A surprising seaside on a well-known stretch of coast is being blighted by canine poo, fuming locals say.
The seaside village of Skinningrove has hit the headlines not too long ago because it includes a beautiful “hidden” seaside that guests are raving about – with free parking and dolphin sightings.
But though many locals love vacationers seeing their beloved village by means of contemporary eyes, they’re additionally completely fed up with poo that’s being left behind by lazy canine walkers.
Heather Mitchell, 59, has at all times lived within the little coastal village and oversees her mum’s native retailer Sheila’s simply subsequent to the seafront.
She loves the world and says she feels very fortunate to stay there – however says that folks forsaking canine mess is turning into an actual subject.
Grandmother Heather mentioned: “It’s nice to watch the holidaymakers look at the village through fresh eyes as I have lived here all my life. But I don’t take it for granted.”
She added: “The beach is for everyone to enjoy. But we do have a terrible problem with dog dirt. People are disrespectful – people have got to walk across there with children.”
Express.co.uk spoke to a different native, who didn’t want to be named, who was much less glad about vacationers visiting.
The nana, who’s 60, has lived within the village all her life additionally mentioned that the village is being ruined by the canine mess being left behind.
She mentioned: “Kids can’t get houses here now and there is dog poo all over the beach.”
The villager added: “In the summer the traffic is horrendous – it is very, very busy.
“But I do think that we are blessed to live like this. People say it’s absolutely beautiful and it is lovely. Everybody helps each other.”
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One journey blogger – The Yorkshire Dad of Four – additionally completely loves the seaside – but additionally warned others concerning the canine poo subject.
Blogging concerning the stretch of sand he mentioned: “I’ll be honest, there are plenty of dog waste bins along here but they don’t appear to be well used!
“Do not let this put you off, just keep going.”
Express.co.uk has approached Redcar and Cleveland Council for remark.
