Lake District National Park Partnership
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MONITORING REPORT ON PROGRESS ON DELIVERING ACTIONS IN THE
PARTNERSHIP’S PLAN
1
Summary
1.1
This monitoring report summarises progress on the Partnership’s Plan (the Plan) actions.
Recommendation that
the Partnership:
a
note progress on actions in the Plan, as shown in Annex 1;
b
agree proposed amendments to actions and completion
dates where delivery of the action continues
2
Background
2.1
The Partnership's Plan is the Management Plan for the Lake District National Park 2010 –
2015, co-ordinating partnership activity in the National Park. You agreed the annual
review of the Plan at the Partnership meeting on 2 December 2013.
2.2
In order to make progress towards delivering the Vision we must monitor progress on
delivering the Plan. This includes monitoring performance indicators and actions in the
Plan. Additionally, the risks to delivering the Plan need to be understood and managed.
2.3
The monitoring schedule for 2014–2015 currently includes reporting as follows:
2.4

all actions to every Partnership meeting

risks every six months, in March and September

on performance indicators in December. This would have previously been done in
the State of the National Park Report in June, however as part of the proposal for
the five yearly review of the Plan, the indicators will be used to inform the actions
part of the Plan, which will be developed early in 2015.
This report gives:

an update on progress on the actions in the Partnership’s Plan (Annex 1)
2.5
Sections 4 – 7 of this report summarise progress for each of the outcomes of the Vision.
3
Monitoring Progress on Actions in the Plan
3.1
Annex 1 gives an update on the progress of each of the actions in the Plan. The lead
partner for each of the actions in the Plan has assessed how we are doing by assigning a
status as follows:

complete - we have completed the action

green - we are likely to complete the action as things are going according to
schedule

amber - we may have problems completing the action as described, including
timescale and funding

red - we are very unlikely to complete the action as described, including timescale
and funding.

not started - to date, no work has taken place to complete this action, but it still
expected to be completed within the timescales.
This final status is a new one, added for this monitoring report. It was recognised that the
large number of actions with a green status in the March monitoring report was misleading
because while it was expected that the actions would be completed in time, no work had
yet been undertaken taken towards achieving this action. In this report this status has not
been used.
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3.2
The effectiveness of monitoring is reliant on Partners submitting information as requested
and we thank those Partners for sending us progress updates for actions they lead or are
significantly involved. A few actions have not been updated by the nominated lead.
3.3
This second monitoring report on actions in the Plan shows some reduction in the number
of actions on track for delivery, according to the planned timescales and funding.
Encouragingly four actions are now complete, and a further 17 are on track for delivery
(green status)). 13 actions are on track for delivery, just not within the timescales stated in
the plan (amber status). Three actions have a red status, recommendations for which
need Partnership attention. Two of these relate to the outcome of the LEP bid (Actions 17
and 26). Further details of these can be seen in section 4 – 7 and in the monitoring table
in Annex 1.
3.4
A number of actions also have recommendations for proposed changes to either the
complete by date or the action itself. These recommendations are:

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
Action 7 – to change completion date to March 2015, to reflect the annual
opportunity of project funding from the LEP
Action 16 – to change completion date to September 2014
Action 17 – to change completion date to January 2015
Action 18 – to change the action to “Secure year on year funding (350K pa)....”
Action 21 – to change completion date to September 2014
Action 25 – to change completion date to July 2014
Action 26 – to close this action and identify alternative action in the next iteration of
the Partnership’s Plan
Action 33 – to change completion date to December 2014
These amendments require Partnership approval. If these amendments are agreed, the
actions will be altered for the next monitoring report.
4
Prosperous economy
4.1
Progress on our priorities is summarised in the table below.
Priority
Summary of Progress
To support and
develop profitable
farming and forestry
businesses whilst
delivering
sustainable land
management,
across the National
Park
There is mixed progress with this priority. While three of the actions
have a green status, three actions have an amber status. There is a risk
relating to Action 1, that there is not a joined up approach to strategy
and delivery of the four strands of RDPE, hence the amber status.
