Suffolk's coastline runs form Corton on the Norfolk border to
Landguard Point in Felixstowe and consists of 76 km of open coast
and 166 km of tidal edge in the estuaries (Blyth, Alde and Ore,
Deben and Orwell) that dissect the east of Suffolk.
The coastline is predominantly rural with the two major towns of
Lowestoft and Felixstowe. The are a range of coastal communities
including the iconic towns of Southwold and Aldeburgh to small
communities such as Covehithe and Dunwich.
This coastline of soft cliffs and shingle beaches is easily
eroded and historically there have been a series of coastal
defences in many locations. However this coastline is increasingly
vulnerable to erosion and the long term impacts of climate
change.
Whilst the overall strategy for the management of flood and
erosion risk issues are undertaken through the Shoreline Management
Plans / Estuary Strategies and the built environment is managed
through Local Development Frameworks, the needs of the local
communities, environment, economy and visitors are much more
complex than can be managed through these mechanisms alone.
Suffolk’s local authorities, government agencies and other
partners are working closely together through an initial 2 year
project to address these issues called the Suffolk Coast Integrated
Coastal Zone Management Initiative (ICZMI) - or
Suffolk Coast Futures for short.
Follow the links below for more information on coastal issues
and climate change:
Contact Suffolk Coast Futures
If you would like more information about Suffolk Coast Futures
please contact:
Bill Parker,
Suffolk Coast Futures Officer,
Email:
bill.parker@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
Telephone: 01394 444553.
Suffolk Coast Futures is a partnership involving:
