Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet gives approval to: -

(a)            proceed with the recommended option of undertaking a review and update of the 2014 Poole Bay, Poole Harbour & Wareham Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy in partnership with Dorset Council and the Environment Agency, using funding from FCERM-GiA (£650,000 has been secured);

(b)            proceed with procuring a consultant to produce the FCERM Strategy update via the South Coast FCERM Framework administered by Havant Borough Council on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group area, which includes BCP Council; and

(c)            delegate authority to the Director for Commercial Operations, in consultation with the Director of Finance, to agree the terms of any funding, progression of the technical case and associated future submission.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

To review and update the existing strategy for mitigating flood and erosion risk over the next 100 years taking into account the effects of climate change (such as sea level rise and increased storminess) and changes to national funding rules and other guidance that have changed since the existing Strategy was completed in 2014. This supports achievement of the BCP vision for where people, nature, coast and towns come together in sustainable, safe and healthy communities, by contributing the delivery of the following objectives:

• Climate change is tackled through sustainable policies and practice

·       Our green spaces flourish and support the wellbeing of both people and nature.