The Environment (Local Nature Recovery Strategies) (Procedure) Regulations 2023

The Environment Act 2021 (c. 30, “the Act”) requires responsible authorities in England to prepare and publish local nature recovery strategies. A responsible authority under the Act is such of the following authorities as is appointed by the Secretary of State: a local authority whose area is, or is within, the strategy area; the Mayor of London; the mayor for the area of a combined authority established under section 103 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20); a National Park Authority in England; the Broads Authority; and Natural England. Responsible authorities are further required to review and republish their local nature recovery strategies from time to time.