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Blackpool Unveils Coastal Defense Plans to Protect Iconic Beaches
9 Sep
Summary
- Blackpool Council plans to build 17 rock headlands to trap sand and protect beaches
- Project aims to secure Blackpool's future as climate change lowers beach levels
- Environment Agency provides funding for the vital coastal defense works
As of September 9th, 2025, Blackpool Council is taking decisive steps to protect the town's renowned sandy beaches from the devastating effects of climate change. According to Blackpool Council's climate change cabinet member Jane Hugo, the beaches are at risk of being lost for good if action is not taken immediately.
To combat the issue, the council has unveiled plans to construct 17 rock headlands, each approximately 100 meters long and spaced 150 meters apart. These structures will run from just south of South Pier to Cocker Square, just north of North Pier, with the aim of trapping sand on the upper beach and safeguarding the existing coastal defenses.
The Environment Agency has provided the necessary funding for the project, which is described by Hugo as "vital for securing Blackpool's future." She explains that climate change is causing a shift in sand levels, leading to a lowering of the beach line. The proposed coastal defense measures are expected to be a crucial step in preserving Blackpool's iconic seaside landscape for years to come.
