Comment

Representation ID: 23147

Received: 11/10/2021

Respondent: Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Partnership

Agent: Black Country UNESCO Global Geopark Partnership

We think that section 5 is particularly important for the future development of the Black Country and the health and happiness of its residents and visitors. We welcome that Geopark and other Environmental policies so strongly cross referenced here. We concur and support many of the generic statements of paragraphs 5.7 to 5. 13.

We would however recommend that para’s 5.12, 5.16 and 5.22 also include a specific bullet point/statement that highlights the specific importance of accessible natural and cultural places to wellbeing as these are increasingly being prescribed by health professionals for mitigating poor mental and physical health issues.