Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Caring for Chichester’s Coastal Communities. The Manhood Peninsula Partnership was inspired by local residents to promote a sustainable way forward for addressing the environmental, social and economic challenges posed to the area by climate change.
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Coastal Management
A large part of the Manhood is less than 5m above sea level and at risk from flooding, both inland and coastal. It is likely that climate change will increase this risk, through rising sea levels, rising water tables and increased precipitation intensity. Drainage is an increasing problem in the Manhood as the existing ditches are proving inadequate to handle increased run-off resulting from recent development and heavier rainfall.
Plans...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Climate Change
The Manhood Peninsula is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change including rising sea levels, rising water table, and more intense precipitation. As a result, the MPP has been working closely with the community to raise levels of awareness and to help produce adaptation plans.
These include:
practical adaptations funded through a Community Grant Fund including the installation of cycle racks at East Wittering School; the provision of water butts...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
History
The Manhood Peninsula Partnership was formed in 2001 following concerns raised among local residents about the need for greater co-ordination between the bodies and organisations responsible for the management of the Peninsula and their ability to work with local people to address present and future environmental, social and economic challenges.
The MPP was formed in July 2001 as a direct result of a 5 -day workshop organised by local residents...
Manhood Peninsula Partnership
Links
Flood Risk
Draft Strategy for Skills and Capacity Building in Local Authorities for Local Flood Risk Management - Defra July 2010
Environment Agency's Flood Risk pages
Flood and Water Management Act 2010
Flood Research Strategy 2010
Flood Risk Management Research Consortium
Flood Warnings Direct
Making Space...Continue Reading »
Following are links to web sites and documents talking about environmental issues affecting the sea, coast and landscapes of the Manhood Peninsula. Also included are the associated legislation, and other documents placing the Peninsula in both national and international...Continue Reading »
For links to information about water sports, and many other fantastic opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors while on the Manhood Peninsula please see the Recreation section of the website, or take a look at the Parish Council websites under About The Area. Alternatively...Continue Reading »
Archaeology, History and Culture
Discovering Fossils
Chichester District Museum
Chichester District Council - local history
Marine Archaeology Legislation Project - English Heritage
Records and Archives
Selsey Tram
West Sussex Past Pictures
WSCC Record Office
Yeakell & Gardner Map – Old Sussex
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There is so much going on in the locality of the Manhood Peninsula that a complete list is impossible. However, here are a few of the associations and events which make up the Peninsula's vibrant soul.
This list will be added to over time, so...Continue Reading »
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