Cyngor Tref Llanfairfechan Town Council
Our Next Meeting:
Our next meeting is Town Council Meeting Wednesday 09/04/2025 at 7pm.
If you have any business that you would like to refer to the Town Council or if you would like details on how to join the meeting as an observer, please do email the Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net
Archive
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 7th June 2022
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 1st February 2022
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 29th November 2021
Following on from our posting on 8th November, we have been informed that no one has requested an election to be called for our casual vacancies in Bryn Ward and Lafan Ward. We will now progress to co-option and we have been sent the following information from CCBC Demorcatic Services
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 18th November 2021
*******Winter Festival needs you!*******
We know there are always people who miss seeing posters so please can you help us today by telling at least one other Llanfairfechan resident about our Winter Festival coming this weekend. Please reassure that Covid-19 restrictions will be in place to keep everyone safe and we hope you all come along to have some fun.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 16th November 2021
Our PROW contractor has been busy with clearing the pathway along the cob.
This is not one of areas of our responsibility but Town Council agreed to fund this to improve the area for walkers.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 14th November 2021
Video from our Remembrance Day Wreath Laying 11th November 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council would like to thank all the organisations and individuals who have supported Llanfairfechan Remembrance 2021. The wreaths have now been laid and are available for everyone to view at the cenotaph. Byddwn yn eu cofio We will remember them.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 8th November 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 3rd November 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council would like to update everyone further to the recent discussions and concerns expressed by residents regarding Llanfairfechan's Remembrance event.
Firstly, we would like all residents to know that we fully understand your frustrations and strength of feeling on this matter. As a Town Council, we would like nothing more than for Remembrance Sunday to be commemorated in the same way as it has been in previous years, with a formal service at the cenotaph.
In the process of planning the Remembrance event however, it became clear that this would not be possible. We as a Town Council are classed as an organising body, with a duty of care to ensure the safety of attendees and legal requirements to carry out robust risk assessments. We received advice that an unregulated crowd of people gathering in what is actually a very small area, could pose an unacceptable COVID risk. In previous years, we have had over 200 people attend the Remembrance event. Considering all the information and guidance received, we decided that rather than hosting a service at the cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, it would be safest to commemorate the day with a wreath laying event and video released online on Remembrance Sunday.
Last year’s 2020 video can be viewed by clicking on the link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2819849158246963
We acknowledge this decision may seem at odds with photos of large crowds of people attending rugby matches and concerts. However we as a Town Council do not have the power to put in place public safety measures employed at these types of events, such as vaccine passports or proof of negative COVID tests. Nor do we have the means to regulate a crowd through enforced social distancing or mask wearing.
We fully understand that residents may be disappointed by this decision and regret the upset caused. We would like to make it clear that we do not, in any way, want to stop residents going to the cenotaph on Sunday 14th November and very much hope to host a formal service next year. However, our biggest concern is, and always will be, protecting the safety and wellbeing of our community.
This decision has not been taken lightly. Llanfairfechan's Remembrance event was discussed at length at open meetings which residents were invited to attend planning and review meetings in September and October . Proposals were voted on and agreed at a council meeting on October 13th.
Our next town council meeting will be held this evening at 7pm (online). As with every Town Council meeting, all residents are very welcome and encouraged to attend. Due to Covid-19, the meetings are still held online on ZOOM and you can request a sign in from the town clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 20th October 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 15th July 2021
Conwy County Borough Council ERF statement :
Storm drainage work – Station Road & Park Crescent, Llanfairfechan
Work starts: Monday 19 July 2021 - Work finishes: Wednesday 21 July 2021
What is happening?
We are carrying out work to clean and survey the surface water and storm water drainage system, and inspect for any issues.
To keep traffic disruption to a minimum, we will be working at night between 10pm and 3am.
Will this affect access or parking?
Yes – at times, we may need to temporarily obstruct access to Park Crescent and Station Road.
Please do not park on Station Road after 9pm so we can complete this work quickly and efficiently.
If you need access to your property during the work, our traffic marshalls will guide you through the road closure and traffic management.
If you need more information, please contact the Environment, Roads & Facilities advice team on
erf@conwy.gov.uk or call 01492 575337.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 25th June 2021
Information about the A55 junction project
Following our enquiries into the recent announcement by the Welsh Government that there are to be no new roads. From the project team's understanding of the announcement and the enquiries that have made this only refers to three projects: Deeside Corridor (Red Route) from the English/Welsh border to the A55 at Northop. Llandeilo Bypass Third Crossing of the Menai Straits
That said all schemes are under review as part of an overall strategy of shifting spending towards better maintenance rather than building new roads. It means that the team will be continuing to progress the draft Orders via a Public Local Inquiry as recently announced, a Pre Inquiry Meeting to be held on 27th July next month.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 20th May 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council welcomes our new Mayor Cllr Penny Andow and Consort Jo Pugh and Deputy Mayor Cllr Chris Jones and Consort Denise Jones. We look forward to working together to support the community.
We would also like to thank retiring Mayor Cllr Delohne Merrell and Consort Cllr Carol Gell for all their work from May 2019 to May 2021. This extended period has been due to the Covid-19 pandemic and both Councillors have helped us to continue working to protect our community and develop services and events to help ease the lives of residents at this difficult time.
Their final outing was to the Llanfairfechan & North Wales Croquet Club 30th birthday celebration on Sunday 16th May. The poor weather did not spoil the event and it was nice to be able to meet with a group after such a long period of restrictions.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 17th May 2021
A big thank you to Plastic Free Llanfairfechan and Cllr Laura Fielding for organising the weekend litter pick.
Over 30 volunteers attended over the course of an hour and they collected some pretty huge bags of rubbish (20 in total), plus some other random items.
#millionmilebeachclean #plasticfreellanfairfechan
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 7th May 2021
For those who were unable to attend the A55 junction 14/15 project webinar on Wednesday you can view the questions asked and responses in the at this link. There are also available from Welsh Government at: https://a55engagement.gov.wales/events.html and the event video is now available to watch.
Please note that Llanfairfechan Town Council have submitted a formal statement to Welsh Government as follows:
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been gathering resident comments and liaising with the A55 project team since the draft Orders have been announced.
Whilst we are aware the team have done their best to address resident concerns, the Council would like to raise our objections about the following issues that remain:
1. Public transport links at Pen Dalar – this matter has not been resolved in a satisfactory manner. We are aware the project team are still in negotiation with providers, but this matter would need to be resolved or the lack of a public transport link would pose a significant barrier to residents at that end of the village and effectively split the village in two. Data on Understanding Welsh Places states that 34% of our residents are economically inactive and we can extrapolate that this will include health issues. Our local knowledge tells us that a significant percentage of residents at Pen Dalar fall into this category so access is an extremely important factor.
2. A number of residents at Pen Dalar and Penmaenmawr Road have concerns about walls and enclosed areas as a result of the new road scheme. Many gardens are being affected and there is a concern that properties will be overshadowed, particularly where basement properties are being considered. Town Council would like to be reassured that any of these new structures, if they are to go ahead, are built in a sympathetic manner to reduce any negative effects.
3. Pant y Rhedyn school field and problems with parking. The school and the education dept have said that they have only just been made aware they will be losing the use of their green spaces at Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn – this includes playing fields and the school garden project. The situation will be considerably difficult for the school, especially at a time when pupils are still having to social distance and we cannot predict how long this will be in place. The proposed plan to move the school site will not take place in time for the proposed junction scheme, so it is estimated the school could be without green space for several years and this is of great concern to town councillors. We seek clarity on exactly how the green space will be affected and for how long it will be unusable by the school.
4. There is a lot of concern over access to and from the village during the roadwork period. As a dependent economy with over 80% of employed people travelling out of the village for work, these seem to be a justifiable worry. In addition, residents have pointed out that Aber Road is currently flooding on a regular basis and, whilst the road project would significantly improve junction 14, flooding at this point could still block access for the village.
