Decision details

Councillor M F L Durham left the meeting during this item of business and did not return.

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance seeking Members’ approval to adopt the Lists of Local Heritage Assets for Bradwell-on-Sea and Tillingham (attached as Appendix 1 to the report).

It was noted that a draft of the Local Lists for Bradwell-on-Sea and Tillingham had been approved for public consultation in February 2020 and a table summarising the consultation responses received was attached as Appendix 2 to the report. 

Members were reminded that up-to-date Parish Lists of Local Heritage Assets highlighting and promoting locally important historic buildings in each parish would be a useful tool in meeting the Council’s objectives.

Prior to the Officers’ presentation, the Leader of the Council presented the report and paid tribute to Mr Howson, the Council’s Conservation Officer for the work had done and continued to do in keeping track of the heritage assets within the District. 

A number of Members commented on the Lists of Local Heritage Assets and the work undertaken by the Officer. 

The Leader of the Council proposed that the recommendation as set out in the report be agreed and that the Council’s thanks be given to Mr Howson.  This was duly agreed.

RESOLVED that the Lists of Local Heritage Assets for Bradwell-on-Sea and Tillingham (Appendix 1 to the report) are approved for formal adoption.