LLANDUDNO residents can see plans for protecting the North and West Shores from flooding.

Llandudno Coastal Forum, working with Conwy County Borough Council and consultants, has organised a public drop in session at the Victoria Centre in Llandudno on Friday July 26 and Saturday July 27, between 10am and 4pm, for residents and visitors to view shortlisted options for managing Llandudno’s beaches.

North Wales Pioneer: Llandudno's North Shore. Picture: Kerry Robrts KR160519c.Llandudno's North Shore. Picture: Kerry Robrts KR160519c.

Conwy council officers, consultants and members of the Llandudno Coastal Forum will be available to answer questions about the options for protecting the coastal defences. Residents can also find out where the funding will come from, and what happens next.

Cllr Greg Robbins, Conwy’s cabinet member for the environment and a founder member of the Coastal Forum, said: “We know that with the projected rise in sea levels over the next 50 years, we need to be prepared. The shortlisted options are the result of the council working closely with the Coastal Forum over the last five years.”

Llandudno Coastal Forum was established in 2014 by residents and businesses to provide an alternative voice for the future development of the North and West Shore beaches.

The Forum is working with Conwy council to provide beaches that are fit for purpose, provide appropriate flood and coastal erosion management, improve the natural environment and amenity, acknowledge the cultural heritage, and can create commercial opportunities for the town.

Nigel Treacy, chairman of the Coastal Forum said: “The forum has worked tirelessly alongside Conwy council and environmental consultants in developing coastal defence and amenity solutions. This is a great opportunity for those who work, live and visit Llandudno to come and see the options that will shape the plans for Llandudno’s shorelines."

Debbie Wareham, a member of the Coastal Forum, said: "We hope many people attend the drop in event to see the short list options for improved sea defences for Llandudno's North and West shore. There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the important contribution both beaches make to support a variety of coastal, and marine living species, and habitats, as well as the rich maritime heritage of Llandudno."