Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Borough Council confirmed their support to proceed to publication of the strategy.
summary: The decision is about supporting the publication of the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to support the publication of the Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves decisions on biodiversity enhancements and environmental benefits, which can be sensitive topics for stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Kent County Council", "Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council", "Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health", "Cabinet Member for Planning"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.tmbc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1879
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: The report of the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health presented a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) on behalf of the Responsible Authority (Kent County Council), which was now in its final stages at the pre-publication review period. As a Supporting Authority, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council had 28 days to consider the LNRS and to either lodge any publication advisory notice to Kent County Council (KCC) if it was considered that the final Strategy could not be justified and/or was materially deficient or confirm support for proceeding to publication. Due regard was given to the details outlined in the report, together with the LNRS and on the grounds that the Strategy set priorities for biodiversity enhancements, mapped where nature recovery actions could be located for both habitats and species and delivered improvements for wildlife and other environmental benefits, Cllr Taylor proposed, Cllr Betts seconded and Cabinet RESOLVED: That (1) the purpose and content of the Pre-Publication Kent and Medway Local Nature Recovery Strategy be noted; (2) the Borough Council’s support to proceed to publication be confirmed; and (3) the Borough Council’s response be delegated to the Director of Planning, Housing and Environmental Health, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning.
Date of Decision: September 2, 2025