Region: Chichester

Installation of outdoor showers for swimmers and surfers at Bracklesham Bay.

Petition is addressed to:
Chichester District Council

298 Signatures

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298 Signatures

Collection finished

  1. Launched July 2026
  2. Collection finished
  3. Submitted
  4. Dialog with recipient
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Petition addressed to: Chichester District Council

The toilet facilities at Bracklesham Bay are in dire need of refurbishment and this is now apparently scheduled for later this year. The Beach at Bracklesham Bay is very popular well used by a growing community of swimmers and surfers as well as holidaymakers all of whom would benefit from the ability to have a shower to wash off the salty water. We would like some outdoor showers to be installed as part of the refurbishment.

Reason

The Beach at Bracklesham Bay is an important recreational facility for Chichester. It is a growing community hub for open water enthusiasts; swimmers, surfers, dippers and sauna users. It's also a popular holidaymaker and day tripper destination with people traveling into the area. It's civilised and healthy for people to be able to wash off the salty water after being in the sea. Some showers would greatly benefit all those who use the beach.

Thank you so much for your support, James Ewart, Chichester
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Petition details

Petition started: 16 Jul 2026
Collection ends: 09/01/2026
Region: Chichester
Topic: Health

News

  • Hello Everyone,
    I had a meeting at Bracklesham with representatives from various CDC departments a week ago. I think they are for it in principle. We also have at least one councillor Elizabeth Hamilton batting for us for which is good and will help.
    BUT ... we are waiting for the Environment Agency to tell us if we can let the shower water run off into the shingle. I explained that the purpose of the shower was to rinse off salt water and people were not in the habit of using shampoo and shower gel when using these showers as they are cold. We shall see. If the EA say okay, then the proposal is that it is installed just the other side of the slipway but of course lots of hoops to jump through still and budget approval required so to be honest it's anybody's guess. If EA say it needs to be drained off into the system somehow I think the project might be scuppered. That said I am an optimist but we might need to cross a few fingers.

  • Hello
    We need about 8 more signatures to get over the line ... anything you can do to help would be much appreciated.

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