Agenda item - Brighton & Hove and Lewes Downs Biosphere Application

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Agenda item

Brighton & Hove and Lewes Downs Biosphere Application

Report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

 

Decision:

1.                  That the Committee note the progress made on the project.

 

2.                  That the Committee agrees the Biosphere Management Strategy

 

3.                  That the Committee strongly endorses an application to UNESCO to become a Biosphere Reserve.

 

4.                  That the Committee formally thanks the Biosphere Partnership for the progress made on the project.

 

5.                  That the Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing to sign off the UNESCO application on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council

 

Minutes:

12.1       The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing that sought approval of the Biosphere Management Strategy and the application to UNESCO to become a Biosphere Reserve.

 

12.2       Councillor Janio moved a motion to change the recommendation 2.3 as shown in bold italics below:

 

2.3       That the Committee strongly endorses an application to UNESCO to become a Biosphere Reserve.

 

12.3       Councillor Theobald seconded the motion.

 

12.4       The motion was carried.

 

12.5       Councillor Theobald noted that the bid predicted an increase in tourism if the application was successful and asked if there were any projections as to a figure.

 

12.6       The Head of Strategy & Projects replied that whilst the council had not studied projections for Brighton & Hove, comparative data did show an increase in tourism associated with visiting biosphere sites. The Head of Strategy & Projects noted the importance of promotion in maximising those potential visitors.

 

12.7       Councillor Hawtree welcomed the report and the UNESCO had recognised the uniqueness of Brighton & Hove. Councillor Hawtree stated that he hoped the Biosphere Strategy would eventually include marine life also.

 

12.8       Councillor Mitchell noted her support for the proposals and that the co-funding of the Biosphere Reserve Officer demonstrated the support of the council’s partners.

 

12.9       RESOLVED-

 

1.                  That the Committee note the progress made on the project.

 

2.                  That the Committee agrees the Biosphere Management Strategy

 

3.                  That the Committee strongly endorses an application to UNESCO to become a Biosphere Reserve.

 

4.                  That the Committee formally thanks the Biosphere Partnership for the progress made on the project.

 

5.                  That the Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director of Environment, Development & Housing to sign off the UNESCO application on behalf of Brighton & Hove City Council

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