Purpose

The
paper will seek a decision on whether Dorset Council’s FCERM team join South
West Flood and Coastal Partnership (Hosted by BCP)

Content

(a)          
That entering into a Shared Service Agreement
for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management with South West
Flood and Coastal (BCP Council & East Devon District Council) be supported.

 

(b)          
That authority be delegated to the Executive
Director for Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Services
to negotiate, authorise and enter into the Shared Service Agreement, following
Dorset Council’s governance processes for entering into agreements.

 

Reason for the decision

 

Joining the partnership would deliver climate resilience,
increased external funding, stronger local networks, improved service capacity,
and reduced reliance on consultancy support, whilst enabling closer
collaboration with local councils and the Environment Agency.