Cyngor Cymuned Llanelwedd Community Council
Section 6 Biodiversity Report	
Llanelwedd Community Council does not own land, buildings or offices. When dealing with planning applications the matter of biodiversity is one of the main concerns looked at. The local knowledge which the Community Councillors have  can contribute  beneficial consideration to the issue of biodiversity on these applications and have raised matters in the past of which the County Council may not have been aware.
We serve approximately 330 adult residents. The precept for 2022-2023 is £2,700	

Embed biodiversity into decision making & procurement	taken into account biodiversity considerations when considering planning applications and other associated matters, such as footpath diversion orders and neighbourhood services matters.	Consideration of biodiversity demonstrated in decisions on planning applications.

Site visits have been organised and where possible seek information from the owners/planners of the application	
Raise awareness of biodiversity & its importance	Working with the village school

encouraged the community as a whole to volunteer in the context of nature/green spaces.	Chairman of the Community Council sits on the Friends of the School committee

Builth Road run a gardening session on the 2nd Sunday of each month with tools and equipment provided. It aims to promote health and wellbeing in an outdoor setting. Villagers are free to come and use the equipment and attend to the garden at any time.	
safeguard principal species and habitats
	Ensured no negative impacts on protected species	Each year the Community field (Approx 2 acres) and sections of the village are left to grow through April and May to allow insects and bees to pollenate as well as encouraging wild flowers to grow. Other projects include herb planters, fruit trees and planting of native hedgerows within the community. This is aimed at creating positive not negative impact on the area.

	
restore & create habitats and 
resilient ecological networks	Changed mowing regimes by reducing the frequency of cuts to encourage wildflowers and other pollinator friendly plants, also providing cover for small mammals and reptiles.	Another Cllr organises the grass cutting of the churchyard in the community and has reduced the frequency of the mowing to help with the impact which may occur

tackle negative factors: for e.g. reduce pollution, use nature based solutions, address invasive species	composting bin for our green waste.	Working with the school and the adjoining Jubilee Hall to encourage reducing pollution 

The Cllrs raised the issue of pigs in an area which could have an adverse effect on water pollution. The Council made the County Council aware of the issue and the NRW was informed. There was also a concern of rats in the area and action was taken to clean up the area ensuring food was not placed to encourage the situation	

Review of s6 duty	
The deep local knowledge of the Cllrs as to what is happening in their area is ideal as they are able to see the situations as they arise and can follow through. The Council owning no land, buildings or offices can mainly observe the situation and report circumstances to the County Council NRW or environment Department 

The village garden sessions and the Community Field are an ongoing projects and have worked well