Wallace & Gromit Flood Film
In 2025 Lincolnshire County Council commissioned the animators behind Wallace and Gromit to create a film raising awareness of the dangers of flooding. Something to think about for the Peninsula perhaps? It's certainly very relevant here.
Let’s Talk Groundwater Flooding – a national network created by three Project Groundwater teams across England – partnered with Aardman Animation, the multi-award-winning studio behind Wallace and Gromit, to highlight the devastating impact of groundwater flooding with a short film, Darcy’s Tale.
The animation follows Darcy, a lonely mole looking for love, who is suddenly swept away by rising groundwater. The film aims to raise awareness of groundwater flooding, an often-overlooked issue, and highlight the importance of communities and flood industry professionals working together to be better prepared.
The national network was created to change how groundwater flooding is managed by bringing together flood industry experts to share learning, drive policy change, and increase community resilience. The projects are funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, as part of the government’s £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes, and managed by the Environment Agency.
You can watch Darcy’s Tale on Aardman Animation’s YouTube channel here.
Drainage & Flood Risk
Drainage and flood risk are increasing problems on the Manhood Peninsula which may worsen considerably with climate change. For local advice see the Chichester District Council web pages for Drainage - Help and Advice. The Manhood Peninsula Partnership (MPP) commissioned a drainage survey of the peninsula from Royal Haskoning DHV during the ESPACE Project in 2006 (see link below) and is working closely... Read More»
'Towards ICZM'
An Integrated Coastal Zone Management plan for the Manhood Peninsula area called 'Towards ICZM on the Manhood Peninsula' was adopted as capable of becoming a material consideration in planning decisions by Chichester District Council at a Full Council meeting on 20th September 2011. 'Towards ICZM' was recognised as an MPP document that reflects the views and aspirations of the community. Please see the link below to... Read More»
ICZM 2021 - Climate Resilience and Adaptation
Climate Resilience and Adaptation – ICZM 2021 has been written to provide parishes, communities and environmental groups on the Manhood Peninsula with information and practical ideas about climate change issues affecting the peninsula. The document is intended to accompany Towards ICZM on the Manhood Peninsula, produced during the Coastal Change Pathfinder Project in 2011. Climate Resilience and Adaptation aims... Read More»