Staffordshire County Council is launching a public consultation on its Local Nature Recovery Strategy, inviting residents across Stoke and the wider county to help shape the future of nature protection. The long-term plan aims to restore habitats, protect wildlife, and create greener spaces for everyone in the area.
The strategy has been developed in partnership with councils, environmental groups, farmers, and landowners. Now the council wants input from the public before finalising the plans. Residents can explore draft plans and interactive maps online, then share their views through a short survey or detailed comments at staffsandstokelnrs.co.uk via the Let's Talk Staffordshire platform.
Hayley Coles, the council's deputy leader, described this as a "really important moment for nature" and urged as many people as possible to get involved in the consultation. The council is appealing to anyone who cares about local green spaces, wildlife, or the places they enjoy in Stoke and across Staffordshire to have their say.
The feedback from this consultation will directly influence how Staffordshire protects its environment and manages its natural spaces going forward. Whether you're concerned about wildlife habitats, recreational areas, or green corridors in your neighbourhood, your input matters to the final strategy.
The consultation is now open online. Residents in Stoke and throughout Staffordshire can access the interactive maps and draft plans, then submit their feedback through the survey or detailed comment sections before the deadline closes.