Amy GrayFollowing the decision to no longer designate Corton as a naturist beach, Waveney District Council and Suffolk Police have clarified that nude sun bathing is not illegal at the beach after receiving calls about "inappropriate behaviour".Amy Gray

Following the decision to no longer designate Corton as a naturist beach, Waveney District Council and Suffolk Police have clarified that nude sun bathing is not illegal at the beach after receiving calls about 'inappropriate behaviour'.

The council and police are now 'seeking to clarify the position regarding acceptable activities' on the site.

They said that by-laws do not prohibit nude sun-bathing and it is not an illegal activity, but other activities - for example a man deliberately exposing himself, or other obscene acts - are illegal and police will continue to take action against anyone carrying out any activity which causes harassment, alarm or distress.

They said this also includes anyone who is abusive towards naturists using the beach.

Supt Ian Sidney, of Suffolk Police said: 'We have received several calls in the past few weeks and have attended the beach to investigate reports of inappropriate behaviour.

'However there is no law to prevent naturists using Corton beach and we would hope that all communities can respect the wishes and activities of others as long as they are reasonable.'

Ken Sale, Waveney's portfolio holder for the environment said: 'The council made a decision to remove the special designation for Corton Beach and it is no longer a stretch for the express use of naturists.

'However naturism itself is not illegal on any beach and it is now for all our communities to behave appropriately and with respect for others.'