The Biodiversity Action Framework sets out Oxfordshire County Council’s guiding principles, policies and objectives for tackling the ecological emergency and fulfilling our statutory obligations to further the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act.
The Biodiversity Action Plan sets out, in table form, 43 actions for 2025-26 to implement the policies in the Biodiversity Action Framework.The actions have been identified for delivery across county council services.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2025
Decision due: 21 Oct 2025 by Cabinet
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
Internal survey of OCC service areas through Let's Talk to inform our 'initial consideration' in 2023 with a report produced in December 2023 which was presented to DLT for each Directorate in early 2024. Draft documents were subject to a second internal Let's Talk survey alongside targeted consultation with specific teams early 2025.
Consultees
OCC staff
Plan Reference: 2025/141
Reason No Public Access: None