No beaches in the region were awarded the prestigious Blue Flag
Seven beaches in the North West have been recognised in the Keep Britain Tidy’s annual Seaside Awards. The accolade recognises “fantastic coastal spots that are clean, safe and well-managed” in England, including locations not designated as a traditional bathing beach.
However no beaches in the region have been awarded a Blue Flag, an international award which recognises ‘excellence’ in environmental management; safety and services; cleanliness; and environmental education. Both awards are handed out by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
This year a total of 128 sites in England have received either a Blue Flag award or the Seaside Award, including 126 beaches, one marina and one inland bathing water site. A total of 63 sites met the standards required for a Blue Flag award, 61 of which were beaches.
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Across England 106 sites were recognised with the Seaside Awards , including 41 which achieved the Blue Flag as well. Each location was assessed by one of the charity’s qualified judges, who visited the location unannounced during the bathing season to check everything in person, following an application submitted by the beach management team.
Both south and north beaches in Morecambe are among the North West beaches recognised in this year’s awards, along with St Annes Pier. Liverpool’s Albert and Salthouse docks remain the only Blue Flag holding marina in the country.
Full list of recipients of the seaside award in the North West
- St Annes Pier – Fylde Borough Council
- Morecambe South Beach – Lancaster City Council
- North Beach, Morecambe – Lancaster City Council
- Fleetwood Ferry Beach* – Wyre Borough Council
- Fleetwood Marine Beach – Wyre Borough Council
- Rossall Beach (non bathing water) – Wyre Borough Council
- Jubilee Beach, Cleveleys – Wyre Borough Council
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