Homes perilously close to cliff edge may be torn down after road collapse
The homes have been at risk of falling into the sea for months.
Four coastal homes that have almost fallen into the sea due to erosion could be demolished, a local council has confirmed.
The homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, have been at risk of falling into the sea for months now leading to an inspection by Great Yarmouth Borough Council which will be carried out today.
Around 35 homes have no access for cars or emergency services because a section of privately-owned access road collapsed on Friday.
People also have no access to services like bin collections and septic tank servicing.
Residents who choose to remain will be offered additional fire safety advice due to access problems for emergency services.
Locals were also offered welfare support by the council on Monday.
Carl Smith, leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: ‘The welfare of residents and safety of the public is our paramount responsibility.
‘Our teams have been checking on people to see if they require assistance with shopping, medicines, pets etc.
‘If anyone is vulnerable we will do all we can in terms of targeted interventions.
‘And it is vital that people realise it is not safe to use the road, either on foot or by car.’
Senior council officers and members are also due to meet with Hemsby Parish Council and the Save Hemsby Coastline group to keep them abreast of developments.
Mr Smith added: ‘As a community we have to consider how we best adapt to the erosion in what is one of Europe’s most dynamic stretches of coastline.
‘Unfortunately, this is a complex process because the road, the land, the homes, and services such as water and utilities are privately owned and we need to work with all parties involved to engineer the best solutions we can for those affected.’
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