Pembrokeshire Beach Strategy 2018 – 2021
©Pembrokeshire County Council
This strategy is supported by the following organisations:
Pembrokeshire County Council www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk
Natural Resources Wales www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
Keep Wales Tidy www.keepwalestidy.cymru
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority www.pcnpa.org.uk
National Trust www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Royal National Lifeboat Institution www.rnli.org
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water www.dwrcymru.com
H.M Coastguard http://www.dft.gov.uk
Town and Community Councils http://www.pembstcc.co.uk/
The following organisations will also be consulted:
Dyfed Powys Police www.dyfed-powys.police.uk
Dogs Trust www.dogstrust.org.uk
National Farmers Union (Cymru) www.nfu-cymru.org.uk
Farmers Union of Wales www.fuw.org.uk
Country Land and Business Association (CLA) www.cla.org.uk
Document Date Version Owner Control May 2016 Final 1.0 DFT March 2018 2.0 NM
Contact information for this document:
Pollution Control Team Pembrokeshire County Council 1 Cherry Grove Haverfordwest SA61 2NZ
Telephone: 01437 775721 E Mail: [email protected]
The Beach Strategy for Pembrokeshire 2018 - 2021
Foreword
Pembrokeshire has some of the best beaches in Britain. No other county has more Blue Flag, Green Coast or Seaside awards; which all reinforce Pembrokeshire’s environmental and tourism credentials.
This strategy has been produced to ensure that the high quality of Pembrokeshire’s beaches are maintained . This aim includes partnership working with many other agencies including Natural Resources Wales, Dŵr Cymru, Keep Wales Tidy, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, Dyfed Powys Police, The Dogs Trust and Pembrokeshire Association of Voluntary Services. This aim will be a challenge with the more stringent standards in The Bathing Water Directive and the increasing trend for wetter summers.
The strategy, over a four year period: 2018 – 2021, will target resources first on the beaches with the poorest water quality - to raise standards ensuring that the water is safe at those beaches. Secondly, to ensure that water quality does not deteriorate at any of our beaches. Finally to focus on the environmental criteria to ensure good standards are maintained.
This strategy, with its continuing commitment to partnership working, will help to ensure that Pembrokeshire maintains its reputation for high quality at all its beaches. A review of progress and of the strategy will take place at regulary intervals.
Councillor Pat Davies Councillor Paul Miller Cabinet member for Environmental Cabinet member for Economy, and Regulatory Services Tourism, Leisure & Culture
Contents
Overall Aim...... 1 Who will do this? ...... 1 Background Information ...... 1 Beach Awards...... 2 Beach Byelaws ...... 4 Current priorities and methods...... 4 Environmental Management...... 8 Public Participation...... 12 Monitoring and reporting success ...... 13 Award recommendations ...... 13 Useful Information & Links ...... 14
Appendix 1: Table showing Pembrokeshire designated and non-designated bathing waters with current awards and water quality standards
Appendix 2: Action plan key points for 2018 – 2021
Appendix 3: Dog Walking Code of Conduct for Pembrokeshire
Appendix 4: Code of Conduct
Appendix 5: Beach Safety
Appendix 6: Dog Byelaws on Beaches
Appendix 7: Beach Byelaws .
1. Overall Aim
To ensure that a visit to a Pembrokeshire beach is a great experience for both residents and visitors and that bathing water quality continues to be maintained.
Well Being of Future Generations Act
This strategy will complement the Local Well-being Plan, developed by the Pembrokeshire Public Service Board. The Well Being of Future Generations Act sets out seven goals for the kind of Wales we want to see. The public bodies who are partners in the strategy must work towards these goals. Not every action can contribute to every goal. The principle is to ensure that our work is planned and executed to achieve as many goals as possible.
A Well-being Assessment has been undertaken by the Public Service Board and this assessment has identified a number fo themes including Community Safety, Health, Environment and Climate Change and Economy and Tourism.
The Well-being goals are:
Goal A prosperous An innovative, productive and low carbon society which Wales. recognises the limits of the global environment and therefore uses resources efficiently and proportionately (including acting on climate change); and which develops a skilled and well- educated population in an economy which generates wealth and provides employment opportunities, allowing people to take advantage of the wealth generated through securing decent work. A resilient Wales. A nation which maintains and enhances a biodiverse natural environment with healthy functioning ecosystems that support social, economic and ecological resilience and the capacity to adapt to change (for example climate change). A healthier A society in which people’s physical and mental well-being is Wales. maximised and in which choices and behaviours that benefit future health are understood. A more equal A society that enables people to fulfil their potential no matter Wales. what their background or circumstances (including their socio economic background and circumstances). A Wales of Attractive, viable, safe and well connected communities cohesive communities A Wales of A society that promotes and protects culture, heritage and the vibrant culture Welsh language, and which encourages people to participate and thriving in the arts, and sports and recreation. Welsh language.
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A globally A nation which, when doing anything to improve the economic, responsible social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales, takes Wales. account of whether doing such a thing may make a positive contribution to global well-being.
How the Bathing Water Strategy contributes to the Well-being goals
Goal A prosperous The value of the tourism industry to Pembrokeshire has been Wales. calculated at £500 million per annum. The beach awards are an icon for the Pembrokeshire brand. Our coast is an internationally recognised asset. The number of Blue Flag beaches in Pembrokeshire exceeds that of any other county in the United Kingdom. A resilient Wales. The bathing water quality that underpins the award strategy is the result of a healthy functioning ecosystem in the catchments around our coast. Our bathing water profiles identify the inland influences on water quality. It is these healthy ecosystems that support the economic resource that our coast provides. A healthier The award schemes are built around amenity and the Wales. protection of public health. Our award winning beaches are a resource for residents and visitors providing outdoor recreation and gateways to the coastal path with associated benefits for physical and mental health. A more equal Our beaches provide opportunities for inexpensive family days Wales. out. They are a playground for the people of Wales to come together A Wales of For coastal communities the award strategy provides a cohesive framework to support them as attractive safe destinations and communities attractive places to live. The economic benefits help maintain the communities’ viability. A beach can also act as a community focus as evidenced by the smoking ban introduced at Little Haven. A Wales of A challenge presented by the Well-being Act is to ensure vibrant culture multiple goals are achieved. Our award strategy has not and thriving previously considered cultural heritage as a theme. We have a Welsh language. rich historical heritage and opportunities to stimulate greater cultural activity. A globally The award strategy is international. By embracing and responsible achieving outstanding results, wales is demonstrating to the Wales. world how the sustainable management of natural resources is supporting economic, environmental and social outcomes.
Sustainable Development Principle
The Well-being of Future Generations Act further requires public bodies to act in accordance with the sustainable development principles as demonstrated below:-
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Long term
The award strategies have been “three year” documents. The partnership that underpins it has a history of over twenty years standing. Improvements require planning with investment both financial and of time. Our vision has been one of continual incremental improvement recognising capacity of partners and resources.
