Member

62: Clause 50, page 64, line 32, at end insert— “(3A) Regulations under subsection (1) must require that prescribed training promotes a science-based approach with regard to—(a) climate change and biodiversity; and,(b) ecological surveying including botanical and mycological surveying.”Member's explanatory statement This amendment would mean that the mandatory training for members of planning committees and planning officers must include climate and biodiversity and enhanced ecological literacy training, in line with the latest scientific guidance.