Issue details

Growth Bid for Reinstatement of Funding Levels for Arnside/Silverdale and Forest of Bowland AONBs and Warton Crag and Trowbarrow Local Nature Reserves

A report to seek agreement to reinstate the planned contributions to the running of the Arnside/Silverdale AONB, and Forest of Bowland AONB Units, and the Countryside Projects budget for wardening services at the Council’s Local Nature Reserves.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Ellel Ward; Halton-with-Aughton and Kellet Ward; Silverdale Ward; Upper Lune Valley Ward; Warton Ward;

Decision due: 16 February 2010 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Jon Barry, Leader of the Green Party jbarry@lancaster.gov.uk

Department: Regeneration and Planning

Contact: Andrew Dobson, Chief Officer (Regeneration and Planning) AndrewDobson 01524 582303 Email: adobson@lancaster.gov.uk Email: adobson@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582303.

Consultation process

Consultation has already taken place

This report results from representations to the council by the above organisations following the decision last year to decrease financial assistance

Consultees

Natural England
Lancashire County Council
Arnside/Silverdale AONB Executive Committee
Internal consultees

Date for representations to be received: 14 Feb 2010

Background papers and reason no public access: Minute of Budget Council March 2009 The Forest of Bowland and Arnside/Silverdale AONB Management Plans