Look out for the flags, flying high – they’re Seaside Awards for Cleveleys beaches. Both the shingle Rossall Beach and the sandy Jubilee Beach against the new promenade are among the best in the country.
Keep Britain Tidy’s Seaside Awards are the nationwide standard for the best beaches across the UK.
The flag is a symbol of quality. It ensures that you’ll find a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch. Take a look at Rossall Beach on a lovely day –
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Councillor Roger Berry has responsibility for the beaches in Wyre. He said “I’m absolutely delighted that these awards recognise how well-managed and maintained Wyre’s beaches are.
“It’s been achieved with support from many residents. They take part in community beach cleans along the coastline on a regular basis. Thank you to all those who continue to help look after our beaches.”
Good Bathing Waters
The beach against the stepped sea defences at Cleveleys is classified as ‘bathing waters’. A designated outdoor swimming spot, monitored for water quality under tough European cleanliness standards.
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The shingly Rossall Beach isn’t classed as a ‘bathing water’. It’s just as popular a beach, but it does mean that it’s one place where you can enjoy a walk with your dog, all year round.
Councillor Berry added: “We have both quality beaches and clean water. Wyre’s coast is an attractive and enjoyable place to live and visit.
“Members of the public can play a big part in improving beaches and bathing waters. Think about what you flush, don’t drop litter, join in beach cleans and always pick up after your dogs.”
The council works closely with other organisations across the North West on a variety of initiatives to improve the quality of beaches and bathing waters. These might be building new flood defences and sustainable drainage. Or reducing pollution from sewage systems, agricultural land and surface water outfalls.
More about the Seaside Awards for Cleveleys Beaches
Introduced in 2007, the Quality Coast Award became the Seaside Awards in 2013. The scheme’s run by Keep Britain Tidy – the nationwide standard for the best beaches across the UK.
Seaside Award beaches can be vastly different. But the flag is a symbol of quality which ensures a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch.
It also gives local councils and beach managers a three-year action plan. This also helps them maintain and improve the infrastructure at their beach. As well as equipping them to generate further funds.
Litter picking helps!
Rossall Beach Residents & Community Group has looked after their shingly beach for years. It’s rewarding to think their sustained work to look after the environment has paid off.
They’ve carried out monthly beach cleans for many years, removing many tonnes of rubbish. It also makes a significant difference to your enjoyment of the area.
The group also provide information at the beach, help to spread awareness of wildlife, water quality and dog fouling.
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