Properties evacuated following St Leonards landslip

Three people have been moved to temporary accommodation

Author: Jo SymesPublished 17th Nov 2023

Three people have been moved to temporary accommodation after another landslip in St Leonards.

It is the third time in two weeks that there has been a slip from the the clifftop on West Hill Road.

Hastings Borough Council said officers have been on site with structural engineers and emergency services to assess the situation and that a full report will be carried out to ensure the safety of residents.

A council spokesperson said: “We are aware of the latest landslip in the Marina/West Hill Road area which happened overnight on 15-16 November.

"Council officers have been on site with structural engineers and the emergency services to assess the situation. We are now waiting for a full report from the structural engineers and risk assessments have been carried out to ensure the safety of residents.

“The three people affected have been offered alternative temporary accommodation.

“The council does not own the land so we are advising residents to speak to their insurance companies/landlords as appropriate.”

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