The County Council has a statutory duty to prepare a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for the county, including the administrative area of Brighton & Hove City Council. The report will be to seek Lead Member approval for the final LNRS, as well as the necessary statutory stages that lead to publication of the final LNRS.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2025
Decision due: 19 Jan 2026 by Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Lead member: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Department: Communities, Economy and Transport
Contact: Kate Cole, County Ecologist 07786 171465 Email: kate.cole@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 481621.
Consultation process
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy has been developed through significant consultation with a large range and number of stakeholders. Ahead of the Lead Member decision, a draft Strategy will have been subject to a 6-8 week period of public consultation.