East Devon District Council has announced new restrictions on dogs across the district’s beaches, playparks and open spaces.

Some dog controls remain unchanged, but adjustments have been introduced, particularly on beaches:

Jacobs Ladder Beach in Sidmouth now permits dogs off-lead year-round, with a mandatory on-lead requirement in designated areas, including in front of the beach huts and along the esplanade adjacent to the beach between Jacobs Ladder to the last access ramp onto the beach at the turning circle.

A seasonal dog exclusion area in Sidmouth on the beach located between Jacobs Ladder and the access ramp opposite Sidmouth Sailing and Sea Angling Club.

Beer Beach’s eastern section now allows dogs off-lead throughout the year, with a seasonal dog exclusion area in the western part, extending from Sea Hill to the cliff edge, excluding access to the beach café.

Seaton’s beach walkway between Castle Hill and Trevelyan Road now enforces a year-round dog on-lead requirement.

Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton maintain their existing seasonal dog exclusion areas, with on-lead requirements along the esplanades of all beaches.

Across the district, additional changes include:

A new dog exclusion area covering the All Hallows Rugby pitches and the removal of the dog on-lead requirement at the Glen in Honiton.

A dog on-lead requirement within the food and drink outlet space and a dog exclusion area at the event space (rear) of Queens Drive in Exmouth.

Dog on-lead requirements at Kilmington playing fields and a dog exclusion area in the Kilmington playpark.

A dog on-lead requirement within the car park and boatyard at Axe Yacht Club, Axminster.

The fixed penalty notice for breaches across the district has increased to £100.

View more on the East Devon District Council’s website.

Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council’s portfolio holder for Coast, Country and Environment said: “These protection orders are in place to help provide the general public with local enforcement orders regarding the control of dogs in some public locations.

"Every 3 years we consult with the public to gauge the public views and amend the rules accordingly. A gentle reminder to all dog owners, please remember  not everyone loves dogs and please please can you  pick up after your dog”