Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 7, 2025

Purpose: To consider adoption of the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Wiltshire and Swindon following public consultation

Content: Resolved:   That Cabinet notes:   1.    The report and conclude that final Draft of the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy 2025 (LNRS) has been prepared in accordance with legislative procedure and is therefore legally ‘ready’ to proceed to publication stage.   That Cabinet recommends that Full Council:   2.    Adopts the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) as a framework strategy and agrees to the publication of the final LNRS, to be made available for inspection in accord with Regulation 19 (of the relevant regulations).   Reason for decision:   As the Responsible Authority for the Wiltshire and Swindon Local Nature Recovery Strategy, Wiltshire Council has a duty to publish the draft LNRS, which has been produced and consulted on following requirements as set by The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023.