Hampshire County Council River Hamble Harbour Board Meeting

Apologies for absence were received from Nikki Hiorns.

Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

David Jobson declared personal interests as a member of both the RAF and Royal Southern Yacht Clubs, as a midstream mooring holder and a member of  the Royal Yachting Association

The minutes of the meeting of the Board held on 7 July 2023 were agreed as a correct record.

There were no deputations.

The Chairman welcomed Nicola Walsh, Marine Industry representative to the meeting.

The Board received and noted the draft minutes of the River Hamble Harbour Management Committee held on 15 September 2023.

The Board received a report for noting from the Director of Universal Services (item 7 in the minute book), recording the RHHA patrol operations, correct to 7 September and informing the Duty Holder of significant events and trends that may impact on the Marine Safety Management System.

The Board noted the circulated Supplementary report, detailing patrol activities up to 2 October.

RESOLVED

The River Hamble Harbour Board supported the contents of the report.

The Board received a report from the Director of Universal Services Services (item 8 in the minute book) summarising the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s activities June-August 2023.

The following principal points were highlighted:

·         Oil Spill Management and Port Waste Management   

·         Connecting research and restoration with funding opportunities

·         Solent Oyster Restoration Project

·         Solent Natural Environment Information Hubs

RESOLVED

The Board noted and supported the report.

The Board received a report from the Director of Universal Services (item 9 in the minute book) detailing an application for Harbour Works Consent submitted on behalf of Foulkes & Son for development at Blundell Lane, Bursledon.  The report set out the Board’s statutory duties in relation to securing navigational safety and its responsibilities the Habitat Regulations. The report included a detailed assessment of required environmental factors.

The Board took account of the information provided and the Director’s recommendation for approval of the application.

RESOLVED

The River Hamble Harbour Board approved Harbour Works Consent for the proposal set out in paragraph 4 of the report and subject to the following conditions:

a. The proposal is to be built in accordance with the details, plans and method set out in paragraph 4.

b. The applicant should ensure that only coatings and treatments that are suitable for use in the marine environment are used in accordance with best environmental practice. All reasonable precautions will be undertaken to ensure no pollutants enter the waterbody.

c. The applicant should ensure that all equipment, temporary structures, waste and/or debris associated with the licensed activities is/are removed upon completion of the licensed activities.

d. Necessary measurements of the new facilities to be made to calculate the new annual rate of Harbour Dues payable by the boatyard.

e. The development must be completed within 3 years from the date of the approval granted by the Harbour Board

The Board received from the Director of Universal Services (item 10 in the minute book) the current iteration of the Business Plan for the Harbour Authority.

RESOLVED

the business plan was approved.

The Board received a report for noting from the Director of Universal Services (item 11 in the minute book), setting out the agenda plan for the Management Committee and Harbour Board for meetings taking place November 2023 to April 2024.

The Board agreed to cancel its 17 November meeting.