For the tenth year in a row, Dawlish Warren has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag, judged to be one of the top resorts in the UK, Dawlish Warren attracts people from all over the world.

The internationally renowned 'European Blue Flag' Award is only awarded to those beaches that pass the very strictest of criteria for environmental management, visitor facilities, cleanliness and clean bathing waters, meaning that residents and visitors to the resort can expect a top quality experience.

It is hoped the coveted accolade will continue to help attract visitors, as well as providing local traders, the community and hardworking Teignbridge staff with an extra positive focus for the summer season.

Cllr David Corney-Walker, Teignbridge Executive Spokesperson for Economic Development said:

"It is testament to the commitment of Teignbridge to quality open spaces and the promotion and retention of tourism that we have retained this award year on year since 1999. 

"We are delighted to win it for 2008, and it's a great reward for the hard work and commitment demonstrated by Teignbridge staff and local traders all year round.

"The Award criteria are notoriously strict and there was a lot of competition, so the fact that Dawlish Warren has triumphed once again reaffirms its position as a top-quality, clean, green and safe resort."

The Blue Flag has become the definitive international measure of beaches since it began in 1987.  A highly effective monitoring system, it measures everything from accessibility for disabled visitors through to the amount of bins provided and litter left on the beach. Water must be clean enough to have achieved the highest standard defined by International Law.

All award winners are permitted to fly a Blue Flag during the bathing season and must display their water quality and the facilities they provide on 'easy to read' signs at the beach. Award winners are monitored regularly and if standards slip, the flag will be taken down.

- Teignbridge District Council.