We want to see our standards maintained. We currently see little scope for further improvement in the short term, but as partners our vision remains undimmed.
Prevention
There has been a long term investment in preventative action. There have been large scale financial investments from Dwr Cymru on the one hand to proportionately large investments by caravan site owners; there has been excellent co-operation from farmers at catchment headwaters, anxious not be the cause of any problems downstream. This current plan is not resourced to continue this level of preventative work. We will, however, continue our pre-season checks. There is a nervousness around our ability to prevent deterioration in the longer term as the capacity of some partners to contribute diminishes. Where prevention fails, there are rehearsed plans for an integrated response to any pollution incident.
Integrated approach
As part of our longstanding mature partnership each partner brings their own integrated approach. There is a shared understanding of risks, actions and roles. There is common ground on what can be gained for each partner by working together.
Collaboration
The partnership has been a strong collaboration working to common goals. The pre- season checks are multi- agency and there has been a team approach to delivery that pre-dates the Well- being Act and the sustainability principles. The collaboration extends beyond public bodies to third sector, private business and individuals.
Involvement
People are passionate about their local beaches. Over the years there has been excellent engagement with Town, Community and City councils. There have been Environment action Groups, Coast Care groups and action groups all working to the same end of securing and safeguarding improvement.
Community and business involvement will be key to taking forward any further improvement and will need to be a focus of future work
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2. Who will do this
We will plan to involve the following core partners in the creation and implementation of this Beach Strategy:
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Keep Wales Tidy (KWT) Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority (PCNPA)
Other partners will be involved as necessary to ensure a high quality beach environment and these include:
National Trust Royal National Lifeboat Institution Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water H.M. Coastguard Town and Community Councils Dyfed Powys Police (DPP) Dogs Trust National Farmers Union (Cymru) Farmers Union of Wales Country Land and Business Association (CLA Wales)
3. Background
In 2013 the first Pembrokeshire Bathing Water Strategy was launched. This aimed to ensure that a visit to a Pembrokeshire beach is a great experience and that bathing water quality is the best it can be. This Strategy was expanded to consider the whole beach experience due to increased concerns with dogs, horses, litter, beach safety and other issues.
The beaches in Wales are designated by the Welsh Government depending on their popularity and their usage. Beaches which are designated as bathing waters are sampled and monitored by Natural Resources Wales but at a reduced frequency at better performing beaches from 2018. The non-designated beaches are sampled and monitored by the Local Authority (Depending on funding). Pembrokeshire County Council reviews the usage of beaches in the county and submits well-used beaches to the Welsh Government for designation.
There are 36 beaches sampled in Pembrokeshire with 29 beaches which are designated bathing waters and 7 which are non-designated, as detailed in Appendix 1.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only National Park in the UK designated mainly for the quality of its coastline. Throughout the year Pembrokeshire attracts many visitors to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The influx of visitors is vital to the county’s economy and utilises many of the facilities available such as the shops, tourist attractions and facilities for staying in the area. Our coastline also plays an
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important role in the health and wellbeing of local people. Therefore it is in everyone’s interest to help ensure that all the beaches in Pembrokeshire are of high quality and maintain their beach awards.
There are three different award schemes available in Wales and Pembrokeshire currently has beaches which are part of the Blue Flag, Green Coast and The Seaside Awards. The different partners in Pembrokeshire must continue to work together to ensure that these beaches retain their awards and identify beaches that may receive awards in the future.
4. Beach Awards
4.1 Blue Flag Awards – check with Myrddin****
There are currently 11( in 2018) beaches in Pembrokeshire with the International Blue Flag Award. Beaches with the Blue Flag award are: Whitesands; Newgale; Dale; Lydstep; South Beach Tenby; North Beach Tenby; Castle Beach Tenby; Saundersfoot; Coppet Hall; Poppit and Amroth.
The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches that comply with thirty-two criteria within four key areas which are:
• environmental education and information; • water quality; • environmental management; and • safety and services.
The Blue Flag awards are owned by the Federation for Environmental Education and are managed by Keep Wales Tidy in Wales.
Under the environmental education and information criteria information about the Blue Flag must be displayed along with a beach map showing the facilities and a Code of Conduct which explains what is expected of people who use the beach. Bathing water quality information, environmental educational activities and local wildlife information must also be displayed.
There must be excellent bathing water quality and the bathing water must meet the “excellent” standard for intestinal Enterococci and E-coli parameters, set out in the Bathing Water Directive.
The environmental management criteria determine that the beach must be clean and there must be adequate waste management facilities including provisions for recyclable materials. There must be adequate public facilities including good toilet provision to meet the needs at peak season. Dogs must be banned from an area of the beach and these areas must be clearly displayed. There must be a beach management committee and all of the buildings and surrounding areas must be properly maintained.
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The safety and services section requires that Blue Flag beaches with a high number of visitors must have lifeguards stationed at the beach and the number of lifeguards can vary depending on peak or quieter times. However, there is the possibility of having life saving equipment at beaches with low hazards and few visitors. There must be safe and easy access to the beach and first aid facilities must be available on the beach.
4.2 Green Coast Awards
The Green Coast Award is aimed to acknowledge, promote and protect the environment of rural beaches in Wales. It focuses on those beaches which meet the guideline water quality and are prized for their natural, unspoilt environment. The Green Coast Award requires guideline water quality as well as best practice in the environment for rural beaches which may not have the facilities associated with resort beaches. It is managed in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy.
Beaches which receive the Green Coast Award are managed with the involvement of the community for the benefit of visitors and the environment. It places strong emphasis on community and environmental activities.
Fourteen of Pembrokeshire’s beaches have received the Green Coast award. These include: Abereiddi; Barafundle; Broad Haven South; Caerfai; Priory Bay, Caldey Island; Cwm-yr-Eglwys; Druidston Haven; Freshwater East; Marloes; Martins Haven; Penally; West Dale; West Angle and Manorbier.
4.3 The Seaside Award
The Seaside Award is awarded by Keep Wales Tidy.. The criteria for the award include: ensuring that there the standard of bathing water is satisfactory which is considered to be safe to swim in; there must be safe access to the beach; there must be good provisions for litter; and the beach, including its surroundings, must be well managed and maintained. There are thirty-one beaches in Pembrokeshire which currently have this award. Blue Flag beaches are currently awarded a Seaside Award, this will no longer be the case from 2019.
5. Beach Byelaws
A byelaw enables the Local Authority to address the concerns of local people and tackle problems in their area. The byelaws must be confirmed by the Secretary of State (Department for Communities and Local Government, 2012). Pembrokeshire County Council have byelaws for some of the beaches within Pembrokeshire and these are specific to each beach. A list of Pembrokeshire’s beach byelaws can be found in Appendix 5.
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6. Current priorities and methods
6.1 Environmental Education and Information
All of the designated beaches must have adequate information displayed. This includes beaches with Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards which require specific information as laid out in the award criteria.
