A seaside village near Great Yarmouth is preparing for the threat of further erosion over the next 48 hours that could lead to the loss of homes.

Following the recent erosion of Hemsby's coastline, experts have said the high tides and strong winds forecast for the next 48 hours pose a significant risk to a number of homes in The Marrams.

High tide is expected at 8.30pm tonight and at 10.30am tomorrow with easterly winds expected to gust at up to 35mph.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced it will be stepping in to work with homeowners to arrange suitable temporary accommodation for those most likely to be affected and how best to arrange storage and provide help to remove belongings from any homes that require it.

Jane Beck, the council's head of property and asset management, said: "This is obviously a very worrying time for people who might be affected and we want to do everything we possibly can to ensure the council provides the best possible support and help.

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"The safety and security of our residents remain our number one priority."

"Coastal erosion in Hemsby is a significant concern and we continue to work hard with the owners of homes at risk to manage the situation as sensitively and safely as we can.’’

Survey work is taking place over the next two days to determine if any properties need to be demolished to prevent potential debris from sliding onto the beach.

A spokesperson for the council’s coastal management team said: "To try to mitigate the issue of coastal erosion we are working on developing a short-term, interim option for Hemsby of granite rock in front of dunes that are eroding - providing urgent support to the main access road for 62 properties."

The news follows erosion last month which resulted in losses of up to four feet from the dunes, meaning lifeboats were unable to launch and it posed a "threat to the public".