Five east Devon beaches receive national award

Five east Devon beaches have received national recognition by being awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award.

Beer, Exmouth, Seaton, and Sidmouth Town beach have been awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award, with Budleigh Salterton also receiving a Seaside Award.

Exmouth beach has now achieved Blue Flag status for six years in a row, while its the fifth year for Sidmouth, the third for Seaton, and the second for Beer.

Councillor Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council's Portfolio Holder for Coast, Country and Environment, said the beaches were appreciated both by residents and visitors.

"Although they seem naturally beautiful, these locations actually require a lot of hard work by our staff, our partners, businesses, and dedicated volunteers," he said.

"Retaining our Blue Flags is a credit to them and I would like to thank them for their continuing work."

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