Top quality award for Seaton Carew
Published Wednesday, 15th May 2024Hartlepool seaside resort Seaton Carew has earned a top quality award from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Its main beach area has once again been granted a Seaside Award – an accolade 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.
Jill Harrison, Hartlepool Borough Council’s Executive Director of Adult and Community Based Services, said: “We’re proud and delighted that Seaton Carew’s beautiful beach has once again earned this coveted award.
“It’s testament to the hard work and commitment of the Council staff and volunteers who keep the beach clean and tidy and I would like to thank them again for the fantastic job they do.
“With the beautiful beach, the family leisure area on the prom, the amusements and gift shops and amazing eating places, Seaton Carew provides a fantastic day out for all the family.”
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: “These awards are a credit to the collective efforts of beach managers, volunteers, residents and businesses who have worked tirelessly to maintain, protect and improve some of our best-loved and most popular beaches and we’d like to take this moment to recognise and applaud them.
“Seaside Awards are presented to the best beaches in England and celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.”
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