Councillor Sara Armstrong (East Cliff & Springbourne) has met with Deputy Leader of BCP Council, Cllr Millie Earl, and the Seafront Development Manager this afternoon to discuss progress on the Coastal Programme currently being delivered through the Levelling Up Communities funding. BCP has been given around £20 million for the seafront.
£4.3m has been allocated to protect against further cliff side erosion, and to prepare the cliff side at the site of the East Cliff lift for a future lift to be placed there.
Sara said: “We heard how spend on the maintenance of cliff drainage systems has long been neglected over the years and how officers and councillors are working hard to find solutions. We will need the support of our new MPs to help us get the resources needed.
“Sadly there is insufficient funding at the moment to replace the lift but enabling access to the beach from the East Cliff and creating sustainable amenities for residents and visitors is a key priority.
“Work on stabilising the cliff side area and demolition of the existing buildings is planned for later this year.
“Well done to everyone working hard on such important work – the sustainability and resilience of our coast line and beaches.”