Nanny state row erupts as council axes popular diving spots at beach | UK | News
The local council has decided to scrape the two -beloved dive platform for “health and safety”. They were taken at the beginning of the summer and a petition to restore them has now won about 4,000 signatures.
Dive platforms have been at the Weymouth Beach in Dorset since 1939. However, the Weymouth Municipal Assembly decided to remove them after the RNLI guidance, which warns life for the life of the lifeguards to see the water. The movement led to Fury among local swimmers, and the Weymouth Bluetits swimming club took it to the water for protest.
As reported GB NewsJade Ratcliffe launched the petition and said serious events are not common on the beach. He said: “For more than 40 years, the shakes stopped in these waters, gained safe recreation and value for generations.
“Recently, the Weymouth Municipal Assembly decided to lift these beloved rafts, referring to the lifeguards of the blind spots. However, events are rare and Greenhill Beach has frequently continued a strong security record with patrolling on surfboards or stand-up shovels.”
The authority added: “The lifting feels like a real concern for public security, after having sailed in a high wind, this week, the presence of the lifeguard team, reflecting the devotion they have shown for years while protecting our beaches.
“Shakes not only express their free time, but also an integral part of our community. They encourage children to exercise, swim and improve water confidence. Not only removes them, we also reduce the vitality of Greenhill Beach.”
However, the Council said that RNLI guidance led to the insurance provider to demand the minimum £ 30 million for any potential demand for rafts.
“The security of residents and visitors should come first. This means that we have no choice but to remove our swimming rafts in the sea in Greenhill.”
