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West Midlands Biodiversity Pledge
Stafford Borough Council have recently signed the West Midlands Biodiversity Pledge:-
We Acknowledge:
- That biodiversity and the natural environment have a vital role to play in enhancing wellbeing and the quality of life
- That biodiversity is under threat from climate change and other human-induced pressures
- Our duty under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 to have regard to the purpose of conserving biodiversity in carrying out our functions.
We welcome the:
- Social, health, environmental and economic benefits which come from biodiversity
- Opportunity for local government to lead the drive to conserve and enhance biodiversity at a local level
We commit our Council to:
- Ensure the conservation of biodiversity is incorporated into all relevant corporate strategies, plans and programmes.
- Champion the benefits of biodiversity within local partnerships including Community Strategies and Local Area Agreements.
- Consider the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and review policies and actions to assist wildlife to adapt
- Participate actively in Local Biodiversity Partnerships and assist with the delivery of Local Biodiversity Action Plans.
- Protect and enhance biodiversity within the planning system and deliver the key principles for biodiversity set out in national planning guidance.
- Seek to ensure that up-to-date biodiversity data is available and used appropriately and support the maintenance and development of Local Record Centres.
- Work in partnership with others to identify, protect and enhance Local Sites of Importance for Biodiversity, taking them into account within the planning and land management systems.
- Protect and enhance biodiversity within the local authority estate .
- Promote the social benefits of biodiversity in the delivery of public services such as recreation, social care and health.
- Supporting access to nature and understanding of the natural world within formal and informal education and community engagement.
- Raise awareness of all staff, elected members, contractors and the general public with regard to biodiversity issues.
For more information contact the Biodiversity Officer
Link: Contact Us