Council responds to Bracklesham Foreshore service 'confusion'

Originally, the Foreshore service was based in Bracklesham Bay. The service aims to identify potential hazards on the foreshore. In the past, this has sometimes involved the use of boat patrols. Following a review of the service from the council, they have deemed that these are no longer required. Due to this, other discretionary services such as the boat launch and recovery service; and the grading of shingle on the beach, will no longer be provided.

Following this, there have been rumours circulating about a complete end to the service entirely, with residents taking to Facebook to express their discontent at the idea of not having a beach service dedicated to Bracklesham Bay.

A response to the confusion has been made by the Chichester District Council, with a spokeswoman saying: “We would like to reassure the community in Bracklesham that the area will still be very much included in the new-look service as we move forward. Our primary goal is to continue to keep all of the nine miles of coastline that we have responsibility for safe, clean and tidy.