Decision details

(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)

Consideration was given to the potential introduction of wildflower strips on areas of amenity open space to support increased biodiversity. The report outlined liaison undertaken with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership and the Council’s grounds maintenance contractor regarding a potential trial location in Tonbridge.  It was noted that the outcome of the trial and an assessment of additional borough-wide opportunities would be reported to a future meeting of the Advisory Board.

Following consideration by the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Environment Services resolved that:

(1)          the proposed trial of a roadside nature reserve on amenity open space at Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge be progressed; and

(2)          liaison be undertaken with the Medway Valley Countryside Partnership and the Council’s ground maintenance contractor on the potential for proposals across the wider borough and a report submitted to a future meeting of the Advisory Board.