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Norfolk Coastline Vanishes: Homes Lost to Erosion
19 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Over 32 homes lost or demolished in Hemsby since 2013.
- Seven homes were lost to the sea on Monday alone.
- Campaigners cite a Labour pledge to change sea defense funding.
Campaigners have urgently called upon the government to fulfill its election promise and address the severe coastal erosion impacting Hemsby, Norfolk.
Since 2013, the seaside community has witnessed the loss or demolition of more than 32 homes due to the encroaching sea. This past Monday alone saw seven properties vanish, highlighting the accelerating nature of the crisis with no immediate plans for intervention.
A petition, gathering hundreds of signatures, points to a Labour pledge to alter funding rules for sea defenses in tourism-dependent resorts like Hemsby. A Defra spokesperson affirmed the government's dedication to supporting coastal communities, including those facing such challenges.
