Sedgemoor District Council has created a bylaw under provisions of section 235 of the local government act 1972 for the Good Rule and Government of the District of Sedgemoor.
The bylaw covers matters such as:
Skateboarding and roller skating on footpaths
Noise in streets from shouting, singing, playing musical instruments, radios,cd players etc
Dangerous games in streets
Ball games on the highway
Urinating in the street
Contravention of the bylaws is a criminal offence and carries a maximum penalty of a fine not exceeding £500.
The Seashore and Esplanade at Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow & Brean
The Council has created several bylaws under the provisions of the Public Health Acts governing the use and control of the beaches and Esplanade at Burnham-on-sea, Berrow & Brean.
The bylaw covers matters such as:
Not driving a vehicle at a speed exceeding 15mph on the beach
Dangerous driving or driving without due care
No driving on the slipway or in any sand dune
Sand yachting permitted only at certain times
Horse riding on the beach
No camping
No gliders, microlights or parascending equipment
Contravention of the bylaws is a criminal offence and now carries a maximum penalty of a fine not exceeding £500
The Seashore Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow & Brean
This bylaw controls the use of pleasure boats around Burnham-on-Sea, Berrow & Brean.
A full copy of the all the above bylaws are available to download from the bottom of this page. Further details can be obtained from Legal Services using the contact information below.
Contravention of the bylaws is a criminal offence and now carries a maximum penalty of a fine not exceeding £500.