Falmouth Town Council and Safer Falmouth are launching a campaign to help keep our beaches safe.

Safer Falmouth is a multi-agency partnership working to reduce and prevent crime, disorder, and anti-social behaviour.

Sarah Walker, Environmental Officer for Falmouth Town Council, said:

"We are asking for everyone's help in keeping Falmouth's beaches safe for residents, visitors and marine life.

"Through the campaign, we hope to share knowledge about how to enjoy the beaches in a safe way, which is particularly important during this challenging time.

"By working together to keep the sand safe, we can ensure a safer, cleaner and greener environment for everyone."

There is a fear that continued problems like open fires, dog fouling and littering may lead to the loss of some of our beaches' Blue Flag status.

Sand Safe, the new campaign from Falmouth Town Council and Safer Falmouth, aims to improve beach safety by promoting these three simple rules:

1. No open fires on the beaches
2. Clean up after your dog and adhere to summer dog restrictions
3. Bin your litter and leave only footprints.

A spokesperson for Falmouth Town Council said in a statement:

"No open fires on the beaches. BBQ's are permitted on some beaches but must be disposed of in the bins provided.

"A fire may sound like fun but burning material can cause serious health issues. Screws in timber, sharp metal grill plates and embers can cause injury to adults, children and animals.

"Fires can cause plastic 'pebbles'-a combination of melted plastic, shingle and seaweed-that can enter the food chain with devastating consequences for wildlife.

"Clean up after your dog and adhere to summer dog restrictions. We are a nation of dog lovers, but we need to look after our animals responsibly to protect our beaches and the community.

"The average dog produces a staggering 20 stone of waste annually, and if left on the beaches this damages the environment and poses a health risk, particularly to children."