Stones a 'disaster' at Ramla Bay

Ramla Bay in Gozo is in a "disastrous state", with a large quantity of stones taking over the sandy beach, according to the Xagħra local council.

The council said it required the permission of the Malta Environment and Planning Authority to have the stones removed before the summer and is accusing the regulator of "dragging its feet". The council said it had been putting pressure on the authorities for several months for the stones to be removed and was unhappy that Mepa and the Gozo Ministry had done nothing.

Residents, tourists and other visitors deserved better, the council added.