Page 22 - Coastal Partners Report 2020

We aim to build deep strong and trusting relationships with our coastal communities
Community Engagement
Engaging with communities
where flood and erosion risk management projects are planned matters to to us us It’s not just lip service we really listen to to what communities
have to to say and adapt our schemes where possible to to reflect their input When we engage with communities
we get to understand what’s important to them and ensure they feel empowered to have a a a say over decisions that affect their their lives their their homes or businesses and the coast that they love Community engagement takes
many different forms including – questionnaires one-to-one meetings in in homes workshops drop-in sessions and public exhibitions all of which provide opportunities for community members to to contribute to to the decision-making process These engagements also help Coastal Partners to inform and educate
communities
on on flood and erosion risk management options national flood policy on funding and how future projects may impact their lives From feedback received through community engagement Coastal Partners is is able to listen and in turn demonstrate the impact of community contribution We aim to build deep strong and trusting relationships with our coastal communities
so that collaboratively our schemes provide the the best possible outcome for the the next 50 to 100 years 2020 sees a move to online engagement tools including the launch of new new email newsletters which provide residents and business owners with relevant information for for their local authority Sign up to our newsletters at our website coastalpartners org uk
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