Surfing is a very popular activity in Pembrokeshire, notably at the beaches of Freshwater West, Newgale, Whitesands, Broadhaven South and Manorbier. Dwr Cymru have an alert system where discharges from Combined Sewage Overflows during periods of heavy weather can be notified to relevant authorities. This service includes many beaches in Pembrokeshire.
NRW have an alert system on their website, a prediction and discounting system that covers several beaches in Pembrokeshire, Broadhaven North, Poppit Sands and Newport.
Pembrokeshire County Council have an education trailer which visit events and beaches throughout the summer.
6.2 Water Quality
There are currently 29 designated and 7 non-designated bathing waters in Pembrokeshire.Overall we have exceptionally good water quality, which is important to the local economy and prized by both residents and tourists alike. This is reflected in the unprecedented number of awards granted to the County’s beaches.
The revised EU Bathing Water Directive is now applicable and sets more stringent standards than the previous Directive. This will inevitabley affect Water Quality chategorisation. Water quality is generally poorer during wet summers; with some beaches potentially losing awards as a consequence. Pembrokeshire’s Beach Strategy has identified priority beaches where any actions regarding bathing water quality would be focused. Natural Resources Wales will continue to carry out pre season checks to identify any problems that could arise during the season that could be adversely affect the water quality, and where appropriate will be accompanied by Pembrokeshire County Council and Dwr Cymru.
The beaches at Sandy Haven, Little Haven, Newport, Nolton Haven,Wiseman’s Bridge, St. Brides Haven,Goodwick and Gelliswick have been identified to ensure water quality is maintained and improved. Any designated beach at risk of being classed as ‘poor’ under The Bathing Water Directive ( None in 2017) would require signs to be erected advising of poor quality and a warning notice against bathing. These beaches would be the priorty targets.
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The following table shows the different awards and their required water quality:
Award Logo Required Water Quality 2015
Blue Flag Excellent Award
Green Coast Excellent Award
Seaside Award Sufficient
The previous Beach Strategies targeted the beaches that have poor bathing water quality. The actions to achieve these aims will include:
• working with partners to minimise duplication of work and to maximise our influence; • working with Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to ensure their assets are maintained, improved and compliant with their Environmental Permits;
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• liaison with significant landowners and businesses, e.g. farms, caravan sites, etc, to improve their awareness of bathing water quality and to ensure compliance with regulations and best practice; • the Pembrokeshire Beach Liaison Group will meet bi-annually to review the strategy; • working with our Green Seas partners, including the Welsh Government.
Scheduled sampling
From 2018 sampling will be carried out on a risk based frequency. Beaches with little risk of non compliance will be sampled six times per bathing season. The beaches with the highest risk of non compliance may be sampled up to sixteen times per bathing season, frequencies of eight, ten and twelve will be applied to beaches with the medium risks of non compliance. These results are publicised on the Natural Resources Wales website.
A short term pollution initiative (STP) will be undertaken at Broadhaven North, Newport North and Poppit West in 2018. This involves a daily predication of water quality based on a rainfall trigger. If poor water quality is predicated signs have to be put up in the vicinity of the bathing water providing swimming advice. This is predicated to occur about ten times per season. The STP initiative allows up to three samples per season to be discounted and therefore can lead to the classification of the bathing water being improved increasing the chance of retaining their Blue Flag Awards.This inititiave is co ordinated by Pembrokeshire County Council and run by members of the local community.
Rainfall is one of the most important factors affecting bathing water quality. Pollution risk forecasting uses heavy rainfall as an indicator that reduced bathing water quality is more likely at certain bathing waters. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) monitor rainfall at sites where there is a strong relationship between rainfall and reduced water quality. NRW then publish the pollution risk on their website warning that the rainfall indicates a significant risk of reduced water quality. The reactive sign is then put up by the local community.
The forecasts are available to the public via the Natural Resources Wales Bathing Waters webpage.
6.3 Environmental Management
6.3.1 The “Envirocrime” Initiative CHECK Still applies with Steve M
‘Envirocrime’ is an initiative created by Pembrokeshire County Council to deal with any type of crime which impacts upon the environment in which we live, for example, dog fouling, “A” frames, litter, fly tipping, etc. It is a co-ordinated approach that began in
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May 2013 and has initially focused on the issue of dog fouling. The initiative has focused on Tenby, Milford Haven, St Davids and Solva, Haverfordwest and Narberth so far and includes beaches that are adjacent to the towns or areas that are visited. It includes dog warden patrols of the streets and engagement with the schools, community and partner organisations. Work has been undertaken at various locations to refresh signage for dog fouling and new signs have been developed with the slogan “See it Report it”. These signs will be erected at various locations post targeted interventions. The signs include QR (Quick Response) Codes for quick access to the PCC web reporting tool.
The Envirocrime initiative has been successful so far and therefore it will be possible to use aspects of it to reduce some of the environmental issues on beaches.
6.3.2 Dogs on beaches
The main issues reported with dogs on the beaches are fouling and dog control:
• Dogs are frequently reported as being present in areas where dogs are banned by byelaw. The effectiveness of the dog ban byelaw is only monitored when the Envirocrime initiative is focusing on a specific area. • The areas where dogs are not allowed can often not be clearly displayed with signage on the beach because of the large tidal range and the large scale of some beaches . • Dogs that are not under control can be dangerous or a nuisance, especially off the lead resulting in issues such as dog fouling going un-noticed and potential safety concerns. Rescuing dogs that have got into difficulties in the sea or on cliffs regularly endangers the lives of owners, lifeguards or Coastguard who may be called out. • Dog fouling is a public health issue due to the risk of contracting Toxocariasis which can cause very serious symptoms, including blindness. Currently, checks being carried out on beaches to enforce the prevention of dog fouling are infrequent. However, when the Pembrokeshire County Council’s Envirocrime initiative is in a specific area then the beaches are checked by the dog wardens as part of this scheme.
We plan to improve dog control issues on beaches by:
• Considering appropriate signage to clearly show the areas where dogs cannot go on the beaches that have dog ban byelaws. This will be done in collaboration with other partners, such as the Town and Community Councils. An example of collaboration is an Envirocrime initiative when a group of dog walkers in Freshwater East have joined to form a 'Community Dog Watch '. All group members are provided with visibility vests, marked as Community Dog Watch.When walking their dogs they regularly engage with other dog walkers to promote the 'scoop the poop' principle. This is a demonstration of active community engagement which appears to be effective as complaints of fouling in the area have significantly reduced.
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• Undertaking spot-checks on the beaches that have dog ban byelaws throughout May to September through the Envirocrime initiative to ensure compliance. The approach taken is to educate and explain the issues. Pembrokeshire County Council’s dog wardens will continue to collect any stray dogs within Pembrokeshire.
• Creating a Code of Conduct leaflet to give residents and tourists a small and simple amount of information on dog control specifically for Pembrokeshire beaches. The dangers of dog faeces will be highlighted in the Code of Conduct leaflet. A general Code of Conduct leaflet and one specific to dogs is detailed in Appendix 3.
