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Rhossili Magazine 2026: Call for Content
We want to make sure everyone receives their copy of the Rhossili Annual Community Magazine this year in good time for the Christmas events advertised in it. RCC members have made a commitment to deliver a copy to all residences by December 1st (provided you have a letter box!). With that in mind, we are…
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Recording and monitoring local wildlife workshop
Rhossili Community Council was pleased to host a workshop at Rhossili Village Hall on Recording and monitoring local wildlife, led by Adam Rowe and David Slade from South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre, on Friday July 3rd 2026. It was also great to have the support of Alice Fry, Carina Roberts and Jenny Brisley from…
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RCC new Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-28 approved
At the meeting on April 7th 2026, the new Biodiversity Action Plan was presented to members by the Biodiversity Lead and Officer. Producing the plan is a statutory requirement for all community and town councils under Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016. The new plan, approved at the meeting, is timely and of…
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First Aid Awareness sessions with St John Ambulance Cymru launching March 18th 2026 – UPDATE
In collaboration with St John Ambulance Cymru, Rhossili Community Council is pleased to launch the 1st of four 2-hour First Aid Awareness sessions. These have been arranged as part of our Community Wellbeing initiative after the positive response we had to the survey last December about holding the sessions. We’ve now had the go-ahead from…
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Good news for nature in Wales
Some good news for nature! The Natural Resources Wales report published in January warned of collapsing wildlife, with around one in five species in Wales being at risk of extinction. However, the Senedd has brought in important new laws that aim to protect wildlife and help nature recover. These new laws, amending the the Environment…
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RCC welcomes new role of Biodiversity Officer
At the December meeting, Rhossili Community Council approved the introduction of the (voluntary) role of Biodiversity Officer and we are very pleased that Francis Morgan, our Responsible Finance Officer, agreed to take it on. Francis is a passionate advocate for biodiversity and the environment and has written several bird blogs for our community website. He…
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Nature Under Pressure: Three new reports Wales can’t ignore
Over the past few weeks, three major environmental reports have landed — and together they paint a stark picture of the challenges facing Wales, the UK, and communities like ours here in Rhossili, South Gower. Each report looks at a different part of the puzzle, but the message is the same: nature is struggling, and…
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Grazing Animals on the Cliffs: Meeting
14TH JANUARY 2026 7.00pm RHOSSILI VILLAGE HALL There has been a lot of different and sometimes conflicting information recently about animals grazing Common Land on Rhossili Cliffs round to Mewslade. This meeting is hosted by Rhossili Community Council to assist in understanding the rights and responsibilities of the many organisations and people with a vested…
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Comment from RCC: Grazing Ponies on Rhossili Cliffs
Grazing Ponies on Rhossili Cliffs We are very aware that emotions are running high over the safety of the grazing ponies on our local cliffs and whether they will be allowed to remain there. The topic has had recent media coverage and is a live issue on social media. The issue has been brought into…
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Contribute to the 2025 Magazine
Rhossili Magazine 2025: Call for Content It’s that time of year again and we’re inviting pieces for inclusion in the ever-popular annual community magazine. Guidelines for Submitting Articles We warmly invite contributions from residents, local groups, and businesses for the Rhossili Community Magazine 2025. This annual publication celebrates our village life, showcases community achievements, and shares local stories – all made possible by…