Hemsby Residents Face Christmas Home Loss as Council Orders DemolitionResidents of Hemsby, Norfolk, are grappling with the heartbreaking news that their homes, perched precariously on a crumbling cliff, are set for demolition just days before Christmas. The Great Yarmouth Borough Council has ordered the removal of properties along The Marrams, leaving many homeowners feeling desperate and without options during the holiday season.The council has asked remaining residents to sign waivers for what they call voluntary demolition, with December fifteenth set as the target start date. However, several owners who have refused to sign feel pressured, with some walking around in tears at the thought of losing their homes and potentially becoming homeless.This development comes two months after residents received advisory notices urging them to move out, though no formal condemnation was issued at that time. The village of Hemsby, known for its long history, has become a frontline casualty of coastal erosion.Meanwhile, homeowners like Eric Forbes express frustration, stating that eight of the eleven homeowners will be made homeless. The council has clarified that it cannot compensate homeowners for the loss of their properties due to erosion, only paying for the value of the land lost and potentially transferring planning permission to other plots.The situation is deeply upsetting for residents like Pascal Rose, who feels bullied into signing the voluntary demolition form and worries about the lack of written commitment regarding compensation. Eighty-year-old Carol Boyes, a resident for thirty-five years, had hoped to spend one last Christmas in her home but now has no plan B. The community feels that support has been minimal, and many believe they are being pressured into accepting the councils terms without adequate assistance.

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