RESOLVED - That the first Biodiversity Net Gain report be now published on the Council’s website.
REASONS FOR DECISION - To comply with Section 103 of the Environment Act in relation to the publication of annual reports, demonstrating that the Council is meeting its statutory duty.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - None. Not publishing publish the report would leave the Council in a position where it cannot demonstrate compliance with the relevant legislation.
Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.