Written question WQ99002
- Asked by
- Helen JennerReform
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What consideration has the Welsh Government given to assessing the feasibility of bringing Penrhos Nature Reserve, Ynys Mon, into public ownership in recognition of its environmental, biodiversity, heritage, recreational and wellbeing value, given that it's currently being marketed for sale by administrators?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability (Llyr Gruffydd)
The Welsh Government recognises the significant environmental, biodiversity, heritage and recreational value of Penrhos Nature Reserve and is aware that the site is currently being marketed for sale. Officials are keeping the situation under review and considering potential options for safeguarding sites of high environmental importance.
As confirmed by the Cabinet Minister of Local Government, Housing and Planning in her statement on 9 June, the Welsh Government will look at strengthening its support for community owned and community run assets through the development of community right to buy legislation.