Brighton’s main beach seen here kept its Blue Flag status recently though adjacent Hove beach did not. Brighton and Hove City Council reassured residents and visitors that the seafront at Hove remained clean and healthy, despite losing the international Blue Flag endorsement. They blamed last summer’s poor weather for the drop in quality and predicted it was only temporary.
Blue Flag status is awarded to beaches which fulfil a range of requirements including provision of public facilities, lifeguards and excellent water quality.
Losing one of its pair of Blue Flag awards sets Brighton and Hove behind rival resorts like Bournemouth, which currently boasts four beaches holding the accolade.
