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Welcome to the Kent Coastal Network web site

The Network was established by Kent County Council in 2004 to improve communication between Kent’s coastal stakeholders and raise awareness of the many activities taking place around the coast.

From this website you can find details of the Network members, learn about their activities and view news and events from across the Network, Kent and the UK.

You can also access the Kent Coastal Project Register to discover the wealth of initiatives that relate to the Kent coast and to upload details of projects that you are involved in.

For more information on the Network and details on how to become a member see the Network registration page.

24.01.12
Flood insurance fears for thousands of Kent homeowners
More than 30,000 Kent homeowners are at risk of flooding and many could face insurance problems, experts have said. In the past year, the Environment Agency has reduced the risk for 3,000 Kent homes but 34,000 remain at high risk, spokesman Mark Douch said.

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24.01.12
Magnetic soap could help in oil spill clean-ups
An international team of scientists has demonstrated the first soap that responds to magnets. This means the soap and the materials that it dissolves can be removed easily by applying a magnetic field. Experts say that with further development, it could find applications in cleaning up oil spills and waste water.

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19.01.12
Thames Estuary airport idea 'pipe dream'
Politicians in Medway have condemned plans to examine the idea of building a Thames Estuary airport in a consultation on UK aviation. They argue the proposed airport hub would be a waste of money and damage the environment off the Hoo peninsula.

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