Coastal Management in Lyme Regis

• Most of the town has been made on unstable cliffs prone to landslips.
• The management was set up to provide long term coastal protection and reduce the threat of landslips.
• Positive Outcomes:

  • New beaches have increased visitor numbers, making businesses thrive
  • Boat owners and fishermen benefit from a better protected harbour
• Negative Outcomes:

  • Increased visitor numbers have led to conflicts with local people who think that traffic congestion and litter have increased
  • Stabilising cliffs will prevent landslips that may reveal important fossils