AQW 25423/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to detail (i) when the Better Beaches Forum last met; and (ii) when the Better Beaches Forum is due to meet again.
Asked by Andrew Muir MLA on 8 November 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 8 November 2021
- Answer due by
- 23 November 2021
- Answered
- 18 November 202110 days after tabling
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The Better Beaches Forum last met on 25 October 2021 and discussed the following topics:
2021 bathing season and bathing water compliance;
Updates on activities from NI Water and bathing water operators;
Updates from Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful on beach awards and availability of funding streams for projects and environmental outreach;
Use of Personal Watercraft and powers held by statutory bodies;
Single-use plastics and waste prevention, future projects and legislation;
2022 Review of bathing waters.
Given the current range of issues, the Better Beaches Forum has agreed to meet again before the next bathing season in Spring 2022.