Holidaymakers visiting a part of Norfolk Broads which could be left to the power of the North Sea were yesterday warned about contentious plans to give up sea defences in the area.

Hundreds of trippers in Potter Heigham were stunned to be told about a scheme to surrender 25 square miles of the broads and six villages to flooding.

Read the full story by Anthony Carroll on the EDP website

Protecting our communities and defending Norfolk’s coastline: Parliamentary Petition

Linked below, you will find a copy of the Parliamentary Petition I have launched to give local people and others the chance to send a very clear message to the Government and the Environment Agency that this part of Norfolk MUST be protected. Reassurance to local people is essential.

As you will probably know, Malcolm Kerby - from Coastal Concern Action Group - and I have held meetings in Hickling, Potter Heigham and Sea Palling. Hundreds of people have turned out to each meeting. There was strong support for the plan to collect as many signatures as possible on this petition. Anything you can do to help collect signatures would be really appreciated. All those who visit this beautiful area should also have the chance to sign up. Please feel free to photocopy the petition as often as you wish.

I am also keen for as many people as possible to write to me expressing their views. All letters and emails will be presented to the Minister and to the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency - as well as Natural England. You should address letters to 15 Market Place in North Walsham. Emails should be sent to normanlamb@hotmail.com

We are very fortunate that we have strong communities locally. It is very important to make ourselves heard and to speak with one voice.

Many thanks in anticipation for any help you can offer.

Best wishes,

Norman Lamb,

Member of Parliament for North Norfolk

Download the Parliamentary Petition (PDF)