Issue details
Biodiversity Action Plan
Public authorities in England must consider
what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity in England.
This is the strengthened 'biodiversity duty' that the Environment
Act 2021 introduces. The Council's Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)
outlines the policies and actions taken to date in compliance with
the biodiversity duty, and sets out the measures planned for the
next reporting period to further meet this obligation.
BAP to be adopted at Cabinet.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/10/2025
Decision due: 5 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning – Juliet Layton
Lead director: Director of Communities and Place - Helen Martin
Department: Development and Sustainability
Contact: Danielle Berry, Natural, Built and Historic Environment Manager Email: [email protected].