Council backs anti-litter campaign in Skegness and long-term cycling route plan
Skegness Town Council is to explore new ways of tackling littering and dog fouling while also backing plans for a long-term cycling and walking route linking the town with Winthorpe.
At its latest meeting, councillors considered responses from East Lindsey District Council to a series of questions relating to environmental issues in the town.
The council thanked East Lindsey District Council for responding and agreed to investigate ways of working together to promote anti-littering messages.
One idea under consideration is a project involving local schools, with children helping to create designs and slogans for signs and posters aimed at encouraging residents and visitors to dispose of their rubbish responsibly.
The move comes as concerns continue to be raised about littering in parts of the resort, particularly during busy holiday periods.
Councillors also agreed that the town council should investigate installing dog waste bag dispensers on its own open spaces where people regularly walk their dogs.
Meanwhile, the council gave its backing in principle to a long-term proposal to improve King George V Walk.
The vision is to create a widened shared-use route for both pedestrians and cyclists, providing a safer and more accessible connection between Skegness and Winthorpe.
Councillors acknowledged that the project would be a significant undertaking and is unlikely to happen in the short term.
The proposal will now be incorporated into the council's long-term business plan, with progress monitored by the authority's Management Committee.
The council also agreed to explore opportunities to work with partner organisations and funding bodies to help bring the scheme forward in the future.
Councillors said the project has the potential to improve links between the two communities while encouraging walking and cycling as healthier and more sustainable forms of transport.