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 (Item 7 in the Minute Book) 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.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Board approves:

      i.                The publication of the revised Strategic Vision and Plan as outlined in paragraph 5.

    ii.                That the towing charge be increased to £79.00 (ex VAT) as outlined in paragraph 7.

That the River Hamble Harbour Board notes the remainder 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.

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

In response to a question regarding the zoning of activities on the River, it was confirmed that communication and engagement with river users was crucial to ensure that users were fully informed and aware of scheduled events and potential risks. Furthermore, members were reassured that river users and local groups were encouraged to liaise with the Harbour Office regarding upcoming events and activities to ensure that appropriate precautions and assistance is sought and implemented.

RESOLVED:

That the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee:

i)             Recommends that the Harbour Board approves the publication of the revised Strategic Vision and Plan as outlined in Section 5 and as attached at Appendix 1 and 2.

ii)            Notes the remainder of the report.