Decision details

To award grants to successful applications as part of the Southwark Biodiversity Fund

That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs & Business;

1. Approves grant funding for greening and nature projects recommended for funding by the council’s Southwark Biodiversity Fund (SBF) assessment panel (subject to conditions). These projects are detailed in paragraph 45 of the report.
2. Agrees the increase to the grant budget for the fund from the £500,000 agreed in August 2024 (refer to appendix 1 to view previous decision) to £550,000 in order to accommodate this recommendation. This increase will be drawn from the existing £1m budget commitment to biodiversity projects within the Climate Capital Fund.
3. Delegates future grant allocations or amendments, in the event of underspend on any agreed projects, to the Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability & Leisure,in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs & Business. Such allocations must remain within the £550,000 grant budget.