Selsey Coastal Scheme Public Events

In April, Coastal Partners is holding two public events to inform you about the progress of the Selsey Coastal Scheme.

We hope to greet you at one of the drop-in events, which will focus on coastal defence options in your area.

📍 Join us at the Selsey Centre, Manor Road, PO20 0SE on :

🗓️ Friday 17 April - 2.30pm-7.30pm

🗓️ Saturday 18 April - 9.30am-2.30pm

We’re keen to hear your thoughts and the team will be available to answer any questions you may have.

1950's Selsey sea defences

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Coastal Literacy

There is a growing understanding that stakeholder engagement is necessary for good decision making in all areas of governance. This is particularly true of coastal management and climate change adaptation. Government and its agencies are responding with new guidance for engagement, but there still appears to be a fundamental gap of understanding that will not be solved by ad... Read More»

Selsey Haven

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