FOI001153 EIR Sustainablility

• 1a. What percentage biodiversity net gain does your local authority currently require?
• 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.