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Bathing water in the UK is improving.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The Purple Flag flies over the Department for Communities and Local Government to celebrate Britain’s safe and thriving evening town centres.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
All 34 of the bathing waters in the North East have been classed as either ‘excellent’ or ‘good’, passing high standards for water quality.
Twenty-three new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) will bring the total to 50 and cover more than a fifth of English waters.
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson commits £9 million to protect the marine environment and drive economic development in Commonwealth small island states.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
An extensive programme of testing is being carried out around Bridlington in a bid to find out sources impacting on bathing water quality.
More partners sought for the Take Your Pic campaign in 2016.
The public can do their bit to keep water quality high
Campaign highlights pollution risk caused to sea by pouring fat, oil and other waste down drains and gullies.
To celebrate World Oceans Day, we are hosting a week-long online campaign to raise awareness of the importance of the world’s oceans featuring conservationists and marine experts.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A huge majority of England’s bathing waters continue to meet rigorous quality standards, new figures from Defra reveal.
County's first stretch of the England Coast Path opens with a new 16-mile route from Skegness to Mablethorpe.
70 projects from Cornwall to Cumbria receive a total of more than £36 million.
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