Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde beaches granted national Seaside Award status

A number of beaches across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde have been granted Seaside Awards, it’s been revealed.

The national awards, announced by Keep Britain Tidy, have rewarded Blackpool South, Blackpool Central, and Bispham for their high standards of beach management, as well as their nearby facilities and water quality.

St Annes Pier, Ferry Beach, Fleetwood, Marine Beach, Fleetwood, Jubilee Beach, Cleveleys, and Rossall Beach have also been recognised.

Across the North-West, eleven beaches and one marina have been presented with awards recognising the quality of the sites, the way they are managed and the facilities they offer to visitors

Cllr Jane Hugo, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said:

“This is great news for local residents and visitors to Blackpool.

“So many people work extremely hard to keep our beaches clean as we know how popular and much loved they are.

“On behalf of the council I’d like to thank everyone who has played their part and securing this independent seal of approval.  From our dedicated Streetscene and Beach Patrol teams, to the many volunteers who litter pick, to every person that does the right thing and disposes of their litter responsibly.”

Blackpool has more than 800 litter bins, including 250 large capacity bins on the Promenade alone. They are emptied daily under normal conditions, and collections are increased whenever there is good weather and high visitor numbers. Reminders are in place to prompt everyone to get rid of their rubbish in the nearest available bin or take it home with them.

Blackpool is part of Turning Tides the cross-agency partnership working together in north west England to do everything possible to improve the quality of our bathing waters.

Through infrastructure, planning, campaigning, volunteering, educating, engaging and hard work, the aim is to make sure everyone enjoys our beaches for generations to come.