Borth Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)
This consultation will close on 23 December 2026.
Borth Beach is an important part of our community. It is used by local people, visitors, families, dog owners, and many others throughout the year.
There are currently two separate seasonal dog restriction areas at Borth Beach, both of which have historically applied between 1 May and 30 September.
The section of beach from the Youth Hostel on the High Street south to the RNLI station is covered by a longstanding byelaw restricting dogs during this period. This byelaw is separate from the Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) and is not the subject of this consultation.
The adjoining section of beach from the RNLI station towards the cliffs beneath Cliff Road has been covered by a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO). The current PSPO expired in October 2026.
This consultation is specifically about the future of the dog restrictions currently covered by the PSPO. This area is shown by black lines on the map below.
Before any decisions are made about future arrangements for this part of Borth Beach, we want to hear from the people who know and use the area best. We are particularly keen to hear from residents of Borth, as well as people who regularly visit the beach.
Your feedback will help us understand how the current arrangements affect different people, what works well and what could be improved. We also want to make sure that any future approach takes into account the needs of all beach users.
Please take a few minutes to complete our questionnaire and share your views. Your feedback will help inform future discussions and decisions about the PSPO area of Borth Beach.
How to share your views
Online survey - Borth Public Space Protection Order.
Download paper survey if you are responding as a member of the public - Public Survey.
Download paper survey if you are responding as a business, a councillor or a community group - Organisations Survey
You can also collect a paper copy from your local Library or Leisure Centre or by calling 01545 570881 or emailing us at clic@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Submit your completed questionnaire by:
- Email: PublicProtection@ceredigion.gov.uk (subject: Borth PSPO)
- Post or in person: FAO Public Protection Team, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0PA
- Any Ceredigion Library or Leisure Centre
If you wish to receive the information in a different format, please contact us on 01545 570881 or email clic@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Drop-in Event
We are holding a drop-in event at Borth Community Hall, High Street, Borth, SY24 5LH, on 26 November, 12:00pm-7:00pm, to answer any questions the Borth community may have about the consultation.
Paper copies of the survey will be available at the event, and attendees will have the opportunity to complete and submit their survey on the day.
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Data protection
Read how the Council handles data collected through consultations - Consultations Privacy Notice.
What happens next?
Responses to this consultation will be analysed and presented to a meeting of full Council in March 2027.