As per the strengthened ‘biodiversity
duty’ that the Environment Act 2021 introduces, public
authorities must (by 1 January 2024):
1. Consider what you can do to conserve and enhance
biodiversity.
2. Agree policies and specific objectives based on your
consideration.
3. Act to deliver your policies and achieve your objectives.
This Strategy sets out the Council's approach to Biodiversity and
sets objectives.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Abandoned
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/08/2023
Decision due: 14 Nov 2023 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Steve Jarvis, Executive Member for Environment, Leisure and Green Spaces and Joint Chair of Cabinet Panel on the Environment steve.jarvis@north-herts.gov.uk
Contact: Sarah Kingsley, Service Director - Place Email: sarah.kingsley@north-herts.gov.uk.