Issue - decisions

Statutory Duty to Biodiversity

19/12/2025 - Statutory Duty to Biodiversity

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          the first BCP Biodiversity report is approved, meeting BCP’s Statutory duty under the Environment Act, including the first report on Biodiversity Net Gain; and

(b)           a high-level Green Infrastructure action plan is approved, including a BCP Urban Nature Forum and the formation of the Nature Recovery Dorset delivery group

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Climate Response, Environment and Energy

Reason

To meet statutory duty to biodiversity as set out in the 2021 Environment Act.