Recurring concern
Inadequate warnings about location-specific hazards at public waterside locations
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Request correctionFirst reported 4 Mar 2014•Latest report 26 Feb 2026
What this concern includes
Includes inadequate signs, pictograms, public advice or other dedicated warnings about location-specific hazards at beaches, rivers, ponds and comparable publicly accessible waterside locations.
Not included
- Generic water-safety education not tied to a location-specific hazard
- Lifeguard, rescue-service or emergency-response capacity where warning controls are not deficient
- Warnings for roads, workplaces or other non-waterside settings
- The underlying natural hazard where no deficiency in warning or safety information is identified
- Reports
- 21
- Individual concerns
- 23
- Date range
- 2014–2026
- Stated actions
- 27
Distinct published reports
A report can raise multiple concerns
First to latest report issue date
Described in published responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports about this concern issued each year.
* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.
Most frequent recipients
Most frequent recipients
Reports about this concern sent to each recipient.
Concerns and responses across reports
Only concerns grouped under this recurring concern are included. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
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Concerns raised1
Failure of swimming-prohibition signs to communicate the dangers of poor visibility, undercurrents and submerged rubbish
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Lack of adequate warning notices about the risks of swimming in the lake
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
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Action
Install a secured memorial and four entrance signs warning that swimming in open water is dangerous.
Stated by Parkhill Estates Limited -
Action
Implement six-monthly inspections of the signage and assess whether further safety action is required.
Stated by Parkhill Estates Limited
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
Signage and fencing are considered ineffective for preventing or deterring swimmers at the Mere, based on risk assessment and previous experience.
Stated by Parkhill Estates Limited
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Concerns raised1
Lack of appropriate signage warning of water-entry risks and increased risks from inflatable devices in the Roker Harbour area
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Failure of holidaymaker safety advice to identify dangers at particular beaches
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Lack of warnings about dangerous currents in the waterfall pool
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
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Action
Install safety warning signs near the waterfall pool warning visitors not to swim and highlighting the risk from underwater currents.
Stated by Gwynedd Council
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.1
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Position
Severe weather temporarily prevents safely accessing the site to install safety warning signs.
Stated by Gwynedd Council
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Concerns raised1
Failure to warn people entering the water of rip-current presence or possibility
This report raised 3 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
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Concerns raised1
Inadequate warning signage for river-path users about the deep pool and strong currents
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
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Action
Complete a safety assessment of the northern section of the river bank.
Stated by Durham County Council -
Action
Replace existing warning signs with larger hazard signs at three key northern river-bank locations and maintain them through ongoing inspection and replacement.
Stated by Durham County Council
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Concerns raised1
Lack of warnings about strong tidal currents in the river estuary part of Aberffraw Bay
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.1
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Action
Erect a warning sign in the car park highlighting the potential dangers at Trwyn Du before the Easter Bank Holiday.
Stated by Isle of Anglesey County Council
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Concerns raised1
Failure to provide signage warning of specific riptide hazards under varying tide conditions
This report raised 1 other concern. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something a respondent says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
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Action
Display prominent safety and information signs at all five access points to Croyde Beach, covering lifeguard availability and key beach hazards.
Stated by Parkdean Holidays Limited -
Action
Undertake an audit of signs at beaches under the Council’s control and ownership.
Stated by North Devon District Council
Respondent positions A position is what a respondent says about the concern when they do not describe a specific action.2
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Position
The placement, content and maintenance of Croyde Beach signage are outside the MCA’s responsibility.
Stated by Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Position
Unable to take action at Croyde Beach because the Council lacks ownership and enforcement powers over private landowners.
Stated by North Devon District Council
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Concerns raised1
Insufficient warning signage at the weir and salmon chute
This report raised 2 other concerns. They are not shown here because they do not form part of this recurring concern.
Responses linked to these concernsEach statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
No linked response statementsNo respondent-stated action or position is linked to these concerns in the published data.
Data last updated 7 September 2026