URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=5103

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report fulfils H&F’s statutory Enhanced Biodiversity Duty under the Environment Act 2021. It details actions from 2024–2026 to conserve and enhance biodiversity, including policy integration, habitat creation, community engagement, and investment. It sets future priorities aligned with the London Local Nature Recovery Strategy and borough climate goals.

Content: 1.    To approve publication of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham’s Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report (2024–2026) to meet statutory reporting requirements under the Environment Act 2021.   2.    To endorse the biodiversity priorities and monitoring approach for 2026–2030, including integration with the forthcoming London Local Nature Recovery Strategy.   3.    To note that delivery of future biodiversity actions will be met within existing budgets, supplemented by external funding such as the Green Investment Fund, S106, and GLA programmes.

Date of Decision: March 9, 2026