The council wants residents to share their views on what their priorities should be after the pandemic. Your Merton will offer people the opportunity to speak on how the pandemic has changed their lifestyle and their future ambitions for where they live. It is part of the council’s widest-ever engagement programme, which includes the annual resident survey and a series of discussion groups with community organisations including faith groups, young peoples’ groups and charities. Responses will help form the basis of priorities for the council and its partners from 2022 onwards. The council will start assessing responses in September/October.
Hill farmers in Wales have seen ample benefits after only a year of being part of a major research project that aims to boost the performance of pedigree sheep flocks. In 2019 an additional 24 flocks joined Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s Hill Ram Scheme, and now, having been performance recording their flocks for over a year, are starting to decipher their reports with support from the project staff. The Hill Ram Scheme is designed to bring the latest technology to upland flocks in Wales with the aim of strengthening the Welsh sheep sector through long-term breeding improvement and smart use of data. Investing in breeding technology also has benefits for the environment, reducing emissions from agriculture.