Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 65 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 1 July 2022, which had been referred directly to the Committee for scrutiny, together with a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) that provided an update on proposals for a dog friendly beach in Southend.

Resolved:

That the following decisions of the Cabinet be noted:

“1. That a dog friendly beach is not introduced at Shoebury East Beach.

2. That the Dog Friendly Beach consultation feedback be noted and the situation regarding an appropriate location be reviewed.”

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor C Mulroney

Report of Executive Director (Adults and Communities)

The Cabinet received a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) that provided an update on proposals for a dog friendly beach in Southend.

Resolved:

1. That a dog friendly beach is not introduced at Shoebury East Beach.

2. That the Dog Friendly Beach consultation feedback be noted and the situation regarding an appropriate location be reviewed .

Reasons for Decisions

Compelling feedback from residents in the immediate area and environmental representation has been drawn from the consultation to inform the recommendation.

Other Options

The dog friendly trial could proceed however this is not recommended given the strength of feeling from local residents through the consultation process and the environmental representations.

Note: This is an Executive function

Referred direct to Place Scrutiny Committee for consideration

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mulroney