Biodiversity Training and Webinars
Regular upskilling and training is essential for effective Councils. All Councillors need to be aware of the importance of biodiversity and their duty under Section 6. To help your Council develop the knowledge and skills required we run regular webinars and training sessions.
Training Modules
We offer 3 modules specific to biodiversity as part of our training menu at One Voice Wales. These are delivered by our team of excellent Training Associates. These courses are very popular so book now!
Please see our training pages for more information and details of how to book.
Module 25 & 26
Biodiversity basics Part 1 and 2. A two-part course teaching Councils the basics of biodiversity, nature recovery and ecology need to make good decisions and effective Biodiversity Action Plans. It follows the same ‘5 pillars of biodiversity’ as introduced in the guidance document. After attending this course, Councils will be better placed to write robust BAPs and Section 6 Reports and meet that Section 6 duty of biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Produced in partnership with Cynnal Cymru.
Module 27
Nature Project Management – A course delivered over 1 session that demonstrates the basics of project management in the context of nature and environmental projects. Handouts will include a project checklist for Councils to help them manage projects in line with Biodiversity principles, on time and within budget. It is hoped that all Councils that attend this course will have already attended the Biodiversity Basics Course first.
Produced in partnership with Catrin Evans Consultancy.
Webinars
We run regular webinars on a variety of topics, so please keep checking back for our latest events.
One Voice Wales – Section 6 Workshops
Following our successful series of Section 6 webinars in April we are now offering your Council an opportunity to attend one of our Section 6 Report writing workshops. We will be running six workshops over 3 weeks, and these will be held online via Zoom.
During each online workshop, Councils will have an opportunity to ask questions, share best practice and work with our Biodiversity Officers on their own Section 6 Reports.
Working in small groups we will discuss actions that can contribute to each objective and help you complete an engaging and comprehensive report.
Numbers in each workshop will be capped at a maximum of 20 Councils, to allow each Council to get the most out of the session.
Two members of each Council are welcome to attend the same workshop.
Please only attend one workshop per Council. This will allow as many Councils as possible to attend.
To book a place on one of the workshops please click below:
Section 6 Report – Online Workshops
Tuesday 28.10.25 @6.30pm – 8pm
Wednesday 29.10.25 @6.30pm – 8pm
Thursday 30.10.25 @10am – 11.30am
Monday 3.11.25 @10am – 11.30am
Thursday 13.11.25 @1pm – 2.30pm
This will open a short registration form, once you have completed this form the meeting link will be immediately sent to you by email.
Please write your email address carefully or you may not receive the link.
Webinars – Keep Wales Tidy
Calling all Welsh Community and Town Councils!
Environmental charity, Keep Wales Tidy, is delighted to invite you to two webinars designed to help you improve your local environment and community.
These are fantastic opportunities to hear from fellow community councils, get inspired by their successful projects, gain valuable insights, share experiences, and get your questions answered.
Green Space and Biodiversity Webinar
Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
This webinar is for councils wanting to boost local biodiversity and improve their green spaces. We’ll cover:
Local Places for Nature scheme, which offers free garden packages and support to create and improve nature spaces.
The Green Flag Award, a benchmark for parks and green spaces.
Keep Wales Tidy contract services for managing and improving your outdoor areas for nature and wellbeing.
Local Environmental Quality Webinar
When: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
This session is for councils wanting to tackle key environmental quality issues. Topics will include:
Organising and supporting community litter-picking activities.
Latest litter policy updates including the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme.
Managing and improving ‘binfrastructure’ (the strategic placement and type of bins).
Effective ways to tackle dog fouling and updates on Keep Wales Tidy’s 2025/26 campaign.
Keep Wales Tidy contract services to tackle litter and waste
Both webinars are free to attend and will provide valuable, actionable information for your council.
You can register for the webinars by clicking on the title below:
Green Space and Biodiversity Webinar
Date: Thursday 23 October 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Local Environmental Quality Webinar
When: Wednesday 5 November 2025
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Clicking on the date will open a short registration form, once you have completed this form the meeting link will be immediately sent to you by email.
Please write your email address carefully or you may not receive the link.