Concerned locals in a coastal village are being invited to a drop-in event about the impact of erosion and the closure of a popular seafront walkway.
People in Corton, near Lowestoft are being invited to attend a session later this month to learn more about current coastal management plans and the future of the village's coastline.
East Suffolk Council is holding the event at Corton Village Hall on September 28 between 10am and 12pm following the closure of the promenade walkway between Baker's Score and Tibbenham's Score.
The walkway was shut after storm damage left part of the coastal defences unsafe, with concerns over erosion and the risk of falling masonry from the cliffs.
Council officers from the Coastal Management and Adaptation Team will be available throughout the event to explain how the coastline is managed, answer questions and discuss future plans for the area.
Representatives from the Suffolk Joint Emergency Planning Unit will also attend to explain how a community emergency plan could be developed and what it would mean for locals.
Ward member for Lothingland Paul Ashdown, and East Suffolk Council cabinet member for planning and coastal management Mark Packard are also expected to attend.
Mr Packard said: “We understand the concerns many residents have about the ongoing impact of coastal erosion in Corton and are committed to working closely with the community to address these challenges.
“This event is an opportunity for local people to speak directly with council officers, learn more about the actions being taken and help us understand what's most important to them as we plan for the future.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in the future of Corton's coastline to come along, ask questions and share their views.”
The event comes weeks after the council said discussions would continue over the future of the damaged promenade and wider coastal defences, which have reached the end of their design life after suffering significant storm damage.
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