Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose: To consider joining the Inter-Authority Agreement and to delegate powers to access nutrient neutrality schemes if required.

Content: Cabinet:   1)             Authorise the council to enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement for Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund Projects (IAA) (as appended in Appendix 1 of the report, subject to any minor changes prior to being entered into).   2)             Delegate authority to:   a)             the Head of Planning and Infrastructure to agree any minor changes to the IAA;   b)             the Head of Law and Governance to enter into the Inter-Authority agreement on behalf of the council, relating to the managing, monitoring and enforcement of Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund projects;   c)              the Head of Planning and Infrastructure, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning and Infrastructure, to act as ‘authorised officer’ under the IAA (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project) and:   ·       Be the main point of contact for the council in respect of the IAA;   ·       Participate and vote on behalf of the council as a member of the PfSH Joint Committee in connection with the IAA, the delivery of nutrient mitigation projects and the sale of credits (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project);   ·       Liaise with other authorised officers in connection with the IAA   ·       Exercise any other function under the agreement in consultation with the Portfolio Holder (with the exception of any expression of interest for the council to become a Benefiting Authority to a project).