I am a resident of East Kent, a place I chose to call home with my three young children. I envisioned them growing up enjoying the pristine coastal beaches, breathing fresh sea air, and engaging with nature in a way that builds lifelong respect and love for the environment. However, the reality has been far from this dream. Instead of carefree days at the beach, we constantly find ourselves monitoring the sea water's safety due to the frequent dumping of sewage waste by the local sewage company.

This issue is deeply personal to us and affects the entire community. Many have experienced illness after swimming in what should be safe waters. Beyond the immediate impacts on health, these actions represent an environmental crisis that endangers marine life and disrupts the delicate balance of our local ecosystems. The beaches, once vibrant with life and vitality, are now plagued with pollution that repels both locals and visitors alike.

The East Kent beaches are invaluable community resources meant to be enjoyed by families and visitors from near and far. By continuing these irresponsible practices, we risk losing the very essence of our beloved environment, a place that defines the character and quality of life in East Kent. We simply cannot allow this to happen.

It's imperative that immediate measures are taken to stop this detrimental dumping. We demand stricter regulations on sewage disposal and a commitment from the local sewage company to find sustainable alternatives. Regular water quality assessments need to be mandated and published transparently for public awareness and safety.

Join us in protecting East Kent's coastal beaches for current residents, future generations, and the vital wildlife that call this place home. Your signature can help enforce change and hold those accountable who put profit over the well-being of our environment and community. Sign this petition to safeguard East Kent’s beaches before it’s too late.