The Leader, Councillor Bialyk, introduced this
report and during debate members made the following comments:
- an email from the Head of Service -
Operations had been circulated to every councillor;
- two partners, Teignbridge Council
and East Devon District Council had already approved this
strategy;
- Exeter was fortunate to have easy
access to two vital European sites, Dawlish Warren and the
Pebblebed Heaths, and it was important to protect those;
- would like to see a similar plan for
Exeter;
- there was no biodiversity strategy
for the city, and this level of detail was needed across all green
spaces; and
- Members were sceptical due to the
Government’s reputation of regarding the environment.
The Leader responded in the following terms:
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- this strategy had cross party
support at both Teignbridge and East Devon District Council;
and
- support for this strategy was
welcomed.
The Leader moved and Councillor Wright
seconded the recommendations as stated in the report, which
following a vote unanimous were CARRIED.