Decision details

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.