In addition to these specific objections, Town Council has discussed the fact that, whilst the active travel route would be a very welcome addition, the carbon footprint of the road scheme work is a real concern. Councillors have raised the query, post-Brexit and post- pandemic, about whether this scheme be justified against the backdrop of the climate change threat? To be continuing with a road project at this time could be seen as contrary to both Llwybr Newydd - The Wales Transport Strategy 2021 and Conwy County Borough Council’s declaration of Climate Emergency.
We must stress that we believe the Covid-19 pandemic has had an effect on our abilities properly consult with residents, in particular, those who are not online and who are still shielding at home against the virus. We hope that the statutory process will take account of the extraordinary times in which we find ourselves.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 26th April 2021
Llanfairfechan budget and information about allowances
Llanfairfechan Town Council would like to clarify that our 13 Town Councillors are not paid for their work and can only receive an allowance of £150 per annum to support expenses. We have a group of very active councilors who are involved in many different aspects of community activities.
In 2020/21 our £100,000 budget was for a number of community activities and to offer grants to community groups. We currently have two Town Councillors who are also County Council representatives and they are paid for their work by CCBC as Conwy County Borough Council representatives. All contact and ward details for Town Councillors and CCBC representatives can be found here
Llanfairfechan Town Centre Covid-19 Project
Thanks all who helped to put up the first two Town Council gazebos at The Village Inn, and
Split Willow Our thanks also go to Welsh Government and Conwy County Borough Council for their help in providing funding for this project.
#LlanfairfechanBusinessSupport
Project sessions starting soon - all subject to Covid-19 regulations
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 21st April 2021
PLEASE NOTE It is possible to queue informally beforehand, but do not expect the skips before 9am.
Faulty street lamps
CCBC and Town Council have been working together to try and resovle the problem with street lamps towards the station and in the promenade car park area. It has now been identified that there is a major fault that may take some time to resolve. This work will need to be completed by Scottish Power and has been logged as urgent. A joint site meeting will be held in the next week.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 19th April 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 16th April 2021
Thanks to generous Llanfairfechan residents and Charles Gershom,a volunteer from Cymuned medr Llanfairfechan skill community, three refurbished laptops have been passed onto the schools in Llanfairfechan and more are undergoing work at the moment. The schools are well on their way to their target to provide 1:1 IT equipment to all pupils.
Pennaeth Matthew Jones has reported 'We have made huge inroads with our desire for having 1:1 devices for pupils in Llanfairfechan and it is fair to say that this is something that we will continue to work towards in the future. Thank you in helping us to make this happen' Llanfairfechan Town Council also gave a £3000 community grant towards the IT project to provide 7 Chromebooks for Ysgol Babanod and 7 Chromebooks for Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn and this helped during the Covid-19 lockdowns.
If you have any laptops that are less than 5 years old but no longer in use, please think about donating to the project. Data is completely safe as all hard drives are either destroyed or returned as required by doner.
Contact the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net if you can help. Pictured are Mayor Delohne Merrell, Pennaeth Matthew Jones and Charles Gershom
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 14th April 2021
Please note that our Strategic Documents page provides information about grants issued 2020/21, the application process for 2021/22 and our proposed precept and budget for 2021/22.
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been working in partnership with Dwr Cymru and Conwy County Borough Council to provide water to Erw Feiriol Cemetary. This process has taken a little longer than expected as the work has been affected by the Covid - 19 pandemic. A tap has been fitted but we are currently awaiting a little more groundworks and the connection to be made.
We have been in touch with all contractors asking for this to be done as soon as possible but please bear with us until the work is completed.
As required by new legislation (Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021) we will now be sharing draft minutes within 7 days of our Town Council meetings. Please click here for details
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 31st March 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 29th March 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 24th March 2021
Draft orders for the A55 Junction 14 15 improvements have now been received from Welsh Government and are available to view online here with further information here
Access to paper copies is restricted due to the Covid-19 pandemic but anyone who cannot access online information can contact the Scheme Public Liaison Officer Mike Gilbert on 07840 330238 or email A55J15J16@Ramboll.com to arrange for a document inspection. Bookings will be provided under strict Covid-19 health and safety guidelines. Maps and information are also in the window of Llanfairfechan Community Hall to help with this consultation process.
Please email the Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net if you have any queries that you wish to raise with the Town Council.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 17th March 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council and Community Hall Committee would like to reassure residents that the defibrillator at the Community Hall is operational, has been registered on the Wales Ambulance systems for some time and has been used on a number of occasions. We have been advised that, for effective use of the equipment, access to the code should remain with Wales Ambulance as the defibrillator should only be used in conjunction with a 999 call.
We have been in communication with managers at Wales Ambulance Service and it has been confirmed that all call handlers receive monthly update training and defib information is included in these sessions.
Llanfairfechan Town Council would like to remind residents that Town Council can be contacted on 01248 681697 or by email to the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net
We are also available at our Street Support Cefnogaeth Stryd Llanfairfechan Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/streetsupportllanfairfechan
Downloadable poster English
Downlaodable poster Cymraeg
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 11th March 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council recently met with the Census Engagement Manager, North West Wales and receved reassurances that help is available for completion of Census 2021. Please remember it is a legal requirement to complete the census. The information helps to ensure that public services meet the needs of the local area.
You can find information from the 2011 census to see how useful the data collection can be - 2011 census data for Llanfairfechan
You census packs contain a unique number that you must use for your census return online. If you are unable to complete a census online, please contact by free telephone: 0800 169 2021 (available in English or Welsh) to request a paper one but, we should report, there will be a high volume of calls and it may be a long wait.
Completing the form online is quick and simple so please do try to do this if you can - perhaps a family member or friend can help with this process?
If you are concerned about the census, please contact us on 01248 681697 and we will pass on your comments to our Census 2021 team link officer..
Llanfairfechan Town Council News Monday 22nd February 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council are very pleased to announce the result of the uncontested Bryn by-election. We will welcome our new councillors at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday 17th March 2021.
For further details please contact the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net
Llanfairfechan Town Council News Monday 19th February 2021
Town Council are aware of significant resident concern about the disruption caused by work on the Station Road railway bridge. CCBC have been to view the site and agree that the road below needs to be widened during the road work period - Network Rail have been contacted about this matter. In addition, CCBC have made special arrangements for refuse and rubbish pick up whilst these essential works on the railway line are in place. In the meantime, we urge pedestrians please take extra care in the area as the footpaths are narrow and visibility on the roadway is poor.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News Monday 15th February 2021
Delayed elections now due to go ahead as follows:
Llanfairfechan Town Council News Wednesday 4th February 2021
CCBC Head of Neighbourhood Services was present at the Llanfairfechan Town Council meeting Wednesday 3rd February to report on work at the promenade car park
Contractors have been approached to conduct remedial repairs on the car park, but they have refused to take on the work due to the level of damage. A recent CCBC site visit to the car park resulted in recognition by CCBC that remedial works cannot now be considered, and a full-scale reconstruction must be the option. A survey has been ordered and it is planned that work will take place as a matter of urgency. A decision will be taken with regards to a revenue stream to pay for these large-scale works and this may include Pay and Display machines. It was noted that the promenade car park is now the only free access coastal parking in the county.
CCBC is aware of the impact for residents. Town Council are in discussion about paying for resident permits and all properties around the car park will be protected with resident only parking areas. Town Council have also requested that changes are made to pedestrian access to ensure wheelchairs and pushchairs have a safe route from roadside and that electric charging points are fitted. It is hoped that external funding may be accessed to completed this part of the work.
The car park is currently closed due to Covid-19 and on reopening it may be that some areas will have to remain closed due to damage until work is completed.
