Purpose

The purpose of the report is to
outline the Council’s role as a supporting authority in the
production of the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
At this stage it is for the Council to either confirm that it is
content for the LNRS to proceed to public consultation or to object
which would prevent the LNRS from proceeding and would result in a
resolution by the Secretary of State.

Decision

To confirm to Kent County Council that the
Council is content for the public consultation on the draft Local
Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) to proceed.

Reasons for the decision

This will enable the public consultation to
proceed as planned.

Alternative options considered

To raise objections to the draft LNRS, or its
preparation. This would unnecessarily delay the public
consultation. The “supporting authorities” are still
able to comment on any detailed matters as part of the wider
consultation.