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Summer Cycling on the Prom

Cyclists are now able to ride along beach promenades between Poole and Bournemouth at the same permitted times throughout July and August.

Borough of Poole and Bournemouth Borough Council agreed to cyclists using the promenades between Sandbanks and Southbourne before 10am and after 6pm each day.

Due to the high number of tourists and residents visiting the seafronts during the summer months it is necessary to have cycling restrictions in place to ensure public safety.

Councillor Peter Adams, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Borough of Poole, said: "Poole and Bournemouth is fortunate to have such great beaches which are really popular, especially at this time of year, and we want to ensure the promenade is a safe place for everyone. By having the same rules on dates and times, we hope to avoid any confusion for people cycling between Poole and Bournemouth during the peak summer months when the promenade is really busy."

Councillor Robert Lawton , Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, Bournemouth Borough Council, said: "This is yet another way that we are working with our neighbour. To have the same cycling restrictions simply makes sense and is an improvement on previous rules".

Signs along the promenade have been updated to remind people of the revised times for cycling. Both councils will be running spot checks along the promenade throughout July and August to ensure cyclists are co-operating with the new rules. Cyclists found riding on the promenade between 10am and 6pm could face prosecution.