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Managing Coastal Risk Information Pack

The information pack includes a series of information sheets and a number of research briefing papers on topical aspects relating to coastal risk management. The pack is designed as a self-assessment pack for those involved in coastal risk management within Local Authorities including local authority officers and elected members.

Information Sheets:

1: Basic definitions and background information for coastal risk management

2: Working together: opportunities for cross representation

3: Forward planning policy for managing coastal risk effectively

4: Consulting on planning applications: Protecting development from coastal risk

5: Maximising town and country planning input to shoreline management planning

6: Information management and information sharing

7: Protocols and memoranda of understanding for sharing responsibility for coastal management

8: Staff matter: attracting and retaining staff to manage coastal risk effectively

9: Best Value and the shoreline management planning interface

Briefing Papers:

1: Changes to the planning system that impact the management of coastal risk