Decision

The submission of an Expression of Interest (EoI) for £70,000 from Environment Agency’s Coastal Adaptation Programme to undertake a range of studies to continue to monitor the cliff instability at Cowbar, Staithes is approved, subject to acceptable terms and conditions being received.

Reasons for the decision

As Risk Management Authority, North Yorkshire Council, under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, is required to act in a manner that is consistent with the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy. Adaptation planning to mitigate coastal erosion risk fulfils that duty.

Alternative options considered

Should the EOI not be submitted, the cliff monitoring will cease upon expiry of the current programme.