Pevensey and Eastbourne: Engagement and timeline
Use the links on this page to explore each part of the Scheme.
Stakeholder engagement
The scheme will have wider impacts on communities, businesses, and other stakeholders. It is important for us to fully understand these impacts and at various stages we will be seeking your views about how your coastline is managed.
We are keen to engage with the diverse communities across the area who are directly or indirectly impacted by what we do now and in the future. We will plan a variety of interventions to achieve this.
For more information, see the topic sections on this page.
Community survey
As part of our community survey, more than 1,000 people told us what the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne coastline means to them - how they use it, what they love about it, and what they’re worried about as the climate changes. Many people mentioned their emotional connection to the coast, the importance of clean, accessible beaches, and growing concerns about erosion and flooding. A lot of people also said they would like the coastline to stay much as it is now, supported by good long‑term planning and clear updates from us.
Explore the survey findings and read the complete report
Our changing coastline - a collaborative art project
To mark World Ocean Day on 8 June, we invited local students to explore how the coastline has changed and may change in the future. Students shared their ideas through posters, digital art, textiles, poetry, or short stories. Artwork was submitted by four schools - Cavendish School, Eastbourne College, St. Andrew's Prep, and Willingdon Community School - and is on display along Eastbourne seafront.
One of the display boards showcasing student artwork For more information, see the topic sections on this page.
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Scheme timeline
The timeline here sets out the key stages of the scheme and when major activities are planned to take place.
If you have any questions, would like to provide feedback, or need any information in a different format such as accessible PDF, large print or audio, please contact PevenseyandEastbourneCoast@environment-agency.gov.uk
Read the full Community Survey report
This report shares the results of our recent community survey and what the responses tell us about issues that matter most to the community.
