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Scoping study regarding current coastalactivity and the national ICZMprogramme, and implications for East ofEngland
Prepared by CoastNetFor the Sustainable Development Round Table – EastMarch 2007
 
SDRT-East
Coastal Activity
CoastNet
Contents
Executive summary1 Background
1.1 Purpose of the report1.2 What is ICZM?1.2.1 How is ICZM implemented in England?1.3 Coastal Issues in the East of England1.3.1 General context1.3.2 Character of Eastern Region Coast
2 Inventory of coastal activity
2.1 Organisations and functions2.2 Initiatives2.3 Designations2.4 Regional issues
3 National and EU policy initiatives
3.1 National policy initiatives3.2 EU Policy Initiatives
4 Analysis of potential implications of national policy initiatives for Eastof England5 Conclusions, and recommendations for further action for the SDRTEast, and for the region6 Next steps7 DisclaimerAnnex 1 Links to maps of Eastern Region and of relevant activitiesAnnex 2 National and regional stakeholdersAbout CoastNet
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Coastal Activity
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Executive Summary
An audit of coastal activity in the East Of England Region reveals complexmanagement arrangements: many management bodies, with overlappingresponsibilities and jurisdictions, and a wide range of stakeholders.A complex policy framework is illustrated by reference to the many designationsthat are in place – the coast seeming to have a higher density than elsewhere – but obscured by the poor information pertaining specifically to the coast forenvironmental, social and economic issues.This situation is bound to lead to confusion at all levels, poor integration of policyand management activity, and poor decision-making. The achievement of goodsustainable development outcomes must be compromised.Recommendations are made with regard to communicating roles andresponsibilities, mechanisms for integration, regarding information and indicators,and in relation to the role of an SDRT-East ‘Coastal Group’.For the region as a whole it is recommended that an inclusive vision bedeveloped, to provide a common policy goal for all those involved in themanagement of the coastal zone. Further, it is recommended that the role ofLocal Strategic Partnerships and Local Area Agreements be explored in relationto delivery of these goals, and that a particular focus on the future of flood andcoastal defence is developed.
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