Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 10, 2026

Purpose: An update and review of the criteria used to prioritise Local Nature Reserve declarations in the borough.  It also includes a review and update of the Priority List that sets out the order in which the council will declare them.

Content: Cabinet approve:   1)         The revised criteria to be used to assess potential sites for declaration as Local Nature Reserves as set out in the report.   2)         The Priority List for declaration as set out in the report and that these sites be declared in this order as part of the council work programme.