Members of public who are camping on Bournemouth Beach face prosecution and £1,000 fine from council wardens. Local authorities warn of a “uncomfortable night sleep” as beach patrol teams repeatedly disturb them to gather evidence.
The warning comes as the heat continues to rise. Exactly a year ago, June 2020, thousands sought relief from the heat on the beach. Bournemouth, along with Poole and Christchurch, have 75 more employees. Over twenty four kilometres of beach will be under the control of these staff members.
In preparation, the public toilets will remain open for longer hours. Additionally, extra cleansing teams will operate in order to control a larger quantity of rubbish. Finally, staff will patrol the beach 24 hours a day following the issue of a camping ban on Dorset Beach.
A spokesperson for the council is telling sun worshippers the beaches are “not a place for overnight camping.” While the council welcome people to Bournemouth Beach, they ask to “treat with care, behave responsibly and pick up after themselves”.
This summer will see extra security patrols, CSAS officers and Covid 19 marshals. The authoritarians will work to handle any issues of anti social behaviour and Covid rule breaking.
Bournemouth beach campers to face arrest
On the 19th June 2021, twelve campers pitched their tents in Fisherman’s walk beach. BCP council, along with Dorset Police, removed the campers as part of the summer response plan.
Councillor May Haines has issued a statement, intending to be very clear. Camping on the beach is not permitted. There are many beautiful hotels, self catering facilities and bed and breakfasts available.
Pitching a tent is known as “wild camping”. It refers to camping anywhere that is not a campsite or caravan park. Wild Camping is generally illegal in the UK but can be authorised by the landowner. Camping is still legal in the Lake District, and areas such as Dartmoor, but restrictions are still in place on the beaches.
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