Shoreline Management Plans

Have your say

Local people can have their say on how coastal erosion and flooding on the North Kent coastline will be managed over the next 100 years.

Background

Thanet District Council is a member of the South East Coastal Group, whose other members include Kent County Council, the Environment Agency and other local authorities. The group developed two plans, called Shoreline Management Plans, setting out how they will tackle the problems over the next century, during which time sea levels are expected to rise as a result of climate change. The plans will also look at ways to deal with the risks this will pose to both people and the environment.

The Shoreline Management Plans will cover both the Medway and Swale Estuaries and the open coastline from the Isle of Grain near Rochester to South Foreland near Dover. This includes the full length of Thanet’s coastline from Plumpudding Island (near Minnis Bay) to Stonelees at Pegwell Bay.

So far, consultation has been held with local authorities, local councillors and interest groups to produce the plans and now they are out to public consultation.

How to take part

• Pick up a summary leaflet of recommendations for the Shoreline Management Plan from Thanet District Council offices, all local libraries or online by visiting the South East Coastal Group web site

• View a copy of the full plan at Thanet District Council offices in Margate or online by visiting the South East Coastal Group web site.

• Complete a response form online by visiting the South East Coastal Group web site or by emailing hannah.thorpe@thanet.gov.uk

Please ensure all comments and feedback are returned by Friday 7 September 2007.

For further information on the consultation please email hannah.thorpe@thanet.gov.uk or phone 01843 577120.

Communications

Phone: 01843 577120

Email: hannah.thorpe@
thanet.gov.uk