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- by Administrator
- 04-02-2026
Reporting on Section 6 -Community and Town Councils Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Part 1 – Section 6 The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty Report 2023-2025 Llanigon Community Council (Group 1) Llanigon CC is a Rural Community Council covering 3 areas- Llanigon, Fforddlas and Capel-y-ffin, part of the Gwernyfed Ward, close to the Welsh/English Border and extends from the summit of the Blackmountains to the Banks of the River Wye and in part situated within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It does not own or manage any lands or buildings Biodiversity - The variety of life found on earth. It includes all species of plants and animals, their abundance and genetic diversity. Biodiversity provides the life support systems enabling all organisms, including humans, to survive. Insects pollinate our food crops, wetlands purify water and prevent flooding, peatlands store carbon and woodlands purify the air we breathe. Wales’ species and habitats are in serious decline due to climate change, invasive non-Native species, development, pollution, intensive agriculture and commercial forest plantations The Nature Recovery Action Plan for Wales (NRAP) sets out six objectives for reversing the decline of biodiversity which should be used to help develop and guide actions to comply with the Section 6 duty: The 6 objectives to maintain and enhance biodiversity are: Objective 1: Engage and support participation and understanding to embed biodiversity throughout decision making at all levels Objective 2: Safeguard species and habitats of principal importance and improve their management Objective 3: Increase the resilience of our natural environment by restoring degraded habitats and habitat creation Objective 4: Tackle key pressures on species and habitats Objective 5: Improve our evidence, understanding and monitoring Objective 6: Put in place a framework of governance and support for delivery Llanigon Community Council have been desperately trying to acquire the old Llanigon School site since it closed in 2015 which is owned by Powys County Council but have failed to raise the asking price £150k, this would have provided the village with a wonderful greenspace which could have produced an excellent plan for biodiversity. Llanigon CC wished to raise awareness of the decline in Biodiversity and held an Environmental Awareness and Sustainability workshop in the Llanigon Village Hall to explore simple ways to save money, reduce waste and protect local nature- learning about energy-saving, recycling and wildlife-friendly gardening Llanigon CC wish to make their residents more aware of the importance of biodiversity and the factors impacting biodiversity and actions everyone can take to help safeguard our species and the habitat in which they live. Working together to help nature recover Actions that could benefit nature: Putting up bird boxes Creating dead wood piles/ bug hotels Create a hedgehog highway with neighbours Create a wild area in your garden, mow less often and learn to love weeds Plant native species and use peat-free compost Use alternatives to pesticides, go organic Plant native perennials in planters that are pollinator friendly and more drought resistant Cut hedges in January, leaving food and shelter for birds Seed heads left uncut will be enjoyed by birds Build a mini wildlife pond and cover with a wire grid to safeguard smaller people and pets By gardening for wildlife, you will be rewarded by a truly natural outdoor space, where you can enjoy the plants, animals and birds that make their home there, even small changes can have a real impact. Spending time in nature improves people’s health and well-being Llanigon Community Council will continue to challenge Powys County Council for a greenspace for the Community to play their part in response to the ongoing decline in biodiversity to support the Wales Nature Recovery Action Plan. At the present time, not owning or managing any buildings or lands, all the Community Council can do is to make residents aware of what can be achieved in their back yards and gardens.
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- by Administrator
- 23-01-2026
Monday 16th February 2026 at 7pm in Llanigon Hall
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0 Llanigon CC -Monday 8th December 2025 -Meeting postponed
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- 02-12-2025
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- by Administrator
- 28-10-2025
Monday 10th November 2025 at 7pm in Llanigon Hall CANCELLED RE-ARRANGED FOR WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2025 7PM IN LLANIGON HALL
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- by Administrator
- 06-10-2025
Monday 13th October 2025 at 7pm in Llanigon Village Hall
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0 Llanigon CC Extraordinary Meeting
- by Administrator
- 29-09-2025
Change of Date - Monday 6th October 2025 in Llanigon Hall at 6pm To discuss and agree on funding for Community-led application for grant for School site
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