Decision

Decision
RESOLVED
 
1)   
To endorse the publication of the Biodiversity Duty report by no
later than 25 March 2026 in order to comply with the statutory
requirements of the Environment Act 2021.
2)   
To agree the subsequent reporting period for the next Biodiversity
Duty report to be from 1 January 2026 – 31 December 2028.
3)   
To delegate authority to the Assistant Director for Planning to
make any further necessary amendments, as required.
 
Reason for the decision
 
A legal requirement for public authorities to
publish their first Biodiversity Duty Report by no later than 26
March 2026