Councillors concern over Sirhowy Valley Country Park website
Residents have also expressed fears that this lack of transparency may be linked to a controversial planning application from a private mining company to process and dump millions of tonnes of spoil and contaminated material within the park—on a designated Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC).
We urge the council to clarify the situation and fully inform the public about any proposals affecting this cherished green space.
Cllrs Janine Reed and Jan Jones
Independent ward councillors for Ynysddu
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