Purpose

To seek cabinet approval to commence the
project delivery and delegate authority to Director level for
project delivery to the point we can bring an updated Strategy to
cabinet for approval and adoption

Content

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.