The matter will be further dicussed once the scheme of work is presented and CCBC will attend the Town Council meeting as soon as this is available.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 28th January 2021
Please see new update from Plas Menai Surgery - this is a new option for accessing the services at Plas Menai.
e consult is available at any time of the day online at this link: https://plasmenaihealthcentre.webgp.com/ This reduces the need to phone the surgery if you require a consultation and you can receive an email containing your digital correspondence for your own records.
e consult does not replace the phone system. As a patient, you can still contact the surgery if needed. econsult offers an up to date service that can complement existing contact methods. If you have access to the internet and a phone or computer, please give it a go as you are sure to find it more convenient and an effective way to meet health needs
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 25th January 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council are celebrating Dydd Santes Dwynwyn online due to the current pandemic.
If you would like to get involved, please send you messages to our page here
Message from CCBC Parking Services:
Byddwn yn cau rhai meysydd parcio er mwyn helpu i atal lledaeniad y feirws drwy deithio diangen. Dyma gais gan Heddlu Gogledd Cymru.
- Conwy Morfa
- Llanfairfechan – Yr Promenad
- Penmaenmawr – Yr Promenad
Cysylltwch â ni i gael mwy o wybodaeth: parking@conwy.gov.uk
We have closed some car parks to help prevent the spread of the virus by non-essential travel. This is at the request of North Wales Police.
- Conwy Morfa
- Llanfairfechan Promenade
- Penmaenmawr Promenade
Please contact Parking Services for more information: parking@conwy.gov.uk
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 22nd January 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council and Community Hall Committee are pleased to be working in partnership with Plas Menai Health Centre to help support the Covid-19 vaccine roll out across our community.
Work is already underway and the surgery is moving as quickly as possible as and when vaccine supplies are received. The surgery will contact patients as vaccines are available and they have given an assurance that no one will be missed. The Plas Menai Health Centre current update document is available here
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you receive a specific letter with an appointment to attend the Mass Vaccination Centre [MVC], you should act on the letter rather than wait to hear from the surgery. That way you will ensure you receive the vaccine as soon as is possible.
The BCUHB Covid-19 Vaccine Update strategy document January 2021 is available online and can be downloaded here
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 14th January 2021
CCBC have informed us that the toilets on the promenade have been closed due to vandalism. All locks are having to be replaced and repair work is being undertaken but the toilets will be out of operation during this time.
There have also been some reports of flytipping and increased dog mess. Llanfairfechan Town Council ask that, especially during these difficult times, we work together to keep our streets safe and clean. With vaccines around the corner, we have some hope that we can move forward very soon. Our community has been fantastic in sticking together to protect our vulnerable residents, please let us get through these last few months by continuing to care for each other and lovely Llanfairfechan.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 11th January 2021
On Sunday 10th January 2021, a Llanfairfechan resident celebrated their 100th birthday. Llanfairfechan Town Council wish Lily Jones all the very best and Mayor Delohne Merrell had a lovely phone chat on Sunday to send her birthday wishes. Amongst many other things, Lily is famous in Llanfairfechan for posing for a postcard that was sold over many years in the thousands. Here is the original photograph and we hope Lily won't mind us saying that each of the models were paid ten shillings for their work in posing.
Lily Jones is the one on the right of the picture.
Please do contact 01248 681697 or email Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net if you know of any other 100 year old birthdays that need celebrating.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 7th January 2021
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been working towards a solution for the Promenade Car Park for some time:
- 2014/15 resident survey did not agree to Town Council taking on the car park
- CCBC continued to work on installing Pay & Display on other car parks in the county. The Llanfairfechan Promenade Car park is the only one along the coast in county that is not pay and display
- 2020 CCBC informed that Pay and Display would enable CCBC to upgrade the car park straight away and resident parking in the immediate area would be protected.
- Town Council do not believe the car park should be changed to pay and display at this time as we have several potential options for external funding on the horizon through community payback on Local Development Plan proposals and A55 Junction work.
- February CCBC have agreed to interim remedial work on the car park to make is fit for purpose until a longer-term solution is brokered. This work has been held up due to Covid-19.
- 2021 Town Council resident survey is planned and further negotiations with CCBC will be taking place on the basis of resident response.
We will be posting our survery up very soon so please respond to our survey once it is open so that we can gather an accurate majority view for a way forward
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 6th January 2021
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda / Happy New Year
Latest Conwy Council Services update. Please click here
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 17th December 2020
Thank you to everyone who got involved with the Festive Shop Window competition - all the windows look fantastic this year.
The winner was Sangeeta Hair Designs and here is a photo from the award giving at late night shopping:
Sangeeta is pictured with Mayor Delohne Merrell and Consort Carol Gell, Deputy Mayor Penny Andow & Cllr Chris Jones of the Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid-19 Crisis Management Team
A Facebook album of all the windows can be viewed here
Please remember there is one more late night shopping evening on Wednesday 23rd December until 7pm
#SupportLocalBusiness
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 15th December 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council Community Grants 2020/21 January applications are now open and we especially welcome grant applications from constituted groups who are helping the community through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Legislation states this money must go to projects that improve health and wellbeing within the community of Llanfairfechan. Please note that we have implemented a rigorous application and reporting process to ensure transparency over the use of these grants. The closing date for this round is: Friday 15th January 9am
All details and forms can be downloaded here or by clicking the link to our Strategic Documents page
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 11th December 2020
In 2018, Llanfairfechan Town Council started their project to help reduce dog mess on the streets. We are still providing dispensers and bags and ask that all dog owners help keep the streets clean by carrying bags with them and clearing up. Winter is always a particularly challenging time with the dark nights. Please remain vigilant and do feel free to take an emergency bag if needed. Remember that bags can be dispensed with using the black CCBC public bins.
There is a Conwy County Borough Council reporting system for dog mess here This system helps us log the areas of concern and address any issues. To help us with our project, we have just received a box of dispensers from CCBC and Town Council always ensure we buy refill rolls to keep the dispensers full through the year.
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 1st December 2020
To support Light up Llan during the C-19 pandemic, Llanfairfechan Town Council have arranged for some solar Christmas trees to supplement the decorations this year. These will be switched on for Saturday 5th December. Please remember to book your child's place for the Rotary Club Santa by using the booking details on the poster below:
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 17th November 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council sends its congratulations to Stephanie Moores and the team at the Foelas Ward
BCUHB writes in its COVID-19 Briefing – 12/11/2020:
An amazing nurse and role model has been given a special award for her tireless work to improve the specialist care provided to people with learning disabilities. Stephanie Moores, a Deputy Ward Sister on the Foelas Learning Disability Ward at Bryn y Neuadd Hospital, Llanfairfechan, has become the latest winner of our Seren Betsi Award.
Established in 2016, the award honours the hard work and dedication of North Wales NHS staff and volunteers. Foelas Ward provides specialist care to up to eight adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs and the team has continued to provide specialist person-centred care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is the latest success for the Foelas Ward team, who have already been awarded the Quality Network for Learning Disabilities accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Last year, the team beat competition from hundreds of nominations from across the UK to be shortlisted for the Nursing Times’ prestigious Learning Disabilities Nursing Award.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 11th November 2020
MUGA Basketball Hoops
Many thanks to resident John Stanley Williams for helping to replace the basketball hoops in the MUGA pitch on the recreation ground.
We were able to supply replacement hoops and John, kindly, fitted them for us. The original hoops were up less than a year and suffered from being climbed on and broken.
We ask that the hoops are used appropriately so that we can ensure this important facility for residents remains available.
Conwy Excellence Fund - information about funding
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 8th November 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council arranged an alternative wreath laying to meet Covid-19 regulations. Thank you to Mayor Delohne Merrell, Consort Cllr Carol Gell, Deputy Mayor Penny Andow and Consort Jo Pugh and to PCSO Sara Owen for helping us to safely mark Remembrance 2020. Thank you to TV Conwy volunteers for all photography and editing.
