Purpose

Natural England have identified
Leckhampton Hill as a potential site for declaration as a National
Nature Reserve (NNR) and would like to work with the Council to
achieve this.  This report will consider
the request.
 

Content

 RESOLVED THAT:
 
1.   
the council's application to Natural England to
become an Approved Body pursuant to section 35 of the Wildlife and
Countryside Act 1981 is authorised;
 
2.   
consent is given to the designation of
Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common as a National Nature
Reserve;

 
3.      
all necessary actions to facilitate the
designation process in collaboration with Natural England for
Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common as a National Nature
Reserve are approved.