St Albans Green councillors Juliet Voisey, Matt Fisher and Simon Grover are planning a range of initiatives for 2025, which focus on both wildlife protection and waste reduction across St Albans district.
We are actively working to strengthen Biodiversity Net Gain implementation at council level, ensuring proper guidelines and monitoring procedures are in place to protect local wildlife. Biodiversity Net Gain is a planning requirement that requires all new developments to deliver a measurable increase of at least 10% in natural habitats compared to what was there before, helping to protect and enhance local wildlife and ecosystems. This work complements our ongoing collaboration with the local swift group, where we support installation days throughout St Albans to protect these important birds.
Waste reduction features prominently in our agenda: we’re looking at opportunities to improve facilities at the local recycling centre, including improvements to the existing shop and expanded recycling options for items such as coffee pods and ink cartridges. We are also addressing littering and fly-tipping issues in our community.
Our team is progressing with several other environmental projects, including a tree warden scheme and exploring improved cycling infrastructure in the district. We are also preparing to bring forward a motion on the Plant Based Treaty, demonstrating our commitment to addressing climate change through multiple approaches.
We’re working on practical initiatives that will make a real difference to our local environment, from supporting wildlife to reducing waste. Our focus is on delivering tangible improvements for St Albans residents while protecting our natural heritage.