Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde beaches recognised with National Seaside Awards  

A number of beaches around Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised for their quality with national awards.

They’ve all been granted Seaside Awards. These prestigious national awards delivered through Keep Britain Tidy celebrate the quality and diversity of England’s coastline and are a symbol that visitors can find a clean, safe and well-managed coastal stretch.

In the announcement by Keep Britain Tidy, Blackpool South, Blackpool Central, and Bispham beaches were recognised for their high standards of beach management, as well as their nearby facilities and water quality.

St Annes Beach, Jubilee beach in Cleveleys, Marine beach and Ferry beach in Fleetwood, and Rossall beach have also all met the high standards required.

 Cllr Jane Hugo, Blackpool Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change, said: “This is great news.  Local residents and visitors enjoy our beaches all year round, so it’s fantastic to see that the care and work undertaken to keep our beaches clean to such high standards rewarded.

“A massive thanks to everyone who has played their part from council teams including our Enveco NW environmental and waste management company to the many individual volunteers and businesses who litter pick, and to every person that does the right thing and puts their litter in the bin.”

 Blackpool has more than 1000 litter bins, including 250 large capacity bins on the Promenade alone. They are emptied daily under normal conditions, and collections are increased whenever there is good weather and high visitor numbers. Reminders are in place to prompt everyone to get rid of their rubbish in the nearest available bin or take it home with them.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Chief Executive, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE said: “In England we are lucky enough to have some of the best beaches in the world. It’s wonderful to see the flags flying proudly over beaches in Blackpool, demonstrating their quality to residents and visitors alike.

“The awards are a credit to the collective efforts of beach and site managers, volunteers, residents and businesses who should take pride today in their tireless efforts to maintain, protect and improve some of our best-loved and most popular blue spaces.”

Councillor Roger Berry, Deputy Leader and Neighbourhood Services and Community Safety Portfolio Holder at Wyre Council said: “Receiving the Seaside Awards for 2025 at four of our beaches is a tremendous honour. It is a testament to our community's dedication to maintaining clean, safe, and beautiful beaches. Our flags will be flying proudly this summer so residents and visitors alike can be assured our beaches meet the highest standards.

“We are proud of the collaborative efforts that have made this achievement possible and remain committed to preserving our beaches for future generations. The commitment needed to maintain our award-winning beaches cannot be underestimated. A heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers, our staff, the local beach care groups and partners whose hard work and passion have been instrumental in achieving this success and keeping our coastline clean and safe."

Councillor Jayne Nixon, Lead Member for Tourism, Leisure and Culture, commented: "We're thrilled that St Annes Pier Beach has once again earned the Seaside Award, recognising our high standards of cleanliness, safety and visitor facilities. This achievement reflects the hard work of our dedicated team and confirms St Annes as one of England's premier coastal destinations. We look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy our award-winning beach throughout the summer season."