MULTIPLE beach huts have been fenced off after movement was detected in the cliffs behind them.
BCP Council has put fences around 29 beach huts between Boscombe and Southbourne.
A sign attached to one of the fence panels says movement was detected near Portman Ravine.
The sign says: “As a result of routine monitoring, some movement of the cliff close to Portman Ravine has been detected.
“As a safety precaution, access to beach huts has been restricted while further assessment in undertaken.
“Access along the promenade is unaffected.
“Sorry for any inconvenience.”
Cllr Millie Earl, deputy leader and portfolio holder for connected communities, BCP Council said: “As a result of routine monitoring, we have found some movement of the cliff close to Portman Ravine, Southbourne, which will require further assessment.
“As a safety precaution, access to a small number of beach huts has been restricted. This closure will help us to maintain people's safety and enables our geotechnical engineers to inspect the area in greater detail and frequency.
“At this time, we have no reason to believe that the promenade area is at risk. We will update the public once we have completed our review.”
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