Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 29, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)               To adopt the Declaration for River Recovery which forms the appendix to this report   REASON   Adoption of the Declaration gives effect to, and accords, with the spirit of the motion.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   The alternative course of action that was considered was to develop a Rivers Charter. However, these are generally produced and owned by a community and can also involve extensive community engagement. Given the extensive range of projects that are already taking place related to the Rivers Arun, Rother, and Adur, and with more coming forward, developing a Rivers Charter was rejected in favour of a Declaration for River Recovery. This allows resources to be focused on delivering projects.