A residents only booking day to secure reservation dates for the Cart Road day huts will be held on Saturday, giving special consideration to those who live in the town full-time.

The process was introduced by Lyme Regis Town Council last year to great success, when 18 bookings were made, with some residents even camping out overnight to secure their preferred dates.

Following positive feedback from residents, a priority booking day will be held again on October 4, when the council office will be open from 9am to midday.

As last year, 13 huts will be set aside for residents only – three annual lets, three summer season packages, and seven winter lets.

Residents who are not successful in booking their chosen dates on this day will have another chance when the main telephone booking line is open on Tuesday, October 14.

Cllr Chris Clipson, chairman of the Town Management Committee said: “The council is pleased to be able to offer a residents’ priority booking day again this year for our much sought-after seafront beach huts.

“The system worked well last year.

“The atmosphere among those waiting in the queue was upbeat and everyone left with a booking.

“The comments we have received have been very positive and have led us to repeat the priority day for 2015 beach hut bookings. Although this town relies heavily on its tourist trade, the council is keen to look after its residents who support the town all year round.

“Therefore, we hope our residents will take full advantage of early booking on Saturday morning.”

During the main beach hut booking day calls can be made on the dedicated line to 01297 443773, from 10am to 1pm, and from 2pm to 4pm.

Only one hut can be booked per person.