Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and New Forest District Council (NFDC) are working together with the Environment Agency to produce a new strategy to protect coastal communities from tidal flooding and erosion risk. It will guide how the frontage from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour, will be sustainably managed for the next 100 years.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council
Wards affected: Burton & Grange; Christchurch Town; East Southbourne & Tuckton; Highcliffe & Walkford; Mudeford, Stanpit & West Highcliffe;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2021
Decision due: 2 Oct 2024 by Cabinet
Decision due: 15 Oct 2024 by Council
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Environment, Cleansing and Waste (to 01/11/2021)
Lead director:
Contact: Catherine Corbin, Technician Email: catherine.corbin@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Alan Frampton, Strategy and Policy Manager Email: alan.frampton@bcpcouncil.gov.uk, Matt Hosey, Head of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Email: matt.hosey@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Several levels of public enegagement and consultation throughout the development of the Strategy between 2021 and 2023.
Consultees
Landowners, BCP residents, businesses, organisations, BCP services