“People in East Devon are being asked for their views to influence the future of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
The spectacular coastline stretching across Exmouth, Sidmouth and Seaton is currently looked after and funded by a partnership of Devon County Council (DCC), Dorset County Council, and the Jurassic Coast Trust charity.
But pressure on local authority budgets is forcing a rethink on the management of the World Heritage Site and there could be a move towards greater community involvement.
[HONESTLY, is Owl reading this right? NOW we can’t afford it, you are asking the public to get involved!! All these years you excluded us and told us you knew what was best for us and now it hasn’t worked out and the chips are down it’s suddenly OUR problem?]
Before any final decisions are made, residents are being asked to comment on the options available.
DDC cabinet members for environment councillor Roger Croad said: “As a World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast is an important asset for East Devon, and Devon as a whole, so its future requires delicate consideration.
“We need communities to be part of this process which is why we’re asking for their views. I hope people take this opportunity to have their say and let us know how they’d like to see this beautiful stretch of coastline managed in future.”
The closing date for the consultation is April 28. Read more about the options and have your say by completing the online survey on: http://jurassiccoast.org/consultation.
Does anyone recall that when Dorset suggested that the World Heritage Coast should become a National Park, EDDC said, no, not on your life, we are keeping our bit to ourselves ‘cos we like doing the planning and stuff on it:
“... East Devon District Council has recommended councillors oppose the plans, saying they would result in a loss of planning powers and could restrict growth.”
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-22894089
Well, now maybe time to put that suggestion back on the table.
East Devon Watch 