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.

Members were pleased to hear that, following extensive discussion with Highways England, it had been confirmed that the ongoing M27 smart motorway project would incorporate works to re-route drainage pipes which currently drain directly into the River. The Board praised the work of the Harbour Office for their perseverance and thanked them for achieving a positive outcome.

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 with an update on environmental matters.

Members noted that Economy, Transport and Environment (ETE) had prepared a draft response to the Government consultation on the Draft National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy which had launched on 9 May 2019 and that the Harbour Authority was liaising with ETE officers to provide any relevant input.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee notes the content of

the report.