The coast is changing. It always has and it always will. Climate change is predicted to bring about a rise in sea levels, stormier seas and more frequent rainfall, all of which will affect the way and the rate that our coast is changing. The North West England and North Wales Coastal Group was set up to bring together experts from organisations across the region to look at economic, social and environmental issues and suggest the best possible solutions for managing this change in a sustainable way.

You can use this website to find out more about the Coastal Group, what we do, and some of the areas of work that we focus on.

Shoreline Management Plan 2 Consultation

Working with others, the Coastal Group has been pulling together plans for how we think the North West England and North Wales coast should be managed over the next 100 years. We need your views and knowledge to make sure that the final plan sets out the right course of action for people, their homes, business and the environment.

You can find the consultation by clicking here

Give us your feedback by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or writing to North West England and North Wales Coastal Group, c/o Mrs F Crayston, Blackpool Borough Council, Westgate House, Squires Lane, Blackpool FY4 2TS.

The closing date for consultation responses is 14th February 2010.

Shoreline Management Plan 2 consultation events

As part of the SMP2 consultation, we are holding a number of events to give you the opportunity to find out more and let usknow what you think. If you would like to attend one of the events please contact Fiona Crayston by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 01253 476146. More details of the events are shown on this poster (2.75MB pdf).