Port Erin Commissioners have opened a public consultation into their draft dog byelaws.

The draft says dogs will be prohibited from Port Erin beach between 10am and 7pm from May 1 until September 30.

Exceptions in the byelaws are made for assistance dogs, police dogs and search and rescue dogs whilst on operations.

Residents have until August 15 to put their views across.

Copies can be found on the commissioners' website and in the office on Bridson Street.