Blue Flags awarded but one beach misses out
Six beaches in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole have been awarded Blue Flags for their high standards of care and quality. However, Avon Beach missed out on the award due to an administrative error, despite the council asserting its exceptional appeal. The council emphasized that the quality of the beach experience remains a priority, regardless of the absence of the Blue Flag.
- ▪Blue Flags were awarded to Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk, and Highcliffe Beach.
- ▪Avon Beach did not receive a Blue Flag this year because of an administrative error.
- ▪The council maintains that Avon Beach has an exceptional standard of care and quality.
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Blue Flags awarded but one beach misses outJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBCP CouncilAnti-litter charity Keep Britain Tidy awarded Blue Flags to six beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleA council says one of its beaches has no Blue Flag this year because of an "administrative error", though insists it still has an "exceptional standard of care and quality".Keep Britain Tidy awarded Blue Flags to Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk and Highcliffe Beach in the BCP Council area, but Avon Beach missed out because of the slip-up."Those who know and love Avon Beach will already know its appeal and its excellence goes far beyond any single accreditation," the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole authority said.The Blue Flags reflected the…
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