Councillors have been discussing plans to give sole access to a beach in south Cumbria to families.

This was revealed by Millom Town Council on Sunday, August 4, after they became aware that signs banning particular people from Haverigg Beach had been erected.

Whilst the council confirmed that they were not responsible for those signs, they took this is an opportunity to share that a discussion on the matter is still ongoing.

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A spokesperson commented: "Whilst we welcome the move to try and make this particular area safer for families, children and others, we are looking into a prohibition order during certain months of the year to allow families the full use of this area.

"Hopefully, it will replicate other seaside areas in this country and it will become a more equitable and safe use of the shoreline."

The council believed that such a decision would be supported by people living in the local community.

"This move has been requested by residents following an incident whilst picnicking with their children, with dogs off leads running through their food for example," said the council.

"Millom Town Council do, however, feel that there are plenty of other areas on the beach land to allow your dogs off their leads without using this particular area."

The council promised to keep members of the public updated going forward, if and when a change is proposed.

The proposal came in the wake of a recent council AGM, in which the issue of dog fouling on the beach was discussed.

The repeated problem was put on the agenda by Councillor Janice Brown to ensure that the beach and surrounding area can be kept as clean as possible for visitors.

The proposed policy - which the council reiterated was not currently enforced - would see the beach become separated for families, ensuring they are not disturbed by dog walkers.