Wrthi'n llwytho
Cyfarfu Panel Craffu Perfformiad Newid Hinsawdd a Natur, sef grŵp o gynghorwyr sy'n adolygu gwaith y Cyngor, ar 16 Medi 2025 i glywed diweddariad ar chwistrellu chwyn a phlannu blodau gwyllt gan yr Aelod Cabinet Andrew Stevens a swyddogion. Mae'r cofnod yn nodi trafodaeth yn unig, heb unrhyw benderfyniad. Anfonodd y Panel lythyr at Aelodau'r Cabinet yn nes ymlaen yn nodi ei farn; mae'r llythyr wedi'i ddyddio 3 Hydref 2025.
No disclosures of interest were received.
No declarations were made.
Panel agreed the Minutes of the meeting on 29 July 2025 as an accurate record of the meeting.
Letter to Cabinet Member following the meeting on 29 July 2025 was noted.
No questions were received.
Cabinet Members and relevant officers updated the Panel on the Council’s approach to weed spraying and wildflower planting. It focused on the use of glyphosate-based herbicides, their effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and environmental impact, confirming that current practices follow HSE guidance. The discussion also highlighted the Council’s commitment to enhancing biodiversity through wildflower planting, including both native and non-native species, and the role of the “cut and collect” programme in supporting nature recovery. Key concerns raised by Panel Members included: • The potential health risks of glyphosate to humans and animals, referencing recent international studies. • The environmental impact on pollinators, soil health, and biodiversity, particularly in areas treated prior to wildflower planting. • The desire to reduce glyphosate use and explore non-chemical alternatives, including manual methods and steam treatments. • The feasibility of excluding sensitive areas such as schools and parks from spraying. • The long-term sustainability of glyphosate use, including the risk of resistance in invasive species like Japanese knotweed. • The balance between native and non-native wildflower planting and its impact on biodiversity and public expectations. • The need for improved public communication about nature recovery initiatives and available community grants.
Panel considered the work plan and noted items for the next meeting.
Rhaid i gynghorwyr ddweud pan fydd ganddyn nhw gysylltiad personol â rhywbeth sy'n cael ei drafod, fel swydd, eiddo neu aelod o'r teulu. Mae buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu yn ddigon cryf i'r cynghorydd adael yr ystafell fel arfer a pheidio â chymryd rhan.
Caiff datganiadau eu darllen o'r cofnodion unwaith y byddan nhw wedi'u cyhoeddi.
Yn rhestru cynghorwyr presennol y cyngor yn unig. Nid yw aelodau cyfetholedig, swyddogion a chyn-gynghorwyr yn cael eu dangos.