Agenda

RECOMMENDED that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 12 February 2020 be agreed as a correct record.

The panel to receive an update on the topic and agree the next steps for the review.

Full Council on 13 October 2021 resolved to request that Scrutiny Management Panel and the Transport, Environment and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee reviews all relevant policies and practices on urban biodiversity that might harm or undermine local ecosystems, such as grass cutting across the city, re-wilding on allotment plots to improve habitats for insects, including bees. In general, approaches should aim to positively contribute to re-wilding and support other approaches to re "greening" Portsmouth.

 • That Scrutiny seek views from residents, interested community groups and ward councillors.

• That Scrutiny report back with recommendations to Cabinet for consideration.

The panel is invited to consider this request and agree a Scoping Document for the review.  A draft is attached as a basis to inform the discussion and be amended as necessary prior to approval by the panel.

Relevant officers will be present to inform the discussion and councillors who have matters that they wish to input into the review are invited to provide a written submission to the panel or alternatively attend the meeting.

If wishing to attend, councillors are requested to inform Democratic Services by Thursday 11 November 2021 to ensure that numbers within the room are managed for Health & Safety purposes.