Action 2 has an amber status because while work has been continuing
to further this action, the commitment to the outcome and next steps of
this action is unknown. Funding has yet to be secured for Lake District
on a Plate (Action 3) however the Herdwick programme is performing
strongly.
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Priority
Summary of Progress
To strengthen the
rural economy of the
National Park
A number of actions under this priority relate to LEP funding. A variety of
projects have been submitted to the LEP for the Strategic Economic Plan
for 2015/16 and we are awaiting news from government (July) if these
projects are supported, e.g. amber status for Action 8. Action 13 has an
amber status as although developing hospitality skills is not being taken
forward as part of Cumbria LEP's Growth Deal proposal, there is a related
proposal from a private developer. There is still lack of clarity surrounding
progress with the MIP programme (Action 12) however regular updates are
now expected and the programme is ongoing. The Connecting Cumbria
programme is reported as being on track for delivery with some further
exchanges in the Lake District going live in the next 6 months (Action 9).
However it is not yet clear what additional coverage will be attained through
the programme of support for those communities not covered by
Connecting Cumbria (Action 10). There is also no information about how
the Superfast Extension Programme from BDUK, will benefit communities
in the Lake District.
5
World class visitor experiences
5.1
Progress on our priorities is summarised in the table below:
Priority
Summary of Progress
To strengthen the
tourism sectors
across the National
Park
Action 14 (Cumbria Countryside Access and Recreation Strategy) is now
complete, the group has been established and a date is being set for their
first meeting. There are three actions which have an amber or red status for
this priority. Action 16, to agree a Cultural Tourism Strategy, has an amber
status due to a slight slip in timescales however work is on track for
completion. There is a recommendation to alter the complete by date
accordingly. Action 17 has a red status because while the proposal for an
international marketing campaign for the contemporary cultural and
adventure offer of the Lake District was accepted as a priority by the LEP,
revenue funding is not available in 2014. The opening of the European
Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) may offer another funding opportunity for
this action and the recommendation to change the complete by date
reflects this. The amber status for Action 19 reflects the lack of progress
and current funding opportunities. Actions 15, 18, 20 all have a green
status.
6
Vibrant communities
6.1
Progress on our priorities is summarised in the table below.
Priority
Summary of Progress
Develop an
integrated and
sustainable transport
network across the
National Park
Two actions green and two amber in this priority. The ‘Intentions for
Movement’ (Action 21) will now form part of the new Partnership’s Plan
and the recommendation to alter the completion date to September 2014
reflects this. Action 22 will follow the agreement of the Intentions for
Movement, and so also has an amber status. A delivery programme of
transformational transport projects (Action 23) was developed and
submitted to government to secure LSTF and LGF monies. The outcome of
which is still pending. European funding is also being sought. The car
parking strategy (Action 24) is on track for completion.
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To facilitate the
delivery of affordable
and local needs
housing opportunities
through the National
Park
7
7.1
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Mixed progress with this action. The proposal for planning controls on
holiday homes (Action 25) has an amber status due the time lag caused by
additional local consultation, however a proposal is set to be submitted in
July (note recommended date change). There has been no progress with
Action 26 since the last monitoring status. As the LEP work and growth
funding proposal, envisaged by this action when drafted, focusses on
enabling affordable housing outside the National Park. It is therefore
considered that this action is now ‘redundant’ with a recommendation that it
is closed. Future, related actions can be identified as part of the
Partnership’s Plan 2015-20. The District Housing Authorities have
promoted the affordable housing sites in the Allocations Plan and several
are being actively pursued by Housing Associations, some of which have
been granted planning permission, which gives Action 27 a green status.
Spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage
Progress on our priorities is summarised in the table below.
Priority
Summary of Progress
Develop valley
planning, looking at
social, economic and
environmental needs
and opportunities
across the National
Park
This priority is progressing well, with one action complete (Action 28) and
the rest green. The delivery of priority habitat restoration and creation
opportunities in Ullswater (Action 29) is underway and future opportunities
will be considered when the Ullswater plan is revised in September. The
next steps for Valley Planning (Action 30) are to be discussed and formally
agreed by the Valley Planning and Land Management Subgroup
(VPLMSG) and the Partnership in June. While a definitive evidence base
has yet to be established (Action 31), this will be discussed by the
VPLMSG and is expected to be completed by September.
