Defra has just published  “Adapting to Coastal Change: Developing a Policy Framework.” The document sets out Defra’s ideas and guidance on how communities should plan for change as well as looking at the  implications/impacts  for  communities,  business, local infrastructure  etc.  It is the first stage in an  evolving  framework of policy and guidance from Defra [...]

DOC  held its AGM  on 26.3.2010 at the Guild Hall in Lydd which was very well attended. We were joined on the night by many of our members, supporters, stakeholders and council representatives from across the Marsh.

After a welcoming speech by DOC’s Chairman, Terry Preston, our Hon. Consultant Malcolm Kerby from Norfolk (NVCC/CCAG) addressed the [...]

DOC is holding its AGM on 26 March 2010 at the Guild Hall, High Street, Lydd (7.30-9.00pm) and we look forward welcoming all of our members, supporters and invited guests to this event.  During the meeting DOC’s Technical Officer Tony Hills will give a PowerPoint presentation followed by a short Q & A session.

Last weekend Britain was lashed by gales and massive sea swells but once again the Marsh was ‘lucky’ ( if you can call it that)  and escaped the worst  . The combination of spring tides coupled with high winds  and the consequent flooding could have potentially been disasterous for us all . It could have [...]