Council leaders welcome ‘excellent’ water high quality as seven Tendring seashores obtain prime score

Tendring’s ‘excellent’ waters are making an actual splash after being named amongst the cleanest within the nation.

Visitors and residents alike can have faith within the cleanliness of waters alongside the Essex Sunshine Coast, as the most recent Environment Agency bathing water outcomes verify seven seashores have achieved the very best ‘Excellent’ score – with two extra rated ‘Good’.

The waters at Walton, Frinton, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton, Jaywick, Dovercourt and Brightlingsea are all now rated ‘Excellent’, whereas Clacton’s Martello Beach and Manningtree Beach are rated ‘Good’.

Manningtree’s rise from ‘Sufficient’ final 12 months is especially welcome, and each Holland and Jaywick have moved as much as the highest score.

Councillor Mick Barry, Tendring District Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure and Public Realm, mentioned the outcomes have been an enormous enhance for tourism and native satisfaction.

“Our Essex Sunshine Coast is one of the district’s greatest assets – and these latest water quality ratings show it’s among the best in the country,” he mentioned.

“Clean, safe bathing waters give confidence to residents and visitors, encouraging people to stay longer and enjoy everything our coastline has to offer.

“Coupled with our Blue Flag beaches – including Brightlingsea, Dovercourt Bay, Frinton and Walton’s Albion Beach – these results underline Tendring’s reputation as a top seaside destination.”

Earlier this 12 months, Tendring proudly introduced seven seashores flying Blue Flags or Seaside Awards, recognising excessive requirements of cleanliness, security and amenities.

Walton’s Albion Beach regained its Blue Flag after water high quality enhancements, and different seashores equivalent to Harwich and Martello Bay in Clacton acquired Seaside Awards.

Councillor Adrian Smith, Cabinet Member for Environment, mentioned the council has been championing water high quality enhancements, working with companions and area people teams.

“Water quality in Tendring matters to all of us,” he mentioned. “With 36 miles of coastline and some of the most beautiful beaches and wildlife areas in the country, it’s a big part of what makes our district special.

“We’ve worked closely with partners like Anglian Water and other local groups to keep improving standards – and these latest results show that effort is paying off.

“From the Manningtree Mermaids campaigning for official bathing status – triggering regular Environment Agency testing that helped to drive improvements – to Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners’ collaboration with the University of Essex to reduce pollutants from boat maintenance project, it’s been a real team effort.

“We’re proud of the progress so far and will keep working with partners to make things even better.”

Nationally, 87% of bathing waters have been rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, and 93% met minimal requirements, marking a slight enchancment on final 12 months.

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