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A report on progress during 2016 in implementing the Epsom & Ewell Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020.

Following consideration, the Committee:

(1)          Noted progress during 2016 in implementing the Epsom and Ewell Local Biodiversity Plan.

The Committee receive a report providing an update on progress in implementing the Epsom and Ewell Local Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Influence on planning policy. The Committee noted the success of the Biodiversity Action Plan in influencing planning policies within the Borough, and in particular with regard to housing density, and commended officers for their work to achieve this.

b)            Priest Hill Nature Reserve – impact of restructuring of Surrey Wildlife Trust. The Committee noted that following a reduction in funding provided by Surrey County Council, Surrey Wildlife Trust was being restructured. The Countryside Manager informed the Committee that whether this restructuring would affect the management of the Priest Hill site was not known, but that the Biodiversity Action Plan would continue to provide an annual update on it.

Following consideration, the Committee:

(1)          Noted progress during 2016 in implementing the Epsom and Ewell Local Biodiversity Plan.