Have your say on dog restrictions at Borth Beach
Ceredigion County Council is inviting residents, beach users and other interested parties to have their say on the future of seasonal dog restrictions on part of Borth Beach.
The section of beach from the RNLI station towards the cliffs beneath Cliff Road has been covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) since 2014, restricting dogs between 1 May and 30 September. The PSPO has previously been renewed every three years and expired in October 2026.
The Council is now seeking views on whether the PSPO should be renewed for a further three years.
Borth Beach is enjoyed by residents, visitors, families, dog owners and others throughout the year. Before any decision is made, the Council wants to hear from those who know and use the area, particularly Borth residents and regular beach users.
The PSPO is separate from the longstanding byelaw restricting dogs on the section of beach from the Youth Hostel on the High Street south to the RNLI station. This byelaw is not part of the consultation and is not subject to renewal.
Feedback will help the Council understand how the current arrangements affect different beach users, what works well and what could be improved.
Councillor Matthew Vaux, Cabinet Member for Partnerships, Housing, Legal and Governance and Public Protection, said:
“Borth Beach is an important part of the community and is enjoyed by many different people throughout the year.
We want to hear from those who know and use the beach so that their views can help inform what happens next. I’d encourage residents and beach users to take a few minutes to respond to the consultation or come along to the drop-in event.”
Have your say
The consultation is open until 23 December 2026. Responses can be submitted through an online questionnaire or by completing a paper copy.
A drop-in event will be held at Borth Community Hall on 26 November, from 12pm to 7pm, where Council officers will be available to answer questions. Paper questionnaires will also be available on the day.
Further information and the questionnaire are available on the Consultation page of the Council’s website - Borth Public Space Protection Order - Ceredigion County Council
For queries, email publicprotection@ceredigion.gov.uk or call 01545 570881 and ask for a member of the Environmental Health Team.
12/11/2026