Summary
Shelley Cowlin, who lost her home to coastal erosion in Thorpeness, Suffolk, is asking visitors to stop coming to the area to watch and take items from the affected properties. The local council urges people to stay away as more homes face demolition due to erosion.
Key Facts
- Shelley Cowlin's home of 48 years was demolished because of coastal erosion.
- She is now living in a holiday rental, which doesn't feel like home to her.
- Visitors have been coming to the area to see the damage, even taking items from properties.
- East Suffolk Council has asked people to avoid visiting the erosion-affected areas.
- Four homes have been demolished this winter, with six more set to be demolished soon.
- More than 150 people attended a meeting to discuss how to protect the coastline.
- East Suffolk Council spent £750,000 last year on maintaining sea defenses along 48 miles of coastline.
- Cowlin expressed she cannot bear to visit the site of her demolished home again.
