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