Improve the natural
environment of the
National Park
There is mixed progress with these actions. The Cumbria Local Nature
Partnership is now established and has met however Action 32 has an
amber status because while strategies are being discussed with various
partners including the LEP and Natural England, there is a possibility that
the strategic priorities will not be agreed by September. Action 33 has a
red status, because while there has been progress, this action will not be
completed in June due to a current lack of resource. It is recognised that a
project for improving the evidence base needs to be incorporated in the
wider strategic prioritisation of Action 32. The recommendation is to change
the complete by date to reflect this. Action 34 is progressing well and is on
target for completion by December.
To lead climate
change strategy and
carbon reduction in
the National Park
Since the last monitoring updates, Action 35 has slipped to an amber
status. Funding is, however, still being sought and it is expected a funding
proposal will be ready in the Autumn. The progress of this action is also
supported by the Low Carbon Cottages project, expected to be completed
by October 2014. Action 36 is still progressing well, with a pilot project
underway which will inform the business case to be agreed by September.
Action 37 is now complete and the data will be presented at the June 2014
Partnership meeting.
Author/Post
Jessica Lawson, Partnership Administrator, LDNPA
Date Written
4 June 2014
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Action
Complete
by
month/ye
ar
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Lead Partner
Other
Partners
Resources
(staff/
funding)
Progress Update June 2014
Status
Supporting information
Prosperous Economy
Partnership Priority 2014-2015: To support and develop profitable farming and forestry businesses whilst delivering sustainable land
management, across the National Park
Intention: Profitable and resilient farming and forestry businesses will maintain and enhance the natural environment, delivering a wide range of high quality
ecosystem services
Update provided by LDNPA
RDPE 2015-2020 will function through four main
strands:
1
Secure for Cumbria and
the Lake District National
Park a high value and
integrated RDPE 20152020. (including
environmental priorities
and alignment with the
LEP Growth Strategy)
Dec-14
CCC
Natural
England,
Forestry
Commission,
LDNPA, LEP,
Cumbria
RDPE LAGS,
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force
• New Environmental Land Management Scheme
(NELMS). Lead: NE/FC;
• LEADER. Lead: CCC;
Existing
partner
resources
Amber
• Farm and Forestry Productivity Scheme. Lead:
Defra, and;
• Local Growth Programme, Lead: LEP.
There is still a significant need for all Cumbrian
partners to ensure that the four strands of RDPE
join-up by adopting a coordinated approach to
strategy and delivery. Because of this risk, this
action has an amber status. This must be addressed
by the key partners over the coming months.
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Update provided by LDNPA
2
Agree a programme of
action to increase market
payments for farming
businesses to manage
high quality ecosystem
services, including
carbon storage, visitor
giving, water and
renewable energy
3
Develop initiatives which
strengthen the market for
premium farm products
such as the local food
and drink project "Lake
District on a plate"
4
Agree a business case to
increase farm and
forestry skills (among
young people), including
the establishment of
'Knowledge Hubs' and a
'Fell Futures'
apprenticeships type
model
Sep-14
Jul-14
Dec-14
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force
(NFU)
Nurture
Lakeland,
LDNPA,
Natural
England, UU,
LEP
Staffing
and
funding to
be
confirmed
(approx.
£10k
funding
required)
Cumbria
Tourism
NFU LDNPA,
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force,
LEP, BTF
Funding to
be
confirmed
(approx.
£47,500
funding
required)
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force
(NFU)
Farmer
Network,
Askham
Bryan
College,
Centre for
Uplands,
NFU, CCC,
NT, UU, EA,
FC,
LEP,LDNPA
Amber
Amber
RSPB have led a group of partners in a pilot project
to assess the opportunities for supplying, marketing
and selling bundles of multiple ecosystem services
from the Lake District National Park and Cumbria.
