Plans to exclude dogs from much of Camber Sands during the summer will be discussed this October. A report is being prepared for Rother District Council’s cabinet meeting on October 9, following a survey about dog control in Rye and the local beaches which has received 1,856 responses. The council's consultation closed at the end of July.
The proposals being discussed include varying restrictions in Rye’s Gun Garden and Cemetery, as well as ending all dog bans at both Pett and Winchelsea beaches. The Camber proposals have caused the most discussion, with dog walkers being urged to complete the survey. Currently, dogs are banned from an area of Camber Sands near the central car park during the summer, however the consultation suggests that ban will be extended. One option could see dogs restricted to just the section of beach next to the harbour entrance, and banned totally from Broomhill Sands from May to September. The other proposal would allow dogs near the harbour entrance and the section of Broomhill to the east of the car park during the summer.
Earlier in the year, a Rother District Council spokesperson told Rye News: “There has been an increase in recreational activities such as kite surfing in this area of the beach, and the proposals are to help ensure the safety of dog walkers and their dogs on Broomhill Sands.”
