Purpose

To consider approving the initial
considerations for the Biodiversity Duty. The Environment Act 2021
requires all public authorities in England to consider what we can
do to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Content

1.         That the
Initial Considerations: Biodiversity Duty be adopted to ensure that
the Council has an up-to-date strategy in place for the
conservation and enhancement of biodiversity assets in Milton
Keynes.

2.         That
authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Environment,
Waste and Commissioning to make any minor non-material editorial
amendments to the Biodiversity Strategy ahead of its final
publication.