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Minsmere Levels

The Minsmere Levels are the flood water catchment marshes that drain the area of land either side of the river Minsmere that runs from Sibton lake through Yoxford, Reckford Bridge and Eastbridge through the New Cut and out to the sea via the sluice.

Stakeholder Representatives

Stakeholders are people that live and/or work in the area whose property, livelihood or quality of life can be affected by changes in the way the marshes are drained, or by the impact of coastal erosion. Current MLSG committee members are; John Keeble (Convener), John Rea Price (Co-Secretary), Paul Collins (Co-Secretary), Stephen Brett, Robert Flindall and Nat Bacon

Major problems and relevant responsible authorities:

1. Fresh water drainage and flooding > Water Management Alliance
2. Maintenance of the New Cut and Sluice >Environment Agency
3. Coastal erosion and long term policy > Suffolk Coastal District Council.