Press Releases
FCERM Project news
Works to protect Hamworthy Park against future coastal erosion now complete
BCP Council has completed major works to protect Hamworthy Park against future coastal erosion for the next 20 years ...
Upgrade of Hengistbury Head Long Groyne is complete
The upgrade of Hengistbury Head Long Groyne is now complete and the beach fully open to the public. The new groyne is 1.5m higher and almost double the width of the original, making it more resilient to projected sea level rise and storm events ...
Have your say on a proposed flood defence scheme
BCP Council seeks the views of residents, organisations & and businesses in Poole on the proposed scheme to reduce the significant tidal flood risk to properties and infrastructure in Poole town centre, the Old Town, and surrounding areas over the next 100 years. ...
Have your say on sand dunes at Sandbanks
BCP Council seeks the views of residents and businesses at Sandbanks, on the sand dunes that provide a natural form of protection against coastal erosion and are home to Sand Lizards, which are a protected species; closing date 30 September ...
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 ...