Decision

RESOLVED to:

1. approve that the Council shall be the lead authority to submit a business case on behalf of Havant Borough Council and Chichester District Council for funding for up to £2.2 million (including risk) of Environment Agency Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Grant in Aid to fund development of the Chichester Harbour Investment and Adaptation Plan.
2. approve the preparation and delivery of a Chichester Harbour Investment and Adaptation Plan to help strengthen the resilience of the communities and environment of Chichester Harbour to flooding and coastal change to the year 2100 and beyond, if funding is secured.
3. approve that the Council, on behalf of Havant Borough Council and Chichester District Council, lead, manage, administer funds and undertake the work to develop the Chichester Harbour Investment and Adaptation Plan and delivery plan of short-term resilience projects, subject to securing the necessary funding.
4. delegate authority to the Executive Head of Coastal Partners, following consultation with the S151 Officer, to spend grant in aid and appoint professional services (if required) to develop and deliver the Chichester Harbour Investment and Adaptation Plan, subject to securing the necessary funding.