Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy drop-in sessions begin next week
2 May 2025
We are joining the Environment Agency to host community drop-in sessions for the Hurst Spit to Lymington strategy, which explores a sustainable future for managing and protecting the coastline.
The sessions will be attended by us, the Environment Agency, and JBA Consulting, who are encouraging residents to visit the drop-in sessions to find out more about the strategy, speak with the teams, and ask any questions they may have.
The sessions are taking place from 10am to 1pm on:
- Wednesday 7 May, Lymington Library, SO41 9BW
- Thursday 22 May, Bridge Community Centre, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
- Wednesday 4 June, Lymington Town Sailing Club, SO41 3SE
- Thursday 19 June, Bridge Community Centre, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
- Wednesday 2 July, Lymington Library, SO41 9BW
- Thursday 17 July, Bridge Community Centre, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
- Wednesday 6 August, Lymington Town Sailing Club, SO41 3SE
- Thursday 21 August, Bridge Community Centre, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
- Wednesday 3 September, Lymington Library, SO41 9BW
- Thursday 18 September, Bridge Community Centre, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PH
Cllr Geoffrey Blunden, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Sustainability, said: "We're committed to working closely with our community to manage our coastline responsibly and sustainably for the future. These drop-in sessions are an opportunity for residents to ask questions of the strategy team and share their thoughts, as we work together with our partners to shape a strategy that addresses the risks of coastal flooding and erosion.
I encourage people to come along, ask questions, and be part of the conversation. Their input is invaluable in helping us to build a resilient coastline for generations to come."
Dave Martin, Project Director for the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy, said: "Our work to plan for the continued impacts of climate change on the coastline from Hurst Spit to Lymington is for the people that live and work in and visit the area, so we're really keen learn more about what is important to local people and help answer any questions that they may have about our approach so far. That's why from now until late September we're going to regularly be at key locations in the area, so anyone can drop in and see us."
The aim of the Hurst Spit to Lymington Strategy is to recommend options to manage flood and erosion risk that are sustainable and adaptive in the long term. It will focus on the next 100 years, with the aim of having a completed and approved strategy towards the end of 2026.
More information about the strategy is available at https://www.hurstspit2lymington.co.uk
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