Keep Britain Tidy has announced this year’s Seaside Awards. The Award celebrates the quality and diversity of England’s coastline.
On the Isle of Wight, four beaches were recognised this year; Sandown, Shanklin, Seagrove and Springvale.
What’s the Seaside Award?
Previously know as the Quality Coast Award, the nationwide scheme sets the standard for the best beaches across the UK.
The flag is a symbol of quality which ensures visitors are guaranteed to find a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch.
On today’s announcement, Keep Britain Tidy’s Coastal Award Manager Paul Todd said:
“We work with people and organisations who share our vision that everyone should have access to quality outdoor spaces where they live, work and holiday.
“Visitors can be sure that a Blue Flag or Seaside Award-winning beach is one of the best in the world.”
No Blue Flags
Due to government cuts in funding, no Isle of Wight beaches were entered into the Blue Flag Awards this year.
Image: © Used with the kind permission of SH via English Heritage
