Seaside visitors warned to avoid parts of beach

The £25m coastal management scheme aims to protect more than 600 homes from erosion

Beachgoers have been warned to avoid areas of the beach at a seaside town in Norfolk while coastal work takes place.

North Norfolk District Council said rock had been offloaded at Cromer and Mundesley beaches and was now being put in place as part of a £25m coastal management schemes.

It is hoped the project will help to protect more than 600 properties from coastal erosion over the next 50 years.

Harry Blathwayt, the council's portfolio holder for coast, said: "Fortunately, Cromer is blessed with an expansive coastline and lots of fantastic businesses along the promenades and the pier, which are all open."

The rock is being dropped into the water before being used to create a 300m revetment to the west of Cromer pier.

The area west of the pier is closed due to construction activity. The council said nearby areas of the beach should be used with caution.

The east beach will remain open while part of the beach west of Cromer Pier is closed

The update from the council comes ahead of Cromer Carnival week, when the town will see higher-than-usual activity.

Mr Blathwayt thanked people for their patience while the work continued.

He said: "The east beach is open towards and beyond the Rocket House, as is the west beach towards the Cromer Artspace building."