Issue details

Biodiversity Net Gain, Responsible Body Application

To seek approval for MEAS to apply to Defra to become a Responsible Body, which will allow the Liverpool City Region local authorities to establish Biodiversity Net Gain habitat banks.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/07/2024

Financial: No;

Community Impact: Yes;

Decision due: 6 Feb 2025 by Cabinet

Decision due: 24 Apr 2025 by Council

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Housing and Highways

Lead director: Assistant Director - Economic Growth and Housing

Department: Regeneration and Skills

Contact: Rachael Rhodes, Principal Ecologist – Biodiversity Net Gain Email: rachael.rhodes@eas.sefton.gov.uk Tel: 0151 934 4963.

Consultation process

Meetings and briefings

Consultees

Merseyside Local Authorities; Liverpool City Region

List of background documents to be considered by decision maker

  • Biodiversity Net Gain, Responsible body application