Decision

RESOLVED to:

1. note that the Council has undertaken a comprehensive water quality sampling programme in Langstone Harbour during June – October 2023 and following independent expert analysis has outlined the findings in this report;
2. endorse the publication of the results of the water quality sampling on the Council’s website and the sharing of this information with partner agencies;
3. support the Council’s commitment to continue to work closely with partner agencies and in doing so, the Cabinet Lead for Planning, Environment and Water Quality shall write to partner agencies calling for further action to protect water quality in Langstone Harbour as detailed in section 4.2 of the report; and
4. recommended to Council, that Council notes the works undertaken and that the Cabinet Lead for Planning, Environment and Water Quality has reported back to full Council on the water quality sampling programme in Langstone Harbour.