• Erecting signs in certain areas, such as pathways onto beaches to remind owners to keep dogs under control.
• Carrying out more consistent checks to enforce dog fouling legislation on the beaches. It is believed that an educational approach would be most effective, to inform people of the possible fines with dog fouling and also where they can buy bags to collect the faeces.
• Arrange Dog Awareness days at locations at or near to beaches with Pembrokeshire County Council, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and the Dogs Trust. The Dogs Trust can offer free mircrochipping and subsidised neuteuring. For more information on this please see www.dogstrust.org.uk.
• Engage with land owners to encourage take up of Dog Control Orders, giving landowners greater enforcement powers.
• Prosecute, as a last resort where dog owners fail to comply with the byelaws.
6.3.3 Horses
Horse riding on beaches can cause conflict with other beach users and may lead to issues with manure being left on the beach or access path. The issue is more likely to occur at beaches which are regularly used by riding schools. We will work to engage with local riding schools to make them aware of any issues that arise and try to deal with them.
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6.3.4 Litter
Litter is an issue that affects all beaches in Pembrokeshire and is a continuing problem throughout the year. Adverse weather can dramatically increase the amount of litter and debris found on the beaches. Beach cleaning is undertaken by Pembrokeshire County Council. Reductions in funding for Pembrokeshire County Council may result in changes to the cleaning schedule; beaches with a Blue Flag will continue to be cleaned as normal but other beaches may see a reduced schedule and there may not be any regular winter cleansing.
We plan to deal with litter on beaches by:
• Continuing to organise voluntary beach cleans, especially on beaches which are not cleansed by Pembrokeshire County Council. Many are already taking place and are being organised by Keep Wales Tidy and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park along with community volunteers. Pembrokeshire County Council is also working alongside their partners to assist in the removal of the rubbish that is collected. The natural debris that is found on the beach is left, whereas man-made objects such as netting and litter are removed. Details of dates and locations of these beach cleans can be found on the following Pembrokeshire Coast Care Facebook page which aims to collect information on where and when clean ups are being held in order to direct groups to appropriate beaches.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pembrokeshire-Coast- Care/1400140933577102?ref=hl
• Publicise the beach cleans before they happen to recruit volunteers but also highlight the issue of litter on the beach.
• Undertaking an annual audit on the number of bins that are available at the beaches and in the car parks to ensure that people have the provisions to dispose of their rubbish.
6.3.5 Anti-social behaviour
During the summer months, unauthorised beach parties may take place throughout Pembrokeshire. Issues that arise from this include: • littering and fire remains which may be washed into the sea or left on the beach. Broken glass represents a particular hazard. • Noise nuisance for residents and other visitors • Wildlife disturbance and habitat damage. • Damage to beach infrastructure such as signs, fences, bins and toilets • Anti-social behaviour such as underage drinking
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Spontaneous events with gatherings of people can cause considerable anxiety to the community and if they are not dealt with swiftly, they are difficult to stop or otherwise control, often due to the sheer numbers of people involved and the safety aspects of breaking up such an event.
Mobile phones, text messaging and social networking sites such as Facebook have made it easier for organisers to prepare and plan these events.
Things for landowners and residents to note:
1. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the police. 2. People looking at land or testing hedges, fences or gates. 3. Unusual vehicles driving slowly or stopping in isolated areas. 4. Gatherings of people in and around beaches, vacant land or lay-bys 5. Report any damage to facilities such as toilets, bus shelters and fences
There is also little doubt that events are well planned, organised and that local knowledge is important in attracting people to a particular vulnerable field or area of land, which has been targeted as a suitable venue.
Reporting mechanisms such as QR codes and contact numbers should be displayed in beach information signage to enable the public to report anti-social problems and unauthorised beach parties. Pembrokeshire County Council, Dyfed Powys Police, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and other partners have a Spontaneous Events Protocol to deal with large unauthorised parties and raves.
If you see anything suspicious or become aware of any gatherings please contact without delay: - Dyfed Powys Police on 101 and ask to speak to the Duty Sergeant or the Duty Inspector at Haverfordwest Police Station.
Or contact Pembrokeshire County Council on 01437 764551 or Out of Hours on 0845 6015522.
6.4 Safety and services
6.4.1 Lifeguards
Pembrokeshire County Council at present contracts the Beach Lifeguard Service to the RNLI who manage safety on lifeguarded beaches, giving safety advice, responding to emergencies and providing first aid treatment to members of the public throughout the summer.
Pembrokeshire County Council directly grant funds the five main Surf Lifesaving Clubs around the coast of Pembrokeshire. The clubs provide lifesaving training, undertake voluntary beach safety patrols and promote competition.
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6.4.2 Vehicles on beaches
A number of beaches have vehicle access to enable the launching of boats from the beach. This can cause issues with people using the beach for driving or parking. This causes a conflict with other beach users and can cause a safety concern for children playing nearby. Vehicles can also cause considerable environmental damage particularly to dunes, streams and other sensitive areas.
There should be a presumption against using beaches for parking of vehicles because of the risk to public safety they represent and their potential impact on the environment and landscape . Newport currently allows parking on the beach.
Beach managers, landowners, local communities and beach users must work together to consider management of this issue.
6.4.3 Safety Equipment
Pembrokeshire County Council provides a network of public water safety rescue equipment , emergency phones and notices.
7. Public participation
It is hoped that the community and the partner organisations will continue to work together to improve beaches in Pembrokeshire.
Public participation can be further encouraged through the following methods:
• Educate communities and children on the effects of dog fouling and littering. This could be achieved through leaflets which are suitable for all age groups or by undertaking a project with children in a youth club or in schools.
• The public could become involved in the voluntary beach cleans which are organised. These need to be well publicised and coordinated in advance so people know they can be involved and the benefits of becoming involved in this project. This is especially important on beaches that are not part of Pembrokeshire County Councils beach cleansing.
• Reporting mechanisms such as QR codes and contact numbers that are displayed will enable the public to report problems. This also includes spontaneous events such as unauthorised beach parties. The public must be made aware who to contact if they suspect they are happening.
• Training days are to be held by the Dogs Trust. The aim will be to make people aware of the issues that dogs can cause such as dog fouling and aggressive behaviour. As well as being made aware of this, they will also receive information on controlling and avoiding the situation. Check with Steve
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8. Monitoring and reporting success
To achieve success we will be looking for a reduction in complaints and service requests to all organisations. This allows us to see whether our Strategy has made an overall improvement and how greatly this has been achieved.
At the end of the bathing season Welsh Government reports bathing water quality results and overall compliance to Natural Resources Wales, Pembrokeshire County Council, DEFRA and the European Commission, as well as Green Sea Partnership members like Keep Wales Tidy, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and the Marine Conservation Society. We hope to maintain and improve the water quality on all of our beaches.
The Beach Strategy for Pembrokeshire will be reviewed as required by the Pembrokeshire Beach Liaison Group.
9. Award recommendations
At the end of each bathing season, once the results are published a descision will be made by those involved as to which awards are appropriate for each beach.
