Overview

• Keep Britain Tidy announced the 2025 Blue Flag and Seaside Award winners, recognizing beaches for water quality, safety, and environmental management.
• Whitby, Hornsea, and Withernsea earned Blue Flag status in Yorkshire and the Humber, with Hornsea achieving the accolade for the fifth year running and Withernsea for the third consecutive year.
• Ten additional beaches in the region, including Filey, Runswick Bay, and Scarborough North Bay, received Seaside Awards for meeting high standards of environmental and visitor management.
• In East Riding, beaches such as Hornsea and Withernsea recorded 'excellent' water quality, while Bridlington North and South Landing achieved 'good' ratings.
• The awards highlight the commitment of local councils, volunteers, and communities to maintaining England's coastline for tourism, recreation, and environmental stewardship.