Top quality award for Seaton Carew

Its main beach area has once again been granted a Seaside Award – which is only given to English beaches which are safe, clean and meet the highest environmental standards.

The beach is regularly cleaned and is patrolled by lifeguards during the school summer holidays.

Debbie Kershaw, the Council’s Quality and Safety Officer, raises the Seaside Award flag at Seaton Carew

Allison Ogden-Newton, Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, said: “Visitors to a beach flying a Seaside Award flag can be assured the beach will be clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards. 

“We would like to recognise and applaud all those who have worked so hard to protect and improve some of our best-loved and most popular beaches.

“The collective efforts of beach managers, volunteers, residents and businesses all contribute to the success of these sites in achieving the incredibly high standards demanded.” 

Gemma Ptak, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Assistant Director (Preventative and Community Based Services), said: “We’re delighted that Seaton Carew’s beautiful golden beach has once again earned this top award.

“It’s tribute to the Council staff and the volunteers who work so hard to keep it clean and tidy and looking so wonderful and I would like to thank them so much for everything they do.

“Summer is almost here and with its beautiful beach, its family leisure area on the prom and its seafront gift shops, amusements and eateries, Seaton Carew offers a great day out for all the family, right on the doorstep.”