Agenda item

The Ecologist, Karen Shelley-Jones,  introduced the report and had tabled a poem which summarised the essence of the scheme.  It was noted that the Authority was very hopeful of the Heritage Lottery Fund bid being successful.

Members welcomed the report as a good example of partnership working and it was agreed to add an extra recommendation to commend officers on all their efforts on the bid.  The recommendation as amended  was moved and seconded then voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

1.    That Committee approve the proposal from the South West Peak Landscape Partnership to accept, on confirmation of approval from HLF, stage one bid funding of the development phase from the HLF Landscape Partnership Grants Programme and;

2.    The sign off of contractual arrangements with partners and contractors is delegated to the Development Officer in consultation with the Assistant Director Land Management.

3.    Acceptance of the grant is delegated to the Assistant Director Land Management in consultation with Heads of Law and Finance.

4.    That officers involved in the bid be commended for all their efforts.