10. Useful Information Links
Throughout the summer, Natural Resources Wales collects detailed scientific data on the cleanliness of our bathing waters. Weekly and annual compliance ratings are given
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on the Bathing Water Data Explorer: http://environment.data.gov.uk/lab/bwq- web.html
Information Website Information on beaches and beach http://tinyurl.com/ce5rgwt facilities in Pembrokeshire is available here:
Disabled beach access information is http://tinyurl.com/c9bbgzq available here:
Welsh Government Water Strategy for http://tinyurl.com/c6xkzfx Wales:
Combined Sewer Overlows Text Alerts http://tinyurl.com/69nmn4a
Beach Selecta App http://www.beachselecta.co.uk/
Annual Bathing Water Report Wales http://tinyurl.com/cso5ekw
Water Information System for Europe http://water.europa.eu/
Information about the beach awards http://www.keepwalestidy.org can be found on:
Surfers Against Sewage http://www.sas.org.uk/region/wales/
Appendix 1: Pembrokeshire designated and non-designated bathing waters with current awards and water quality standards
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2018 Bathing Water BWD results 2017 award application
GCA/SA Abereiddy Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Abermawr Excellent n/a n/a
Amroth Central Excellent BF BF
GCA/SA Barafundle Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Seaside Broadhaven Central Good Blue Flag Award
GCA/SA Broadhaven South Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
GCA/SA Caerfai Bay Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Castle Beach Tenby Excellent BF BF
Coppet Hall Excellent BF BF
GCA/SA Cwm yr Eglwys * Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Dale Excellent BF BF
GCA/SA Druidston Haven Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
GCA/SA Freshwater East Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Freshwater West Excellent n/a n/a
Gelliswick, Milford Haven * Poor SA Rural No Award
Goodwick Sands * Sufficient SA Rural SA Rural
Little Haven Good SA Rural SA Rural
Lydstep North Beach Excellent BF BF
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GCA/SA Manorbier Beach Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
GCA/SA Marloes Sands Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
GCA/SA Martin's Haven * Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Newgale Central Excellent BF BF
Newport North Good SA Rural SA Rural
Nolton Haven Sufficient SA Rural SA Rural
GCA/SA Penally Excellent Rural GCA/SARural
Poppit West Excellent BF BF
Priory Bay, Caldey Island * Excellent GCA GCA
GCA/SA Sandy Haven Sufficient Rural SA Rural
Saundersfoot Excellent BF BF
St. Brides Haven * Poor No Award No Award
Tenby North Excellent BF BF
Tenby South Excellent BF BF
GCA/SA West Angle Excellent Rural SA rural
West Dale * Excellent GCA GCA
Whitesands Central Excellent BF BF
Wisemans Bridge Good SA Rural SA Rural
*Non designated Bathing Water
BF Blue Flag GCA Green Coast Award SA- Seaside Award
BWD – Bathing Water Directive Results
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Appendix 2: Action Plan key points for 2018 – 2021
Ref Aim Action Lead Organisations Partners to engage
1 Target beaches which Continued sampling for both Pembrokeshire County Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water are predicated to be designated and non- Council poor/sufficient or have designated bathing water Landowners and businesses recently lost an award. throughout the bathing National Resources Wales season (May – Sept) – *Sampling now at a reduced frequency based on risk of non compliance.
Improve awareness of bathing water quality/ ensure compliance with regulations and best practice.
2 Reduce the number of Review signs to clearly show Pembrokeshire County National Trust complaints associated where dogs are allowed Council with dogs on areas of beaches which are Undertake spot checks that Keep Wales Tidy within the dog ban the byelaws are being complied with. PCSOs?? Pembrokeshire Coast byelaw National Park Create a Code of Conduct leaflet for dog owners
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Erect signs on pathways for owners to keep dogs on leads
3 Reduce the amount of Conduct more consistent Pembrokeshire County Town and Community Councils dog fouling found on checks to ensure that dogs Council Pembrokeshire’s are not fouling on the beach beaches or nearby Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Discuss community scheme with Create a Code of Conduct Steve – leaflet for dog owners Keep Wales Tidy Saundersfoot/Freshwater East. Anywhere Else?? National Trust
4 Reduce the amount of Organise voluntary beach Keep Wales Tidy litter on Pembrokeshire cleans and clearly publicise beaches and coordinate when and Pembrokeshire Coast where they are taking place National Park
Undertake an audit of the Pembrokeshire County number of bins on the beach Council and in the car parks
5 Reduce amount of anti- Ensure that complaints are Pembrokeshire County Members of the public social behaviour and followed up promptly and Council continue to raise appropriately. awareness about Dyfed Powys Police unauthorised/ Make public aware to contact the police and the local
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unregulated authority if they suspect a Pembrokeshire Coast spontaneous events large party or rave is National Park happening
Follow the spontaneous events protocol
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Targeted Beach Specific Actions – During Preseason Inspections
Wiseman’s Bridge (designated)
• Visit significant sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Nolton Haven (designated)
• Visit significant private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • React promptly to poor bathing water results and investigate pollution incidents that affect water quality • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Poppit (designated)
• Inspect local private treatment plant • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
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Newport North (designated)
• Liaise with Town Council, Nevern CC • Visit private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Sandy Haven (designated)
• Visit significant private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Broad Haven (designated)
• Blue Flag lost in 2017, Discuss with Community Council • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Monitor Dwr Cymru spills • Prediction method in operation
Little Haven (designated)
• Visit significant private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions
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• Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Gelliswick (non-designated)
• Visit significant private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
St Bride’s (non-designated)
• Visit significant private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
Goodwick (non-designated)
• Monitor discharges into Goodwick Moor • Visit private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections • Working with Pembrokeshire County Council to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
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Glen Beach (non designated)
• Visit private sewerage systems to ensure they are not polluting or breaching permit conditions • Visit local farms and offer pollution prevention advice • Pre-bathing season checks of significant assets • Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water to operate assets in accordance with their Permits • Work with beach owners, local community and other interest groups to ensure community involvement • Work collaboratively to identify and rectify any sewage misconnections
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Appendix 3: Dog Walking Code of Conduct for Pembrokeshire
Look after your dog
• Keep your dog close and in sight – on a lead if necessary and always if it won’t recall immediately to you. • Make sure your dog wears a collar, identification disc and is micro-chipped • Don’t allow your dog near cliff edges, rough seas or strong tidal currents • Think of the weather - on hot days cars and beaches can be too hot for dogs
Look after our coast and countryside
• Always pick up your dog’s mess, especially on beaches and places where people walk and play • Take your bagged dog waste home or put it in a litter bin • Ensure your dog is on a lead near livestock and doesn’t approach or chase birds or other wildlife • When cattle are present keep your dog on a lead unless you feel threatened – in which case let your dog go and make your own way to safety. • Follow signs and abide by byelaws such as dog restrictions on beaches • Keep your dog to the path when walking in the countryside
Be considerate of others
• Show respect for other people and their dogs • Keep your dog away from horse riders, cyclists and picnics • Don’t allow your dog to bark excessively • Remember that not everyone likes dogs, especially small children
