Whitby's West cliff awarded the European Blue Flag

It is very good news that WHITBY West Cliff has again been awarded the European Blue Flag, the most prestigious beach award.
ENCAMS, the Keep Britain Tidy charity, has just announced which UK beaches have made it onto the list.

Brian Bennett, the council's head of tourism and culture, said: "I am delighted West Cliff beach has once again been awarded a Blue Flag.

"The Beach Manage-ment Centre and the high standard of beach cleaning underlines Whitby is a high quality resort which values its visitors and residents.

"With all the signs this year that more people are choosing to stay in the UK for holidays, this award will enhance Whitby's reputation as a great place to stay."

Quality Coast Awards went to Runswick Bay, Sandsend and Robin Hood's Bay in the Rural Beach Category.

Uunfortunately there have been recent concerns about the state of the beach and the Beach Management Centre, but despite that, the Blue Flag has still been awarded