The final project report is due to be completed in
June 2014. The conclusions, recommendations and
next steps will be critical for making the
breakthrough on this action. This action has an
amber status because it is not certain what the
commitment to the next steps will be. There are
close links between this action and Action 36
reported fully below, where the LDNPA will complete
a business case for trading land-based carbon
storage by September 2014.
Herdwick programme performing strongly with
introduction of new QC branding and slaughtering
and distribution arrangements. However still no
decision on Lake District on a Plate pilot programme.
Fair prospects for Summer 2014 start.
Update provided by LDNPA
Existing
partner
resources
Green
The Cumbria LEP Strategic Economic Plan and the
European Structural and Investment Funds Plan
include proposals for land-based skills support.
Newton Rigg College, The Farmer Network and
LDNPA are developing a business case to underpin
a bid for European funds for December 2014. There
is also an aim to create opportunities for this
programme in the LEADER Local Development
Strategy for 2015-2020.
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5
Develop a pilot project,
based in one Distinctive
Area of the Lake District,
to increase the
management of
undermanaged woods
6
Agree a partnership
approach to disease
management for larch
and ash (highest risk
species) in the Lake
District
Jun-15
Jun-14
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Farming and
Forestry
Task Force
(FC)
NE, NT,
Cumbria
Woodlands,
LDNPA,
woodland
owners
Existing
partner
resources
Green
FC and Cumbria Woodlands are investigating where
the best opportunities to fit with wider Woodland
Enterprise Zone work are. This action is still on track
for delivery by June 2015.
FC
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force,
NT, LDNPA,
NE, Cumbria
Woodlands,
woodland
owners
Existing
partner
resources
Green
Cumbria Tree Health Group has been established.
Sensitivity mapping now being progressed.
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Partnership Priority 2014-2015: To strengthen the rural economy of the National Park
Intention: Environmentally conscious economic growth bringing about a more diverse, higher skilled, higher wage economy whose infrastructure and
network is better connected.
7
8
Develop a programme of
activity eligible for LEP
funding, to stimulate
economic growth within
the National Park, through
projects focussed on the
rural and visitor
economies
Secure development of
allocated employment
sites within Distinctive
Areas of the Lake District,
to create key business
'growth hubs' in Rural
Service Centres
Mar-14
Jun-15
LDNPA
LEP, CCC,
private
sector,
LDNPA,
CCC, CT,
NT, EA, FC,
NFU
LDNPA
CCC, private
sector, LEP,
BTF
CCC
CCP Board,
LDNPP,
Broadband
Champions
and Hub
Coordinators,
BTF
CCC
LDNPP, CCP
Board,
Broadband
Champions
and Hub
Coordinators,
LDNPP, BTF
Existing
partner
resources
Existing
partner
resource
Complete
A variety of projects have been submitted to the LEP
for the Strategic Economic Plan for 2015/16. We are
awaiting news from government if these projects are
supported. This action will be an annual requirement.
Recommended to change the completion date to
March 2015 to reflect this requirement.
Amber
Blencathra Rural Growth Network funding has been
withdrawn due to economic viability. No progress yet
with securing development of other allocated sites.
Elsewhere a Rural Growth Hub has been
established in Ambleside.
Update provided by LDNPA
9
Deliver superfast
broadband to those Lake
District areas identified
through Connecting
Cumbria
10
Agree a programme of
support to deliver
superfast broadband to
the remaining areas of the
Lake District not covered
by the Connecting
Cumbria
Dec-15
Existing
partner
resources
Green
The delivery of superfast broadband through
Connecting Cumbria is stated as being on track to
meet defined targets. Windermere went live in
March, with Keswick, Ambleside, Coniston and
Grasmere exchanges going live in the next 6
months.
Update provided by LDNPA
Jun-14
Staffing
and
funding to
be
confirmed
Amber
There is a programme of support options for
communities to develop their own initiatives.
However precise details of coverage are still
unknown. It is also not yet clear how the Superfast
Extension Programme from BDUK, will benefit
communities.
