Agenda

To consider the notes of the previous meeting held on 12 June 2024.

To receive an update from Chloe Edwards, Local Nature Recovery Strategy Project Manager.

Matt Whitney, Local Nature Partnership Manager, and Huw Thomas, Nature Finance Manager, to give an update / overview of their work on the revolving fund which is developed in partnership with Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment (TOE).

Oxfordshire needs a high-level narrative that clearly states our main priorities for the county. This is seen as particularly useful when making the case for investment in our county’s nature. Oxfordshire Local Nature Partnership (OLNP) Manager has drafted a document which he hopes can serve as a statement of intent, and can support, and be supported by, the emerging Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

The Board is asked to consider the merits of this approach and comment on the framing and content of the document.

Having been established for two years, with an annual report just produced, and the third Forum event just around the corner, now is a good time to consider whether our strategic approach requires any adjustment in order for us to be best placed to achieve our vision, and to facilitate delivery of LNRS. Following some provocations, we will discuss what we should keep, stop and start from our three thematic areas (nature recovery, nature finance, nature and health).

To note the dates to the next meetings:

o   11 December 2024