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Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
1315 February 2026
Last updated
14 May 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received 5,546 responses to this consultation.

Following consideration of these responses, all 13 proposed sites that were consulted on will be added to the list of designated bathing waters from the 2026 bathing season.

Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on the proposal to designate 13 sites in England as bathing waters.

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Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our proposal to designate 13 new bathing waters in England.

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