Decision details

28.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, together with the comments in support of the recommendations from Councillor Bentley, the Local Member.

DECISIONS

28.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) agree the delegation to Ninfield Parish Council of the County Council’s power under section 21 of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 to designate as a local nature reserve land at Church Wood;

(2)        to recommend to the Governance Committee to agree the delegation to Ninfield Parish Council of the Council’s power under sections 20 and 21(4) of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 to make byelaws in relation to land at Church Wood designated as a local nature reserve; and

(3)        delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport to enter into agreements and to take any necessary actions in respect of the above recommendation.

Reasons

28.3     The Delegation will support Ninfield Parish Council and enable an increase in well managed ecological sites for the benefit of the local community, in line with the East Sussex Environment Strategy.