Following the successful trial at Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, this report identifies potential additional sites for ‘Roadside Nature Reserves’ (RNR’s) across the borough for Member consideration and approval.

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

Further to the item considered on 9 November 2021 (Minute CH 21/36 refers) following the successful trial at Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, the report identified potential additional sites across the borough for ‘Roadside Nature Reserves’ (RNR’s).  The potential site locations were shown in Annex 1 and included Kings Hill, Borough Green, Platt, East Malling, Leybourne and Tonbridge. 

Following consideration by the Communities and Housing Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change resolved that:

(1)             the sites listed in Annex 1 of the report be managed as Roadside Nature Reserves from the 2022 growing season in accordance with the cutting regime identified at paragraph 1.1.2 of the report.

(Decision Notice D220023MEM)

Further to the item considered on 9 November 2021 (Minute CH 21/36 refers) following the successful trial at Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, the report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services identified potential additional sites across the borough for ‘Roadside Nature Reserves’ (RNR’s).  The potential site locations were shown in Annex 1 and included Kings Hill, Borough Green, Platt, East Malling, Leybourne and Tonbridge. 

RECOMMENDED:  That the sites listed in Annex 1 of the report be managed as Roadside Nature Reserves from the 2022 growing season in accordance with the cutting regime identified at paragraph 1.1.2 of the report.