Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 11, 2026

Purpose: To review and approve a Biodiversity Action Plan and ReportAdded 23 December 2025

Content: That Cabinet:   1)    NOTED the progress made to support the Council to meet its statutory Biodiversity Duty. 2)    APPROVED the Biodiversity Duty Plan at Appendix A. 3)    RECOMMENDED that Council amends the previously approved ‘Terms of Reference of the Member Climate Change Working Group’ to incorporate the remit to monitor biodiversity action through the ‘Action Plan’ on an annual basis.