Contact: Alan Inder, ext 6759 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That, subject to the approval of the budget by the County Council, £142,000 be allocated to fund the capital programme for coastal schemes and projects in 2005/2006.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) and Aim 5 (Improving Services) of the Corporate Strategy by funding a range of continuing or new projects for the purposes of coastal conservation and for access and environmental improvements on County Council land, and elsewhere in partnership with others.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Taking no action.

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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