| Reference Number :- | 2166 |
| Date :- | 2012/03/14 |
| Decision Maker :- | Cabinet |
| Subject to Call-in :- | Yes |
| Subject of Decision :- | Clacton and Holland Coastal Defence Work |
| Decision :- | (a) That the Council appoint, through the appropriate procurement process, an Engineering Consultant to produce a Project Appraisal Report identifying the technical solutions including timings and costs. (b) That the cost of the consultancy engagement be met by the Council’s own coastal protection special maintenance budget and a contribution be sought from Essex County Council. (c) That it is recognised that coastal protection and enhancement is a large determinant for regeneration which is the top priority for the Council and that Officers will explore all options for funding coastal protection work. (d) That a cross-service Officer group, chaired by the Leader of the Council, be established in order to embed the links between coastal protection, regeneration and leisure activities. (e) That the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Council, continue to lobby and influence any and all appropriate bodies and persons to gain support for the Council’s position. |
| Reason for Decision :- | Having considered the background, current position and the issues and implications raised in the report. |
| Alternative Options Considered :- | None. |
| Conflicts of Interest Delared (and Dispensations Granted by the Monitoring Officer) :- | Councillor Sambridge declared a prejudicial interest. |
| Contact Officer :- | Head of Public Experience - June Clare |
| Decision to Take Effect at end of :- | 2012/03/22 |
| Attachments :- | Clacton and Holland Coastal Defence Work (13M/bytes) |