As the weather starts to heat up all people can think about it having a barbecue.
We asked our readers if they think disposable barbecues should be banned for parks and beaches.
Here’s what you had to say.
Laura Hewitt said: “Yes. Too many people who don’t take them home and also the people who don’t put them out properly and then set half the county on fire.”
Lee Edmondson explained: “Well when I was travelling in Australia the councils over there had put little BBQ stations up in areas such as promenades/esplanades and parks. I’m sure they would work in the UK and Cumbria of course.”
James Grymm Moore added: “No. Selfish, irresponsible people with no respect for others or the environment should be banned.”
Richard Leigh continued: “No. How will it be policed ? If it is being policed then let people have their barbecues and punish those who litter. A ban is just pointless and the kind of people who have no respect for the environment will ignore the ban anyhow.”
Alan Whittam said: “Barbecues should just be banned, full stop.”
Laura Tweeddale commented: “Yes, only because the minority of people leave them behind as rubbish for someone else to clear up after them.”
John Welsh added: “People who don’t have the respect to tidy up after themselves aren’t going to take any notice.”
Nic Barnes continued: “No. There is no problem if people remember the disposable part.”
Lisa Bell said: “No. Just the irresponsible people who use them.”
Lori Skinner commented: “No, just ban the people who can’t clear up after themselves!”
Sara Westbrook added: “No, the people who leave them and all their rubbish should be banned.”
Lianne Walters said: “100 per cent definitely yes.”
What are your views on this?
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