As lockdown measures ease, people are obviously going to flock to beaches and beauty spots, such as beaches and lakes.
But sadly, with more people usually comes more litter – or people who’re prepared to litter.
Residents in Bournemouth and Brighton have become upset and enraged by the scenes below, large amounts of litter on their local beaches.
“Unacceptable”.
The photos show all sorts of rubbish, including beer cans and bottles, takeaway rubbish, and even tents. Residents expressed their annoyance on social media.
One Bournemouth resident wrote on Twitter: “The destruction left on the beach from yesterday is shocking, rubbish everywhere, tents and even folding tables left for the clean up crew.”
Another local commented on the photos her fellow Bournemouth resident posted, saying: “And the downside of living in Bournemouth. Selfish, entitled humans. ‘I want to go to the beach, I don’t care if others do too, I want to eat, get tanned and then leave my rubbishfor someone else’. The ultimate entitled.”
Then, In Brighton, a resident uploaded several photos writing: “Went for an early morning walk with our dog. What is wrong with people? Loads of rubbish on the beach everywhere. I feel for the street cleaners. Take your rubbish home or go to the next bin where it isn’t full, there’s plenty of them”.
It seems to be a problem involving a lot of people, which is even worse than just one group of people doing it. Littering is a bigger problem than you think, especially at the beach, as marine life can be seriously affected by plastics and other slow biodegrading litter.
More images showing the mess.
In her local area, Liberal Democrat spokesperson Vikki Slade urged people not to visit her area, saying: “Please DO NOT come to Dorset yet.
“We are NOT ready. Hotels, attractions, museums and restaurants are closed. Your visit will be much more enjoyable if you come after July 4 when we will be fully prepared for your visit.”
Some even say the pandemic is far from over, despite dangerously crammed beaches being full all across the country.
Bournemouth Beach Today:
Let’s not forget the pandemic is far from over.
Rules may be relaxing but restrictions remain in place for a reason.
If they are ignored and the R value rises then tougher lockdown rules will return. Let’s stay alert to the dangers of COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/hZakDIh21D— Tobias Ellwood MP (@Tobias_Ellwood) June 24, 2020
This is only the tip of the iceberg, you can easily find hundreds more posts of people around the country complaining about the mess people have made in their local beauty spots. Their concerns are valid and are being listened to by MPs – why should they have to clean up someone else’s mess?
