MP SAYS SEA DEFENCE WORK COULD SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT

MP Bob Seely is supporting calls to ensure extensive new sea defence work around the Island also includes measures to increase biodiversity.

Such steps would not only enhance the maritime environment, it could also create more opportunities for local companies to become involved with the £37 million project.

Bob is taking the issue up with Defra following an approach from local company Wight Building Materials (WBM).