Bathing waters: designating 8 beaches in Cornwall

We want to know what you think about a proposal to designate eight beaches in Cornwall as bathing waters under the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). This follows an application we have received from Cornwall Council. The beaches being considered are:

• Booby’s Bay, near St Merryn
• Godrevy, The Towans, Hayle
• Gwynver, Whitesand Bay
• Northcott Mouth, near Bude
• South Fistral, Newquay
• Mexico Towan, Hayle
• Tregonhawke, Whitsand Bay
• Upton Towan, Hayle

We have published evidence of facilities and usage at each site. You can also read the criteria for designation and de-designation of bathing waters.

This consultation will be of interest to the recreation sector, leisure and tourism industries, beach users, environmental campaigners and families.