Bathing waters: proposed designation of 13 new sites in England

From:: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published: 15 February 2026
Last updated: 14 May 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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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.

This consultation was held on .

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 13 February 2026 to 11:59pm on 23 March 2026

Consultation description

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

Published 15 February 2026

Last updated 14 May 2026 show all updates

14 May 2026
Added the summary of responses and government response.
15 February 2026
First published.

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