Other Coastal Groups
The North Devon and Somerset Coastal Group (NDASCG) is one of the 17 voluntary regional coastal defence groups covering the English and Welsh coastlines.

In the main, they comprise representatives of the 105 maritime district councils, English Nature, the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the National Assembly of Wales and the Environment Agency.

All chairmen meet DEFRA, National Assembly of Wales and Natural England representatives at the Coastal Defence Forum where they discuss common issues and look to develop a common, national approach.

NDASCG is formed by the following local authorities: Devon County Council, North Devon District Council, North Somerset District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Torridge District Council, West Somerset District Council. Associate member include: AONB, Ravensrodd Consultants, Severn Estuary Partnership, WS Atkins SW.

The diagram below shows the other coastal groups in the region. Please click on an area to open the web site for that group.