Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

Resolved – (1) To declare a Biodiversity Emergency and Ecological Crisis(2) To renew its existing Biodiversity Strategy (2013), update its policies and alsodevelop a dedicated Biodiversity Recovery Strategy in 2021(3) To undertake to review this strategy on an annual basis to measure the impacton biodiversity locally and to consult with local groups and residents(4) To implement our proposed bio-diversity net gain policy to ensure planningdevelopment is sustainable and not exacerbating the crisis(5) To deliver improvements to parks and green spaces around the district with theintention of improving biodiversity, furthermore to create a network of pollinatorcorridors as part of this work(6) To encourage residents and community groups to undertake measures topromote biodiversity, via council communication channels(7) To promote education and share information with school age children and allresidents on the importance of biodiversity and the natural world(8) To review the use of any harmful pesticides and look to continue ourcommitment to environmentally friendly grounds maintenance practices

— Full Council (Source)