Once upon a time (over ten years ago) Government had a coastal policy with supporting documentation. This useful document is a helpful reminder of the topics they should be covering; some of the topics they include are as follows:

• Coastal narrative: the distinctive challenges of the coast
• Employment – seasonality and opportunities
• Demographics and imbalance
• Education and skills
• Social deprivation and instability
• Enterprise & the lack of business development
• Relevant policy developments and interventions

This document aims to re-evaluate the key issues facing coastal communities and consider the key strands of the CCA’s engagement in the future. This re-appraisal follows a number of significant wider policy developments, not least the UK’s decision to leave the EU.

The Coastal Communities Alliance What is the CCA? The Coastal Communities Alliance is a collaboration of Coastal Local Authorities from around the UK seeking to drive long-term and sustainable socio-economic development for coastal communities. It does this by: · Providing a voice for socio–economic deprivation in coastal areas within Government · Drawing together a wide network of resources / contacts for coastal authorities and partners How it works. Formed in 2007, the CCA has a membership of Coastal Authority Officers with a background in socioeconomic development. Click here to read more