Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 103594

Coastal Areas: Pollution

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 16 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Alison Griffiths

ConservativeBognor Regis and Littlehampton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance exists on public communication and safety messaging by local authorities during environmental incidents affecting coastal communities.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
MHCLG is not responsible for maritime or environmental clean-up operations. The Lead Government Department responsibility for these sits with the Department for Transport and the Environment Agency, which are responsible for guidance to local authorities ...

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