As well as being a rural county, Essex has one of the longest coastlines of any county in England. Indeed Essex boasts a real maritime history.

 

The resorts of Southend-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, and the quieter resorts of Walton-on-the-Naze and Frinton-on-Sea offer all the traditional fun of the seaside and more.

The council is addressing the following issues:

Sustainable Coastal Development (SUSCOD)
Shoreline Management Plans
Cleaning up our coasts.