Decision

The Executive has decided to endorse the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy and support the designation of Stamford Brook Community Woodland as a Local Nature Reserve.

Analysis

outcome: The Executive has endorsed the final Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy and supported the application for Stamford Brook Community Woodland to be designated as a Local Nature Reserve.

summary: The decision involves endorsing the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy, supporting the designation of Stamford Brook Community Woodland as a Local Nature Reserve, and consulting with Natural England on the proposed designation.

topline: The Executive has decided to endorse the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy and support the designation of Stamford Brook Community Woodland as a Local Nature Reserve.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves decisions about land use and conservation, which can sometimes lead to disagreements among local stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Conservation groups", "Natural England", "Council officers"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democratic.trafford.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1458

Decision Maker:

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: (1)       That the contents of the report be noted.   (2)       That the Executive endorses the final Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy (GM LNRS) for adoption via the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.   (3)       That the application for Stamford Brook Community Woodland to be designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) via Natural England, be supported.   (4)       That council officers consult formally with Natural England on the proposed designation of the Local Nature Reserve.   (5)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place to instruct Legal to prepare the formal declaration document as necessary, following the outcome of consultation with Natural England.  

Date of Decision: July 21, 2025