A cigarette bin has been installed at Seagrove Bay to help protect the coastline from plastic pollution.
The scheme is part of efforts by Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council to tackle coastal pollution and encourage responsible waste disposal.
Nettlestone and Seaview parish councillor Rebecca Hardie recently attended a mini conference which highlighted the environmental harm caused by plastic waste, especially cigarette butts, on marine ecosystems.
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Cllr Hardie said: "Small actions can make a big difference. By providing accessible disposal options, we hope to encourage everyone to play their part in keeping our coastline clean and protecting our marine environment."
In response, the parish council has installed a dedicated cigarette disposal bin on the wall of the Seagrove Bay toilets.
The facility, which also houses a publicly accessible defibrillator, is managed by the council and considered a strategic location for the bin.
The council hopes the new bin will help reduce littering, protect marine life, and preserve the coastline for residents and visitors.
It extends its thanks to the community for supporting ongoing efforts to keep Nettlestone and Seaview "green and blue."
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