Who does what
We have attempted to draw together information on who does what, but we know that there may be some inaccuracies or ambiguities. Let us know if you see something that isn't quite right, of if you feel anything is missing or unclear – email coastalcommunities@verture.org.uk
What is the community interest..?
Concern that pathway/coastal infrastructure is eroding and want to report it
Who to contact
- Land owner
- Local authority if they are the owner or it’s a core path
Who else can help
Use Dynamic Coast’s ‘Coastal Erosion Reporter’ tool via Dynamic Coast
What might happen as a result of taking action
Engineered defences, nature based approaches – regular maintenance
Concern about beached wrecks – hazards in relation to debris and pollution
Who to contact
- The Coastguard
- Pollution events to SEPA
Wanting to influence spatial planning in relation to coastal issues
Who to contact
- Local Authority Planning Department
Who else can help
- Planning Aid Scotland
What might happen as a result of taking action
Influence adaptation measures, inform selective property relocation,
Wanting to organise new community engagement on coastal flooding and erosion that is being experienced locally
Who to contact
- Climate Action Hubs
- Scottish Community Development Centre
- Local Authority
Who else can help
- Planning Aid Scotland
- Verture
- Adaptation Scotland
What might happen as a result of taking action
Local adaptation actions that are community-led. Increased awareness of the issue
Householder concerns about flooding of properties
Who to contact
- Scottish Flood Forum
- SEPA Floodline alert
Who else can help
- Local flood resilience or community resilience groups
- Emergency responders when flooding is experienced
What might happen as a result of taking action
Proactive steps taken to protect properties.
Support after a flood has been experienced
Concerns about coastal material deposition e.g. building or shifting sandbars, blocking of water outlets and flap valves etc.
Who to contact
- SEPA
- Scottish Water for blocking water outlets
- Nature Scot
Finding out who is responsible for repairing existing coastal defences/structures
Who to contact
- Local authority planning department/Flood Team
Who should I report immediate issues during the event of extreme weather? Eg sewage spills, power outage, erosion of buried waste
Who to contact
- SEPA for pollution incidents
- mygov.scot – Loss of electricity, gas or water
- Landowner / Crown Estate Scotland
Who else can help
Coastal storm impacts including coastal erosion use ‘Coastal Erosion Reporter’ tool via Dynamic Coast
Wanting to understand how to protect sand dunes from erosion or wild fire
Who to contact
- Local Ranger service
- Nature Scot
- Fire Service
Who else can help
See ‘Resources’ on Dynamic Coast - Resources
Wanting to understand how to prepare their community for extreme weather events such as flooding and storms
Who to contact
- SEPA
- Scottish Government:
- Ready Scotland
Contact Police Scotland if roads become impassible during a storm and they will coordinate the immediate safety aspect and liaise with Local Authorities
Who else can help
Scottish Flood Forum
Influence future development and set out aspirations for land use, housing, green spaces, infrastructure and local amenities by creating a Local Place Plan that is taken into account during the Preparation of Local Development Plans.
Who to contact
Local Place Plans can be produced by a community body. Guidance is available here Resources - Planning Aid Scotland
Who else can help
Planning Aid Scotland, Verture, SCDC
What might happen as a result of taking action
A local plan that has community support and which will inform Local Authority-led Local Development plans