread of Covid-19. Many Councils across England and Wales have previously introduced Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs), which often include strict rules on where dogs cannot be walked. There have long been fears that this can restrict suitable dog walking spots in some local communities. As England enters another national lockdown, and with Wales already under national Tier 4 restrictions, the RSPCA has renewed its calls for Councils to explore a temporary relaxation of PSPOs related to dog walking to help stop unnecessary travel; enabling dog walkers to exercise within their immediate communities and comply with lockdown measures.