Exciting biodiversity project to enhance community space at Coychurch playing fields.

Plans to create a new community space and wildlife habitat at Coychurch playing fields are underway as part of the council’s focus on enhancing biodiversity across the county borough.

The project, which is funded by Welsh Government’s Local Places for Nature scheme, will enhance the outskirts of the existing field space and create a new habitat by planting trees, wildflowers and a wetland area.

The wetland will be created by directing existing surface water from the playing fields to an attenuation pond, which will not only improve the conditions of the remaining central playing field but will also provide a valuable habitat for a range of species, such as pollinators, bats, and small mammals.

The existing playing fields will remain a central area of the new community space for sporting activities such as football and running, alongside further recreational areas, and the provision of a new outdoor learning area.

As part of the initiative, further community and habitat spaces will be created at Tondu Play Park, and Caerau Men’s Shed.

I’m thrilled that, with thanks to Welsh Government funding, we’re able to bring nature to your doorstep, and introduce more vibrant biodiversity projects across the county borough.

Making nature accessible to all members of the community not only offers great benefits for residents’ mental health and wellbeing, but also teaches the importance of creating a safe habitat for a range of species.

I would like to assure residents that Coychurch Lower Community Council, as part of the community asset transfer process, have exciting plans for the playing fields and the creation of the habitat will only enhance the existing space. Recreational areas will remain available for dog walks and other activities, while the playing field can continue to host sporting activities such as football and running.”

Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, Councillor Paul Davies

To find out more about the council’s current biodiversity projects, please visit our website.