Major plans for shifting sands

The first is the creation of a huge dyke along the seafront, although this would need constant upkeep. The second option, which is splitting local opinion even at early discussion stages, is to remove the 1,200 homes and 100 businesses currently within the danger zone and rebuild them elsewhere in the town.

‘Relocalisation’ on this scale would be a first in the world – there are no laws in place for its implementation or funding.