Decision details

The Report will cover the County Council’s views on Revised Statement of Common Ground between Adur District Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, West Sussex County Council, South Downs National Park Authority, Shoreham Port Authority and the County Council. The other bodies are partners in the preparation of the Shoreham Harbour Joint Area Action Plan.

8.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISION

8.2       RESOLVED to (1) agree the changes to the Statement of Common Ground and authorise the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to sign the revised Statement of Common Ground; and

(2) authorise the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to consider and agree any future revisions to the revised Statement of Common Ground.

Reasons

8.3       The Statement of Common Ground is essential to maintain capacity for aggregates to be landed at Shoreham Harbour in order to serve the construction industry and development needs in East Sussex.