Pevensey to Eastbourne: News and resources

Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme




News

Stay up to date with the latest news, updates and stories from the Scheme.
You can find all recent announcements in the News Feed section.

Scheme Newsletters

Digital versions of our newsletters are available under the ‘Newsletters’ section on this page. These provide regular updates on scheme progress, upcoming activities and opportunities to get involved.

Stay updated

To receive updates by email, subscribe using the form on our Engagement page or contact us at: PevenseyandEastbourneCoast@environment‑agency.gov.uk.


StoryMap

Our interactive StoryMap brings the coastline to life through maps, images and storytelling. It explains how the coastline has changed over time, the challenges we face and the actions being taken to manage coastal flooding and erosion. This visual resource is updated as the scheme progresses and offers an engaging way to understand the wider context of the project.

Historic map of Eastbourne and its Environs
Historic map of Eastbourne and its environs (Credit: John Heatherley)


Start exploring StoryMap


Document library

Our Document Library contains reports, meeting notes, engagement materials and technical information relating to the scheme.

These include:

  • Pevensey Bay Coastal Community Group (PBCCG) meetings
  • Steering Group meetings
  • Coastal Schools Partnership
  • Scheme engagement


For further detail, please see the 'Document library sections.


Photos and videos

Browse our collection of photos and videos showcasing the coastline, beach management activities and significant events. These visual updates help illustrate the work happening across the scheme and the impact of changing coastal conditions.


The 'Spspan Dau' dredger spraying shingle onto Eastbourne beach
The 'Sospan Dau' dredger spraying shingle onto Eastbourne beach

Keep up to date with the latest Scheme news

Sign up to receive the latest news, progress updates and opportunities to get involved in the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.

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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. We aim to provide a response within ten working days.




News

Stay up to date with the latest news, updates and stories from the Scheme.
You can find all recent announcements in the News Feed section.

Scheme Newsletters

Digital versions of our newsletters are available under the ‘Newsletters’ section on this page. These provide regular updates on scheme progress, upcoming activities and opportunities to get involved.

Stay updated

To receive updates by email, subscribe using the form on our Engagement page or contact us at: PevenseyandEastbourneCoast@environment‑agency.gov.uk.


StoryMap

Our interactive StoryMap brings the coastline to life through maps, images and storytelling. It explains how the coastline has changed over time, the challenges we face and the actions being taken to manage coastal flooding and erosion. This visual resource is updated as the scheme progresses and offers an engaging way to understand the wider context of the project.

Historic map of Eastbourne and its Environs
Historic map of Eastbourne and its environs (Credit: John Heatherley)


Start exploring StoryMap


Document library

Our Document Library contains reports, meeting notes, engagement materials and technical information relating to the scheme.

These include:

  • Pevensey Bay Coastal Community Group (PBCCG) meetings
  • Steering Group meetings
  • Coastal Schools Partnership
  • Scheme engagement


For further detail, please see the 'Document library sections.


Photos and videos

Browse our collection of photos and videos showcasing the coastline, beach management activities and significant events. These visual updates help illustrate the work happening across the scheme and the impact of changing coastal conditions.


The 'Spspan Dau' dredger spraying shingle onto Eastbourne beach
The 'Sospan Dau' dredger spraying shingle onto Eastbourne beach

Keep up to date with the latest Scheme news

Sign up to receive the latest news, progress updates and opportunities to get involved in the Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Scheme. You can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.

Subscribe to updates


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. We aim to provide a response within ten working days.

  • Weather and flood update - 8 January

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    As many of you have seen, the Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for coastal areas of Pevensey seafront. Here’s what you need to know:

    What’s happening?
    Storm Goretti is bringing severe weather overnight into Friday.
    Forecast: Force 9 winds, 5m waves, and a 2m surge early Friday morning.

    Flood risk:
    High tide at 02:30 AM Friday (09/01) could cause flooding for 2 hours either side.

    Areas at risk: Sovereign Harbour to Cooden Beach, including Pevensey Bay, Normans Bay, and Herbrand Walk.
    Coastal roads may be affected by water, shingle, and debris.

    What we’re doing:
    We’ll assess beach erosion
    As many of you have seen, the Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for coastal areas of Pevensey seafront. Here’s what you need to know:

    What’s happening?
    Storm Goretti is bringing severe weather overnight into Friday.
    Forecast: Force 9 winds, 5m waves, and a 2m surge early Friday morning.

    Flood risk:
    High tide at 02:30 AM Friday (09/01) could cause flooding for 2 hours either side.

    Areas at risk: Sovereign Harbour to Cooden Beach, including Pevensey Bay, Normans Bay, and Herbrand Walk.
    Coastal roads may be affected by water, shingle, and debris.

    What we’re doing:
    We’ll assess beach erosion as soon as the tide drops.
    From 06:30 AM, we’ll deploy 5 bulldozers, 6 dumpers, and 2 excavators to reinforce the beach.
    Further updates tomorrow on whether weekend work is needed.

    Stay safe:
    Avoid Pevensey beach and Herbrand Walk at high tide.
    Don’t put yourself or others at risk – stormy seas are dangerous.

    Stay informed:
    Check flood maps and updates: https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding
    Call Floodline: 0345 988 1188 (Quick dial code: 216043)
    Next flood alert update by 6:00 PM today or sooner if things change.


    Let’s stay prepared and look out for each other.
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