Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.

The Board considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and

Business Services regarding incidents and events in the Harbour.

An addendum was distributed at the meeting which outlined those events which had occurred since the publication of the papers.

Members requested that a graphical representation of the nature of incidents occurring within the River be prepared for a future meeting. It was agreed that this would help to establish a pattern of occurences.

With reference to 4.114 of the report, it was confirmed that the yacht fire had been managed appropriately on the day by the relevant authorities.

Discussion was held regarding recreational activities on the River and it was noted that the Marine Director intended to meet with Hamble Parish Council to provisionally discuss accessibility. Members attention was also drawn to a recent presentation by the Royal Yachting Association for information.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board notes the content of the report.

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising incidents and events in the Harbour and covering issues currently under consideration by the Marine Director.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 6 in the Minute Book) regarding incidents and events in the Harbour.

Members’ attention was drawn to the incidents of anti-social behaviour detailed within the report and that the Harbour Authority continued to liaise closely with Hampshire Constabulary (HC) over particular occurrences. In response to Members’ questions, it was confirmed that body worn cameras were used by harbour patrol officers and that footage had been provided to HC as evidence.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee notes the content of the report.