Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services summarising recent environmental management of the Harbour.

The Board considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 8 in the Minute Book).

The report summarised environmental management of the Hamble Estuary between February and April 2018.

Discussion was held regarding the Solent Oyster Restoration Project and the intentions behind introducing the new oyster stock into the River. It was noted that the primary intention was for environmental benefit to the existing ecosystem and not to enable commercial fishing of the oyster population, although it was hoped that may be possible again in time.

In response to Members’ questions it was clarified that the vital role played by saltmarshes in protecting the coastline was multifaceted and the saltmarshes not only provided environmental benefits for the area but also economic and financial benefits through acting as a natural flood defence.

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 recent environmental management of the Harbour.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services (Item 7 in the Minute Book).

The report summarised environmental management of the Hamble Estuary during spring 2018.

RESOLVED:

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