Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 23, 2025

Purpose: This report sought to establish appropriate authority for the Director of Place to ensure the council could meet its obligations, as a Supporting Authority in the production of the Greater Manchester LNRS, under The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023.  This primarily related to commenting on the final strategy prior to its intended publication within the identified timescales, as set out within chapter 4 of this report.   A consultation draft of the GM LNRS was reported to Board on 10 October 2024.  

Content: RESOLVED That Executive Cabinet: 1.     Note the content of this report. 2.     Authorises the Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Member (Growth, Housing and Homelessness) to respond to the GMCA in accordance with paragraph 15 of The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023 upon receipt to the council of the publication version of the Greater Manchester LNRS.