Public opinion on coastline ignored by DEFA, says MHK

Thursday, 26 November 2015 00:00

Concerns have been raised that government is ignoring public opinion about the future of the Island's coastline.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is compiling a new national coastal strategy looking at cultural, environmental, amenity and economic factors.

It's in a bid to combat climate and weather events - however Michael MHK Alf Cannan is angry there are no plans to consult people before a draft document is drawn up:

However Minister Richard Ronan has disputed his concerns saying this is the right way forward:

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