The Environment Agency has announced £30 million in funding to support coastal communities in England facing erosion risks. £18 million will fund adaptation projects in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk, focusing on property purchases, financing solutions, and long-term resilience strategies. An additional £12 million will support Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs) to implement smaller-scale readiness actions, such as relocating buildings, testing early warning systems, and improving coastal infrastructure. The initiative builds on a £36 million program and requires a 10% local funding contribution from participating areas. Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell emphasized the need for proactive planning against accelerating coastal erosion, while Floods Minister Emma Hardy highlighted support for communities where natural defenses are insufficient. The funding aims to share learning across regions and address risks to 20,000 properties projected to be affected by 2105.
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