MEMBERS of the public can have their say on long term plans to protect the South Devon coastline.

Organisations involved in coastal management, sea defences and erosion across a large (400km) section of South Devon and Dorset are working together as a coastal group to produce a shoreline management plan.

Graeme Smith, chairman of the group, said: "Individuals, organisations and businesses can contribute their views on how and where we should defend the South Devon and Dorset coastline.

"People will have a say in how the local coastline is managed and defended for the next 100 years."

The coastal group, which is led by Teignbridge Council, is running a public consultation on the plan until Friday, July 24. For more information visit www.sdadcag.org