The Partnership
We have a duty to ensure that the natural beauty of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape is conserved and enhanced
We have a duty to ensure that the natural beauty of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape is conserved and enhanced
Northumberland County Council has a statutory duty to ensure that the natural beauty of the Northumberland Coast is conserved and enhanced and to prepare a management plan setting out the council’s policies for managing the National Landscape. To assist the council, the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Partnership was formed in 2003. Comprising of local people, representatives of statutory agencies and interest groups, the Partnership guides the policies of the council and the work of the staff team.
The role of the Partnership is to pursue and champion the purposes of designation of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape and to assist in the delivery of statutory duties and other management aspirations. These are the key objectives of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape Partnership:
To prepare and keep under review on a five-yearly basis, a statutory Management Plan on behalf of the Northumberland County Council.
To implement and encourage others to implement the agreed Management Plan.
To coordinate and demonstrate the protection and management of the National Landscape according to the purposes of the designation.
To promote the purpose, importance, characteristics and significance of the National Landscape.
To advise partners on the level of funding needed for National Landscape management and act to secure funding from several other sources.
To establish a management structure that is relevant to the objectives of the National Landscape.
To establish and provide guidance to a staff unit to undertake National Landscape core functions.
To advise relevant authorities on appropriate planning policies, and to offer advice on appropriate design and on development proposals which may affect the character and quality of the National Landscape.
To advise public bodies, agencies and statutory undertakers about the impact of their activities on the National Landscape and engage them in positive management initiatives.
To commission research, special studies and monitoring.
To establish links, exchange best practice and seek opportunities for joint initiatives, with other National Landscapes, National Parks and protected areas, both nationally and internationally.
The Partnership achieves these objectives principally through its role in steering the work of the Partnership staff. From time to time the Partnership may establish and agree terms of reference for any other panels or working groups it feels are necessary to assist in the delivery of its objectives.
Farming and land owning
Local business and tourism
Northumberland County Council member
Representing parish councils in the north
Northumberland County Council member
Environment Agency
Representing parish councils in the south
Local business and tourism
Recreation
Northumberland County Council member
Heritage
Northumberland County Council member
Natural England
Historic England
Access for All
Climate change
Farming and land owning
Local community
There are three vacancies for open seats on the Partnership: two for farming and land management, and one for nature.
The roles are voluntary, with a requirement to attend Partnership meetings three times per year and take part in occasional subject-based working groups.
Please email info@northumberlandcoast-nl.org.uk to express your interest, if you require any further information or to arrange an informal chat with National Landscape Manager Iain Robson.
The role profiles are available to download below and the closing date for applications is 6th April.
The most recent Partnership meeting was on Tuesday 4th March 2025. The agenda and minutes for this meeting are available to download below.
The next meeting will take place in June, with full details released nearer the time.
Find out more about Defra programme, Farming in Protected Landscapes.
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The Conservation Team is a volunteer initiative carrying out vital tasks.
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