Purpose

Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a new England-wide system of spatial strategies introduced by the Environment Act 2021.  They will establish priorities and map proposals for specific actions to drive nature’s recovery and provide wider environmental benefits.  The Environment Act requires the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to formally appoint a Responsible Authority to lead the preparation of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy for an area. 

Like many county areas in England, Lancashire has been designated as an area for the preparation of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The county council has therefore been asked to take on the role of the Responsible Authority.

Decision

The Cabinet approved the recommendation(s) as set out in the report.