Communities filling the budget gaps in the Jurassic Coast >>> "We need communities to be part of this process which is why we’re asking for their views."

Local councils are facing cuts - and are asking 'communities' to help out:
Futures Forum: Communities filling the budget gaps by filling the potholes...
Futures Forum: Communities filling the budget gaps by cutting the verges

Cuts are being faced by the Jurassic Coast - and now the organisation is turning to the 'community' for help - and is asking how that can be done:


East Devon residents to have say on future of Jurassic Coast

17 March 2016 Eleanor Pipe

Sidmouth view from Peak Hill. Picture: Alex Walton. Ref sidmouth view

Budget pressures force re-think on management of World Heritage Site

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.

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.

East Devon residents to have say on future of Jurassic Coast - News - Sidmouth Herald

Here is the consultation page:
Help write the next chapter in the Jurassic Coast’s history - Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

The East Devon Watch blog has made a few observations:


JURASSIC COAST: COUNCILS CAN’T MAKE IT PAY SO SAY PUBLIC SHOULD TAKE OVER!

17 MAR 2016

“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.

http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/east_devon_residents_to_have_say_on_future_of_jurassic_coast_1_4460051

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.”

Campaign for new Jurassic Coast national park - BBC News

Well, now maybe time to put that suggestion back on the table.

Jurassic Coast: councils can’t make it pay so say public should take over! | East Devon Watch

See also:
Futures Forum: Getting potholes filled: and asking multinational companies to pay their fair share of tax to make it possible
Futures Forum: An alternative to councils simply making money out of parking charges: "mixed development"
Futures Forum: Investing in roads in East Devon: who pays ... and who benefits?

And:
Futures Forum: National Park for East Devon and Dorset: questions
Futures Forum: "But I recognise national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty are called that for a reason. They have a special status, it is a status we must respect."
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