Issue - meetings

The Leader (Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment & Regulatory Services) to submit a report advising Members of the requirements relating to the Biodiversity Duty - First Consideration.

Cabinet

NOTED the contents of the report and approves the First Consideration Report at Appendix A.

The Portfolio Holder for Governance, Environment and Regulatory Services, Councillor Glancy, introduced the report. Glancy moved the recommendation and Allnatt seconded the motion.

During the debate the following comments were made: 

·       Cabinet noted that they have previous highlighted the importance of local green space and that the plan is welcomed. 

RESOLVED

Cabinet NOTED the contents of the report and approves the First Consideration Report at Appendix A.

(Key decision)

Reason for recommendation

To enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duty in accordance with the Environment Act2021 to make its First Consideration in respect of biodiversity.