The strategy – which is being developed by the council and the Environment Agency – will identify preferred options to reduce future coastal flooding and erosion and consider how these may be funded.

The project area includes the towns of Yarmouth, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater, Totland, Colwell, and surrounding areas, as well as Newport Harbour.

Work on the strategy began in late 2014 and is due to be completed in summer 2016.

To find out more about the coastal strategy and to raise or discuss key issues, you can attend either of the presentations:

Monday 9 February (5.30pm to 7pm) – Northwood House, Ward Avenue, Cowes.

Tuesday 10 February (2pm to 4pm) – Yarmouth Institute, St James Street, Yarmouth.

There will also be information about the government’s new partnership funding system for future coastal defence work.

To book a place, please email: [email protected] or tel: (01983) 823552 (ask for Emma Brown).

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