This report has been prepared to report how we
are fulfilling our ‘strengthened’ biodiversity duty
under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (as
amended). The report summarises a range of actions we have
implemented to conserve and enhance biodiversity.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/01/2026
Decision due: 26 Feb 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Place, Environment and Climate Action
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Place, Environment and Climate Action
Lead director: Director of Environment & Highways
Contact: Beccy Micklem, Principal Biodiversity Officer Email: beccy.micklem@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The report primarily seeks to report on
actions already agreed through consultation on, and approval of,
the Biodiversity Action Framework and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Officers responsible for these actions were directly contacted to
report on progress or input into case studies, or existing data
sources of data were used where available.
Consultees
The report has gathered information from OCC
staff across a range of Service Areas including procurement,
highways, environment and heritage, climate, planning, waste team,
flood team and public health.
Plan Reference: 26/002
Reason No Public Access: None