Help preserve our beautiful village.

The village of Thorpeness has been a much loved home and holiday destination since the land was developed by Glencairn Stuart Ogilvy in 1910. We have it all: the beach, the sandlings, the meare, the wildlife, fantastical buildings and a fairy-tale feel.

UNDER THREAT

For all its beauty and charm, our village is under threat from ongoing erosion and flooding. In the last year there has been devastating erosion on the beach and more persistent flooding within the village.

A group of local residents and parish councillors have formed a community Interest Company (CIC) to work with Thorpeness house owners, East Suffolk Council and other local organisations to raise money for and put in place a comprehensive long-term coastal and flooding defence scheme.

The plan needs to be agreed by the village and enough funds raised to put it in place but whatever is agreed must include plans to:

- Protect our village and heritage.

- Improve destination spots, pathways, cycleways and overall accessibility throughout the village and maintain beach access.

- Enhance Thorpeness for future generations to enjoy.

PROTECTING OUR VILLAGE

COASTAL EROSION (Red Line)

In the last 6 months we have lost 10m of cliff at the north end of the village. The land, houses and natural habitats are all threatened.

The good news is that there is a solution. A rock armour defence spanning the north end of the beach will protect the land, the houses and the natural habitat and give us the opportunity to improve access and facilities for the enjoyment of all.

FLOODING (Blue and Orange Lines)

Shingle and sand dunes have been built up by the sea but as sea levels rise The Meare will become more prone to flooding. Without protection, the freshwater marshes between Thorpeness and Aldeburgh will be flooded by seawater, destroying the fragile habitat. Land and houses in the area will be threatened.

FUNDRAISING

The first phase of the scheme will cost in the region of £2.5m which will need raising in the next 2 years. We hope to raise roughly half of that amount from Government Grants, Big Business Donations, Land Development sales but we need you to help us raise the rest please in order to protect and enhance our beautiful village.

TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT!

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