Further to my post below, I can now report that the Harbour Commissioners have given the green light to my proposal to photograph dogs on our beaches and post photos of the same on the website in an attempt to reduce the problem. Please feel free to forward any photos that you may capture so that I can add these to the website.

Sadly there appear to be a number of individuals who disregard (intentionally or otherwise?) our Harbour rules on dogs on our beaches.

We have good reason for such a ban and it is frustrating that regular conversations need to take place to support the removal of dogs from the beach.

With that in mind I am proposing to seek permission from the Harbour Commissioners to post photographs of errant dogs (not the owners) running around our beaches on our website. I am hoping that this will nudge owners recognising their pooches into compliance, which over time will reduce the problem. Most of us do comply so should have little worry of seeing our dogs pictures in the hall of shame gallery.

Please feel free to feedback to me on the above idea or if you have any other ideas that could support us in maintaining the safety of our beaches.