Bridlington schoolchildren warned over cemetery behaviour
She added: "This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure such behaviour ceases."The council also reminded residents that the cemetery is covered by a public space protection order, which requires dogs to be kept on leads.
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