a)
That the outcome of consultation on the draft Local
Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) including comments of the Environment and
Climate Change Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted;
b)
The LNRS be submitted to the Council meeting on 2
July 2025 for approval;
c)
That the Director of Environment and Transport,
following consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member, be authorised to make any
final amendments to the draft LNRS and supporting documents prior to its
submission to the Council meeting.
(KEY DECISION)
REASONS FOR DECISION:
The County Council is the ‘responsible authority’ for the development of a LNRS for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland and as such has a statutory duty to produce an LNRS. The consultation has informed the content of the LNRS.
The LNRS identifies nature priorities for the area and will support national environmental targets as well as the UK’s international biodiversity commitment.
The LNRS will form part of the Council’s Policy Framework and thus requires approval by Council.