green connectivity
Southwark Council is scrutinising its biodiversity review amid calls for faster action to protect local wildlife.
Southwark Council's Environment Scrutiny Commission met in October 2026 to review the council's Biodiversity Scrutiny Review. Community groups and councillors are urging the council to accelerate its response to the biodiversity crisis, demanding swifter implementation of measures to protect and enhance local wildlife. Concerns were raised regarding the pace and effectiveness of current actions.
The discussions centre on green connectivity, which involves the interconnectedness of green spaces to support wildlife movement and ecological health. While some advancements have been noted, significant concerns remain regarding the safeguarding of the borough's natural environment.
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