Decision

1.   
That the approach and a financial contribution of up to
£0,995m towards the costs of the first stage of a business
case for investment in long term coastal flood resilience and
economic sustainability be agreed, and the Environment
Agency’s case for its beach nourishment and maintenance
programme (2027 – 2039) be supported.

 
2.   
That the Council’s role as lead partner on the Lincs Coast
2100+ Partnership be agreed.

 
3.   
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director –
Place, in consultation with the Executive Councillor –
Environment, to agree partner contributions to the identified costs
set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report and to undertake the
necessary actions to reach Gate Zero – Strategic Assessment
of the programme.

 
4.   
That authority be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive and
Executive Director – Resources, in consultation with the
Leader of the Council, to take the funding reprioritisation
decisions necessary to progress the work should this proposal
receive agreement to proceed.

 
5.   
That reports be submitted to the Environment Scrutiny Committee at
three monthly intervals to monitor and review progress.