We went to the Bournemouth beach this weekend. I was laying on it and thinking that it feels neither democratic (very few free benches, elevators are a bit overpriced for pensioners and parents with prams, etc) nor it is upscale (no serious resort businesses, looks slightly run down). I was wondering why don’t they develop it (there are plenty of space for beach cafes, restaurants, water sports, etc) and make it prettier. Then I remembered the fact that all the beaches in UK are private. And for people to lay on them local councils have to pay hefty rents to the owners. Yes there are some town parks owned by councils, but no beaches. So it is up to the private owner to develop or upgrade the beach, which is a huge task for one person or one family, who probably can happily live on just the rent from the beach anyway.
Another thing: we have spotted 2 paedophiles in just 2 hours on the beach. They were so openly trying to approach schoolgirls that it was hard not to notice them. I guess all those language schools in town, where kids come to spend part of their summer break, make this place very interesting for freaks. They should really have some kind of CCTV or a higher police presence there for kids’ safety.
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