Summary
This report will ask
the Cabinet to approve the formal submission for the Horsted Valley
to be declared a Local Nature Reserve, in accordance with the
National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and following
consultation with Natural England.
Access to Information
The report together
with any other documents being considered (unless they contain
exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days
before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available
on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services
Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or
email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If
you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please
also contact Democratic Services.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/11/2025
Decision due: 13 Jan 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Simon Curry, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Strategic Regeneration simon.curry@medway.gov.uk
Lead director: Adam Bryan
Contact: Bob Dimond, Head of Sport, Leisure, Tourism & Heritage Email: bob.dimond@medway.gov.uk Tel: (01634) 338238.
Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment