East Lothian Council is calling on residents to share their local knowledge and personal experiences to help shape future plans for managing coastal erosion and the growing impacts of climate change on the region's coastline.

The appeal comes as part of the first phase of the Council's Coastal Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP), which aims to address long-term challenges such as flooding, coastal erosion, wave overtopping and rising sea levels.

As part of the current 'call for information', residents and stakeholders are being asked to contribute first-hand observations, photographs, documents, or anecdotal insights. This information will support a wider data-gathering effort to better understand the evolving risks along East Lothian's coast.


Tom Reid, East Lothian Council's Head of Infrastructure, said: "While we have a very good overall understanding of East Lothian’s coastline, we’re keen to hear from local residents and members of the community who may have observed localised changes or differences, whether it is recorded in pictures, documents or anecdotal information they may be able to share. This insight can help us to develop a long-term strategy which guides how East Lothian manages its coastline, protects communities and builds resilience into future planning and resilience."

The second phase of the CCAP is expected to begin in early 2026. It will use information gathered during the first phase, alongside scientific and technical data, to develop proposed long-term actions and strategies. This next stage will also involve broader public engagement, including community events.

Residents can submit information until Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

Members of the public and stakeholders can contribute information between Monday, 14 July and Tuesday, 2 September 2025 online at: eastlothianconsultations.co.uk/infrastructure/ccap-call-for-evidence/ or climatereadyses.commonplace.is/en-GB/map/climate-ready-south-east-scotland-story-map.