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Local Nature Recovery Scheme

Asked by Zöe FranklinLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 January 2026UIN 105462

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with local authorities and regional stakeholders, including in Surrey, on the delivery of Local Nature Recovery Strategies.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government’s intentions to enhance the roles and functions of Local Nature Recovery Strategy responsible authorities to take a leading role in environmental delivery are set out in English Devolution White Paper. Officials have been engaging with all responsible authorities, including Surrey County Council, and other relevant stakeholders to develop more detailed expectations for what this delivery role should entail.

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