11 BCa/21/5 SPEND AGAINST THE CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY EARMARKED RESERVE PDF 326 KB
Cabinet Member for Environment
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Decision:
It was RESOLVED:-
1.1 That total funding of £32,849 for the biodiversity mapping and tree canopy survey work, from the Climate Change and Biodiversity earmarked reserve, be approved by Cabinet.
1.2 That the Cabinet Member for Environment in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, be given delegated authority to consider future proposals for spend and approve funding from the Climate Change and Biodiversity reserve.
Reason for Decision: To recognise the increasing pace with which natural habitat is being lost and that it too, has become a biodiversity emergency.
Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:
1.1 To proceed with the biodiversity mapping and tree canopy survey work and fund from the Climate Change and Biodiversity earmarked reserve.
1.2 To proceed with the biodiversity mapping work and tree canopy survey work and fund from elsewhere within the General Fund.
1.3 To not proceed with the biodiversity mapping and tree canopy survey work.
Any Declarations of Interest Declared: None
Any Dispensation Granted: None
Minutes:
11.1 The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Malvisi, who provided details of the proposed mapping and survey work to be undertaken.
11.2 The recommendations in the report were proposed by Councillor Malvisi and seconded by Councillor McCraw.
11.3 Councillor Arthey queried the area which would be covered by the survey. In response Councillor Malvisi confirmed that the work would be district wide.
11.4 Councillor McCraw expressed his support for the proposed work and highlighted the significance of the speed with which the results would be available.
It was RESOLVED:-
1.1 That total funding of £32,849 for the biodiversity mapping and tree canopy survey work, from the Climate Change and Biodiversity earmarked reserve, be approved by Cabinet.
1.2 That the Cabinet Member for Environment in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, be given delegated authority to consider future proposals for spend and approve funding from the Climate Change and Biodiversity reserve.
Reason for Decision: To recognise the increasing pace with which natural habitat is being lost and that it too, has become a biodiversity emergency.