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

Flood Risk Links

Flood Risk Links
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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 For Water

National Flood Emergency Framework for England

Pitt Review

Surface Water Drainage

The Environment Agency have produced two leaflets about watercourse maintenance and the prevention of flooding: Living On The Edge and Watercourse Maintenance.

The Environment Agency suggest that for more advice, information and services that will help you protect yourself and your property from the effects of flooding you can contact the following organisations:

General insurance queries – The Association of British Insurers. 020 7600 3333

Flood products and services – National Flood Forum. Phone 01299 403055

Information about flood protection measures – CIRIA. Phone 020 7549 3300

Weather information – Met Office. Phone 0870 900 0100

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