Purpose

The Environment Act 2021 introduced a
strengthened Biodiversity Duty requiring all public authorities in
England to consider what steps they can take to conserve and
enhance biodiversity.

This Biodiversity Duty Report summarises the actions that have been
taken across the Council to meet the Duty within the current
reporting period (1st January 2024- 1st January 2026). It also
identifies further actions that could be taken to continue to meet
the duty and improve outcomes for biodiversity.

Content

Resolved
 

(1)         
That the Biodiversity Duty Report 2024-25 be endorsed.
 

(2)         
That it be noted following the completion and adoption of a
Community Biodiversity Plan, an annual update be presented to the
Executive.