There are 1,250 km of coastline in the South East of England with 403,000 properties (domestic and commercial) as risk from flooding, both fluvial and coastal  - the third highest regional total in England! To achieve long-term economic prosperity , decision makers need to consider flood and coastal risk in their plans,strategies and decisions.

The Environment [...]

Today the Environment Agency has announced how it proposes to allocate  over £85 million to reduce the risk of flood and coastal erosion in Southern England over the next financial year.

DOC is delighted to report that the High Knocke to Dymchurch  sea defence scheme has been allocated  a further £11.9 million to complete the ongoing [...]