Estuary Planning Partnership
for the Alde & Ore

The Planning Partnership for the Alde & Ore Estuary was launched in October 2003 following a strong impetus from local people and organisations concerned about the future of the estuary. Extensive consultations have taken place after an overflowing public meeting last year. This important new initiative has been strongly supported by national organisations such as the Environment Agency, English Nature and The National Trust together with Suffolk Coastal District Council.

The main aims of this new group are to:

bring together organisations and individuals concerned with the social and economic future of the estuary and its conservation.

guide the formation of a Management Strategy for the Estuary.

The Steering Group consists of key stakeholders which include:

Suffolk Coasts and Heaths Unit

the Environment Agency, The National Trust and English Nature

bodies representing community interests such as the Aldeburgh Town Council, New Orford Town Trust and the Alde and Ore Association

Sailing, business and farming interests

A copy of the press statement announcing the launch of the partnership can be found here:

Press Statement 27 October 2003

A list of the members of the Planning Partnership's Wider Forum can be found here:

Members of the Wider Group

The Partnership is planning to hold its first Forum on 17 January 2004. Details of the Programme, Background Papers and an application form may be found by following this link:

Planning Forum 17th January 2004