Wildlife and Nature in East Goscote

INTRODUCTION – STATUTORY DUTY

Under the 2021 Environment Act, public authorities (including town and parish councils) operating in England must consider what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity.

Government guidance published on 17 May 2023 clarifies that, as a public authority, town and parish councils must:

• consider what they can do to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
• agree policies and specific objectives based on their consideration.
• act to deliver their policies and achieve their objectives.

Please see the links below for our journey to date:

1. Environment Policy (The Environment Policy was reviewed by the Full Council on 11th March 2024)
2. Trees
3. Bulb / Seed Planting
4. Mowing Contract
5. Long Furrow Wildflower Verge Survey and Management Recommendations
6. Reaching People Environment Fund
7. Wildlife Audit by Dr Helen O’Brien – completed as part of the Reaching People grant
8. NatureSpot Page
9. Recognising the ‘Dog Walk’ as a Local Wildlife Site