The Environment Act 2021 establishes a comprehensive framework for environmental protection and sustainability. This new mandatory system of spatial strategies for nature, will be locally led by an appropriate ‘responsible authority’. In this region, the responsible authority is the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). The act requires the production of Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS).
LNRSs will guide smooth and effective delivery of biodiversity net gain and other nature recovery measures by helping developers and planning authorities avoid the most valuable existing habitat and focus on habitat creation or improvement where it will achieve the best outcomes. Each strategy will, for the area that it covers:
- Map the most valuable existing habitat for nature
- Map specific proposals for creating or improving habitat for nature and wider environment goals; and
- Agree priorities for nature’s recovery
The government’s ambition is for England to be a great place to live, with a healthy natural environment on land and at sea that benefits people and the economy.
Natural England's Conservation Strategy for the 21st Century
The Nature Conservation Strategies will be produced by March 2025 as a Supplementary Planning Document to ensure there is a clear understanding of the priorities for the management of the coast and a clear identification of the wider benefits for both the community and for Sefton’s economic growth.
The market will essentially fund much of the aspirations contained in the strategy, supplemented by funding applications for further public finance.
Have your say on the strategy
Merseyside Environmental Agency has been commissioned by LCRCA to prepare the Local Nature Conservation Strategy for Sefton.
From 9th September 2024 for 8 weeks people are being asked to share their views on the Sefton Coast and priorities for the refreshed Strategy. The closing date is 3rd November 2024.
By completing the online questionnaire people also have the opportunity to be entered into our prize draw and win a voucher for 2 adults and 2 children to take part in activities at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.
Take part in the online questionnaire by heading to:
Your Sefton Your Say Survey Portal
Alternatively, if you would prefer to fill out a hard copy then please download and print a questionnaire - Easy Read Survey for Print
And return to:
Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service
The Barn, Court Hey Park, Roby Road
Merseyside, L16 3NA