Letter from Darren Millar

We are very grateful to Darren Millar AM who has kindley written to all members of the Bryn Euryn Users Association, details below


Darren Millar AM / AC
Shadow Minister for Communities and Local Government
Gweinidog yr Wrthblaid dros Gymunedau a Llywodraeth Leol

Welsh Conservative Member for Clwyd West
Aelod y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig dros Orllewin Clwyd


Dear ,

Re: Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve

I am writing to you as a person that has expressed an interest in the future of the Bryn Euryn Nature Reserve.

You will be aware that the management advisory group is currently considering proposals to change the way that the site is managed via the introduction of grazing on part of the reserve. The proposal has been subject to a feasibility study and a report will be considered by the advisory group next week when they will decide whether to proceed with the proposal or not.

It is essential that the voice of the local community and the users of Bryn Euryn is not ignored in this process and it is therefore vital that as many local residents as possible write in with their views.

The recently established Bryn Euryn Users Association has agreed to collate responses and would be very pleased to receive your comments. Their contact details are as follows and your views should be forwarded by noon on Monday, 23rd November:

bryn.euryn.users.assoc@hotmail.com

The Association has been invited to send a representative to attend the meeting next week and will ensure that your views are relayed to the committee.

In making your representations you may like to consider the following:-

1. Bryn Euryn currently allows unrestricted access for all members of the public.

2. Should the grazing proposals be implemented then the public would have restrictions placed on them when using the parts of the site designated for livestock grazing.

3. The local authority has acknowledged the lack of public open space in the area.

4. Bryn Euryn could still be managed sustainably without grazing and deliver the same conservation outcomes.

5. The local authority has acknowledged that financial considerations have been a factor in the decision to bring forward grazing proposals.

6. Bryn Euryn is currently a popular exercise area for dogs and their walkers. Many consider the introduction of livestock to be incompatible with this use.

7. The Bryn Euryn Users Association is keen to play an active role in helping to support the management of the site in the future.

Should you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact my constituency office.

Yours sincerely,




Darren Millar AM