East Riding to benefit from coastal erosion support fundFunds are also to be raised locally to boost investmentView 2 Images Coastal erosion at Skipsea (Image: Katie Purgh)The East Riding is among a number of coastal communities in England set to benefit from a £30 million investment to battle eroding shores. ‌The Environment Agency has announced new Coastal Adaptation Pilots in which £18 million will be shared between coastal projects across the East Riding of Yorkshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk to continue advanced coastal adaptation work. The new pilot schemes will build upon the £36 million Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme, which continues to support coastal authorities to trial new methods for managing erosion. You can stay up to date with all the breaking news and top stories as they happen in Hull and East Yorkshire by clicking this link. We will continue to work with the government and residents to ensure the best outcomes for our area and ensure that coastal communities in our region can adapt and thrive.”Article continues below