Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 2, 2025

Purpose: That Cabinet agree six further sections of land for the delivery of biodiversity enhancement works, following a similar process to that adopted for the mini nature reserves in Beacon Park and Redwood Park.

Content: The Cabinet: 1.1.   Agreed in principle six, forty-year, leases on the sections of land listed above, for the delivery of biodiversity enhancement works.   1.2.   Delegated the final decision to the Cabinet Member for Operational Services, Parks & Waste in consultation with the Director for Resident and Business Services and Monitoring Officer following the relevant consultation process and consideration of any objections.   1.3.   Delegated authority to the Cabinet Member for Operational Services, Parks & Waste and Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change in consultation with the Director for Resident and Business Services to agree the content of the leases, subject to any financial implications being funded from Approved Budgets.