Issue - meetings

To consider continued participation in the Partnership Agreement for the period 2016-2020.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Transportation Portfolio Holder sign the Cranborne Chase AONB Partnership Agreement on behalf of this Council for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2020.

Cllr E J Heron disclosed a non-pecuniary interest as the Council’s appointee to the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership Board.  He concluded that there were no grounds under common law to prevent him from remaining in the meeting to speak and to vote.

The Cabinet considered whether this Council should continue to participate in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership Agreement to cover the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2020.  Defra funded 75% of the cost of the partnership, with the constituent local authorities contributing to the remaining 25% of the cost in proportion to their area within the AONB.  The Partnership Agreement would secure the delivery of the Management Plan for the Area, which included the Downlands around the villages of Martin, Damerham, Rockbourne and Whitsbury in this District.  Members welcomed the recognition that this gave to the important landscapes in the north of the District.

RESOLVED:

That the Planning and Transportation Portfolio Holder sign the Cranborne Chase AONB Partnership Agreement on behalf of this Council for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2020.