Please follow this link to our Facebook post for full slideshow
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 4th November 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council are working in partnership with Reverend Rosie Dymond from St Marys and Christ Church in Llanfairfechan to provide an alternative to our usual Remembrance service at the cenotaph:
10 am Gwasanaeth Sul y Cofio / Remembrance Sunday Service 10fed o Dachwedd am 10 yb / 8th November at 10 am online ZOOM
Zoom Meeting ID: 348 348 1901
Passcode: Poppy
11am We encourage all residents to observe the 2 minute silence on their doorsteps. The church bells in Llanfairfechan will ring at the end of the 2 minute silence
11:15am We will release our wreath slideshow online on Llanfairfechan Town Council website and on the Llanfairfechan Notice Board.
The Llanfairfechan 11/11 Poppy campaign is online at: http://www.justgiving.com/.../pleasesponsor/LlanfairfechanTC
We have so far raised £140.00 for Royal British Legion. Please visit our Community Hall window to view the poppies that have been created and join in our campaign
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 30th October 2020
Conwy County Borough Council (20mph Speed Limit – Various Roads)
(Experimental) Order 2020
This Order affects the road area around Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn and Llanfairfechan Town Councillors are agreed that a change to a 20 mile an hour limit will increase safety for families in Llanfairfechan. We welcome the proposed changes and hope it will go some way to reducing the traffic concerns on Penmaenmawr Road:
Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn Llanfairfechan Penmaenmawr Road
From a point 10 metres south east of its junction with Shore Road East for a distance of 215 metres
Please have a look at the following information from Conwy County Borough Council:
Conwy County Borough Council has made the above Order under section 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will impose a 20 miles per hour speed limit. The Order will come into effect on 2 November 2020. A copy of the Order and plans showing the lengths of road to which the Order relates and a statement of the Council's reasons for making the Order may be examined on the Council website. Requests for paper copy documents can be made by contacting 01492 575420.
Any person wishing to make representations whether to object or support the Order before it is made permanent must do so in writing stating the grounds on which they are made within 6 months of the Experimental Order coming into force to the Traffic Section, Environment Roads and Facilities, PO Box 1 Conwy LL30 9GN or to traffic@conwy.gov.uk.
If you wish to question the validity of the Order or of any provision contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, you may within 6 weeks from the date hereof apply to the High Court for this purpose
We would also like to thank TV Conwy for helping to raise awareness of the changes that are coming into various roads in Conwy to enhance safety.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 26th October 2020
Thank you to everyone who has joined Llanfairfechan Halloween 2020 and a special thank you must go to the residents, Ashley, Hayley and Sacha, who came up with the idea for this alternative Halloween, also to Ceri and Llanfairfechan Carnival . This project is especially relevent now we have Firebreak Lockdown in place. We hope everyone has a good time at their stay-at-home Halloween - there are lots of fun ideas shared on the Facebook page.
Llanfairfechan Town Council and North Wales Police have jointly funded the big pumpkin giveaway and we would like to remind everyone to display their pumpkins in the windows for the Halloween trail. Thank you to PCSO Sara for organising the PACT funding and everyone who has donated to Llanfairfechan Foodbank in return for a pumpkin - a great response:
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 21st October 2020
Please see poster below showing revised skips and information from Conwy Councty Borotugh about current services
News from Conwy County Borough Council Current Situation 20/10/20
Household Recycling Centres
Our Household Recycling Centres will be closed from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 8 November, in line with Welsh Government guidelines.
You can still book an appointment for Monday 9 November onwards: https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Recycling-and-Waste/Recycling-banks-and-household-recycling-centres/Book-an-appointment-for-the-Household-Recycling-Centre.aspx
*There’s no change to your household recycling and waste collections.
Leisure Centres
Following Welsh Government instruction, we will be closing our leisure centres at 18.00 on Friday 23rd October 2020 until Monday 9th November 2020.
We are disappointed with having to close our doors once again but we remain committed to doing everything we can to support the communities in Conwy during these challenging times. More information will be issued in the coming days. Stay safe, stay active.
Libraries
We will close on Friday to adhere to the new fire break rules. Make sure you have plenty to read by booking a Call and Collect or browsing session this week! 01492 576139 www.conwy.gov.uk/libraries
Circuit break - Frequently asked questions https://gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-questions
If you have any queries about the virus visit the Public Health Wales website at https://phw.nhs.wales/ for the latest advice.
We are working closely with Public Health Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and the emergency services to ensure that appropriate and proportionate arrangements are in place.
We will continue to follow the guidance we receive from UK Government, Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.
Visit our website at http://www.conwy.gov.uk/coronavirus
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 14th October 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 6th October 2020
NHS Covid-19 App
The NHS COVID-19 app is an important part of our Test, Trace, Protect programme to control the spread of Covid-19. The more people who use the app the greater our chances of reducing the spread of the virus.
The app will:
- let you know if you have been near someone who now has coronavirus symptoms
- give you advice on coronavirus that is relevant to you
- allow you to check your symptoms
- take you to a website where you can book a test if you have symptoms
- provide a self-isolation countdown timer if required
What will the app do for individuals?
The app is the fastest way for users to see if they are at risk from coronavirus. It will enable users (with a compatible smart phone) to check symptoms, order tests and receive results and advice. It will also provide alerts to self-isolate if a user has been in close contact with a confirmed case and will have an ‘alert’ system which will show users the current risk level in their area. The app will be available for people to download from 24 September.
Please help us to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in our community by downloading the app and using the information it provides.
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 30th September 2020
It is with sadness that Llanfairfechan Town Council must report that a local lockdown comes into force in our county on Thursday 1st October at 6pm.
Please follow the link below for accurate Welsh Government guidence on the Conwy County Borough Council local lockdown.
Conwy lockdown Frequently Asked Questions
We ask that all residents follow the regulations and, again, help to protect our community.
Llanfairfechan has proved itself to be an amazing place in which to live through these difficult times.
Please continue to look out for your neighbours and help each other where possible.
Remember that the Town Council Street Support Cefnogaeth Stryd Llanfairfechan project is still available and able to help with delivery of prescriptions and other queries.
Llanfairfechan Foodbank is available for anyone who cannot afford food or basic essentials.
The Foodbank is run by the community for the community. To contact, either message on Facebook or email on llanfoodbank2018@gmail.com
All e mails or messages are confidential.
#ProtectingOurCommunity #LookingAfterEachOther
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 29th September 2020
Message from Conwy County Borough Council
Due to the increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in schools all learners are now required to wear face coverings on school transport (some exemptions apply).
• It is the responsibility of the parent/carer to provide face coverings
• Three layer face coverings are recommended
Please ensure these rules are followed
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 25th September 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council are working in partnership with public services and local organisations to protect our local community. We have received the following advice to provide clarity on the latest restrictions concerning licenced premises. Please help your local licensees with this - it is a difficult time for all businesses and customers have a responsibility to follow the guidelines to ensure that business owners are not penalised.
- In premises licensed for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, food or drink may only be served to customers who are seated (subject to certain exemptions for buffets, workplace canteens and premises in educational establishments such as university canteens), and customers must be seated when consuming the food or drink;
- premises licensed for the sale of alcohol (whether for consumption on the premises or off the premises) may not serve or supply alcohol after 10.00 p.m. (and may not serve or supply alcohol again before 6.00 a.m. the following morning);
- provide that premises licensed for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises must close at or before 10.20 p.m. (and may not re-open before 6.00 a.m. the following morning);
- it is now a requirement to wear a face covering in premises where food or drink is sold, but it will be a reasonable excuse for customers not to wear a face covering whilst seated.
Please remember Welsh Government have stated:
- Indoors, you are only able to eat or drink with the people you live with (members of your own household) or members of your extended household if you have agreed to form one. Even within your extended household, you can only eat or drink out as part of a group of up to 6 people (not including any children aged under 11
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 23 September 2020
Please ensure that you follow the new Welsh Government regulations to protect our local community as we go into the winter months
PLEASE NOTE: Llanfairfechan Town Council made the decision in August that the Street Support Project would continue to operate until the Covid-19 pandemic is under control. We are still able to pick up prescriptions for vulnerable residents and help where possible.
