Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the success of Newquay beaches, which have obtained Blue Flag and/or Seaside Award status.
13 Cornish beaches have gained or retained the awards, including for the first, time Great Western in Newquay getting Blue Flag status. Great Western and Porth have also been awarded Seaside Awards again this year.
The iconic Blue Flags, an international quality mark for beaches, reassure visitors and locals alike that Cornwall’s key areas are clean, safe and recommended, boosting tourism, business and helping inspire return visits. Blue Flags and Seaside Awards are only awarded to coastal destinations that boast the highest qualities of water, facilities, safety, keep clean programmes, environmental education and management.
Keep Britain Tidy, the organisation responsible for the awards in the UK, today (17th May 2018) announced that 13 beaches in Cornwall have been awarded either one, or both of the status marks. These include 13 Seaside Awards and seven Blue Flags, making Cornwall a great destination for beach goers and ocean adventurers to visit all year round. Some beaches have received both Blue Flag and Seaside awards to achieve this number.
Commenting, Steve said:
“This is a colossal achievement and the presence of these awards gives visitors and locals alike yet another reason to visit our iconic beaches and marine environment in Newquay.”
“Congratulations to all involved, including Cornwall Council and the many groups from our community who spend time looking after the beaches and ensuring they are worthy of these awards!”