Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations for the Local Nature Recovery Strategy were approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, which aims to protect and improve habitats and biodiversity.
topline: The Assistant City Mayor - Environment and Transport has decided to approve the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves balancing environmental conservation with potential development interests, which could lead to conflicts among stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["County Council", "Districts", "Rutland", "City Council officers", "Public"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1479
Decision Maker: Assistant City Mayor - Environment and Transport
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval for the Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
Content: To seek approval for the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. To approve the Local Nature Recovery Strategy The LNRS is an umbrella strategy, under which Biodiversity Net Gain, (BNG), and other measures will sit, and will act as a framework for long term nature recovery across the country. The LNRS will address the need to protect nature and allow it to recover by preserving and improving habitats and biodiversity. The strategy and supporting documents have been prepared by the County Council, as the Responsible Authority with the districts and Rutland as supporting authorities. City council officers have been fully involved in the development of the strategy. The draft LNRS strategy was subject to public consultation in January and February 2025. The results from the consultation process were then used to develop this final strategy.?
Date of Decision: June 30, 2025