Biodiversity Duty
Southwark Council recently approved its first statutory Biodiversity Duty report, detailing actions and future plans for biodiversity enhancement.
Southwark Council approved its first statutory Biodiversity Duty report in February 2026, committing to meeting enhanced biodiversity targets. The report, prepared in collaboration with Land Use Consultants Ltd, outlines the council's policies, objectives, and actions, including habitat creation in parks and ensuring biodiversity net gain in new developments. It was submitted to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The report also details plans for future actions and monitoring progress towards achieving the borough's biodiversity goals. The Biodiversity Duty is a statutory obligation introduced by the Environment Act 2021, requiring local authorities to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
Key facts
- Southwark Council approved its first statutory Biodiversity Duty report in February 2026. Source
- The report was prepared in collaboration with Land Use Consultants Ltd (LUC). Source
- The report was submitted to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Source
- Key initiatives highlighted include habitat creation in parks and biodiversity net gain in new developments. Source
- The report outlines plans for future actions and monitoring progress. Source
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