Beachlands keeps blue flag status

HAVANT Borough Council has retained blue flag status for Hayling Island’s Beachlands central.

The blue flag status recognises beaches for safety, cleanliness and water quality whilst acknowledging facilities for visitors.

Councillor Clare Satchwell, cabinet lead for planning, Hayling seafront strategy and coastal management, said: ‘It's great to see our beach retaining its award for another year.

‘We are dedicated to keeping our beaches clean and ensuring the bathing water is of high quality, and it's good to see this hard work being acknowledged.

‘These awards not only show that our beach is one of the cleanest and safest in the country, it also shows us as having a good standard of facilities, which gives peace of mind to both tourists and residents.

‘We are starting to improve facilities, in line with our ambition for Hayling, this includes listening to our visitors and residents’ feedback, and acting on it.