Our contact number is 01248 681697. Please do not use any other number for this service as we have staff who will cover the Town Council office phone 9am - 12 Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, a message can be left on our answerphone or you can email the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 21 September 2020
*** Important news about Community Skip**
Please note that following the directions from respondants to our poll on Facebook, Llanfairfechan Town Council has ordered a one off community skip from CCBC for THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER AT STATION ROAD CAR PARK. This is an emergency arrangement to help residents until the regular Saturday skips return.
Please assist CCBC by following all guidelines on the day and ensure you have masks and gloves in order to protect you and other people.
In addition, its likely to be busy so be aware that the skip will arrive at 9am and may be filled quite quickly.
Town Council will update here when the regular skips return but, due to the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases it should be recognised this may not happen for some time.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 18 September 2020
News from Conwy County Borough Council about work at Nant y Coed:
Nant y Coed, Llanfairfechan
The reserve path is currently closed due to storm damage and river erosion. There is no access through the reserve between the Newry Drive entrance and the Three Streams car park.
We've looked at possible temporary alternatives to provide access to the site but these are not viable. This means the reserve path will stay closed until we can carry out full repairs. We apologise for this inconvenience.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 15 September 2020
Community Skips
A lot of residents have asked when community skips are returning. We have been informed that meeting will take place this month to consider whether the service can be resumed from October, however, it must be recognised that within the current Covid-19 pandemic priority must be given to public safety. Welsh Government announced its concerns about rising levels of Covid -19 at their briefing last Friday and the new regulations are stricter. Please keep checking our current news for any further information which we will share as we receive it.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 28th August 2020
Connecting with Llanfairfechan Businesses
- Town Council are keen to support local business and can now offer three months free advertising on our digital sign in the Promenade Car Park. Please contact the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net or phone 01248681697 Monday to Friday 9am - 12 for a chat about this
- We are also preparing a bid that will allow us to purchase some items to help regenerate the town after the Covid-19 lockdown . Complete our survey here to tell us what you think would help or send by email to the Town Clerk.
- We have joined the Bevan Commission Distance Aware campaign. Through this campaign there is access to a toolkit of signs that can be used to help to ensure customers are distance aware. Contact us for the documents or download from the website.
- We are in close contact with North Wales Police, Conwy County Borough Council and other agencies who are working together to get the county back on its feet. Please get in touch if we can help with any issues that are causing particular difficulty.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 27th August 2020
We have had a message from the Cyber Crime Unit in Carmarthen stating the following:
‘I am Detective Constable Gareth Jordan from the Cyber Crime Unit at Dyfed Powys Police HQ, Carmarthen.We have been having a number of calls stating councillors are emailing constituents asking for Gift Cards to be purchased.’
If anyone receives an email from local councillors with this subject matter, please disregard and delete the email.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 26th August 2020
As part of efforts to support our local recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, Llanfairfechan Town Council has joined the Bevan Commission Distance Aware campaign.
The Welsh Government document Leading Wales out of the Coronavirus Pandemic states:
'Tackling the coronavirus crisis has meant major changes to the lives of every single one of us across Wales. We have had to take difficult decisions in order to save lives and protect our NHS. The actions of every one of us have contributed to falling levels of infection in Wales, but the virus remains a very serious threat to us all and we cannot be complacent in any way'
We continue ask that all residents and visitors follow the guidelines to stay 2 metres apart. Please remember there are many more people working from home and protecting themselves in their home. It is important for all of us to be respectful of our neighbours and act responsibly when out and about in the community.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 20th August 2020
CCBC have notified the Clerk that Notice of Election can now be placed for the three vacancies in the Bryn Ward. It has been stressed that CCBC will accept the following as support for anyone who is interested in standing as a Town Councillor:
- Ten individual emails from supporters or
- Ten individual letters from supporters
They are not expecting prospective candidates to meet supporters to collect signatures on a form due to Covid-19 regulations.
Any election will take place after 1st February 2021
Link to PDF Notice of Election
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 18th August 2020
New Welsh Government guidance on shielding and protecting people from Covid-19 can be viewed here
This new guidance is based on the fact that Infection rates in Wales are now very low and so the chances of catching coronavirus (COVID-19) are much lower, which is why the Chief Medical Officer has changed his advice.
Community Skips
This service is yet to be restarted by Conwy County Borough Council so Town Council are currently unable to purchase our regular community skip visits - we do hope this service will be resumed in the near future if local Covid-19 rates remain low.
In the meantime, the CCBC recycle sites are open and available 7 days a week. There is a booking system in place but we are told there are plenty of available times and dates.
This is the link to the Conwy County Borough Council recycle sites booking system.
VJ Day - Mayor and Deputy Mayor marked the occasion with a socially distanced laying of a wreath at 11am.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 5th August 2020
Please note that the Draft Orders for the A55 Junction 15 & 16 redevelopment have been delayed due to Covid-19 pandemic.
The earliest these will now be published is September 2020.
There will be a further public exhibition in the Community Hall as soon as possible after Draft Orders have been agreed and released.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 30th July 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council are currently preparing a funding application that may help us to regenerate the shopping and leisure areas of the town. If you have ideas that may help businesses reopen and attract custom, please send your ideas to the Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net. Councillors will be considering these at our next Town Council meeting Wednesday 19th August in readiness for our funding submission.
Please also complete our survey here:
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 20th July 2020
We are pleased to announce that our public toilets in Village Road will be reopening soon.
Using our new sanitising machine, James Griffiths, our Enviromental Operative, has been busy making the area safe and will be completing a deep clean ready for reopening on Thursday.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 13th July 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 7th July 2020
Llanfairfechan Environmental Roads and Facilities update
Street cleaning
Our Environmental Operative restarted his street cleaning rounds on Monday 6th July. For social distancing, he is starting work at 5am to allow him to do the work without affecting safety on the sreets. Please help us by remaining vigilant about rubbish and dog waste - all CCBC bins are now open and can be used for general and dog waste. Our thanks go to the many volunteers who litter picked during lockdown - this was a great help.
Town plant tubs and flower beds
Town Councillors have been hard at work clearing and planting these areas over the last few weeks. A big thank you must be given to residents who have been coming along to help or have donated plants for this process. The Town Council agreed that we would take on the gardening this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic as CCBC were unable to do it due to lockdown. As partners of Incredible Edible Llanfairfechan, we are trying to incorporate edible beds where possible with herbs and veg that can be picked by residents. Town Council have bought a small amount of extra plants to help with the gardening project and we hope that we can keep on top of the weed growth through the summer!
Boating pond
The boating pond has been a difficult area to clean this year and we thank residents who turned out to clear algae from the pond. This week end, there has been a further problem with flooding in the area which has been reported and is being attended to by CCBC. We will keep you updated on progress.
Community skips
CCBC are trying to work through a safe process so that skips can return to communites in Conwy. However, there is no date for the return as yet and we will keep you posted. We know there will be no skips in July and so this will mean our next one would be due in September. We hope the situation will be resolved by then but, in the meantime, residents can book on the CCBC recycle centre scheme: CCBC website Apologies for the inconvenience.
Public Rights of Way
Our first cut of the year has been completed and all areas seem to be doing well. For information, our responsibility is laid out in this list from CCBC: PROW TC Paths. All other paths are the resonsibility of private landnowners or CCBC. If you have any queries about our PROW routes, please do contact the Clerk on 01248 681697 or email jayne@llanfairfechan.net
Public phone boxes
Through our partnership with CCBC, Town Council recently responded to a push from BT to remove public phone boxes at Pendalar and on the Promenade. We strongly objected and stated that these were very much needed for emergencies and to help anyone who does not have a mobile phone. We are pleased to announce that our comments have been taken on board and that our phone boxes will remain.
