This
report outlines the actions taken by Dorset Council to comply with the
Biodiversity Duty under the Environment Act 2021. It presents Dorset Council’s
first report on biodiversity summarising policies, objectives and actions to
conserve and enhance biodiversity across the whole council.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/12/2025
Decision due: 3 Mar 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Leader and Cabinet Member for Climate, Communications, Performance & Safeguarding
Lead director: Executive Director, Place
Contact: Bridget Betts, Environmental Advice Manager Email: [email protected], Mike Garrity, Corporate Director for Planning Email: [email protected].