This consultation document sets out  ideas from Defra on  how coastal communities could  successfully adapt to the impacts of coastal change, and Government’s intended role in supporting this.

The consultation also provides details of a new coastal change ‘pathfinder ‘ programme which Defra is  intending to establish.  Pathfinders would be able to explore some of the ideas and approaches set out in the consultation. A new coastal change fund of up to £11 million will be made  available to support this work.

Defra is seeking views on a proposed approach to enabling local authorities to provide practical assistance to home owners experiencing complete loss of a home as a result of coastal erosion.

The closing date for this consultation is 25 September 2009.