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North Hertfordshire District Council declared a nature emergency in 2023.
RESOLVED:The Council:(1) Declares an ecological emergency.(2) Ensures that addressing the ecological emergency and nature recovery are considered asstrategic priorities for planning policies and design guides for new development, includingmaster-planning of sites, by identifying appropriate areas for habitat restoration andbiodiversity net gain and ensuring that development limits impact on existing habitats in itsprocess.(3) Set measurable targets and standards for biodiversity increase, in both species andquantities, seeking also to increase community engagement.(4) Work with our partners to establish a Local Nature Partnership for Hertfordshire as soonas possible, in keeping with the urgency of this declaration.(5) Work with our partners to develop Nature Recovery Networks and Nature RecoveryStrategy for Hertfordshire, again in keeping with the urgency of this declaration.(6) Look for opportunities to work in partnership with local charities and environmentalorganisations to deliver nature recovery in North Hertfordshire.(7) Investigate new approaches to nature recovery such as habitat banking that deliverbiodiversity objectives and provide new investment opportunities.(8) Commits to considering biodiversity net gain policies within the review of the Local Plan atthe earliest achievable opportunity, with a commitment to set a local BNG policy, whichgoes beyond the minimum, nationally required, 10% increase.
— Full Council (Source)
North Hertfordshire District Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
North Hertfordshire District Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
North Hertfordshire District Council has not committed to protect and manage 30% of council landholdings for nature recovery by 2030.
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Take action in your communityHere are the 10 most similar councils, based on a combination of distance, urban/rural split, emissions profile, and deprivation.
| Council | Similarity | Nature emergency | Evidence-based action plan | Embedded in strategy | 30 by 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire District Council | This council | 2023 | Yes | No | No |
| Hampshire County Council | 89.1% | No | No | No | |
| Rochford District Council | 87.9% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| Mid Sussex District Council | 86.9% | No | No | No | |
| Bromsgrove District Council | 86.7% | No | No | No | |
| Chelmsford City Council | 86.6% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council | 86.4% | 2021 | Yes | Yes | No |
| St Albans City and District Council | 85.6% | 2023 | Yes | No | No |
| Hertfordshire County Council | 85.4% | No | No | No | |
| Blaby District Council | 85.2% | No | No | No | |
| Surrey County Council | 84.9% | No | No | No |
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Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.