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11
Develop a project plan
which delivers open Wi-Fi
to the Lake Districts most
visited settlements
12
Deliver the Mobile Phone
Infrastructure Programme
(MIP) to the agreed
timetable
13
Develop a project plan to
improve skills in the
hospitality sector to benefit
the Lake District
Jun-15
Mar-15
Jun-14
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CT
LEP, CCC,
LDNPA,
District
Councils,
Private
Sector, BTF
Existing
partner
resources
CCC
LDNPA,
Parish
Councils,
private
landowners
Existing
partners
resources.
(DCLG
funded
plus
LDNPA
PPA
arrangem
ents)
CT
CCC, UoC,
SLDC, LEP
Staffing to
be
confirmed
Green
SLDC progressing Wi-Fi initiative with likely
introduction in September 2014
Green
From June, DCMS will be providing regular twomonthly updates on progress of the Mobile Phone
Infrastructure Programme. The first update will be
releasing information to the planning authority on the
nominals in their area throughout July and August.
This further tailored update will set out specifics for
each area, covering how they are taking on the
challenges of transmitting signal from MIP sites back
into the existing mobile networks. It will also explain
that further work has taken place to confirm the
areas where not spots exist, and to incorporate into
the National Implementation Plan any changes in the
existing mobile coverage as a result. The
July/August update will set out what the results of
this work means for the specific nominals in the
area, whether there are any changes to the original
Implementation Plan, and the resolution to the
difficulties sites have had with transmission.
Amber
Not currently being taken forward as part of Cumbria
LEP's Growth Deal proposal however the LDNPA do
currently have a Planning Performance Agreement
for a catering school proposal in Ambleside.
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World Class Visitor Experiences
Partnership Priority 2014- 2015: To strengthen the tourism sectors across the National Park
Intention: To extend the quality and international appeal of the Lake District as a visitor destination
14
Establish a new
Partnership Delivery
Group to oversee
implementation of the
Cumbria Countryside
Access and Recreation
Strategy, agree priority
projects for the Lake
District and secure
Partnership commitment
to deliver them
15
Submit an application
(Nomination document
and Management Plan)
to DCMS as part of
process to secure Lakes
World Heritage Site
inscription for 2017 from
UNESCO (subject to
success of technical
evaluation submitted
October 2013)
16
Agree a Cultural Tourism
Strategy and action plan
for Cumbria and the
Lake District, to improve
the attractiveness of the
Lake District as a cultural
destination to all visitors
(and to underpin WHS
bid)
Jun-14
CCC
May-15
WHS Project
Management
Group (FC &
LDNPA)
Apr-14
Cumbria
Tourism
LDNPA,
YDNPA, CT,
NT, FC, LAF
Existing
partner
resources
Existing
partner
resources
SLDC,
LDNP, Arts
Council,
Cultural
Organisation
s, Sport
England and
NGB's, BTF,
NT, FC
Existing
partner
resources
Complete
Cumbria Countryside Access and Recreation
Strategy formally approved by CCC members at
Cabinet meeting 15th May 2014. Members of
Partnership Delivery Group identified but short delay
in calling meeting . Meeting of group currently being
arranged to agree priority projects, but group has
been established.
Green
Work has started on production of a World Heritage
inscription package for submission in January 2016.
The work packages comprise: Management Plan,
Nomination Document and Communications Plan.
Amber
Strategy and branding work underway. Series of
workshops planned for July 2014 and draft cultural
tourism strategy by September 2014.
Recommended to change completion date to
September 2014.
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18
Secure funding for an
agreed international
marketing campaign for
the contemporary
cultural and adventure
offer of the Lake District
Secure year on year
funding (£500K pa) to
ensure continuation of
the annual Fix the Fells
programme of upland
path repair in the Lake
District
Jun-14
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Cumbria
Tourism
LDNPP, LEP
Existing
partner
resources
Red
Funding proposal currently resting with Cumbria
LEP- accepted as a priority. However Growth Deal
funding not possible in 2014- it will only be available
for capital projects. Now awaiting opening of the
European Structural Investment Fund (ESIF) which
may offer another opportunity to progress this action.
Recommended to change completion date to
January 2015.
Mar-15
NT
LDNPA, FLD,
CCC, NL,
NE.