On a sad note, the phone on The Promenade was recently vandelised but has now been mended by BT after a report from a Town Councillor. We ask that residents remain vigilant in reporting any phone damage as it may save a life one day. Its important our phone boxes are in operation.
Public toilets
Please note that CCBC are undetaking a risk assessment and developing a safe process to reopen public toilets. As you will be aware, this is a very difficult issue as toilets are potentially high risk in times of pandemic. We will keep you posted on any news but we ask that you bear with us at this difficult time.
Parking restrictions Station Road and Village Road
Due to Covid-19 lockdown, the parking signs have not been changed in Station Road and Village Road. However, the legal process has been completed and the new waiting time in these areas is 2 hours. Town Council have asked that these signs are changed as soon as possible now that lockdown regulations are reducing.
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 3rd July 2020
A number of residents have raised their concerns about the current state of bus travel . Welsh Government have now made announcment about the Bus Emergency Scheme. They have reported the scheme will 'deliver a more integrated and flexible network to match supply to demand, flex services, and allocate any additional funding'.
Please see full announcement below:
Welsh Government announcement on Bus Emergency Scheme
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 2nd July 2020
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, we can't hold our annual Llanfairfechan Celebrates event this year. However, we are encouraging families to enjoy National Play Day at home by getting involved with our at home and online activities:
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 29th June 2020
CCBC have notifed us that skate parks are reopening today under the gradual relaxation of Welsh Government Covid-19 guidance.
Please note that play parks will remain closed for the moment but we will report as guidance changes.
In addition, we are pleased to announce that flood boards on the promenade will be removed within the next few days
Llanfairfechan Town Council News 22nd June 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council Community Grants applications are now open and we especially welcome grant applications from constituted groups who are helping the community through the Covid-19 Pandemic. Legislation states this money must go to projects that improve health and wellbeing within the community of Llanfairfechan. Please note that we have implemented a rigorous application and reporting process to ensure transparency about the use of these grants.
There will be two grants round in 2020/2021, Deadlines for application as follows:
- Round 1 2020/21 Application Deadline Friday 3rd July at 12 noon
- Round 2 2020/21 Application Deadline Friday 15th January at 12 noon
Application packs can also be downloaded from here
Emergency applications will be considered outside of these formal grant rounds if required.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 19th June 2020
Welsh Government Written Statement 19th June
Coronavirus regulations: changes from Monday 22 June
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 18th June 2020
We are pleased to announce that our contractor has been able to resume work to clear all our Public Rights of Way (PROW) and the first cut of the year has been completed.
As a Town Council, we agreed that there would be a new approach to the PROW maintenance in 2020/21. Following advice from Plantlife Cymru and The Wildlife Trusts, we want to protect our wildlife and encourage wild plant species by undertaking a light cut at this time. Attention was given to wildlife and plants in the area to ensure minimum disruption.
Our late September will be our main cut of the year and will ensure that any established bushes or problem areas will be cut back to ready it for next year's use.
More details can be found in these guides:
We would like to thank Penmaenmawr Town Council for working in partnership on our PROW maintenance project. .
Llanfairfechan Town Council will be meeting online on Wednesday 17th June at 7pm
Agenda can be found here
If you would like to attend the meeting online, please email the Town Clerk on jayne@llanfairfechan.net for details
Information about our online meetings
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 9th June 2020
Conwy County Borough Council Current Services update click here
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 4th June 2020
Information released about return to schools:
Welsh Government information on the return of schools
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 3rd June 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council asks that residents do not approach people during this difficult time but report any concerns to North Wales Police.
These reports are taken seriously and our Community Beat Team are regularly patrolling the area.
Please see recent Facebook post from North Wales Police: https://www.facebook.com/NorthWalesPolice/photos/a.10150264069001955/10158055201601955/?type=3
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 2nd June 2020
Covid -19 lock down is easing but our street support project is still here to help! We will be operating on the usual Town Council number from now on 01248 681697.
Please help by spreading the word and phoning one person from Llanfairfechan and passing on our details
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 1st June 2020
Stay local to keep Wales safe: changes to the lockdown announced
New Covid -19 regulations start today and the following information is available from Welsh Goverment clarifying the situation:
https://gov.wales/stay-local-to-keep-wales-safe
https://gov.wales/written-statement-coronavirus-covid-19-shielding-update-changes-advice
Thank you to everyone who has helped to minimise the effect of Covid-19 in Llanfairfechan. Please continue to act cautiously and follow the regulations
#ProtectingOur Community
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 28th May 2020
Town Council have followed up reports about the water quality at the yacht pond on the recreation ground.
Unfortunately, due to Covid -19 regulations, Conwy Council are unable to undertake their usual maintenance at this site until restrictions are lifted.
Please bear with us during these difficult times - we do all hope that the situation will improve soon.
In the meantime we must continue to protect our community by following the Welsh Government regulations.
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 26th May 2020
Age Connects are producing a regular newsletter packed with lots of useful information to help us get through this difficult time.
Please click the link below for the Age Connect page:
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 22nd May 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 20th May2020
Please like the Facebook Plas Menai Surgery page for health updates https://www.facebook.com/plas.menai.71
There is a current warning about numbers of cases in the local area.
There are a range of new ways to access the service at Plas Menai so please also visit their website for details: https://www.plasmenaihealthcentre.co.uk/
Llanfairfechan Town Council are pleased to be part of the Plas Menai Community Engagement Group, meeting online on a more regular basis during the Covid-19 pandemic
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 19th May2020
Information about Public Rights of Way (PROW routes) in Llanfairfechan
We have taken advice from Conwy Council and have used Welsh Government guidance to inform our decisions with regards to PROW.
The lockdown has caused significant difficulties as, although we have engaged a contractor to complete the first cut of the season, we have been unable to complete this due to the clear direction that only essential work be completed at this time. We ask that residents bear with us. We can assure you that as soon as is practicable, our contractor will start work on PROW routes.
There has also been some concern about PROW that neighbours or cuts through private land. We ask that residents are sensitive to the concerns of private owners at this time. It must make for a feeling of vulnerability when strangers walk close to your home during lockdown.
The guidance clearly states that, by law, PROW routes must be kept open. However, if a landowner has put up a polite sign asking that social distancing is followed, please follow this for the time being. These families may be vulnerable to the virus or may be isolating due to symptoms.
Aggressive behaviour or abusive should not be tolerated by anyone and this should be reported to PCSO Sara on 07971 825902 or on the 101 North Wales Police line
We are all in this together and the primary focus must be to do everything to eradicate the Covid-19 from our community.
Further information can be found here:
Welsh Government PROW guidance
Welsh Government exercise guidance
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 15th May2020
Regretfully, we must report that three Town Councillors have resigned from Llanfairfechan Town Council. We would like to thank the Councillors for their long service to the Llanfairfechan community and look forward to continuing to work together with them in their voluntary roles within other village activities. We are committed to moving forward as a Town Council, working together to protect our community from Covid-19 and look after the future wellbeing of residents.
We have been advised by CCBC Member Services as follows:
The Local Government (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections) (Wales) Regulations 2020
Town Councils are still required to advertise this vacancy “as soon as practicable”. This is not defined in legislation and given the current circumstances and issues around public safety, it is not practicable to publish at present. It should be noted that if a by-election is called these regulations postpone any by-elections until after the 1 February 2021.
As a result of this, the Town Council, using the current legislation, will consider the proposal that the notice of election will be issued when the Welsh Government Covid Regulations are lifted and the Town Council office is back in full operation. Our Council will be meeting online on Wednesday and will consider this proposal.
If you would like to attend the meeting or have any queries or comments, these should be directed to the Town Clerk by email on jayne@llanfairfechan.net.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 14th May2020
Conwy County Borough Council are putting plans in place for the safe reopening of recycle centres.
