TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE

Applicable to Modern Timber, Classic Brick and Traditional Timber

beach huts/chalets at Lowestoft Beach & Felixstowe Beach

  1. The Beach Hut and its amenity is the property of East Suffolk Council. The definition of beach hut for this purpose includes chalet-style huts of brick/concrete/timber construction. The Permitted use shall be customary recreational beach-related uses including changing and relaxation. The use of the Hut is entirely at the risk of the user.
  2. The user shall pay the appropriate Hire Charge including VAT prior to use.
  3. One key is provided to the Hirer. (Note – Seashore hut one key per padlock). The Hirer named on the booking is responsible for all users adhering to Terms and Conditions. The key is to be collected and returned in accordance with the hire dates and published times, unless otherwise agreed and confirmed in writing.
  4. Hirer to ensure all the bolts the doors are fully engaged and secure when locking the hut (otherwise the hut may not be secure).
  5. Hire starts at 10:00am on the hire start date and ends at 10:00pm on the last day of hire.
  6. The Hirer must adhere to the statutory Permitted Hours of beach hut use of between the hours of 05:00 to 24:00. Hut/chalet should not be occupied outside of these hours or outside of the Hired Time. Overnight stays are not permitted.
  7. There is no electricity/water in the hut. Public cold water point is available nearby. Public wi-fi connectivity may be available locally.
  8. Hirer shall provide contact details to satisfaction of Council and shall reasonably co-operate with Council requests in relation to the management and use of the hut and seafront, including respect for beach rules and bylaws.
  9. Hirer shall not make any temporary or permanent alterations or structural additions to the chalet. The User will not deface or damage or fix or install fixtures, fittings, shelving of any type nature. Signs or solar panels may not be installed. Hirers own free-standing items may be used and removed at the end of the hire. Items provided as part of the hire by East Suffolk Council shall be used considerately. Any issue with the hut/lock/key or items included in the hire should be reported to us immediately beachhuts@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. For urgent issues Lowestoft telephone a Team Member 01502 586167 or for Felixstowe phone 01394 444888.
  10. Hirer must remove all items and possessions by the end of the Hire period and leave the hut property in a clean and tidy condition. The fittings and equipment provided by the Council included as part of your hire by the Council (e.g. chairs, tables, brooms) etc. should also be left by Hirer in good condition.
  11. Hirer shall keep the Beach Hut clean and tidy at all times, including its immediate vicinity. The Hirer shall not store rubbish in the Beach Huts at any time. Nearby public waste bins should be utilised. No rubbish or food is to be left stored overnight.
  12. The user shall not encroach beyond the Hired hut space and shall not obstruct any passageways, access to the Councils Land generally, any walkways, steps, the lower promenade, or the surrounding area in any way.
  13. Hirer shall display courtesy to other beach users.
  14. When the not in use, personal possessions shall be secured within the Beach Hut and the door locked. Any contents are not insured by East Suffolk Council. Responsibility for contents rests wholly with the Hirer.
  15. Hirer shall not cause any nuisance, disturbance, or annoyance to other Beach Hut Users or those making use of adjacent Council Land.
  16. The Council does not warrant that the Beach Hut is or will remain suitable for the Permitted Use. The Beach Hut is within an environment that the Council cannot control and may be subject to change by storm, wind, waves, tide, or other uncontrollable elements.
  17. The Council reserves the right for health and safety reasons to prohibit access to the Beach Hut if deemed absolutely necessary and reserves the right to vary the terms of any hire agreement at any time.
  18. The Council reserves the right to access the Beach Hut during the hire period on the grounds of purpose of inspection, checks, safety or security, maintenance, repair or the like, as determined as necessary by the Council.
  19. If the Council terminates the hire agreement this shall be without prejudice to any claim the Council may have against the user.
  20. Smoking or vaping or barbeques are not permitted in or near the Beach Huts and nearby areas.
  21. Bikes/scooters etc. should not be placed or secured to huts/railings/balustrades e.g. Eastern Edge upper tier and Seashore. Nearby cycle stands should be utilised.
  22. Hirer shall make careful use of the hut and apply attention to prevent fire. Should Hirer wish to use a small camping stove to make hot drinks in or near the hut, Hirer takes responsibility and adhere that is not placed on wooden surfaces and be limited to a single-burner, portable, small camping gas stove (canister-type). This should be disconnected when not in use or removed from the hut when unoccupied, not be left unattended at any time, and an appropriate fire extinguisher be provided by the Hirer.
  23. Hirer shall not do any act, matter, or thing in breach of any statute, law, government guidance or bylaw affecting the Beach Hut, promenades and beach use and in particular it should be noted that:
  • Barbeques, fires and fireworks are not permitted.
  • Cycling, skateboarding is not permitted on lower promenade Lowestoft. In Felixstowe the promenade is a shared space and require care and courtesy by all users.
  • Dogs should be kept on a lead on the promenade and in/around Beach huts and otherwise under close control. Dogs are not permitted on designated beach areas in Lowestoft and Felixstowe. See local signage. This includes between the Lowestoft South Pier and Pakefield Fisheries Corner from 1st May to 30th September inclusive.
  • Emergency vehicle access is to be available at all times (a minimum open width/depth of at least 3.5m is to be maintained on Lowestoft Lower Promenade without obstruction for emergency vehicle access). Other vehicles may not access the promenade unless agreed with the Council in advance.
  1. Hirer shall satisfy the requirements of this or any revised hiring agreement.
  2. From time to time, service companies or contractors working for the Council may be present on the seafront. Please note, take care and follow any notices or requests reasonably given in this regard where work/access may affect huts/prom/beach/public conveniences/buildings/structures etc.
  3. Hire terms and conditions may change from time to time.