Petition · Department for Transport

Regulate lifeguard provision and require them to use coloured flags

Closed 2,293 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like to the Government to regulate lifeguard provision at all major beaches. This would be done at beach towns with 25,000+ residents. I think it is paramount to make our beaches as safe as possible.
I want all beaches to have coloured flags that indicate where it is safe to swim and do water sports.

I think it is paramount to make our beaches as safe as possible. I feel that in places like California and Spain, lifeguards are very common. So, why can’t they be common here as well. I also feel that all beaches should have coloured safety flags to indicate where it is safe to swim and do water sports. I think these flags are easy to understand. I note that many beaches already have lifeguards and flags from the RNLI and other organisations. I ask for this to be rolled out to all beaches.

Timeline

27 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,293
Status Closed
Department Department for Transport
Opened 27 Feb 2025
Closed 27 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.