Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Burnham Beeches.

The Committee received the report of the Superintendent of Burnham Beeches, which sought Member approval to proceed to the statutory consultation phase for the introduction of Dog Control Orders at Burnham Beeches National Nature Reserve, using the powers provided under Secondary Authority status.

The Director of Open Spaces had recently received a lengthy response from the Kennel Club which required further investigation by Members. The Committee agreed that in order to make a decision on the matter Members must address the points raised in the Kennel Club response. The following Members agreed to attend a two hour meeting in the beginning of February with the Director, Superintendent and a Member of the Burnham Beeches Consultative Committee:

·       Deputy Deane

·       Ian Seaton

·       Stanley Ginsburg

·       Verderer Adams

The Chairman also suggested that George Abrahams may wish to take part in the meeting. It was noted that although the Verderers could take part in the discussions on this matter they would not be able to vote on the decision.

Resolved: Members agreed that the decision would be deferred until the March Committee meeting.