THE council has issued a statement about the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

With the forecast predicting nice weather, Brighton and Hove City Council are expecting a busy bank holiday weekend.

The council asked that residents “enjoy the break safely and help do your bit to help look after Brighton and Hove’s lovely seafront and open spaces.”

They have also issued advice regarding sea and sun safety, as well as how to keep the city clean.

The council issued the following guidance to help people stay safe while keeping the city "looking its best":

Sea safety

  • Only swim in the lifeguarded areas between the red and yellow flags
  • Even on an apparently clear sunny day, the sea is still very cold
  • It only takes a few minutes for the body’s core temperature to drop by two degrees and for the onset of hypothermia to begin
  • Environmental conditions can be extremely challenging, even for the most experienced swimmer please don’t take inflatables into the sea
  • Never jump from the pier or groynes
  • Please remember – it is never safe to go into the sea when you have been drinking alcohol

Keep Brighton and Hove tidy

  • If you’re out and about enjoying the seafront or the city’s parks, use the numerous bins provided across the city to recycle or dispose of rubbish
  • Cityclean and City Parks staff will be out through the weekend cleaning up but bins can fill quickly over a busy weekend
  • We now issue a £150 fine for littering

Sun safety

  • Even if the weather is chilly, you can still get burnt by the sun if exposed for too long
  • Cover up, apply sunscreen and stay in the shade
  • Children are more vulnerable to the sun’s harmful rays, be sure they’re well protected
  • The effects of alcohol can be heightened if drinking in the sun

'Help keep the city looking its best'

Leader of the Council, Councillor Phelim Mac Cafferty said: “Over the long weekend, we’re asking everyone to play their part to keep our seafront and parks safe and tidy.

“The seafront team and lifeguards work tirelessly to keep visitors safe, but with 8 miles of beach to patrol, it’s important that everyone plays their part.

“By following a few simple rules, we can all stay safe in the sea, on the beach and promenade.

“Help council staff to keep the city looking its best. There are more than 600 bins along the seafront and bins in all our parks.

“But please don’t leave rubbish by a bin that’s already full. 

“Rubbish bags are easily pulled apart and then cause rubbish and health hazards. 

“Take your rubbish to the nearest bin. If it's full, take it home.

“If you litter the beach or parks you should expect to be fined - it’s anti-social and ruins the seafront and parks. Never mind what it’s doing to our precious environment

“Please help us look after all our open spaces so we can all enjoy a safe, happy and tidy long weekend.”