Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose: To consider and approve the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire (including the City of Derby).  

Content: RESOLVED to:   1)      Note the approach taken to prepare the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire;   2)      Approve the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire, enabling the Council to publish the strategy;   3)      Approve the acceptance of £0.135m of new burdens funding from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to support the transition from Local Nature Recovery Strategy preparation into delivery; and   4)      Delegate responsibility to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Net Zero and Environment, to be able to approve the delivery phase governance structures of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy developed in collaboration with partners and statutory agencies.