Including the closely related term biodiversity value.
… with biodiversity value - can make an important contribution to capturing the carbon that is in our atmosphere, as well as making Gateshead a better place for wildlife. Good access to the natural environment can also have positive benefits for people’s health and wellbeing. We intend to: * • Use the Council’s planning powers to encourage future developments to be environmentally sustainable and enhance…
…, • Ensure our communities realise the benefits from a changing economy, • Make Gateshead a more attractive place to live, work, and invest, • Support our natural environment and biodiversity, which in turn has a strong positive contribution to health and wellbeing, • Improve and create more equitable transport infrastructure which will make services and facilities more accessible for all…