Dog owners warned of summer beach ban
GoogleDog owners are being warned that beach exclusion zones are due to come into force.
The ban, running from 1 May to 30 September, applies to Roker beach and a limited stretch of Seaburn in Sunderland.
It was introduced in 2019 as part of the city council's wider Public Spaces Protection Order and renewed last year following a public consultation.
Anyone caught breaching the dog exclusion zones faces a fixed penalty fine of £100, or up to £1,000 if it proceeds to court.
Councillor Lindsey Leonard, cabinet member for environment, transport and net zero, said: "While most residents are considerate dog owners, there are still some who were in breach of the dog exclusion zones.
"This resulted in us issuing 21 fixed penalty notices for dogs in [these] exclusion zones in 2024.
"As a council, we take great pride in our beautiful beaches and want everyone to be able to enjoy them."