Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that approval is given to:-

(a)          Proceed with developing a new Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Strategy covering Christchurch Bay and Harbour in partnership with New Forest District Council and the Environment Agency, using funding from Flood Defence Grant in Aid (£450,000 is in the process of being secured);

(b)          Subject to funding being secured, then proceed with procuring a Consultant to produce the FCERM Strategy via the South Coast FCERM Framework administered by Portsmouth City Council on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group area, which includes BCP Council;

(c)          Delegate authority to the Director for Growth and Infrastructure in consultation with the Section 151 and Monitoring Officers to agree the terms of any funding and consultancy agreement; and

(d)          Delegate progression of the technical case and associated future submission to the Director for Growth and Infrastructure in consultation with the Director of Finance.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Environment and Climate Change