The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To approve the Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2019-24 as attached in Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To note the Equalities Impact Assessment as set out in Paragraph 4.1 of the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Biodiversity Officer (J. Archer)

(Service Manager – Energy, Sustainability and Private Sector Housing (A. Khan)

Councillor David Edgar, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report. He highlighted how important it was that other species be protected locally, especially with the global degradation of biodiversity which was being seen at the moment. Biodiversity was vital on its own terms but it also helped improve the wellbeing of residents.

The Mayor welcomed the report, noted the Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2019-24 as attached in Appendix 1 to the report.

2.    To note the Equalities Impact Assessment as set out in Paragraph 4.1 of the report.