Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Nature Restoration Fund, the projects previously agreed to be taken forward and proposing several projects to be delivered in 2025-26.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.     noted the progress made regarding the previously agreed allocation of Nature Restoration Funding in Appendix 1 of the submitted report;

2.     approved the proposed projects in Appendix 2 of the submitted report noting that there was still a balance of funds to be allocated; and

3.     agreed delegated authority to the Executive Directors with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth and Commercial Services in consultation with the Policy Leads with responsibility for Planning and Regulatory Services and Climate Change, Renewables and Net Zero to amend the distribution of this funding in relation to approved projects in Appendix 2 to the submitted report if considered necessary.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth and Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services dated 11 July 2025, submitted)