1. Severn Estuary Partnership Working in partnership for the future of the Severn Estuary Introduction to the Severn Estuary Partnership and Forum Jonathan Mullard Severn Estuary Partnership Manager

2. Background to SEP An independent, estuary wide initiative, initiated by local authorities and statutory agencies (1995) Severn Estuary Strategy (2001) provides a strategic management framework Integrated view of issues, policies and proposals for action Support for a wide range of estuary groups Many achievements over last 14 years

3. Main Area of Interest

4. Role of Partnership Establish a set of ‘principles’ for the estuary that are delivered locally through individual strategies, policies and action plans Act as a coordinating body to ensure that agreed actions are delivered efficiently and effectively Promote and publicise the estuary at national and international level Add value and fill gaps providing extra capacity as necessary Ensure effective communications between organisations and individuals

5. Severn Estuary Forum An annual conference with an estuary wide, cross-sectoral remit The fourth Severn Estuary Forum Clevedon 2006 and 2007 / Penarth 2008 Constant themes of climate change, energy production, marine planning and shoreline management

6. Future Direction Partnership Review Input from Management Group Workshop with SEP Joint Advisory Committee Feedback from consultations Strategic Business Plan to identify where SEP needs to be in 5 years time (2010-2015) Consultation this autumn on draft plan Financial Business Plan

7. Progress over last year Development of new staff team (4 posts) Review of Severn Estuary Strategy Initiate State of the Severn – a state of the estuary report (data management) Input to Severn Tidal Power SEA Management Scheme for European Marine Site An Inclusive Partnership – ensuring all sectors fully engaged Involvement with European projects COREPOINT / IMCORE Creation of new Severn Estuary Gateway website and associated sites (SEP / SECG) and RSS feeds

8. Gateway Website

9. Increasing Membership CPRE Gloucestershire Church in Wales North Somerset Flood Risk Action Group Chepstow Town Council Lydney Town Council Magor with Undy Community Council Miserdon Parish Council Oldbury on Severn Parish Council Penarth Town Council Stroud Town Council Sully Community Council Quedgeley Parish Council

10. Forum Sponsorship

11. Practical Details Change to lunch venue Lunchtime Heritage Open Days talk in Guildhall Cinema (1.00 -1.45) Field trip to Gloucester Docks and Gloucester - Sharpness Canal Please fill in Evaluation Sheet Enjoy the day!