Decision details

The approved plan released funding for new projects estimated at £110,499.

Ongoing projects included the continued funding of keystone mitigation measures, such as the Delivery Manager, Wildlife Wardens and Project Officer (DLD).

New measures included:

• Increased resource for Devon Loves Dogs;
• Recruitment of SANG and Infrastructure Projects Co-ordination Officer
• New South East Devon Visitor Survey
• Replacement of Exe Estuary patrol boat. Clarification was sought on the disposal of the existing boat; the Delivery Manager advised that the boat would be retained for four months while the new arrangement was being bedded in, and following the 12 month pilot period, the Executive Committee would be presented with options on sale or re-use of the craft.
• Hedging at Imperial Recreation Ground, Exmouth
• Audit and redesign of information boards at Dawlish Warren
• Monitoring of Petalwort translocation scheme
• Repairs and improvements at the Warren.

The report before the Executive Committee set out the progress on the plan, including;

• The Visitor Survey running until April 2026;
• Awaiting confirmation of insurance cover for new Patrol Boat, following delivered staff training;
• Hedge planting at Imperial Ground, Exmouth on hold due to further works required of the revetment, which requires approval of a grant funding application;
• Installation of new signs at Dawlish Warren expected by the end of 2025;
• Rescheduled survey for the Petalwort translocation monitoring programme, now taking place in November 2025.

RESOLVED that the Executive Committee:

1. Notes the progress made in delivering the 2024/25 annual business plan.
2. Notes the status of mitigation measures from each of the plans, as well as explanations given for measures subject to delay and revised completion dates.