Decision details

RESOLVED

i)               To approve the continuation of the Wilder Horsham District initiative until 31 March 2028.

ii)              To delegate authority to the Director of Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Action and Nature Recovery to agree the terms of and enter into a new Collaboration Agreement with the Sussex Wildlife Trust.

iii)             To earmark a further £378,000 of general reserves into the green reserve for the costs of the Wilder Horsham District initiative for the three years 2025/26 to 2027/28.

REASON

i)               A new Collaboration Agreement would be required to continue the Wilder Horsham District initiative which should include updated deliverables for the project.

ii)              Funding is required to extend this initiative for a further three years; until the end of March 2028. Council will approve use of in-year reserve as part of each budget setting process.