Agenda item

Report of Remembrancer.

The Board received the report of the Remembrancer providing a synopsis of the implementation Regulations that came into force to implement the Environment Act 2021.

In response to a question raised by a Member regarding responsibility for producing biodiversity reports and development in the City to seek biodiversity credits outside the square mile, Officers noted that responsibility for producing reports sits with planning with the Natural Environment Department providing support in terms of advice. In terms of biodiversity credits outside the square mile, the board were informed that the preferred option was always for the developer to enhance their biodiversity protection, however if this was not feasible, then the next option would be to enhance the development locally. 

RESOLVED – That, the report be noted.