Decision Maker: Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 13, 2024

Purpose: To note and welcome the emergence of the Super National Nature Reserve proposal of Natural England which involves the extension of Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve: and, To recommend to Cabinet that Eastbourne Borough Council applies to Natural England to become an Approved Body under section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and to seek a declaration from Natural England that the land at Eastbourne Downland currently managed by the Council (initially excluding the tenant farms) also be designated as a National Nature Reserve and become part of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve.

Content: (Key decision):   (1) Notes and welcomes the emergence of the Super National Nature Reserve proposal of Natural England which involves the extension of Lullington Heath National Nature Reserve.   (2) Authorises the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning to:   (a) apply to Natural England to become an Approved Body under section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981; and   (b) seek a declaration from Natural England that the land at Eastbourne Downland currently managed in-house by the Council also be designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) and becomes part of the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve.