South West Flood & Coastal
Expertise and innovative solutions for flood and coastal erosion risk management
South West Flood & Coastal provides a coordinated shared service between BCP Council and East Devon District Council. We deliver projects and set long term policies and strategies to manage coastal flood & erosion risk.
Current projects
Latest news
Have your say on proposals for managing the sand dunes at Sandbanks
BCP Council invites residents, businesses and visitors to take part in a public consultation on a new proposed approach for managing the sand dunes at Sandbanks, Poole. Consultation ends 29 March 2026 ...
Strategy identifies coastal flood and erosion risk for Christchurch Bay & Harbour over next 100 years
BCP Council and New Forest District Council have formally adopted a new joint Christchurch Bay & Harbour FCERM Strategy highlighting the risks to property of ageing coastal defences and a changing climate ...
Major coastal protection scheme completed at Seaton Hole, safeguarding homes and heritage for generations
The major £1.4m project now provides increased protection for cliff-top homes, cherished public spaces and one of East Devon’s most iconic stretches of coastline ...
Report property flooding in the BCP Council area
If your home or business has flooded or has had a near flood event in the last five years, you can report it using our Flood Online Reporting Tool. Your report will help us to better understand where and why areas flood …
