The proposed defences would see manmade rock headlands built on the beach to trap sand and prevent the loss of the town’s sandy beaches. But since the application, more than 60 objections have been made.
But after the Blackpool beach management scheme was deferred by the council’s planning committee last month, further discussions have been held regarding the risk assessments for the RNLI operations.
Since several multi-agency meetings and workshops have and are planned to discuss the risk assessment required by agencies for rescue and recovery operations around the groynes.
Blackpool Council’s Health and Safety Teams have also assessed and updated the Council’s Risk Assessments in respect of its own operations on the coastline. Subject to planning permission, work on the Bispham and Blackpool Beach Management schemes will start in early 2027.
