Decision details

Richard Smith, Winchester City Council ecologist, gave a presentation on ecology.  A copy of the presentation can be found under this item’s agenda heading on the Winchester City Council website.

In answer to Members’ questions, Mr Smith stated that:

• Reptiles would be moved from the old Town Park under licence and these were principally lizards and slow worms.

• The mitigation land had been set aside for Brent Geese to rest upon during migration.

• The river Wallington was being dug out to be more meandering to allow it to be conducive as a wildlife habitat.

In conclusion, Mr Smith stated that he had a good working relationship with Grainger and nature groups, and that these organisations also covered the Havant Borough Council area.

A summary of the presentation would also be included in the West of Waterlooville Community Newsletter.