A number of surf schools are already registered

The move comes after beach lifeguards, Restormel Borough Council officers and the British Surfing Association (BSA) raised concerns about the growing number of surf schools using council-owned beaches.

Lifeguards claim it is making their job more difficult, particularly during peak times.

They say they are concerned about the safety of pupils at these schools, which often operate outside patrolled areas.

They are calling on councillors to agree to introduce a licensing system which would be phased in over two years, starting in June.

A number of surf schools are already registered in the British Surfing Associations (BSA) accreditation scheme and those already follow strict guidelines.

If councillors vote in favour of the plans, any surf school wishing to use the beaches would have to have a licence and be members of the BSA.