AONB PFG

Actions

1.6 Historic Environment
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.6F Improve understanding and protection of the form, character and setting of historic settlements and farmsteads, conserving and enhancing their local landscape character and distinctiveness
Re-convene meeting of LPA officers to discuss development of design guidance (buildings, roads and road furniture etc)
2015
First design guidance note produced
2016
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1.7 Planning and Development
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
1.7A Review development management policy for local planning authorities in the AONB, helping to address LPAs 'duty to co-operate' and identifying differences and opportunities for greater consistency across policies
Complete review of development management policies for the AONB
2014
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2.3 Community Engagement
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
2.3D Raise the profile of community projects and activities where appropriate, through all AONB Partnership communications channels
Include information on at least 6 community projects in AONB e-bulletins per year
Annually
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2.3G Support the development of ' Friends of Bowland' group as a focus for volunteering activity with the AONB
Attend meetings, where appropriate
Annually
Hold 3 joint training activities/events per year
Annually
Promote events and activities via website and local press
Annually
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3.5 Branding and Identity
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
3.5A Investigate options for a refresh of the AONB brand, which maintains a strong identity; and implement if resources allow
Refresh of AONB brand
2015
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3.6 Audience Development
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
3.6A Support and promote an annual Festival Bowland programme of partner-led events for both visitors and local communities
Produce a 'Festival Bowland' events calendar
Annually
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4.1 Delivery of the AONB Management Plan
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
4.1A Regularly review the governance structure, membership and support for the AONB Partnership; to be as effective, accountable, and inclusive and balanced as possible
AONB Partnership governance structure and membership reviewed and updated
Biennially from 2014
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4.2 Funding
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
4.2A Implement recommendations of the AONB Fundraising Strategy (2013) to manage Partnership budgets effectively and help attract external funding from a range of sources into the future
Implement strategy recommendations
2019
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4.2B Develop contingency plans with host authority, Lancashire County Council for continued reductions in AONB Partnership funding
Complete contingency planning and present to AONB JAC
2014
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4.3 Monitoring and Evaluation
Action Targets and Timescales Partners
4.3A Produce a 'State of the AONB' report to monitor overall condition of the AONB landscape and its communities, providing an evidence base for future project and programme development and funding bids
Complete scoping work on development of report
2014
If agreed:
2015, 2017 2019
Commission report
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