The Cove’s Bathing Status ‘Closer’

The Cove 2022

atest press release from Cllr Lourda Scott, issued on Friday, February 3rd 2023…

The campaign to make The Cove a designated bathing area took another step closer at this month’s District Council meeting.

Councillor Lourda Scott raised the matter which was proposed by the community back in 2018. Speaking after the meeting Scott said, “As we all know, The Cove is an incredibly popular swimming spot for the community. Water monitoring has been done to ensure that the water meets strict microbiological water quality standards. We now have three year’s worth of data and I have asked the Council to clearly signpost what the next steps are for the Cove to be listed as an official bathing spot.

“One of the advantages of being an official bathing area is that profiles must be drawn up for not just the bathing area but also areas in the waters catchment area that could be a source of pollution. The profiles include an assessment the risk of pollution and what action would be taken if pollution occurs.

“These measures are important to safeguard the health of people swimming there as well as our marine life. In addition, these may be the areas where the Council focus resources such as lifeguards.

“I look forward to following this up and working with the community and Council to help mind this much loved beach.”