Draft Biodiversity Strategy

We are asking residents, organisations and local partners for their views on our draft Biodiversity Strategy, which will help shape the future of nature recovery across the district over the next five years.
Following our biodiversity and climate declaration in 2023, the strategy sets out how the council, organisations, businesses and communities can work together to:
- raise awareness of biodiversity issues across the district
- provide a clear framework to guide decision-making for nature recovery
- support communities, landowners, schools, businesses and developers in protecting and restoring nature
The consultation has now closed but we are leaving information about the strategy on this page.
The draft Biodiversity Strategy includes 32 key actions grouped under six themes: strategic policy working, partnership working, delivery, community working, funding, and audit and planning.
You can still read the draft Biodiversity Strategy.
Published: 11 February 2026