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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions were taken:

(i) That approval be given to the proposal by the Sussex Downs Conservation Board and the Joint Advisory Committee for the East Hampshire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, that a Joint Committee for the South Downs be established under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 as an interim arrangement pending a decision on the future administration of the South Downs.

(ii) That, subject to approval in principle to the setting up of the Joint Committee, details of the final arrangements be agreed by the Leader of the County Council.

(iii) That the County Council will oppose further delegations of its powers and functions to the Joint Committee or its successor National Park Authority.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aims 1 to 5 of the Corporate Strategy (Maximising Life Opportunities; Stewardship of the Environment, Achieving Economic Prosperity; Building Strong and Safe Communities; and Improved Services) by working collaboratively to the benefit of the whole of the South Downs and preparing for the new administrative arrangements.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Continue to operate across the South Downs as two administrations until the Government has decided on the future of the South Downs.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber

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