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Everyone in the Parish is aware that we are subject to one of the fastest rates of Coastal erosion in the Country. Over 40 Hectares of land and property will be lost to the sea over the next 50 years unless something is done to slow the rate of erosion down. It is of great concern to the council as well as the residents of the parish. As part of the parish plan when questioned on the subject 95% of residents were in favour of preventative measures and the vast majority would welcome safe access to the beach. If the coastal erosion could be reduced it would be a boost to the community and as a result the local economy would benefit from increased tourism, better services and more local jobs. Aldbrough used to be a small but popular attraction, let us work together to get this amenity back. Although the council will lobby local politicians and generally support any initiative to build defences, direct support from residents is vital to help convince the relevant authorities of the need for the defences and to help generate the funds to pay for them. The shoreline Management Plan will be discussed at various venues- the closest to Aldbrough is at the Floral Hall in Hornsea on the 23rd March 1-8pm - see link below for other dates and venues. I addition please write to out local MP, Mr Graham Stuart stating why you think it is important for our parish to be protected. Graham Stuart MP, House of
Commons, London, SW1A 0AA The last time anyone bothered to protect the coast significantly were the Victorians, whose wooden fortifications still stand the test of time, and a day at the Seaside was a valued commodity - Were they more enlightened than us? Or have our priorities shifted towards paying city bonuses to the fortunate minority, to have skiing holidays and world cruises!
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