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Appendix 4: Code of Conduct
Do Don’t Dogs Dogs ✓ Walk your dog on lead Let your dog run wild, barkor ✓ Clear up after your dog cause a nuisance ✓ Check notice boards and Let your dog foul signage to make sure your dog Walk your dog through restricted is allowed on the beach areas
Barbecues Barbecues ✓ Choose the site carefully – only Put a barbecue on grass or on bare sand vegetation. ✓ Clear up afterwards and take Rest a lit barbecue on a picnic everything away with you table, bench or other structure. ✓ Make sure the coals are cold Leave hot coals on the beach or before putting them in the bin light open fires
Vehicles on Beaches Vehicles on Beaches ✓ Check you are allowed to access Take a vehicle onto the beach the beach. unless you have permission to do ✓ Only drive on a beach when so launching a boat. park on the beach ✓ Use the shortest route possible Presume sand is ok to drive on ✓ Drive carefully and slowly without checking ✓ Check notice boards for tide Drive recklessly times and other info Never take quad bikes, mini ✓ Check your insurance covers you motor bikes or scramblers onto a for driving on the beach beach. ✓ Ensure your vehicle is suitable to Block emergency accesses or drive on soft sand and you know rights of way how to avoid getting stuck Drive along the beach
Horses Horses ✓ Check notice boards or signage Take a nervous or unpredictable for restrictions horse onto a beach ✓ Stay in control at all times Ride on busy beaches ✓ Make sure you are insured Race and act irresponsibly ✓ Choose a quiet day and time to Leave horse manure visit ✓ Respect and keep away from other beach users
Camping Camping ✓ Use accredited camp sites Camp on the beach, dunes or in car parks
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Litter Litter ✓ Pick up after you Drop or leave litter ✓ Use recycling bins ✓ Take litter home
Power Craft Power Craft ✓ Launch at proper sites (slipways Launch unless you are sure you harbours) can do so legally and safely. ✓ Check you have permission to Launch over pebble banks or launch unauthorised sites ✓ Obey any local signs, byelaws or Speed (plane) amongst instructions swimmers ✓ Launch between black and white Disturb wildlife (birds, seals flags dolphins) – see Pembrokeshire ✓ Pay due care and attention to Marine Code for advice others ✓ Check you are insured to launch and operate your craft.
Kite Sports Kite Sports ✓ Check notice boards before you Don’t go out if the beach is busy launch Keep out of the area between the ✓ Check winds and tides Red & Yellow flags. ✓ Keep clear of all beach users.
Kayaking Kayaking ✓ Check the weather, wind and tide Go in offshore winds before leaving Disturb wildlife (birds, seals ✓ Inform others where you are dolphins) going and a return time ✓ Wear a lifejacket ✓
Children Children ✓ Keep an eye on your children Let them wander off on their own ✓ Ask the lifeguards for a wristband Let them swim alone ✓ Tether any inflatables to the Take inflatables in the sea when beach with a rope there are offshore winds
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Appendix 5: Beach Safety
Extract from: ‘Safety Sense in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’ - leaflet
On the shore
When you are on the beach or shoreline, be alert to the rapid changes and difficulties that tides, strong currents and weather conditions can pose.
All beaches can be dangerous in the wrong conditions – seek local advice or choose one which has Lifeguards. See www.rnli.org.uk for lifeguarded beaches in Pembrokeshire.
Always supervise children, even when they go paddling.
Tide tables – get a local copy and learn how to use it (there’s one in the Coast to Coast newspaper, available from Easter to the end of October in shops, pubs and attractions across Pembrokeshire and online: www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk).
Don’t get cut off from the beach access. If you do get cut off, get above the high tide line and stay there until the tide recedes. Don’t try to climb the cliff.
Do not sit under cliffs, or climb them. They may look solid but many cliffs are constantly eroding into the sea. Even a small falling rock can cause injury.
Note warning signs and where lifesaving equipment is located. A red flag means danger – do not enter the water. When red/yellow flags are flying, use the area between them as this is patrolled by Lifeguards. A single red/yellow means Lifeguards on duty.
Bathing – the sea is cold (even in summer), so do not swim when you are really hot, soon after a meal or after drinking alcohol. Swim along the shore, keeping within your depth and get out of the water when you start feeling cold.
Inflatables should always be tethered to shore. Airbeds are beds, not boats, and should not be used on the water. If your dinghy/beach ball, etc. gets carried out to sea, don’t swim after it.
Kite sports – Power kites, kite boards and kite surfing can be hazardous to users and threatening to other beach users. Get training and insurance, check the weather forecasts before you go, and above all, please be considerate to other beach users. If the beach is busy, choose another venue or day.
Unidentified objects on the beach could be dangerous. Do not touch them and report your find to police.
Fishing - when fishing off rocks, keep well above the height of even the highest wave and never venture onto exposed or slippery areas.
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Ask advice about local conditions: contact Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority on 0845 345 7275, Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre, St Davids on 01437 720392, or Pembrokeshire County Council’s beach section on 01646 602105.
In an emergency
Dial 999 for Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard
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Appendix 6: Dog Byelaws
Date Made By Title Beach Concerned Description Penalty Byelaw came into Force 18th June South Regulation of (a) The beach between First Point and Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 1990 Pembrokeshire Dogs on the the end of the Pier being part of the inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on District Council Seashore and beach known as North Beach and (b) charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction the Promenades the beach between the Quay and the blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not and Roads Pier known as Harbour Beach. - Tenby. without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on Tenby the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 5th Sept Preseli Dogs on the The area known as Whitesands Beach Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 1991 Pembrokeshire Beach at or Traethmawr, St Davids including any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on District Council Whitesands slope or staircase leading on to the charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Beach beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 1st Feb South Dogs on the An area of beach at Amroth between Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 1994 Pembrokeshire Seashore and an imaginary line at 90 degrees from inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on District Council the Promenades the westernmost groyne situated 120 charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction and Roads in the meters west of the road bridge over the blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not Community of stream at the west end of the village as without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on Amroth far as the mean low water mark and an the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. imaginary line at 90 degrees from the beaches shall be guilty of an offence
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second eastern most groyne situated 90 meters west of the road bridge over the stream at the east end of the village as far as the mean low water mark. This includes any slope or staircase leading to the beach. 10th Aug Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 1998 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Newgale the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 1st June Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 1999 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Lydstep the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 1st Dec Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 2000 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Poppit Sands St the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not Dogmaels without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 1st Jan Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 2001 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction South Beach the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not Tenby without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the Standard Scale.
