A VOLUNTEER who provides a coastal lookout said he will continue his role despite being told he has to move from his site.
Shaun Gandy who volunteers through Coastal Lookout at Huttoft beach, claims he will be affected by Lincolnshire County Council's plans to introduce new by-laws.
In April, the council revealed that they want to bring in the by-laws at Huttoft Car Terrace, Marsh Yard, Moggs Eye, Anderby Creek, Wolla Bank and Chapel Six Marshes to prevent people putting up tents or using a vehicle or caravan for camping overnight.
Mr Gandy said he will be effected by the new by-laws because he uses a caravan at Huttoft Car Terrace as his base.
Although not affiliated with any official agency such as National Coastwatch, Mr Gandy said the Coastal Lookout provides a vital service.
He said: "I am not going anywhere for the simple fact that I believe in what I do, by providing an extra pair of eyes on this part of the coast.
"The Coastal Lookout helped to save at least two lives in the last 12 months. One was a gentleman who was having difficulty while kayaking and another was a jet ski incident. Both could have turned into something a lot worse if Coastal Lookout was not here. We were able to notify the coastguard on both occasions."
Mr Gandy also believes that if he is forced to move, it will restrict his capacity to recruit more volunteers which could adversely affect the service he voluntarily provides.
The group also keeps a regular eye on weather predictions and logs the conditions at varying intervals.
It does not provide first aid assistance, or replace any of the existing emergency services.
Environment and community projects officer at Lincolnshire County Council, Matthew Davey, said: "After receiving numerous complaints from local residents and visitors, Lincolnshire County Council is proposing to introduce by-laws at Huttoft Car Terrace, and construct a height restriction.
"We work closely with the National Coast Watch Institution, which provides a coastal outlook service across the UK.
"Their 2,000 volunteers are fully trained to deal with emergencies and we intend to construct a purpose built facility for them to operate in just three miles away at Chapel Point, which is planned to open in spring 2014.
"We commend the work that formal volunteer groups carry out in Lincolnshire, but it's important that they have permission to operate from our land and the necessary public liability insurance, child protection and health and safety policies to protect themselves and the public."
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