Crackdown in prospect for paramotorists who land their craft on Cleethorpes and Humberston beaches

 

Paragliders are often seen over the RSPB's Tetney Marshes reserve before coming in to land on Humberston beach

A CRACKDOWN is on the cards for big sky enthusiasts who use beaches in Cleethorpes and Humberston  as a take-off or landing site for their paragliders, paramotors and hang gliders.

At a meeting on Wednesday, councillors are being recommended to approve a ban on landings/take-offs at all North East Lincolnshire-managed sites with a £100 fine for anyone caught breaching it. 

Says a report: "This prohibition is needed to ensure public safety by preventing take off/landing in parks/open spaces which can present a danger to those using the space for other leisure activities. 

"This follows several safety reports and complaints from residents of paramotorists flying too close to housing and people."

It continues: "In addition, preventing this will safeguard the area's wildlife, parks, protected habitats and croplands."

However, there is likely to be an exemption if the landing is deemed to be an 'emergency'.

                                    

Paramotorist's view of Cleethorpes beach (photo: NELC)