There was welcome news for Bray seafront in the Irish Business Against Litter Martine Coastal Survey 2023 with the popular area classified as being clean to European norms.
Bray Seafront which includes Bray Beach, Promenade and Environs scored very well in last summer’s survey and things were no different this time around.
The survey said Bray seafront was exceptionally clean with the beach spotless. There was a virtual absence of litter throughout the remainder of the survey area with the exception of a small accumulation of cigarette butts in one car park and minor food related items along the promenade.
The promenade, bicycle paths, playground, seating areas, planting, bandstand etc were all very well presented and maintained it noted adding that there were ample bins throughout the extensive survey area, albeit limited opportunity for recycling.
The installation of the Water Refill station was seen as a welcome addition. Signage in the area was generally in good order but graffiti was very much a feature on the dedicated dog fouling bins.
The report welcomed the tie-in with Tidy Towns with the planter boxes towards the end of the promenade.
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Aoife Flynn Kennedy, joined with Cllr Melanie Corrigan, Cathaoirleach, Bray Municipal District, in welcoming the results of the survey and noted that the maintenance of Bray Seafront as a litter free area was all our responsibility and encouraged all users to dispose of their litter in a responsible and environmentally friendly manner.
Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council, Emer O’Gorman, welcomed the report and expressed her appreciation to Bray Tidy Towns, Bray Coast Care group, Bray Municipal District staff and all the volunteers who work to keep Bray Seafront free from litter and the fabulous amenity which we can all enjoy.