FI15435
Request
1a. What percentage biodiversity net gain does your local authority currently require on new developments?
2a. How many employees are currently directly employed by the authority to specifically/solely support the delivery of BNG requirements?
2b. Has the local authority created any new positions specifically to support the delivery of BNG requirements since 1 April 2023? (Yes/no)
2c. If so, please provide the job titles and whether these roles are temporary or permanent.
3a. Has your authority invested in specific training or upskilling for existing staff to manage BNG assessments, requirements, or policies since 1 April 2023? (Yes/no)
3b. If so, how much money has been invested in specific training or upskilling for existing staff to manage BNG assessments, requirements, or policies in total since 1 April 2023?
4a. Has your authority hired external consultants or third-party experts to assist with BNG implementation since 1 April 2023? (Yes/no)
4b. If so, how much has been spent on external consultants or third-party experts to assist with BNG implementation since 1 April 2023?
5a. Has any additional budget been allocated specifically for implementing or enforcing BNG requirements? (Yes/no)
If so, please provide the total additional budget assigned for this purpose for:
5b) 2024/25,
5c) 2025-2026 and
5d) 2026-2027.
Response
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1
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2a
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2b (Y/N)
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2c
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3a (Y/N)
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3b
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4a (Y/N)
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4b
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5a (Y/N)
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5b
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5c
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5d
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10%
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Zero
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No
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Not applicable
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Yes
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£1,130
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Yes
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£19.763.50
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No
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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