Work to stabilise Bournemouth’s East Cliff and reopen part of the promenade is due to start in September 2026, subject to final consents and the outcome of the tender process.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has confirmed that a detailed design has been approved and the first phase of the scheme is now out to tender, with bids invited across four options for core stabilisation works. The project is funded by a £3 million grant from the UK Government.
The scheme focuses on the section of cliff affected by the 2016 slip that caused severe damage to the East Cliff lift and nearby infrastructure, with further minor slips recorded in 2024 and 2025. Once underway, work is expected to take around eight months, depending on weather conditions and final engineering solutions.
Councillor Richard Herrett said stabilising East Cliff would help safeguard the seafront, protect nearby roads, homes and hotels and restore access to this section of the promenade. He said the investment secures the future of one of Bournemouth’s most recognised coastal landmarks.
The cliff is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest and the council is working with Natural England. Vegetation clearance will take place outside bird nesting season, with reseeding planned to support biodiversity once work is complete.
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