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Meeting agenda for Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership

Wednesday 20th June 2007 at 09:30 AM in the The Green Wood Centre, Ironbridge

Committee Members:



Items under discussion:

1.  Apologies for Absence

2.  Note of the Last Meeting and Matters Arising
To approve the note of the last meeting held on 7 February 2007, and consider matters arising not covered elsewhere on the agenda.
Report of Committee Officer is attached marked A.
Contact Tim Ward (01743 252739)

3.  West Midlands Economic Strategy/Review of the AONB Management Plan
This paper outlines a generally positive response to the current consultation on the draft West Midlands Economic Strategy. It also highlights the need for the AONB to have close engagement with local authorities and local strategic partnerships regarding implementation of the strategy, in order that the new AONB Management Plan can have as much influence as possible on the major economic policies affecting the area.
Report of AONB Manager is attached marked B. (West Midlands Economic Strategy.pdf)
Contact Phil Holden (01588 674088)

4.  Project Work Update
This paper outlines some key areas of current and planned project activity.
Report of AONB Manager is attached marked C. (Project Development.pdf)
Contact Phil Holden (01588 674088)

5.  Renewable Energy and the Proposed Bishops Castle Power Plant
This paper outlines proposals for a 2.5MW biomass Combined Heat & Power plant at Bishop’s Castle, and considers possible implications for the AONB.
Report of AONB Manager is attached marked D. (Renewable Energy and proposed Bishop's Castle Power Plant.pdf)
Contact Phil Holden (01588 674088)

6.  Central Wales - West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding
This paper gives details of principles of cross-border collaboration set out in a Memorandum between the West Midlands Regional Assembly and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Report of AONB Manager is attached marked E. (Central Wales - West Midlands MoU.pdf)
Contact Phil Holden (01588 674088)

7.  Information Papers
To note the information papers provided. i) Working Groups ii) Membership Review iii) Noise Monitoring iv) 50th anniversary
Report of AONB Manager is attached marked F. (Information papers.pdf)
Contact Phil Holden (01588 674088)

8.  Date of Next Meeting
The Partnership is asked to confirm the dateof the next meeting as: - Thursday 18 October 2007.


Committee Officer is Tim Ward
Tel: 01743 252739    Fax: 01743 252713
Email: tim.ward@shropshire-cc.gov.uk


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