“Before effectively closing Alma Bridge permanently to all but able-bodied pedestrians, I suggest that someone now co-ordinates action to reduce cliff erosion.”

Things seem to be moving forward with proposals to replace Alma Bridge:
Futures Forum: Replacing Alma Bridge to secure a lifeline for both residents and visitors alike
Futures Forum: New plans for Alma Bridge - and a sea defence wall to protect Sidmouth’s eastern town from flooding

However, not everyone is happy with these plans:
‘Steps would render Sidmouth’s Alma Bridge inaccessible to many’ - News - Sidmouth Herald

Here's the actual article from the latest Herald:

Breaking news & sport in Sidmouth | Sidmouth Herald

Meanwhile, we are waiting for other of the pieces to come together...

The Beach Management Plan:
 21 December 2016 - Final BMP reports to be published in January 2017 - East Devon
Long-awaited Sidmouth beach management plan set to be published in January - News - Sidmouth Herald 

The Port Royal Scoping Study:
http://www.sidmouth.gov.uk/images/PORT_ROYAL_RG_Notes_201016.pdf
3 November 2016 - Experts invited to tender for Port Royal Scoping Study - East Devon
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