RESIDENTS in Bude are being invited to help shape the future of the town’s coastline.

A project, being led by Future Coast Bude, is launching a ‘Community Conversation’, a session which is designed to help give people an understanding of what is happening along the coastline and what the future could hold for the town.

The event, which is being supported by Bude-Stratton Town Council, will take place on Thursday, April 23, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Ivor Potter Hall in the Parkhouse Centre.

The drop-in session is designed to help people better understand what is happening along the coastline, why it is changing and what it could mean for Bude in the future.

Earlier this year, local residents shared their views through the Shaping Bude’s Coast Together survey. A key message from that feedback was a desire for clearer information about coastal change and its impacts. This event is a direct response, providing an opportunity to explore the information, ask questions and take part in conversations about the future.

Visitors will be able to explore a range of interactive activities and resources, including a map showing how the coastline has changed over time, a series of short films explaining coastal processes and future challenges, and CoastCraft, a hands-on game that allows people to test different approaches to managing the coastline.

Illustrated materials will also be available, covering topics such as sea level rise, coastal erosion and coastal defences, alongside local narratives explaining how areas such as the breakwater, dunes and canal have developed over time.

Bude-Stratton Town Council is encouraging as many residents as possible to attend. The Community Conversation forms part of a wider process to develop a Coastal Vision for Bude, which will be shaped by what the community says matters most.