To receive apologies for absence

The note of the meeting held on 23 November 2023 is attached for confirmation

This paper introduces the new Defra Targets and Outcomes Framework for Protected Landscapes.

This paper provides background information on Natural England’s proposal to establish a landscape scale National Nature Reserve in the Marches area close to the existing Stiperstones NNR.

Andrew Nixon from Natural England will give a short presentation and answer questions.

This paper highlights two recent publications by Defra – the report on consultation which brings to a close the Glover Review of designated landscapes, and a policy paper on the government’s approach to implementing the international commitment to protect 30% of land by 2030.

This paper brings forward some topics for discussion to inform content for the Management Plan, building on work by the Partnership in earlier meetings.

This paper updates members of the Partnership on a significant new allocation of capital funding from Defra, and on other aspects of funding and activity by the team.

To receive a presentation from Rachel Glover, Natural Environment Officer

This paper provided updates on various aspects of activity by the National Landscapes Association.

To receive a verbal update

Members are advised that future meetings of the Partnership will be held on

Wednesday 31^st July 2024 and

Wednesday 13^th November 2024

All meetings at 9.30am