Please click this link for further details
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 11th May2020
We hope that everyone takes heed of information in the links below.
It is important to note that North Wales Police have the legislative power to stop visitors coming into Wales at this time.
#ProtectingOurCommunity
BBC news article Police "absolutely have power to fine" people coming into Wales for non-essential reasons.
https://gov.wales/leaving-home-exercise-guidance
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 6th May2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 28 April 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council ask that all residents follow Welsh Government legislation about exercising:
https://gov.wales/leaving-home-exercise-guidance
Please do not put police into the difficult position of having to issue a fine.
The legislation is designed to ensure that Wales continues to control the spread of Covid-19 virus.
The better we, as individuals, follow the rules, the more chance we have of lifting the lockdown procedures in a shorter term.
#ProtectingOurCommunity
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 24 April 2020
It was brought to our notice there had been an anonymous complaint about the NHS banner at Llanfairfechan Crossroads. We are very much aware that neither Conwy Council Borough Council officers nor Llanfairfechan Town Council wanted to remove the sign, but we are all committed to ensuring that highway regulations are followed as directed by Law.
Local businesses, Town Council, Ysgol Babanod and Ysgol Pant y Rhedyn rallied around and an alternative site was quickly found for the banners so that safety rules would not be breached. This is a great example of the community working together to achieve a positive outcome and we will all be on our doorsteps cheering for our NHS heroes as usual each Thursday at 8pm
Please remember that all Conwy County Borough Council service information is available at this link:
https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Coronavirus-Covid-19/Coronavirus.aspx
Llanfairfechan Town Council Street Support Cefnogaeth Stryd Llanfairfechan is available to help any residents who need support during the Covid -19 lockdown (telephone 07740 280134). We are working closely with the Conwy County support programme that can be accessed on 01492 575544. This number also gives access to the Conwy Shielding Team. If you have received a Welsh Government Shielding letter, please do make conatct as there is extra help available for those with certain medical conditions.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 22 April 2020
/delwedd/resources/newsletter-april-2020.pdf
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 14 April 2020
Please click here if you have received a Welsh Government Shielding Advice letter
Council Services Current Situation 14/04/20 [Update 12:00hrs]
Conwy Farm Assistance Scheme
Have you experience in agriculture? Or, are you a farmer in need of assistance?
We are creating a database of volunteers willing to help and assist on our farms, if needed.
If you have agricultural experience, and are willing to assist on farms in Conwy, please register today. Contact Rhys on rhys.evans@conwy.gov.uk (01492) 576671 or 07733 013328 for more information.
Homelessness
We’re putting in place urgent arrangements to protect those at the most acute end of homelessness. This will help people move off the streets so they can protect themselves and others. We’re working with all of our partners to provide additional facilities so that those without a home are safe, have access to temporary accommodation, good sanitation, access to food and clean water, and can safely self-isolate.
Any person homeless or threatened with homelessness can contact us between 9.30am and 5.15pm on 0300 124 0050 or email housingsolutions@conwy.gov.uk
The emergency out of hours number is 0300 123 3079.
Community Support
Do you know someone in need, or self-isolating? There are a number of people ready to help with shopping, collecting prescriptions and other support. Find out what support is available by phoning (01492) 575544 or visit www.conwy.gov.uk/communitysupport
Some of our services and premises have closed with many of our staff redeployed to focus on the priority services that we want to keep delivering for as long as possible.
Click here to see the full list of service closures and changes
If you have any queries about the virus visit the Public Health Wales website at phw.nhs.wales for the latest advice.
We are working closely with Public Health Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and the emergency services to ensure that appropriate and proportionate arrangements are in place to respond to this rapidly developing situation.
We will continue to follow the guidance we receive from UK Government, Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.
Street Support Cefnogaeth Stryd Llanfairfechan
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 7 April 2020
Information about Free School Meals allowance
Conwy Services daily update is available on the home page of Conwy County Borough Council Website
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 3 April April 2020
Llanfairfechan Foodbank still operating, doors are not open. Please phone 01492575544 or through known Llanfairfechan Foodbank contacts.
All health and safety guidelines are strictly observed
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 1st April 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 26th March 2020
Important information about waste and recycling
- Recycling and Waste collections are operating as usual. However, Crest will not be collecting pink or purple recycling bags at the moment.
- Household Recycling Centres will be closed from today until further notice, in line with Government guidance.
- Saturday community recycling centres will not be running until further notice
- CCBC are not providing community skips at the moment, in line with Government guidance on social distancing.
- CCBC are not able to take any new bookings for bulky waste at the moment.
To keep our refuse and recycling collections going, we need your help in protecting CCBC staff.
- If your household is self-isolating because someone has viral symptoms, please do not put your recycling out for collection for 14 days.
- After 14 days, if no one has symptoms, you can put out your recycling and we will take any extra that doesn’t fit in your trolibocs.
All residents should wash your hands before you put out your bin and recycling containers, and again as soon as you bring them back in.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 24th March 2020
Please watch this video statement from Mark Drakeford to the end for a clear message on current guidance announced by UK Government.
https://www.facebook.com/welshgovernment/videos/323850725242695/?t=100
Only key workers should be working at this time - please follow the instructions and do not put yourself, your families and our community at risk
Health and social care
This includes but is not limited to doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, social workers, care workers, and other frontline health and social care staff including volunteers; the support and specialist staff required to maintain the UK’s health and social care sector; those working as part of the health and social care supply chain, including producers and distributers of medicines and medical and personal protective equipment.
Education and childcare
This includes childcare, support and teaching staff, social workers and those specialist education professionals who must remain active during the COVID-19 response to deliver this approach.
Key public services
This includes those essential to the running of the justice system, religious staff, charities and workers delivering key frontline services, those responsible for the management of the deceased, and journalists and broadcasters who are providing public service broadcasting.
Local and national government
This only includes those administrative occupations essential to the effective delivery of the COVID-19 response, or delivering essential public services, such as the payment of benefits, including in government agencies and arms length bodies.
Food and other necessary goods
This includes those involved in food production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery, as well as those essential to the provision of other key goods (for example hygienic and veterinary medicines).
Public safety and national security
This includes police and support staff, Ministry of Defence civilians, contractor and armed forces personnel (those critical to the delivery of key defence and national security outputs and essential to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic), fire and rescue service employees (including support staff), National Crime Agency staff, those maintaining border security, prison and probation staff and other national security roles, including those overseas.
Transport
This includes those who will keep the air, water, road and rail passenger and freight transport modes operating during the COVID-19 response, including those working on transport systems through which supply chains pass.
Utilities, communication and financial services
This includes staff needed for essential financial services provision (including but not limited to workers in banks, building societies and financial market infrastructure), the oil, gas, electricity and water sectors (including sewerage), information technology and data infrastructure sector and primary industry supplies to continue during the COVID-19 response, as well as key staff working in the civil nuclear, chemicals, telecommunications (including but not limited to network operations, field engineering, call centre staff, IT and data infrastructure, 999 and 111 critical services), postal services and delivery, payments providers and waste disposal sectors.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 23rd March 2020
https://covid19-phwstatement.nhs.wales/
We would like to remind everyone that everybody in the UK has been asked to stop non-essential contact and stay at home wherever possible.
If people have to go outside - to buy food for example - they must stay more than 2m (6.5ft) apart from others.
Conwy County Borough Council Services Current Situation 23/03/20 [Update 10:30hrs]
Coronavirus Covid-19 Statement:
We would urge anyone who has any queries about the virus to visit the Public Health Wales website at phw.nhs.wales for the latest advice.
We are working closely with Public Health Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and the emergency services to ensure that appropriate and proportionate arrangements are in place to respond to this rapidly developing situation.
We will continue to follow the guidance we receive from UK Government, Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.
