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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council declared a nature emergency in 2019.
RESOLVED: That the Notice of Motion (as amended) proposed byCouncillor N Heslop and seconded by Councillor R Betts (set out below)be agreed:1. The Borough Council’s recognition of global climate change andbiodiversity emergencies be declared;2. Consideration be given to how the Borough Council can strengthenlocal protection and enhance protection of species, habitats andecosystems under available powers;3. Services and operations be reviewed to ensure Tonbridge and MallingBorough Council has policies that support climate change mitigation, forexample the provision of electric charging points across the borough, sothat it is one of the most welcoming places in the country for drivingelectric and hybrid vehicles;4. An initial report be made to the Cabinet setting out how, in partnershipwith other agencies, the Council will be making positive contributions tocombat climate change and a revised draft Climate Change Strategybrought forward by May 2020 including deliverable performanceindicators and an aspiration for Tonbridge and Malling to be carbonneutral by 2030.
— Full Council (Source)
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Tonbridge and Malling Borough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council | This council | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Central Bedfordshire Council | 90.1% | No | No | No | |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | 86.5% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Sevenoaks District Council | 85.1% | No | No | No | |
| West Sussex County Council | 84.9% | No | No | No | |
| Hampshire County Council | 84.1% | No | No | No | |
| Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council | 83.8% | 2021 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Buckinghamshire Council | 83.8% | No | No | No | |
| Tandridge District Council | 83.3% | No | No | No | |
| Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council | 82.6% | 2023 | Yes | No | No |
| Blaby District Council | 82.1% | 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.