Existing
partner
resources
Green
£415k income was secured in 2013/14 for Fix the
Fells. The 10 year plan is being implemented,
including project and maintenance work. A Funding
Strategy and Audience Development Strategy have
been agreed and are being implemented. The
Upland Rangers are now on permanent contracts,
reflecting the stability of Fix the Fells over the next
few years. Fix the Fells is part of a wider HLF bid for
the Wasdale area. The aim is to raise £350k per
year (the Fix the Fells Board agreed this figure last
year).
Recommended that the action be changed to
"Secure year on year funding (£350K pa)..."
19
Agree a business case to
further increase the
quality, range and
performance of tourism
accommodation and
attractions within the
Lake District
20
Develop a project plan
that will facilitate
improvements to
Bowness Bay and the
Glebe in line with its site
allocation
Jan-15
Mar-15
CT
LDNPA
BTF, LEP
SLDC, CCC,
LEP
Existing
partner
resources
Existing
partner
resources
Amber
No progress with this at present. Not eligible for
Local Growth Fund monies, but other funding
sources are being explored.
Green
Allocations Plan is adopted, incorporating a policy
framework for Bowness Bay and The Glebe.
Proposals for improving the highway, surfaces, and
parking form part of the Optimising Connectivity
project which is one of the projects submitted to the
Local Growth Fund. Outcome expected in July.
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Vibrant Communities
Partnership Priority 2014-2015: Develop an integrated and sustainable transport network across the National Park
Intention: People will be able to make the journeys they require by attractive and affordable means with least environmental impact
21
Agree ‘Intentions for
Movement’ for
sustainable travel within
each Distinctive Area of
the Lake District
22
Agree a programme for
improving sustainable
travel to and from
Cumbria and the Lake
District together with a
plan for its
implementation
23
Agree a delivery
programme of
transformational
transport projects,
including rail, for
Cumbria and the Lake
District
24
Agree a strategy to
coordinate car parking
across the Lake District
Mar-14
June-14
LDNPA
LEP, CCC,
ACT, CALC,
Parish
Councils,
Community
Groups
Existing
partner
resources
Amber
Intentions for Movement will not be formally agreed
by the Partnership as standalone strategies, but form
part of the Partnership’s Plan, which is currently
under review.
Recommended to change completion date to
September 2014.
Update provided by LDNPA
Sep-14
CCC
LEP, LDNPA,
CT
Existing
partner
resources
Amber
Once the Intentions for Movement are included in
the Partnership plan (action 21), and the outcomes
of the bids described in action 23 are known, an
improvement programme will develop.
Update provided by LDNPA
Mar-15
Dec-15
CCC
LDNPA,
CCC, LEP,
CT, District
Councils,
CALC
Existing
partner
resources
Green
Cumbria
Tourism
LDNPA,
District
Councils,
CALC, NT,
FC, CCC,
BTF
Existing
partner
resources
Green
CCC and LDNPA submitted bid to secure LSTF and,
LGF funding to deliver a sustainable transport
programme to provide effective hubs and corridors,
increasing international appeal an ease of travel to
and between destinations. Government should
advise us in July if these projects are supported.
European funding will also be sought.
Workshop held in February 2014 with operators.
Strategy in preparation.
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Partnership Priority 2014-2015: Facilitate the delivery of affordable and local needs housing opportunities across the National Park
Intention: An increased stock of local and affordable housing
25
To submit an agreed
proposal for planning
controls to limit holiday
home ownership (second
homes and holiday lets)
to DCLG
Mar-14
SLDC
LDNPA,
Cumbria
Housing
Executive
Existing
partner
resources
Amber
SLDC continues to prepare the submission under
the Sustainable Communities Act. Meetings held
with Business Task Force, Local Property Agent,
CALC. SLDC Cabinet approved a submission at
their meeting in April 2014. Proposal has been
circulated to other Councils and National Park
Authorities who may share interest in the proposal,
seeking their support for the Sustainable
Communities Act submission. Proposal likely to be
submitted during July 2014.
Recommended to change completion date to
July 2014.
