The purpose of the Nature Conservation Strategy (NCS) is to identify the overall aims, objectives and priorities for the conservation of biodiversity in Central Bedfordshire and bring them together within a single document.

1.      That the Nature Conservation Strategy, to provide the framework on which the Council would take action for the conservation of biodiversity and the natural environment in Central Bedfordshire, be adopted.

2.      To authorise the Director of Regeneration and Business, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration, to make minor amendments and updates as required.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Regeneration that set out the proposed Nature Conservation Strategy, including the overall aims, objectives and priorities for the conservation of biodiversity in Central Bedfordshire.  The Strategy would help to ensure that the Council met its duty to have regard for biodiversity and therefore contributed towards securing a sustainable environment which would benefit both residents and the wider population who live, visit and work in Central Bedfordshire. 

Reason for decision:  To enable the Nature Conservation Strategy to support planning policy relating to environment and sustainability issues.

RESOLVED

1.      that the Nature Conservation Strategy to provide the framework on which the Council will take action for the conservation of biodiversity and the natural environment in Central Bedfordshire be adopted; and

2.      to authorise the Director of Regeneration and Business, in consultation with the Executive Member for Regeneration, to make minor amendments and updates as required.