Taking Action for Our Climate
Welcome to our Climate Action webpage! Here, we highlight our ongoing commitment to sustainability and conservation through a range of impactful initiatives. Together, we’re working towards a greener, healthier future for everyone.
Creating Homes for Wildlife
Tiny Forests at Camden Road Park (2020):
An oasis of biodiversity with planting, bird
boxes and a bug hotel to encourage local wildlife.
Swift and Bat Boxes (2021):
Swift boxes installed at the Guildhall, one equipped with a camera for covert
wildlife observation. We eagerly await occupancy in 2025.
A swift caller donated to attract swifts to the boxes.
Bat boxes installed at Maendu Well to help support our nocturnal mammals.
Sustainability in Action
Declaring a Climate Emergency (2021): A formal commitment to tackling climate
change.
Carbon Audit (2022): A full review of Brecon Town Council’s carbon emissions to
identify and help reduce consumption.
Recycling in Parks and Greenspaces (2022): New collection and sorting systems
implemented for plastics, cans, glass, and paper.
Recycling at Events: Dedicated recycling bins to minimise landfill waste and manual
sorting of waste to maximise recycling opportunity.
Encouraging Solar Panel Installation: Advocating to the planning authority for
support of solar panel applications to promote renewable energy adoption.
Engaging the Next Generation
Wildlife Packs for Schools (2021): Distributed seeds, planting guides, wildlife information, bird boxes, and insect hotels to inspire young conservationists.
Keeping Our Town Clean
Clean-Up Initiatives: Participation in regular litter picks and clean-up events to help make our town a welcoming and eco-friendly place.
Innovative Habitat Projects
Maendu Well (2023): Tree surgery and habitat creation. Land and pond management in consultation with habitat specialists.
Island Fields Acquisition: Secured under a long-term lease as a public open space, this area is undergoing climate and carbon mitigation planning. A public consultation is underway to gather community input on its future use.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Guildhall Improvements (2024): A new boiler and energy-efficient measures to
reduce carbon footprint.
Promoting Active and Eco-Friendly Practices
Active Travel Considerations: Incorporating walking, cycling, and sustainable
transport into planning and stakeholder engagements.
Remote Working & Car Sharing: Minimising travel emissions wherever possible.
Green Procurement: Prioritising contractors with strong climate actions and
choosing eco-friendly products like sustainable toilet paper.
Community Collaboration
Wildflower Meadow Maintenance: Supporting a wildflower meadow, town centre planters, and green spaces while reducing weed killer usage.
Tree Planting Projects: Llanfaes Park received new trees in 2024, with support extended to other similar town projects.
River Usk Pollution Prevention: Leading efforts to prevent pollution, with anglers encouraged to follow “check, clean, dry” practices.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
From planting trees to reducing waste, every step we take together makes an impact. Let’s
continue to create a sustainable, thriving community for generations to come.