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Local Nature Recovery Scheme

Asked by Zöe FranklinLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 16 January 2026UIN 105504

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of (a) funding and (b) capacity for local authorities to implement Local Nature Recovery Strategies.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Funding for Local Nature Recovery Strategy responsible authorities to support the delivery of the strategies will be confirmed as part of departmental business planning for financial years 2026/27 to 2028/29. This will be informed by discussions with responsible authorities about what the new delivery role will entail.

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