There has been no development since the last
update in March:
26
To secure LEP funding
to enable and support
economic growth,
increasing the availability
of housing that people
can afford
Mar-14
Cumbria
Housing
Executive
(SLDC)
LEP, HCA,
LDNPA, HA's
Housing
Authorities
Existing
partner
resources
Red
Increased delivery of affordable and open market
housing, enabling economic growth, particularly in
the east of Cumbria has been recognised in the
Strategic Economic Plan. The Plan is focussed on
securing infrastructure investment which will improve
the delivery of housing. The resultant references in
the SEP are not as envisaged by this action when
drafted. Growth funding which may enable affordable
housing is currently focussed outside the NP.
As this is unlikely to change, it is recommended
that this action is closed, and an alternative
action is included in the next iteration of the
Partnership's Plan.
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23 June 2014
27
Secure the development
of allocated housing sites
to contribute to meeting
local affordable housing
needs in all Distinctive
Areas
Mar-15
Agenda item: 4b
Annex 1 Page 10
LDNPA
District
Councils,
Housing
Authorities,
Private
developers,
LEP
Existing
partner
resources
Green
Allocations Plan adopted November 2013, identifying
sites for Affordable Housing. The District Housing
Authorities have promoted the sites and several are
being actively pursued by Housing Associations with
planning permission being secured and starts being
made on a number of sites.
Spectacular Landscape, Wildlife and Cultural Heritage
Partnership Priority 2014-2015: Develop valley planning, looking at social, economic and environmental needs and opportunities
across the National Park
Intention: The National Park Vision interpreted and delivered on the ground in defined localities through the effective engagement, commitment and
collaboration of partners and communities.
28
Produce the pilot valley
plan for Ullswater and
implement the initial
annual action plan
29
Agree and commence
delivery of priority habitat
restoration and creation
opportunities between
partners and with local
communities within the
Ullswater valley planning
process
30
Agree next steps for the
valley planning process
in the Lake District,
based on a full review of
the Ullswater pilot
Feb-14
Sep-14
Mar-14
VPLMSG
(LDNPA)
Ullswater VP
Steering
Group.
LDNPA, EA,
NT, NE, NFU
VPLMSG
(LDNPA)
Ullswater VP
Steering
Group,
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force
VPLMSG
(LDNPA)
Ullswater VP
Steering
Group
Existing
partner
resources
Existing
partner
resources
Existing
partner
resources
Complete
Annual action plan is now being implemented.
Working towards reporting against actions.
Green
The NT Woodland Pasture project will see habitat
restoration projects delivered at Glencoyne Farm,
Mell Fell, Glencoyne Park, Gowbarrow and
Glenamara Park during 2014/2015. Habitat
restoration opportunities will be re-visited during the
convening of an Ullswater network team working
towards reviewing the Ullswater plan in Sept 2014
Green
A programme and approach for rolling out valley
planning across the National Park over the next 5
years has been produced and circulated to the
VPLMSG for discussion at their 9 June meeting. The
intention is to secure partner commitment to the
whole process over 5 years and to deliver a new
Grasmere and enhanced Ullswater plan by March
2015. The outcomes will be reported to Partnership
23 June, and if agreed, the action will be complete.
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31
Establishing a definitive
evidence base from the
State of Park Report and
other Partner indicators
that can be understood
locally within valleys to
measure whether the
valley planning actions
contribute to effective
delivery of the Vision
Sep-14
Agenda item: 4b
Annex 1 Page 11
Existing
partner
resources
VPLMSG
(LDNPA)
Green
This has not been progressed since the last update
but it is expected that the indicated timescale will be
met. To be discussed and developed with VPLMSG.