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the dog to enter or remain on the beaches shall be guilty of an offence
1st Aug Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 2004 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Broad Haven, the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not Haverfordwest without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence 1st Aug Pembrokeshire Dogs on the An area of the seashore - hatched blue Between 1st May - 30th September Offending persons 2004 County Council Seashore and on the annexed plan - and includes any inclusive in any year every person in shall be liable on Promenades at slope or staircase leading on to any of charge of a dog (other than registered summary conviction Dale the beach. blind persons in charge of a dog) who to a fine not without reasonable excuse permits exceeding Level 2 on the dog to enter or remain on the the Standard Scale. beaches shall be guilty of an offence
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Appendix 7: Beach byelaws Date Byelaw Made By Title and Beach Affected Description Penalty came into Power operation
April 1956. Rural Byelaws...for The contributory places of Begging and Touting Every person who District the Amroth and Saint Issells No person shall on the seashore, to the offends against any Amending Council of regulation of annoyance or obstruction of any person using other the byelaws Byelaws Narberth the seashore the seashore: shall be liable on with respect at Amroth • beg or solicit alms summary conviction to the and Saint • or for the purpose of selling or advertising to a fine not Riding and Issells any article exceeding £5.00 Driving • or of obtaining custom, tout or importune, (The current level of Byelaw Section 82 of either verbally or by the distribution of fine in relation to all came into the Public handbills, circulars or advertisements. Byelaws in this effect on Health Acts Dogs Barking Schedule is unclear 17th June Amendment No person shall on the seashore after being i.e. are they still at 1961 Act 1907 required to desist by any constable or by any the level printed in officer of the Council, incite a dog to bark to the Byelaws or would the annoyance of any person using the they now be level 1 seashore. fines on the standard Broken Glass scale of fines) No person shall throw or wilfully leave on the seashore, any glass, china or earthenware article in such a position likely to cause injury to any person using the seashore. Beating Carpets No person shall on the seashore to the annoyance or obstruction of any person using the seashore, beat, shake, sweep, brush or cleanse any carpet, drugget, rug or mat or any other fabric retaining dust or dirt.
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Riding and Driving(inserted by amending Byelaws of 17 June 1961) No person shall from 1st June – 30th September between the hours of 10:00 am and 7:00 pm ride or drive any horse or other animal on the seashore. This Byelaw shall not apply to children riding ponies or donkeys led or attended by someone on foot. Wilful obstruction of Constables or Officers of the Council in Execution of Duty No person shall on the seashore wilfully obstruct any constable or officer of the Council in the proper discharge of his duties or any person employed by the Council in the proper execution of any work connected with the improvement, maintenance or regulation of the seashore. Driving Motors This Byelaw is not readable on the only copy in the Council`s possession as it has not been photocopied. From the first line, part of which is readable, it appears to prohibit the propulsion or driving of any mechanically propelled vehicle on the seashore. 1st August Borough Seaside The area of seashore and No person, being the navigator (person who Any person offending 1963 of Tenby Pleasure seabed which lies to the has charge/control of the boat) of a pleasure against the byelaws is Boats. landward side of an imaginary boat shall cause or suffer such vessel to be liable on summary Byelaws for straight line drawn from driven or sailed in a dangerous manner conviction to a fine the Monkstone in the North of the without due care and attention or without not exceeding £5.00 Prevention Borough of Tenby to Skurr(or reasonable consideration of others. of danger, Sker) Rock and from Skurr(or obstruction
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or Sker) Rock to Giltar Point in No person, being the navigator of a pleasure annoyance the South of the Borough. boat propelled by an internal combustion to persons engine, shall use the pleasure boat unless the bathing in engine is fitted with a silencer suitable and the sea or sufficient for reducing as far as may be using the reasonable, the noise caused by the escape of seashore exhaust gases from the engine.
Section 76 of the Public Health Act 1961
24th April Cemaes Section 82 of Booths, Tents etc Any person who 1965 Rural the Public Where any part of the seashore has, by offends against the District Health Acts notices affixed in conspicuous positions been byelaws shall be Council Amendment set apart by the Council for the erection of liable on summary Act 1907 – booths, tents, sheds, stands, stalls, or vehicles conviction of a fine Booths , for the sale or exposure of any article or thing, not exceeding £5.00 Tents etc on or such shows, exhibitions, swings, Seashore roundabouts or other erections, vans or other vehicles (whether drawn/propelled by animals, persons or mechanical power) as specified in the notices – no person shall set up, place or continue any erection or vehicle so specified on any other part of the seashore. Performances Where any part of the seashore has by notices affixed in conspicuous positions, been set
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apart by the Council for the delivery of lectures, sermons, speeches, performances of music or for the holding of entertainments as indicated by notice – no person shall deliver any of the above on any other part of the seashore; or use/attempt to use any such part in such manner as to interfere with or hinder any person already using it for any purpose for which it has been set apart. Games Where any part of the seashore has by notice affixed in conspicuous positions, been set apart by the Council for the purpose of playing such games specified in the notices, no person shall play any game so specified on any other part of the seashore; no person shall use/attempt to use any such part to interfere or cause annoyance to any person already using such part for the purpose it has been set apart. Selling and Hawking Where any part of the seashore has by notice been set apart for the sale and hawking of articles, commodities or things specified in the notices no person shall offer for sale or hawk the same on any other part of the seashore. Begging, Touting etc No person shall on the seashore, to the annoyance or obstruction of any person, beg or solicit alms or for the purpose of selling or advertising any article or of obtaining custom, tout or importune, wither verbally or by
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distribution of handbills, circulars or advertisements. This shall not apply to collection of money or sale in accordance with regulations under s5 Police, Factories (Misc Provisions) Act 1916 for the time that it is in force. Noisy Instruments No person shall ring any bell or sound any gong or blow any horn or trumpet or use any other noisy instrument on the seashore to the annoyance of users of the seashore. Dogs Barking No person shall incite any dog to bark to the annoyance of any user of the seashore – after being required to desist by a constable/Council officer. Broken Glass No person shall throw or wilfully leave on the seashore, any glass, china or earthenware article in such a position likely to cause injury to another using the seashore. Ashes, Filth etc No person shall wilfully throw or deposit any ashes, cinders, rubbish or filth on the seashore, to the annoyance or obstruction of users of the seashore. Beating carpets No person shall beat, shake, sweep, brush or cleanse any carpet, drugget, rug or mat or any other fabric retaining dust or dirt, to the annoyance or obstruction of any person using the seashore. Riding and Driving
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No person shall on the seashore, break in any horse or animal or ride or drive any horse or other animal in a race or so as to cause danger or annoyance to any person using the seashore. Wilfully obstructing constables or Council Officers in execution of duty No person shall on the seashore, wilfully obstruct, disturb, or interrupt any constable or officer of the Council in the proper discharge of his duties or any person employed by the Council in the proper execution of any work connected with the improvement, maintenance or regulation of the seashore. Driving Motors etc From 1st May – 30th September no person shall ride or drive any motor vehicle on any part of the seashore. The use of the following vehicles are exceptions to this Byelaw: • Any vehicle used by or on behalf of the Council for any purpose connected with maintenance and repair of the seashore. • Any vehicle used to transport equipment to or from or delivering goods to an area of the seashore set apart for the purpose of selling and hawking (as referred to in the Byelaw above) • Any vehicle used in emergency in connection with saving of life. • Any vehicle brought for to the beach for the purposes of parking.
