“As Chair of the LGA Coastal SIG, I am proud we are supporting World Drowning Prevention Day, 25 July 2023. World Drowning Prevention Day is a chance for everyone to reflect on what they can do to protect themselves and the people they love from drowning.” Cllr Ernest Gibson, South Tyneside Council The LGA CoastalContinue reading “World Drowning Prevention Day 2023”
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Endemic problems of seaside towns continue unabated, says new Lords follow-up report
Seaside towns and communities have continued to see a lack of progress in tackling entrenched problems to enable these areas to flourish. The Government’s Levelling up agenda, which aspires to target areas in the most need, is welcome but more needs to be done to target seaside towns and communities which are yet to receiveContinue reading “Endemic problems of seaside towns continue unabated, says new Lords follow-up report”
Quarter 1 2023 Update
We held our Quarterly meeting on Thursday 29 June online with updates from our partners and presentations including one on National Drowning Prevention Day 25 July 2023. We encourage all our members to support this Day and highlight the importance of water safety. For further information please see https://www.nationalwatersafety.org.uk/drowningpreventionday Quarter 1 (April-June) 2023 LGA CoastalContinue reading “Quarter 1 2023 Update”
World Ocean’s Day 2023 Coastal SIG Update
Cllr Ernest Gibson, Beccy MacDonald-Lofts and Bethany Handson have been busy this week raising the profile of coastal communities, discussing the challenges they face and exploring potential opportunities for the future at Flood & Coast 2023. After the opening remarks, Cllr Gibson had a brief chat with Minister Pow regarding the issues facing coastal communitiesContinue reading “World Ocean’s Day 2023 Coastal SIG Update”
Liaison Committee – Review of Regeneration of Seaside Towns and Communities Evidence Session
In 2019, House of Lords’ Regeneration of Seaside Towns and Communities Committee published their report and recommendations for government (please click here to view). Today, the House of Lords’ Liaison Committee held their evidence sessions looking into how these recommendations have been delivered and the impact that any delivery has had. Our Lead Officer, BeccyContinue reading “Liaison Committee – Review of Regeneration of Seaside Towns and Communities Evidence Session”
REVIVING BRTAIN’S COAST – Why it’s time to help communities on the edge
Communities on Britain’s coastline have fallen behind the rest of the country but the government could unlock their potential by adjusting its Levelling Up policy, according to research published today (Wednesday 1st February 2023). Household income in coastal areas is almost £3,000 per year lower than in non-coastal communities, with nearly one in five jobsContinue reading “REVIVING BRTAIN’S COAST – Why it’s time to help communities on the edge”
Impact of Coastal Erosion on Coastal Communities – an LGA Coastal SIG response
The LGA Coastal SIG have a membership of 57 councils, covering 60% of the English coastline and serving 16 million people. Coastal Communities are on the frontline of climate change, facing the direct impacts of the increased frequency of severe storms, sea-level rise and tidal surges. Erosion rates and the frequency of flood events areContinue reading “Impact of Coastal Erosion on Coastal Communities – an LGA Coastal SIG response”
Marine Licensing & Coastal Concordat Workshop
The LGA Coastal SIG, MMO and Defra have collaborated to develop a workshop specifically aimed at coastal council officers and planners with an interest in marine licensing and the Coastal Concordat. This collaboration comes as a result of requests from our senior officers group (SIGSOG) on the need for clarification on a number of relatedContinue reading “Marine Licensing & Coastal Concordat Workshop”
Coastal Landfill webinar with LGA
We are proud to announce that in response to the release of the LGA Coastal SIG’s Coastal Landfill Working Group/Coastal Group Network report on the Coastal Landfill Survey, the Local Government Association (LGA) are hosting a webinar on the issue on 12 January 2023. The Coastal landfill: a national perspective on issues associated with coastalContinue reading “Coastal Landfill webinar with LGA”
World Drowning Prevention Day 2022
We know that there are many more people visiting our rivers and coastal areas as the tendency towards staycations in the UK increases. This means that local authorities collectively have seen an increase in the need for additional water and beach safety messaging and actions. Cllr Derek Bastiman, Member Champion for the Beach and WaterContinue reading “World Drowning Prevention Day 2022”