A summer drive to continue to help reduce the amount of litter on our local beaches during the holiday season has been launched – with the return of the successful #LoveYourBeach campaign.
The campaign is being run by Dover District Council, in conjunction with Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Working alongside our contractors Veolia, it includes a range of initiatives to raise awareness and help keep beaches clean around the district.
As part of the initiative, a brand-new e-bike collection vehicle will be deployed in Deal and Walmer to help with the regular emptying of bins along the seaside promenade. These battery-powered e-bikes provide an environmentally friendly alternative that allows crews to access areas that larger vehicles may not be able to reach.
Additional signage encouraging residents to bin their litter or take it home with them is also being posted around the district.
The summer beach cleaners have already started their daily beach cleans, covering the beach areas from Kingsdown to Sandown Castle, as well as two additional bins being put in around the pier area on Deal Seafront.
Cllr Edward Biggs, Cabinet Member for Planning and Built Environment said: “We love to see our residents and visitors safely enjoying themselves at the district’s beaches, making the most of these fantastic spaces, relaxing and creating amazing memories. But it’s important to remember not to leave litter behind, to protect sea life and keep our district’s beaches safe and looking great for the future.”
Posted on 19 June 2025