Ainsdale beach car park will remain closed for the rest of this week while our Green Sefton team continue to remove the many thousands of tonnes of soft sand blown up during Storm Floris.

The car park has been closed to avoid vehicles becoming stuck in the soft sand conditions. And the current hot, dry weather combined with wind that will continue to cause sand drift.

Over 500 tonnes of sand have already been removed, and the team continue to work tirelessly to improve sand conditions. Green Sefton are undertaking daily assessments and will reopen the car park as soon as it is safe to do so.

People planning a visit to our coast this weekend are encouraged to use public transport where possible, plan their journey before setting off, or consider visiting our wonderful coastline another day.

For more information on what each Sefton beach has to offer, head to www.sefton.gov.uk/beaches

We’re also reminding visitors that Formby beach car park remains closed as the National Trust deliver a major conservation project. People can find out more about the project and what it means for visitors by heading to: Formby beach car park closure | National Trust Formby