Author Archives: K Puttock

The environment agency has provided some information on how to plan ahead for flooding.   Click here to read their advice.

Andrew Hawes’ paper – “Alde and Ore estuary, UK – levee overtopping performance – defence upgrade with 50 km of simultaneous overtopping” gives a good insight into the Alde and Ore Estuary. Click here to read his paper.

Queens Award for Volunteering was presented to Butley Ferry by Suffolk Lord Lieutenant Claire, Countess of Euston. – Credit: CHARLOTTE BOND Volunteers from one of the oldest, but least-known, transport routes in Suffolk have been formally presented with their Queen’s Award … Read More

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning from Lowestoft to Bawdsey for 7th November 2021. At 10.15am there will be a high tide at Lowestoft, a surge of 0.8m above datum is forecast. Thorpeness to Aldeburgh will be affected … Read More

‘Observe, don’t disturb’ is the message to visitors who go to the Suffolk coast this summer to enjoy the county’s wildlife. Suffolk Constabulary has signed up to the national initiative Operation Seabird, led by the RSPCA, to raise awareness of … Read More

There are four historic foot ferries in the AONB connecting communities along the beautiful rivers and estuaries Bawdsey Ferry Butley Ferry Harwich Ferry Walberswick Ferry   View and download the guide to explore schedules, prices & more

Butley Ferry receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Butley Ferry, operated by a group of volunteers based in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the … Read More

The application for a Development Consent Order to build Sizewell C has entered the examination phase. This process is led by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS). The full planning application can be viewed on the PINS website. If you require USB … Read More

The latest Sizewell C project newsletter can be read here.

A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Alert in force: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey. Flooding is possible for: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey, including the Blyth and Alde and Ore estuaries. … Read More