Issue - meetings

Committee is asked to consider and approve the updated Open Spaces and Biodiversity Strategy.

The Committee resolved to approve the updated Open Spaces and Biodiversity Strategy.

The Chair requested this item be heard before item 6 on the agenda.

The Committee considered the updated Open Spaces and Biodiversity Strategy. The Group Head Neighbourhood Services advised the last Parks and Open Spaces Strategy expired in 2024, and a current strategy was required to enable the Council to bid for external funding to aid in refurbishment of parks and enhance biodiversity.

The Committee acknowledged how biodiversity initiatives improved the look of the borough. The Committee’s attention was drawn to the Strategic Action Plan included in the strategy which set out future objectives.

The Committee resolved to approve the updated Open Spaces and Biodiversity Strategy.