Decision

(1)       That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)       That the Executive endorses the final Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy (GM LNRS) for adoption via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

(3)       That the application for Stamford Brook Community Woodland to be designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) via Natural England, be supported.

(4)       That council officers consult formally with Natural England on the proposed designation of the Local Nature Reserve.

(5)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place to instruct Legal to prepare the formal declaration document as necessary, following the outcome of consultation with Natural England.