Decision details

a)     Noted the contents of the Ise Valley Strategic Plan and acknowledge it has been prepared by the River Nene Regional Park (RNRP) on behalf of, and with input from, the River Ise Partnership, of which the Council is an actively participating member

b)     Approved the content and approach set out in the Ise Valley Strategic Plan to enable project development and delivery that will bring about environmental, social and economic benefits to the Ise Valley

Reason for Recommendations: Approval from the Executive will enable Officers of the Council to use the Ise Valley Strategic Plan as a tool to attract funding streams and develop and deliver collaborative projects that will protect and enhance the Ise Valley and deliver priorities set out in the Council’s Corporate Plan(2021).

Alternative Options Considered:

·           The Executive could resolve not to approve the content of the Ise Valley Strategic Plan.  However, not approving the Plan would send a message to the River Ise Partnership that the Council does not see the River Ise Strategic Plan as a credible tool with which to attract funding for the development and delivery of projects that will protect and enhance the Ise Valley.

·           This approach could diminish the Council’s credibility as an active participant within the Partnership which could reduce the Council’s ability to make recommendations for project development and delivery.

·           Rejecting the Ise Valley Strategic Plan and the opportunity to actively participate on the River Ise Partnership will not stop the Council delivering against priorities set out in the Corporate Plan (2021) but it will reduce the number of opportunities available to deliver multiple priorities effectively and efficiently