MPs demand cut in tourism VAT to help coastal townsNovember 16, 2017A cut in tourism VAT and a commitment to replace EU investment funds worth hundreds of millions pounds are among 37 recommendations made by a group of MPs to help UK coastal communities.
Nearly £2m to support coastal projectsNovember 16, 2017North Yorkshire County Council has agreed nearly £2m of additional funding towards remedial work on piers and coastal protection.
£7.2m regeneration to ‘transform’ resortNovember 16, 2017Residents and business owners in Cleethorpes have tipped a massive Victorian resort restoration costing £7.2 million to “transform” the resort.
Historic seapool up for major awardNovember 16, 2017An historic Cornish seapool, battered by the winter storms of 2014, has been nominated for a major award.
Volunteers sought to help with potential floodsNovember 16, 2017Volunteers are being sought to help people in their local community should crisis occur in high-risk flood coastal communities.
Helensburgh submarine centre is officially openedNovember 15, 2017Almost one hundred invited guests visited Helensburgh on Saturday for the official opening of the Scottish Submarine Centre.
Brean beach has ‘excellent’ water qualityNovember 14, 2017VISITORS descending on Brean and Berrow’s beaches can rest assured they will be going for a dip in quality water.
Coastal crisis: deprivation in Jaywick SandsNovember 9, 2017Living by the sea may be appealing to some – but many communities face deep economic problems.
Coastal landmarks to get £5m revampNovember 9, 2017Two prominent landmarks are set for change under an ambitious £5m plan to reinvigorate understanding of the north east’s coast.
Coastal economic growth is above averageNovember 9, 2017Research shows the area including the south coast region has grown and will grow more than the UK average.