RESOLVED: That

1.  The three sites, Allington Millenium Green, Fant Wildlife Site and the combined site of Weavering Heath, Five Acre and Wents Wood, be officially declared as Local Nature Reserves; and

2.  The two sites, Hayle Park and Spot Lane, be officially declared as Local Nature Reserves folllowing assent from Natural England.

(see Record of Decision)

The lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure introduced the report.

In response to comments, the Head of Environment and Public Realm outlined the historical context to the proposal, confirming that a process to declare LNRs had been developed and could be shared with Members; this would allow further areas to be identified as potential LNRs. 

The Committee expressed strong support for designating the sites outlined in the report as Local Nature Reserves (LNR). 

RESOLVED: That the Lead Member for Planning and Infrastructure be recommended to:

1.  Officially declare the three sites, Allington Millennium Green, Fant Wildlife Site, and the combined site of Weavering Heath, Five Acre and Wents Wood, as Local Nature Reserves; and

2.  Officially declare the two sites, Hayle Park, and Spot Lane, as Local Nature Reserves following assent from Natural England.

NOTE: Councillor Clark left the meeting between 6.51 p.m. to 6.55 p.m. and did not vote on the item.