Sefton Councillors have described themselves as doubly disappointed by the many people who ignored advice to avoid local beaches this weekend and by the level of parking issues and rubbish that was then left behind by people.

Large numbers travelled to Sefton’s beaches from as far afield as Manchester, Wigan and Birmingham over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday there was an average of 7,000 people on the beaches each day at any one time.

Leader of Sefton Council, Ian Maher said, “Sefton’s coast line is stunning, and we understand why people want to visit, especially when the weather is nice. However, it’s really worrying that people are ignoring Government advice and appear to be completely ignoring social distancing guidance.

“As well as risking their own safety, and the safety of our local residents, the state in which some of those visitors have left certain parts of our coastline is simply an insult to our local communities.

“In addition, there were a number of people who as well as ignoring the requests from Council and the Police to stay away, put the Southport Lifeboat team at additional risk by getting themselves in the situation where they needed to be rescued from the incoming tide.

“Visitors need to remain respectful and protect our public spaces. Don’t leave your litter behind or use camp fires or barbecues.

“We also understand that many people living in our coastal areas have experienced an increase in parked cars.

“Sefton Council is doing everything it can to address the issue and our enforcement officers were issuing parking tickets all weekend to cars parked irresponsibly and dangerously. Unfortunately, the high volume of vehicles and people on all the restricted roads around the seafront meant our officers could not cover all areas safely.

“Some people have suggested we close the beaches but with 22 miles of coastline, with hundreds of individual access points, this is simply not possible.

“We have restricted access to the car parks and worked with Merseyside Police to restrict access to local roads, but the real answer is people taking responsibility for their behaviour and showing some consideration for others.”

and with the tip being closed , a long drive and wait to get rid !

Originally Posted by roving-eye

Sefton Councillors have described themselves as doubly disappointed by the many people who ignored advice to avoid local beaches this weekend and by the level of parking issues and rubbish that was then left behind by people.

Large numbers travelled to Sefton’s beaches from as far afield as Manchester, Wigan and Birmingham over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday there was an average of 7,000 people on the beaches each day at any one time.

Leader of Sefton Council, Ian Maher said, “Sefton’s coast line is stunning, and we understand why people want to visit, especially when the weather is nice. However, it’s really worrying that people are ignoring Government advice and appear to be completely ignoring social distancing guidance.

“As well as risking their own safety, and the safety of our local residents, the state in which some of those visitors have left certain parts of our coastline is simply an insult to our local communities.

“In addition, there were a number of people who as well as ignoring the requests from Council and the Police to stay away, put the Southport Lifeboat team at additional risk by getting themselves in the situation where they needed to be rescued from the incoming tide.

“Visitors need to remain respectful and protect our public spaces. Don’t leave your litter behind or use camp fires or barbecues.

“We also understand that many people living in our coastal areas have experienced an increase in parked cars.

“Sefton Council is doing everything it can to address the issue and our enforcement officers were issuing parking tickets all weekend to cars parked irresponsibly and dangerously. Unfortunately, the high volume of vehicles and people on all the restricted roads around the seafront meant our officers could not cover all areas safely.

“Some people have suggested we close the beaches but with 22 miles of coastline, with hundreds of individual access points, this is simply not possible.

“We have restricted access to the car parks and worked with Merseyside Police to restrict access to local roads, but the real answer is people taking responsibility for their behaviour and showing some consideration for others.”

Nothings impossible if you WANT to achieve something. Goodness sake get yourselves into gear and do what you were elected to do. If there was a beach in South Sefton you’d do something about it. Shape yourselves you bunch of muppets.

Originally Posted by Knot wright

and with the tip being closed , a long drive and wait to get rid !

...and this is relevant to day tripper litter, easily taken away by the producer, because...

Originally Posted by hja

Nothings impossible if you WANT to achieve something. Goodness sake get yourselves into gear and do what you were elected to do. If there was a beach in South Sefton you’d do something about it. Shape yourselves you bunch of muppets.

There is a beach in South Sefton.....AND it’s open.

Originally Posted by gazaprop

...and this is relevant to day tripper litter, easily taken away by the producer, because...

If they can carry the rubbish to the beach, they can carry it away as well, but sheep aren’t particularly bright.

Originally Posted by hja

Nothings impossible if you WANT to achieve something. Goodness sake get yourselves into gear and do what you were elected to do. If there was a beach in South Sefton you’d do something about it. Shape yourselves you bunch of muppets.

There is a Beach in South Sefton!

(Unless someone's moved Crosby)

Originally Posted by Sap33

There is a Beach in South Sefton!

(Unless someone's moved Crosby)

That pesky North/South divide gets everywhere!!!!!

Originally Posted by hja

Nothings impossible if you WANT to achieve something. Goodness sake get yourselves into gear and do what you were elected to do. If there was a beach in South Sefton you’d do something about it. Shape yourselves you bunch of muppets.

And your solution is....?

Originally Posted by roving-eye

Sefton Councillors have described themselves as doubly disappointed by the many people who ignored advice to avoid local beaches this weekend and by the level of parking issues and rubbish that was then left behind by people.

Large numbers travelled to Sefton’s beaches from as far afield as Manchester, Wigan and Birmingham over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday there was an average of 7,000 people on the beaches each day at any one time.

Leader of Sefton Council, Ian Maher said, “Sefton’s coast line is stunning, and we understand why people want to visit, especially when the weather is nice. However, it’s really worrying that people are ignoring Government advice and appear to be completely ignoring social distancing guidance.

“As well as risking their own safety, and the safety of our local residents, the state in which some of those visitors have left certain parts of our coastline is simply an insult to our local communities.

“In addition, there were a number of people who as well as ignoring the requests from Council and the Police to stay away, put the Southport Lifeboat team at additional risk by getting themselves in the situation where they needed to be rescued from the incoming tide.

“Visitors need to remain respectful and protect our public spaces. Don’t leave your litter behind or use camp fires or barbecues.

“We also understand that many people living in our coastal areas have experienced an increase in parked cars.

“Sefton Council is doing everything it can to address the issue and our enforcement officers were issuing parking tickets all weekend to cars parked irresponsibly and dangerously. Unfortunately, the high volume of vehicles and people on all the restricted roads around the seafront meant our officers could not cover all areas safely.

“Some people have suggested we close the beaches but with 22 miles of coastline, with hundreds of individual access points, this is simply not possible.

“We have restricted access to the car parks and worked with Merseyside Police to restrict access to local roads, but the real answer is people taking responsibility for their behaviour and showing some consideration for others.”

There was a lot of mess on the beach ,but emptying the bins regular on busy days may help ,most were overflowing in the hot spots and along seafront .

Keeping the beach car park at Ainsdale closed when thousands of people arrived was ridiculous. Residents found themselves unable to get off their own drives, emergency services vehicles would never have got down roads where cars were double parked, litter, broken bottles and even used nappies were discarded in people's gardens and one poor lady had to chase off 3 lads who were urinating against her garden fence. All this could have been prevented by opening the beach car park, but Sefton once again has displayed a complete disregard for its Council Tax payers. We've had weeks of this now and nothing but excuses and platitudes from Sefton and our Councillors. How about we all vote with our wallets and don't pay our Council Tax until we actually get something in return for it.

Originally Posted by justbecause

There is a beach in South Sefton.....AND it’s open.

Yes, and in Crosby last Friday I couldn't park outside my house and ended up two roads away!