These orders apply to the area of beach in Lyme Regis known as the Front Town Beach, bounded by a line from the Cobb slipway to the southernmost point of the north (harbour) wall eastwards to Cobb Gate car park.

The exclusion area is indicated on this interactive map (opens in a new window).

From 1 April to 31 October, inclusive, all dogs are to be excluded from the Front Town Beach - Lyme Regis Front Town Beach Dog Exclusion Order 2009 [512kb] (opens in a new window).

From 1 November to 31 March, inclusive, all dogs on the Front Town Beach are to be kept on leads - Lyme Regis Front Town Beach Dogs on Leads Order 2009 [446kb] (opens in a new window).

These orders shall remain in force until amendment or repeal by further order.

Non-compliance with the above orders could incur a fine up to £1,000 on conviction in a magistrates' court. An offender may be offered a fixed penalty notice in order to discharge the offence. The fixed penalty is currently £75 (£50 if paid within 7 days).

Free copies are available by calling the district council on 01305 251010 or by visiting the council offices in Dorchester, Bridport, Lyme Regis, Sherborne or Chickerell.

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