Breadcrumbs
Agenda for the 58th Meeting of the Countryside Agency
1. Apologies for absence and declaration of interests
2. Chairman to sign the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2006
3. Matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on 16 March 2006
4. Chief Executive’s report and matters arising (81kb word)
This report covers March and April and updates the Board on activities within each programme area, actions taken as a result of decisions from previous Board meetings and progress made on those issues.
5. Rural Advocate’s report and matters arising (22kb word)
This paper covers activities during March and April.
6. Implementing the Rural Strategy AP06/14 (57kb word)
This paper updates the Board on the activities of the CRC, NE (Confederation), MRD programme and the NERC Act.
7. Financial report for quarter 4 AP06/15 (84kb word)
This paper asks the Board to note the summary position for Quarter 4 2005/06 and the outcomes achieved for each Division at the end of the financial year.
8. Audit & Risk Management Committee meetings CLOSED AP06/16
Freedom of Information Act Section 33: Audit Functions
The Board is asked to note the minutes of the December 2005 and the draft March 2006 Audit & Risk Management Committee meeting.
9. Discovering lost ways – approval of claims process AP06/17 (391kb word)
This paper asks the Board to agree the scope of the DLW project and to approve for operation and consultation, policy choices that will inform and govern DLW research and claiming.
10. Doorstep Greens – update report AP06/18 (85kb word)
This paper is for information and asks the Board to note progress made to date with targets achieved, evaluation of Doorstep Greens, achievements made with enabling communities to create their own Doorstep Green, lessons learned and arrangements for future management of green space.
11. State of the Countryside Report AP06/19 (53kb word)
This paper asks the Board to note the objectives and approach being adopted for the 2006 State of the Countryside Report.
12. Options for improving coastal access in England AP06/20 (198kb word)
This paper asks the Board to approve the Countryside Agency’s initial advice to Defra on the available options.
Annex 8 (50kb word)
Annex 9 (3mb image)
13. Any other business
14. Date and location of the next meeting
The next meeting of the Countryside Agency’s Board will be on Thursday, 7 September 2006 at John Dower House, Cheltenham.
