Newquay Clean
Newquay Clean brings together organisations, businesses, community groups and councils to help keep Newquay clean, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone who lives, works and visits the town.
The group was set up in 2020 after a particularly busy tourist season, when residents raised concerns about litter and its impact on the local environment.
What we do
We work together to:
Tackle environmental issues across Newquay
Coordinate projects and campaigns
Identify problems and find practical solutions
Encourage residents, businesses and visitors to take positive action
Share information and raise awareness about keeping Newquay Clean
We also work closely with other local initiatives including, Newquay Safe, Derelict Housing Group and the Graffiti Working Group. View the photo gallery of Newquay clean in action.
Get involved
Do you have a question, concern or idea that could help improve Newquay's environment?
Visit the Questions section at the bottom of this page to join the conversation.
You can also see our latest projects, activities and updates in the News Feed below
Newquay Clean has helped introduce bodyboard recycling bins at:
- Porth Beach
- Towan Beach
- South Fistral Beach
- Watergate Bay
If you have an old or damaged polystyrene bodyboard, you can put it in one of these bins. The
boards are collected and recycled by environmental charity, Keep Britain Tidy.
Polystyrene bodyboards can break easily creating safety risks in the surf. When they break small pieces can wash into the marine environment, where they can harm wildlife and contribute to pollution.
The best way to reduce this impact is to choose a durable bodyboard or hire one locally. Where polystyrene boards are still being used, these recycling bins help to keep them off our beaches and out of the sea.
Find out how local pupils are helping tackle marine pollution at our Bodyboard Breakdown event with Newquay Junior Academy: Bodyboard Recycling event
Keeping Newquay clean is everyone’s responsibility. If you've spotted an issue, use the information below to find the right organisation to contact.
Rubbish, recycling, waste and street cleaning issues
Fly-tipping
Overflowing or damaged litter bins
Streets or beaches that need cleaning
Graffiti and fly-posting
Dog fouling
Dead animals
Most issues should be reported to Cornwall Council. If the issue is on land managed by Newquay Town Council (view locations), please contact the Town Council directly.
Report online to: Cornwall Council or call: 0300 1234 141
Report online to: Newquay Town Council
Water, sewage and drainage issue
Contact South West Water to report:
Water supply problems
Water leaks
Drainage and sewer issues
Wastewater problems
Pollution affecting the water network
Report online to: South West Water
Pollution incidents
Contact the Environmental Agency to report pollution affecting:
Rivers and streams
Groundwater
Coastal waters
The wider environment
Report online to: Environment Agency or call: 0800 80 70 60 (24-hour incident hotline)
Rough sleeping concerns
If you're worried about someone sleeping rough, StreetLink can connect them with local support services.
Report online to: StreetLink or call: 0300 500 0914
When making a report, please include
Where the person is located,
When you saw them
A brief description
This information helps outreach teams find the person and offer support.
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Abandoned Boats on the Gannel
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One of Newquay Clean’s current priority issues is tackling the growing number of abandoned boats at the Gannel Estuary. Initial engagement has begun with key landowners, including the National Trust and the Duchy of Cornwall, to explore practical solutions. The Estuary is a valuable part of the town and the Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) with rich history and wildlife. Broken boats litter the area and leak oil and other pollutants which damage this fragile habitat.
A Newquay Clean sub‑group has been established to discuss and progress this issue outside of the monthly partnership meetings.
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Video that explains more about the activities of Newquay Clean.
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Representing local businesses
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Representing residents and local priorities
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Delivering waste management and street cleaning
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Engaging communities and driving behaviour change
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Providing environmental and marine expertise
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Coordinating services, projects and engagements
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Mobilising volunteers and leading clean ups
