Council tackles litter at Northern Ireland coastal beauty spots

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:15 · Archive

Ards and North Down Council is developing an action plan to address littering at coastal beauty spots across the borough.

Ards and North Down Council is developing an action plan to address the 'low level misery' caused by litterbugs at coastal beauty spots across the borough, which has the longest stretch of coastline in Northern Ireland.

The council's Active and Healthy Communities Committee agreed to an Alliance party motion looking at ways to tackle littering in tourist-friendly areas. The motion acknowledges the financial costs the council incurs disposing of litter and taking enforcement action, and calls for further work to 'positively influence the attitude of some people towards littering'.

Alderman Martin McRandal, who proposed the motion, said that during good weather people flock to places like Seapark, Helen's Bay and Ballyholme to enjoy the weather and the beaches' beauty. 'People bring with them drinks, food, disposable barbecues and a long list of other expendable items, and leave them behind,' he said. The council agreed to look at further action to inform the public about the harms of littering and to attempt to change people's attitudes.

How it is being reported

• Littering ‘misery’ at Co Down beauty spotsArds and North Down Council are on a drive to address the “low level misery” caused by litterbugs across the borough, especially in the coastal beauty spots.News Letter · 23 Oct, 09:45
• Council to fight against "low level misery" caused by littering at coastal beauty spotsCouncillor says: “I don’t think we need nice friendly signs, we need signs saying we will absolutely prosecute you if we catch you littering"Belfast Live · 22 Oct, 14:55

In this story: Ards and North Down Council · Alderman Martin McRandal · Seapark · Helen's Bay · Ballyholme · Northern Ireland

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