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• Any vehicle used for transporting sand or gravel from any part of the seashore. • Any vehicle used for transporting boats, fishing nets or gear or landings of fish to or from any part of the seashore.
9th July 1986 South Prevention Maps showing each of the No person, being the navigator (person who Any person offending Pembroke of Danger, areas referred to below are has charge/control of the boat) of a pleasure against any of the shire Obstruction appended to the Byelaws boat shall cause or suffer such vessel to be foregoing byelaws District or driven or sailed in a dangerous manner shall be liable on Council Annoyance West Angle Bay without due care and attention or without summary conviction to Persons To that area of sea and reasonable consideration of others. to a fine not Bathing in foreshore which lies landward exceeding £400.00 the Sea or of a line extending from the No person, being the navigator shall use a using the mean high water mark 260m pleasure boat propelled by an internal Seashore north east of East Blockhouse combustion engine, unless the engine is fitted within the on a bearing of 010 degrees to with a silencer suitable and sufficient for District of a point on mean high water reducing as far as may be reasonable, noise South mark on the most westerly caused by the escape of exhaust gases from Pembrokeshi point of West Pill Headland the engine. re directly opposite Thorn Island
Section 76 of Freshwater West the Public To that area of the sea and Health Act foreshore which lies landward 1961 of a line extending from mean high water mark on the westernmost point of Gravel Bay on a bearing of 153 degrees to a point 150m west of the northernmost extremity of Great Furzenip.
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Broad Haven To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of (i) a line extending from a point on mean high water mark 400m south south west of the southernmost point of Star Rock to the westernmost point of Church Rock and (ii) a line extending from the westernmost point of Church Rock to mean high water mark at the most southernmost point of Saddle Point.
Barafundle Bay To that part of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from the easternmost point of mean high water mark at Lattice Windows to a point at mean high water mark 200m northeast of Lorts Cave.
Stackpole Quay To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from mean high water mark 210m north east of the Bench Mark value of 8.650m on the building
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known as Stackpole Quay on a bearing due south to rejoin the coast at mean high water mark 402m south east of Stackpole Quay Cottages.
Freshwater East To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from mean high water mark 720m south east of Lake on a bearing of 208 degrees to rejoin the coast at mean water mark on Trewent Point
Swanlake Bay To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from the mean high water mark 650m south west of West Moor Farm on a bearing of 110 degrees to rejoin the coast at mean high water mark 650m south west of East Moor.
Manorbier Bay To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from the westernmost point of mean high water mark at Priest’s
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Nose to mean high water mark at the easternmost point of East Moor Cliff.
Skrinkle Haven To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from mean high water mark on the most southerly point of the Cliff between Church Doors and Lydstep Point to rejoin the coast at mean high water mark on the easternmost point of Old Castle Head.
Lydstep Haven To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from mean high water mark 470m south east of Lydstep House on a bearing of 19 degrees to rejoin the coast at mean high water mark 390 m south east of North Lodge.
South Beach, North Beach, Waterwynch and Monkstone Beach To that area of sea and foreshore which lies landward of a line extending from the
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mean high water mark on the most easterly point of Monkstone to Sker Rock and from Sker Rock to rejoin the coast at mean high water mark on the most easterly tip of Giltar Point.
Coppet Hall:-Wiseman`s Bridge, Amroth To that area of sea and foreshore which lies within the following boundaries (i) A line extending 500m south east on a line between the easternmost part of Monkstone and adjacent to the boundary of the area under the control of Saundersfoot Harbour Commissioners (ii) A line extending thence on a bearing of 064degrees for 4.3km (iii) A line extending thence due north to mean high
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water mark at the South Pembrokeshire boundary and (iv) Mean high water mark between the junction thereof with the line referred to in (iii) above and Coppet Hall point 5th March South Byelaws as Maps showing each of the The Council hereby allots for Public Bathing at Any person offending 1987 Pembroke to Public areas referred to below are all times at the locations described in against the Byelaw shire Bathing and appended to the Byelaws schedule 1 and illustrated by maps in schedule making it an offence District Navigation of 2 to the byelaw. (identified in previous to cause or permit a Council Sail Boards The areas covered by these column) sailboard to be sailed Byelaws are the same as or otherwise Section 231 those set out in the above 9 In respect of the beaches described in these propelled to the of the Public July 1986 Byelaws byelaws, public bathing shall be prohibited at danger of bathers Health Act times when and places as respects which shall be liable on 1936 warning is given by the display of flags or summary conviction public notice that bathing is dangerous. to a fine not exceeding £100.00. No person shall within the areas allotted for public bathing, cause or permit a sailboard to Defence be sailed or otherwise propelled to the danger It shall be a defence of bathers. for that person to prove that he had taken all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the
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commission of any offence. 1st Feb 1978 Preseli For the Maps showing each of the Byelaws 1-2 – Applicability and definitions Byelaw 6 District Prevention areas referred to below are Any person offending Council of Danger, appended to the Byelaws Byelaw 3 against any byelaw Obstruction No person, being the navigator (person who shall be liable on or Areas affected by the byelaw has the charge or control of a pleasure boat) summary conviction Annoyance are listed below. Each has a of a pleasure boat propelled by an internal to a fine not to persons more detailed description in combustion engine shall cause or allow such exceeding £20.00 Bathing in the Byelaws. They are too vessel to exceed a speed of 8 nautical miles the Sea or numerous to be set out in full per hour through the water. This byelaw shall using the but copies of maps and not apply if a person is taking part in an event Seashore descriptions can be provided, organised by the Council; or by a person with within the if required the written consent of the Council. District of Preseli Areas in which Byelaws 1 to 8 Byelaw 4 apply No person, being the navigator of a pleasure Newport boat shall cause or allow such vessel to be driven or sailed in a dangerous manner or Cwm-Yr-Eglwys without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons. Pwllgwaelod Byelaw 5 Aberbach (St Nicholas) No person, being the navigator of a pleasure boat propelled by an internal combustion Abermawr engine, shall use the pleasure boat unless the engine is fitted with a silencer suitable and Traeth-llywn sufficient for reducing as far as may be reasonable the noise caused by the escape of Abereiddy the exhaust gases from the engine.
Porthmelgan
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Porthmawr Byelaw 7
Porthsele Exception for the Crown
Caerfai (St Davids) Byelaw 8
Solva This Byelaw is missing from the copy held by the Council but is more than likely, not a Newgale Byelaw under which an offence can be committed, as these are set out in Byelaws 3- Nolton Haven 5.
Druidston
Broad Haven, The Settlands and Little Haven
St. Brides Haven
Martin’s Haven
Areas in which Byelaws 1,2 and 4 to 8 apply St Dogmaels
Poppit
Ceibwr
Aberbach (Dinas)
Abercastle
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Aberfelin (Trefin)
Porthgain
Porthclais
Musselwick
Marloes
Westdale
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