Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has awarded Wyre Beaches prestigious Seaside Awards for 2023, recognising them as some of the best in the country.
Jubilee beach in Cleveleys, Marine beach and Ferry beach in Fleetwood and Rossall beach have all received an award for this year's bathing season.
Wyre boasts over 18km of beautiful beaches and achieving the Seaside Awards again in 2023 is a testament to the quality and diversity of our coastline. Our flags will be flying proudly so locals and visitors alike can be assured our beaches meet the highest standards. The commitment needed to maintain our award-winning beaches cannot be underestimated and we would like to thank all of our staff, our volunteers, the local beach care groups and partners who work so hard to keep our coastline clean and safe.
The Seaside Awards are aimed at improving the quality of England’s coastline and promoting the country’s best beaches. They are presented to the best beaches in England and celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.
Among the criteria beaches are assessed against are:
- Safety and services, such as first aid, lifeguards where necessary
- Environmental information including displaying details about local eco systems
- Water quality
- Environmental management, including litter and waste
Read more about Wyre’s beaches, find out what’s on and see how you can help look after them at www.wyre.gov.uk/coast