Flags are flying across Rother after five popular spots gained national recognition.
Egerton Park in Bexhill has been awarded a Green Flag, whilst beaches at Camber Sands, Bexhill, Normans Bay and Winchelsea have been given a Seaside Award.
The Keep Britian Tidy accolades are awarded to spaces that are well-managed and of a high quality.
Cllr Hazel Timpe, Rother District Council’s portfolio holder for neighbourhood services and tourism, said: “These awards are recognition of all the hard work that goes in to managing and maintaining our parks and beaches in the face of a challenging climate environment.
“We are extremely grateful to our officers, contractors and volunteers who work tirelessly to keep our district looking as good as possible despite the lack of government funding and the cutbacks the council is having to make to balance the budget.
“We know how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and I hope these awards will encourage people to visit our district this summer and enjoy all that Rother has to offer.”
Egerton Park was awarded the Green Flag for the 12th consecutive year after impressing with its high environmental standards, first-class maintenance and range of facilities including a children’s play area, refreshment kiosk, newly refurbished tennis courts, a sensory garden maintained by Bexhill in Bloom volunteers, an outdoor gym and space for other activities and relaxation.
The award was one of 2,227 given to parks and green spaces across the UK this year and comes shortly after the opening of a new Changing Places Toilet – fully accessible toilet with equipment such as an adult-sized changing bench, a hoist, privacy screen and space for carers.
The Seaside Award, given to four of the district’s beaches, recognises the best beaches in the country and is a sign of an attractive and well-managed coastal area.
Camber, Bexhill, Winchelsea and Normans Bay are four of 136 beaches in England to receive the Seaside Award this year.
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Published: 31st July 2024
