Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, has been re-elected as chair of the influential all-party group.
Members of the influential body, which contains representatives of all the main political parties across both the House of Commons and House of Lords, voted to retain Ms Hume in post at their annual general meeting.
The APPG, which considers issues affecting coastal communities and proposes strategies to address them, also used its AGM to hold a roundtable discussion on the issues facing young people in coastal communities such as the one Ms Hume represents.
Experts from two universities, who are collaborating on a project researching youth life chances, have discovered that 16-year-olds living in coastal communities are less likely to obtain a first or higher degree than their inland peers by the time they turn 32.
Adolescents from the most deprived communities along the English coastline also suffered from poorer mental health compared to those experiencing equal levels of deprivation inland.
Ms Hume said:
“Coastal areas, such as the one I’m proud to represent, have so much going for them.
“They also face a unique set of challenges which are often under-appreciated by governments.
“We work, on a cross-party basis, to make sure that boosting the prosperity of coastal areas around the country is at the heart of the government’s mission for national renewal.”
Elected in July last year, Ms Hume has been a champion for coastal communities throughout her first 16 months in Westminster - calling for the government to create a specific ministerial position for them on several occasions.
Relaunched in January, the APPG for Coastal Communities strives to address the unique challenges facing coastline communities and unlock the “enormous potential” the offer due to their geographical positioning.
Common issues facing coastal communities include poor transport links, seasonal employment, health inequalities and outcomes and housing.
Ms Hume added:
“There are so many talented people living along our country’s coastline and innovative businesses too.
“We want to give them a voice and make sure those who live in them are able to take advantage of the opportunities on offer the flourish.”
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