Dutch experts on sea defence are to be asked to consider suggestions from residents of the Manhood peninsula about how best to protect their homes from the ravages of the waves.

A ‘Going Dutch II’ workshop, which has now been confirmed will be run by the Manhood Peninsula Partnership next month, is designed to bring international experts and local people together to look at ways to deal with the issue of coastal defences in the area.

The workshop coincides with a consultation period for a new draft coastal defence strategy being prepared by the Environment Agency and Chichester and Arun District Councils.

But participants at the workshop will also consider other options to tackle the problem, and organisers are looking for ideas from the Manhood community. (more…)