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RECOMMENDED: That Council adopt the Norfolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) by the Council.

REASON FOR DECISION: To formally endorse and adopt the Norfolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and fulfil the Borough Council’s statutory obligations, in accordance with the Environment Act 2021 (part 6).

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Cabinet noted that the Environment and Community Panel had considered the report and supported the Cabinet Recommendations.

Councillor de Whalley introduced the Strategy with officers providing an overview of its statutory basis, implementation and benefits.

In response to a question from Councillor Lintern it was confirmed that the document was designed to help people understand how they could best manage their land and was not about blocking development.

Councillor Squire spoke in support of the strategy.

Councillor de Whalley provided detail of the launch event.

Councillor Moriarty reminded Cabinet that the Environment and Community Panel had considered this item raised concerns that the final Local Nature Recovery Strategy Document was not available at the time, but supported the Cabinet recommendations.  Councillor Ring asked the Chair of the Environment and Community Panel, Councillor Collop, who had joined the meeting remotely if she had any further questions, to which she did not.

RECOMMENDED: That Council adopt the Norfolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) by the Council.

REASON FOR DECISION: To formally endorse and adopt the Norfolk Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and fulfil the Borough Council’s statutory obligations, in accordance with the Environment Act 2021 (part 6).