Issue - meetings

To inform members of the draft Heritage Strategy 2025 – 2029 and accompanying action plan

Members received a report which presented the proposed Heritage Strategy 2025-2029 and accompanying background and action plan document.

Members thanked officers for their work on this strategy.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Crooks and

                        RESOLVED – that the Heritage Strategy and accompanying                         background and action plan guide conservation and heritage

                        activities in the Borough over the next five years is endorsed.

To consider the Heritage Strategy and action plan.

Consideration was given to the Heritage Strategy 2025 to 2029. Concern was expressed about the need to protect historic buildings to prevent their importance being lost if a large unitary authority takes over the duties of districts. It was noted that neighbourhood plans could identify local heritage assets, and that the strategy created links with parish councils to ensure the local connection was retained.

A member highlighted the importance of recognising within the strategy the voice of children and young people as the future protectors of our heritage. The importance of acknowledging the borough’s sporting history was also highlighted.

It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Pendlebury and

RESOLVED – the Heritage Strategy and action plan be endorsed and recommended to the Executive.