Decision details

The Director of Prosperity & Development presented the ‘Nature on your Doorstep’ to Members in order to Members on local places for nature grant funded works undertaken in 22/23 and planned for 24/25.

Discussions ensued and the Chair welcomed the report and noted that Cabinet Members previously met the Apprentices, however, the Chair suggested that it would be a good opportunity for Cabinet Members to meet with the Apprentices again on a site visit. Another Member agreed and noted that the Committee previously met the graduates and that it would be useful for the Committee to meet with the Apprentices.

Discussions continued and a Member noted that we have fantastic nature sites across the County Borough. The Member referred to the Carnetown    ponds and noted how pleased he was to see this on the list and once that area has been assessed, the Member requested if Officers could provide an update that could be shared with the community. Officers agreed to get back to Members as the area develops.

A Member praised the Council’s work with graduates and Apprentices and noted that this will play a huge part in our planning and development and praised such a detailed report.

Following discussion, Members RESOLVED:

1.     To consider the progress reported, the planned expenditure and how this contributes to the broader objective of developing a Living Landscape project across RCT;

2.     To arrange a site meeting for the Committee to meet with the new Biodiversity Apprentices