Dogs on beaches

The decision to modify the rules on allowing dogs on beaches seems to have produced either confusion or irresponsibility amongst dog owners in St Ives. Over the past few days, I have seen dogs on Porthmeor, Porthgwidden and the Harbour beaches outside the times (between 7pm and 8am) dogs are allowed there under the new rules - if, indeed, the new rules have yet come into force.

But why choose Easter Day as the start day for the annual ban (which runs until October 1) on dogs on some beaches ? Many people don't know the date when that day falls (this year it was March 23). The end date is clear and so should the start date. It makes no sense to use a moveable and thus ambiguous date.