Local Nature Recovery Strategies were introduced in the Environment Act 2021 to drive nature's recovery and provide wider environmental improvements. Lancashire County Council has been appointed by The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as the responsible authority for the preparation of the Lancashire Local Nature Recovery Strategy and this report presents the Lancashire Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation draft for approval by Cabinet. Approval of the strategy by Cabinet is sought in advance of sending the consultation draft to Supporting Authorities in order for them to follow their own governance arrangements for agreement to the strategy proceeding to public consultation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/02/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Decision due: 6 Feb 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change
Lead director: Director of Environment and Planning
Department: Environment and Planning
Contact: Debbie King Email: debbie.king@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534195.