Decision

The Cabinet has decided to participate in the Coastal Adaptation Pilot programme and allocate funds for the Coastwise initiative.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to participate in the programme, accept grant funds, allocate up to £500,000 as match funding, and extend contracts of existing personnel.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to participate in the Coastal Adaptation Pilot programme and allocate funds for the Coastwise initiative.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to participate in the Coastal Adaptation Pilot programme and allocate funds for the Coastwise initiative.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves allocation of funds and resources, potential impact on local communities, and national policy development.

affected_stakeholders: ["Coastal Manager", "Coastal Portfolio Holder", "Director of Resources", "Local at-risk communities", "North Norfolk District Council"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://modgov.north-norfolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=690

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Decisions   RESOLVED   Agrees to participate in the Coastal Adaptation Pilot (CAP) programme, accepting grant funds to continue the delivery and to further develop the Coastwise initiative under the existing governance arrangements. Delegate to Coastal Manager, in consultation with the Coastal Portfolio Holder and Director of Resources, the formulation of the updated business case and submission to the Environment Agency. Recommend to Full Council, the allocation of up to £500,000 as match funding for the programme, to be sourced from reserves if Local Levy (from the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, RFCC) or other grant sources is not forthcoming. To extend the contracts of existing Coastwise personnel to the end of March 2029.   Reason for recommendations   To enable continued development and delivery of Coastal Adaptation activity, supporting local at-risk communities and contributing towards national policy development.   To maintain the momentum established by the Coastwise initiative, the success of which has been recognised by the proposed inclusion of North Norfolk District Council as a participating authority in the Coastal Adaptation Pilot programme.    

Date of Decision: July 6, 2026