Brecon Beacons: Staff under too high strain – union

According to a union, employees at one of Wales’ most renowned tourist attractions have been working under “intolerable pressure” and are short on staff.

The Brecon Beacons attracts thousands of people each year, but workers who administer and maintain it are overworked, according to Unison.

Its accusation comes after a damning report was issued against the entity in charge of the area.

The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority (BBNPA) announced that “a new chapter” had begun following a “particularly trying” period.

The authority’s mandate is to maintain the park’s natural beauty, assist tourists in enjoying it, and promote the “wellbeing of local residents.”

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It employs approximately 130 people, who work as wardens, visitor and tourist information assistants, planners, community development officers, and support staff.

However, according to a recent Audit Wales report, staff felt “overwhelmed.”

The auditor also stated that the authority faced “serious governance concerns” as it confronted major challenges such as reversing environmental decline.

According to the study, “several” members and staff spoke about the “personal toll of working within the authority and mentioned difficulties sleeping, persistent tension, and worry.”

The auditor observed “increasing lethargy” and “fear of doing the incorrect thing.”