Decision
(a) That the Cabinet
Jurassic Coast Partnership Plan 2020 - 2025 be adopted;
(b) That the current
funding contribution made to the Jurassic Coast Trust continue until to March
2023.
(c) That with the Portfolio
Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, authority be delegated to the
Executive Director of Corporate Development (Section 151 Officer) to approve a
new funding agreement with the Jurassic Coast Trust.
Reason for Decision
The Jurassic
Coast Partnership Plan and Dorset Council’s continued support of the Jurassic
Coast Trust helps us to deliver a number of actions outlined in the Corporate
Plan in an effective and cost efficient way; delivering services that protect our
natural, historic and cultural environments, capitalising on Dorset’s unique
environmental assets to support our priorities and providing an environment
that attracts business investment, tourism and a skilled workforce. The
partnership plan enables us to meet UNESCO and UK Government requirements with
regard to management of the World Heritage Site.