FCERM News
Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management updates
Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to feature on BBC Countryfile on Sunday 14 July
Sean Fletcher from BBC Countryfile visited the project team at Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to find out how BCP are defending the coast from flooding and erosion. Look out for us on the 14 July episode - on BBC Two at the rescheduled time of 5.20pm
Managing Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk across the South West
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and East Devon District Council (EDDC) have achieved a new operational milestone by establishing a shared FCERM service ...
Long Groyne work to start in April
BCP Council will start work to repair and upgrade the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne in April, with on-site preparations starting from 11 March. The Long Groyne plays a critical role in reducing coastal flooding and erosion ...
Groyne renewal on East Cliff Beach
Work to renew three timber groynes along Bournemouth’s East Cliff beach starts next week. Contractors will be on site from 9th October, where they will start carefully dismantling the groynes which need replacing ...
Repair and Upgrade of Hengistbury Head Long Groyne
BCP Council has submitted a planning application for the repair and upgrade of the Hengistbury Head Long Groyne, which plays a critical role in reducing coastal erosion and is a stabilising feature of Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay.
Have your say on draft Christchurch Bay and Harbour Strategy, which identifies leading options to manage coastal flood and erosion risk
Open 05 June - 27 August 2023. Following feedback from the fourth phase of engagement in December 2022, the leading options have been identified for each of the 18 option development units - these proposals are the focus of this consultation
Other News
Artificial rockpools a haven for marine life
A series of artificial, concrete rockpools, bolted onto harbour walls in Poole and the Isle of Wight have provided a safe habitat for an abundance of marine life, scientists have found
Coasts for Kids – a series of 5 short educational videos
Coasts for Kids is a collaborative experience between children and their parents, coastal scientists, community artists, teachers, animators and coastal managers. The series is aimed at kids aged 6 and over and includes important concepts in coastal processes, coastal evolution and more ...
Artificial rockpool initiative, Poole Harbour walls
Bournemouth University is investigating how artificial rockpools fixed to harbour walls can increase biodiversity by creating additional habitat for marine species. Part of a Marineff research project.