Christchurch Bay and Harbour Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy Engagement - Phase 4

This engagement has now closed. You can read the full engagement report here.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and New Forest District Council (NFDC) are working together with the Environment Agency to produce a new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy for Christchurch Bay and Harbour. It will guide how the frontage from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Spit, encompassing Christchurch Harbour, may be sustainably managed for the next 100 years.

Phase 4 Engagement - 28 November 2022 to 15 January 2023

The fourth engagement phase for the FCERM Strategy asked for your views on the proposed short list of measures for managing coastal flooding and erosion risk at local level across the Christchurch Bay and Harbour frontage. Following this engagement, the final short list of measures will be further appraised to ensure they are technically, economically and environmentally viable. Our phased approach aims to deliver the Strategy setting out the final preferred approach by early 2024.

To date, we have gathered information, research and technical data to understand what would happen if we do nothing to defend our coast. Along with public and stakeholder views, we produced a long list of potential coastal risk management measures to do something to ensure our coastal communities are more resilient to flooding, erosion and the impacts of climate change over the next 100 years.

You can find all our technical reports and engagement feedback on the FCERM Strategy Hub.

Have Your Say

• We asked respondents to read the information document and give us their views on the 6 zones using the online survey
• Alternatively, they could download a PDF version of the 6 zone surveys:
  
  
  • Zone 1 - Mudeford Sandbank
  • Zone 2 - Christchurch Harbour
  • Zone 3 - Christchurch Beaches and Cliffs
  • Zone 4 - Naish Cliff and Barton on Sea
  • Zone 5 - Taddiford (Barton on Sea to Hordle Cliff)
  • Zone 6 - Milford on Sea

These could be printed and returned to the following address: Flood & Coastal Team, BCP Council, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DY; or dropped into the 'Have Your Say' boxes in any of BCP's libraries.

Virtual Public Event

• We also held a virtual public event about Phase 4 at on 13 December 2022. To watch a recording of the event click here.

The engagement closed at midnight on 15 January 2023.

As the Strategy develops there will be further opportunities for people to get involved. All comments and opinions shared with us will be used to inform and develop the Strategy and it is anticipated that it will be adopted by early 2024. If you have any questions about the FCERM Strategy, please email coastal@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.