Decision details
Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Agency and Lewes District Council relating to coastal risk management at Telscombe Cliffs
Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The report will explain why officers recommend that the best option to manage the long term management risks posed by erosion at Telscombe Cliffs is that Lewes District Council enters into a MoU with the Environment Agency. This will enable the EA to utilise their considerable resources and expertise to take the lead role in managing the risks posed along this stretch of coast.
Decision:
(Key decision):
(1) To authorise the Chief Executive to agree to enter into Memorandum of Understanding.
(2) To authorise the Council to work in partnership with the Environment Agency to explore the options viable to manage the risks posed by the undefended cliffs at The Esplanade, Telscombe Cliffs.
Report author: Tim Bartlett
Publication date: 11/12/2020
Date of decision: 10/12/2020
Decided at meeting: 10/12/2020 - Lewes District Council Cabinet
Effective from: 17/12/2020
Accompanying Documents:
- Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Agency and Lewes District Council relating to coastal risk management at Telscombe Cliffs
PDF 302 KB - Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Agency and Lewes District Council relating to coastal risk management at Telscombe Cliffs - Appendix 1
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- Recommendation from Policy and Performance Advisory Committee - Memorandum of Understanding between Environment Agency and Lewes District Council relating to coastal risk management at Telscombe Cliffs
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