Council Agenda Item 102
Joint Green/Labour Group amendment
Farming in Brighton & Hove
That changes are made as shown below in bold italics and strikethrough.
This Council:
1.
Notes
that the Council’s rural estate consists of approximately
12,800 acres within the South Downs National Park; much of which is
worked by loyal and long-standing tenant
farmers;
2. Recognises the tireless efforts of local farmers and local community organisations who produce food for the city:
3.
Recognises
the shared aims of Councillors on a cross-party basis to
that produce food be produced
locally and sustainably; and agreed to participate fully in
the work being done through the Asset Management Board on the City
Downland Estate Plan (CDEP);
4.
Notes
the broad and inclusive public concerns of farmers
about disproportionate consultation process facilitated
by Planning for Real which preceded the creation of the draft CDEP
and the positive response to date from the South Downs National
Park Authority which described the consultation process as
“exemplary” with lobbying groups during the
Council’s City Downland Estate Plan process rather that with
those producing the food that we eat; and
5. Recognises the opportunity afforded by the CDEP to work with farmers and other stakeholders to promote sustainable farming practices, enhance biodiversity, improve public access and sequester carbon, and the the need for BHCC to work with farmers to help them identify potential revenue streams compatible with the CDEP;
6.
Notes
the proposal that in terms of the practical implementation of the
CDEP, the views of farmers, key organisations stakeholders and
community groups should be sought on an ongoing basis, the formal
channel for which will be the Downland Advisory
Panel.
Requests urgent steps to be taken to address the concerns of
farmers through extensive consultation prior to any votes taking
place on the final City Downland Estate Plan.
Proposer: Cllr Siriol Hugh-Jones
Seconder: Cllr Jacqueline O’Quinn
Motion to read if carried:
1. Notes that the Council’s rural estate consists of approximately 12,800 acres within the South Downs National Park; much of which is worked by long-standing tenant farmers;
2. Recognises the tireless efforts of local farmers and local community organisations who produce food for the city:
3. Recognises the shared aims of Councillors on a cross-party basis that food be produced locally and sustainably; and agreed to participate fully in the work being done through the Asset Management Board on the City Downland Estate Plan (CDEP);
4.
Notes
the broad and inclusive public consultation process facilitated by
Planning for Real which preceded the creation of the draft CDEP and
the positive response to date from the South Downs National Park
Authority which described the consultation process as
“exemplary”
5. Recognises the opportunity afforded by the CDEP to work with farmers and other stakeholders to promote sustainable farming practices, enhance biodiversity, improve public access and sequester carbon, and the the need for BHCC to work with farmers to help them identify potential revenue streams compatible with the CDEP;
6. Notes the proposal that in terms of the practical implementation of the CDEP, the views of farmers, key organisations stakeholders and community groups should be sought on an ongoing basis, the formal channel for which will be the Downland Advisory Panel.