Partnership Priority 2014-2015: Improve the natural environment of the National Park
Intention: A healthy, diverse and high quality biodiversity and water environment
32
Agree strategic priorities
for the natural
environment for Cumbria
including the Lake
District and agree an
annual biodiversity action
plan for the Lake District
Sep-14
Local Nature
Partnership
(CWT)
LDNPP
Staffing
and
funding to
be
confirmed
Amber
Red
33
Establish a project to
improve the biodiversity
evidence base including
an approach to actionrecording and reporting
within Cumbria and the
Lake District
Jun-14
Local Nature
Partnership
(CWT)
LDNPP
Staffing
and
funding to
be
confirmed
The CLNP Board met for the first time on the 7 of
March. It was agreed that a strategy needed to be
developed for the work of the CLNP based on
implementing Lawton’s 'Bigger, Better, More Joined
Up' approach in the county. From July more
resources will be available to deliver this and further
progress will be possible. The CLNP continues to
input into the work of the LEP informing economic
priorities linked to the natural environment content of
their ESIF and SEP documents. The CLNP will also
be working with NE to examine the local targeting
priorities for the forthcoming NELMS.
The CLNP’s Data Group (LDNPA, CBDC, CWT and
CCC) have met once since the last update. Areas of
work include:
• Improving the quality of NE’s Single Habitats Layer
for Cumbria;
• Reinvigorating the Local Sites Partnership and the
review and monitoring of Local Wildlife Sites;
• Increasing the awareness and usage of the
Biodiversity Action Reporting System (BARS).
Whilst there has been progress, this action will not
be completed by Jun 14. The reason for this is a lack
Lake District National Park Partnership
23 June 2014
Agenda item: 4b
Annex 1 Page 12
of resources and staff time to drive work forward. All
of the above needs to be incorporated into the wider
strategy mentioned in Action 32 and outputs fed into
the Cumbria Biodiversity Evidence Base.
It is recommended to change the complete by
date to December 2014.
34
Agree a collaborative
strategic programme of
activity to deliver defined
improvements to the
water environment
based on robust
evidence
Dec-14
LDSWP
(Environment
Agency)
LDNPP
Existing
partner
resources
Green
The action is still on target. A Lakes Score Card has
been developed and is a useful tool for identifying
priority water bodies (from a science perspective).
The LDSWP are planning a dissemination event
which will also help to develop a collaborative
strategic programme of activity. The event will be
held in Oct (TBC).
Partnership Priority 2014-2015: To lead climate change strategy and carbon reduction in the National Park
Intention: To reduce the Lake District's carbon budget by at least 1% a year every year, build resilience to the impacts of climate change and be recognised
as leaders in developing a comprehensive local response to climate change.
35
Agree a business case
and secure funding for a
project that promotes
and delivers low carbon
and energy efficient
activity within the tourism
sector
Sep-14
Nurture
Lakeland
Climate
Change
Subgroup,
Business
Task Force
Staffing
and
funding to
be
confirmed
Amber
Nurture Lakeland are still seeking funding (working
with Becky Willis and Lynne Fox, through the Low
Carbon Cumbria group of the LEP) and aim to have
a proposal ready to go to funders in the autumn, with
a project starting early next year. Low Carbon
Cottages is also contributing towards this action
through learning and resource development which
they hope to be able to disseminate more widely
within the tourism sector upon completion of that
project in October.
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Agenda item: 4b
Annex 1 Page 13
36
Agree a business case
for a carbon brokering
service - to promote
carbon-friendly farming
and forestry practices
amongst land managers
and potential business
donors
Sep-14
LDNPA
Climate
Change
Subgroup,
Farming and
Forestry
Task Force,
Cumbria
Wildlife Trust,
Peat
Partnership
37
Establish and implement
a project to monitor the
total carbon savings from
renewable energy
installations, energy
efficiency improvements
and land management
practices across the
Lake District
Jun-14
LDNPA
Climate
Change subgroup
Existing
partner
resources
Green
Existing
partner
resources
Complete
Key
Complete
We have completed the action
Green
We are likely to complete the action as things are going according to
schedule
Amber
We may have problems completing the action as described, including
timescale and funding
Red
We are very unlikely to complete the action as described, including
timescale and funding.
The pilot carbon brokering service has successfully
sold the carbon from its first project to a private
sector investor. This is a 15ha woodland creation
site, now planted. Work continues on the three
peatland restoration sites which form part of the
national pilot of the Peatland Code. Additional
woodland creation sites remain in the pipeline. The
pilot project will inform the business case, for
completion by Sep 14.
The work is complete. We will shortly publish the
data and a commentary, and will issue a press
notice.