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.
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.