Schools
If your child has free school meals, lunches will be provided for them from Tuesday.
If you are a key worker and are not able to arrange childcare for your children, Conwy Council’s schools will offer this to you from Tuesday.
We must insist that if you are a keyworker and are able to provide alternative childcare provision for your children that you do this. For example, if only one parent is a key worker and another is at home, or not working that day, then you keep your child at home rather than send them to school.
Key workers whose children normally attend a Conwy school will be able to access childcare facilities in their current schools. Click here for more information
Information about school closures and exam cancellations at: https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/School-Closures-and-Cancellation-of-Examinations.aspx
Business
Support for Business: The Welsh Government has announced a package of support worth £1.4bn for small businesses to help them during the coronavirus outbreak. We are working with Welsh Government to implement announced emergency fiscal aid packages. Details are still being finalised and we will implement these schemes as soon as we are able to.
Information and any relevant online application forms will be available on the Conwy website as soon as possible at https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Business/Business-Rates/Welsh-Government-Business-Grants.aspx
Social Care
Social Care teams are continuing to deliver services to the public.
We’re following the latest government advice, this means sometimes we might be working slightly differently, for example making contact by phone rather than face-to-face, if it’s appropriate.
Learning disability day services at Canolfan Marl, Canolfan Riviere, Children’s Clubs and work opportunities are closed.
Community Support
Do you know someone in need, or self-isolating? There are a number of people ready to help with shopping, collecting prescriptions, picking up the phone for a chat, and other support.
Find out what is available within your community (01492) 575544.
Galw Gofal
Galw Gofal is operating as usual, providing 24/7 emergency telecare and out of hours call monitoring service to help protect older or vulnerable people in their own homes. Galw Gofal is committed to helping our customers remain safe and well at this time.
Leisure Centres
All Conwy County Borough leisure centres are closed.
We will be freezing all Direct Debit payments for fitness memberships and swimming lessons, effective immediately. We will not be making any collections on your direct debits until centres reopen. You don't need to do anything. Any pre-paid memberships such as annual memberships will be carried forward when the centres re-open.
Libraries
All Conwy County Borough libraries are closed.
Tourist Information Centres (TICs)
Conwy Council’s Tourist Information Centres will close this week (24/03/20). Services will be available by phone, or email and online at www.visitconwy.org.uk
Crematorium and Cemeteries
Services operating as usual. Mourners are advised to follow national guidelines on hygiene and social distancing. We are offering free webcasting of memorial services.
Venue Cymru and Theatr Colwyn
Venue Cymru and Theatr Colwyn are not staging shows or screening films https://venuecymru.co.uk/coronavirus
Restaurant and café bar closed.
Planning, Licensing and Trading Standards
Walk-in services are temporarily suspended, please phone or email for advice, or to make an appointment.
- Planning Advice Service: (01492) 575247 / cynllunioplanning@conwy.gov.uk
Licensing: (01492) 576626 / licensing@conwy.gov.uk
Trading Standards: (01492) 574110 / trading.standards@conwy.gov.uk
Recycling and Waste
Recycling and Waste collections are operating as usual.
Mochdre Office is closed, the ERF Advice Team can be contacted on (01492) 575337 or email erf@conwy.gov.uk
Committee Meetings
Some committee meeting have been postponed, you can check whether a meeting is taking place athttps://modgoveng.conwy.gov.uk/mgCalendarMonthView.aspx?GL=1&bcr=1
BSL Video
COVID 19 - information in British Sign Language (BSL): https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Council/Contact-Us/Sign.aspx
To help us protect as many people in our community as possible, we’d urge the public to contact us by phone or online wherever possible and avoid unnecessary visits to Council offices
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 20th March 2020
Please find Welsh government update about schools here
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 19th March 2020
Due to the government guidelines on social distancing, we have agreed to use an email thread to agree items that cannot be postponed until we have public online meeting facilities organised. Information from the Society of Local Council Clerks tells us there is pressure on the UK Government to give us legal guidance on how to operate within the Local Government Act during the pandemic status period. We hope this process will be made clear by our next meeting on Wednesday 1st April. In the interim, we are also investigating conference call options that could include involvement of members of the public. It was agreed that all items from the 18th March agenda would be held over to the Wednesday 1st April FULL TOWN COUNCIL meeting where possible. Item 7 and Item 16 were too urgent to postpone so Councillors were asked to decide by email as follows:
ITEM 7 TO DISCUSS AND APPROVE LLANFAIRFECHAN TOWN COUNCIL PANDEMIC POLICY AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
It was agreed this matter needed resolving quickly to ensure a clear and supportive response during the Covid – 19 Delay Stage as per UK Government criteria. It was proposed that Llanfairfechan Town Council should adopt the Pandemic Contingency Plan Policy that had been drawn up by the Clerk using SLCC guidelines. From that, a Pandemic Crisis Management Team would be set up. It was agreed that it should include the following members:
- Mayor 2020/2021 Cllr Delohne Merrell
- Deputy Mayor 2019/2020 Cllr Penny Andow (due to become Mayor in 2020/2021)
- Cllr Chris Jones (proposed for Deputy Mayor 2020/21)
- Town Clerk – Jayne Neal
Please note that Councillors will be kept informed and all decisions made by the team will be ratified by the Town Council either by email or meetings as the situation allows. This group will present an action plan to the Full Town Council on Wednesday 1st April and, in the interim, will update members of the public and the Town Council on developments due to the Covid – 19 crisis. The Pandemic Contingency Plan Policy, Pandemic Communication Strategy and a Covid 19 Staff Protocol documents had been distributed by email prior to the meeting and the documents were accepted in their current form.
ITEM 16 TO APPROVE PAYMENTS
All agreed that it would be in order to make the payments as detailed in the agenda
The Clerk's office is currently closed so please email queries to jayne@llanfairfechan.net or contact your local Town Councillor directly here if you would prefer.
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 17th March 2020
Following UK and Welsh government guidance about social distancing, Llanfairfechan Town Council will not be meeting on Wednesday 18th March. We are in the process of setting up measures to deal with the curent situation. Please bear with us; we will regularly post government updates and local information to this site.
Current UK Government general response
Current Welsh Government response with regards to support for businesses
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 16th March 2020
As a precautionary measure to protect the vulnerable groups in our community, Llanfairfechan Community Hall is closing until further notice
We are currently looking at options regarding the Town Council meeting planned for Wednesday 18th March and taking advice from the Society of Local Community Clerks and One Voice Wales.
Llanfairfechan Town Council will continue to provide community advice and information online and on our digital sign in the Promenade Car Park. We will be in contact with CCBC and all support services to help ensure that essential services are available in the village. Please help us to contain the situation by following government guidelnes in the event of symptoms or contact with the Covid - 19 virus.
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
Please email - Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net or Mayor delohne.merrell@llanfairfechantowncouncil.co.uk with any important concerns or queries
Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/iddathlullanfairfechancelebrates/ for current updates
Llanfairfechan Town Council Covid -19 Statement 13th March 2020
Llanfairfechan Town Council are following Government advice and will keep updating on developments regarding the safe guarding of residents during this period of uncertaintly.
The following information has been issued by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board:
Currently, we are planning to meet as a Town Council on Wednesday 18th March but we await further advice to confirm this decision.
Llanfairfechan Community Hall is open and operating strict health protection procedures.
As per offical guidance, we ask that anyone with a cough or a temperature above 37. 8 does not enter the centre and self isolates to protect vulnerable residents in Llanfairfechan
Meeting of the Full Town Council 4th March 2020
1. Councillors agreed to fund a Welsh Ambulance approved defibrillator to replace the broken unit at Pen Dalar hall. It was agreed that this was an important piece of equipment and that it is crucial that it is available in that location
2. After several months of information gathering, it was agreed that Town Council will fund a CCTV camera at the promenade car park. This will protect the Toilets, car park and monitor conditions at the jetty gates to assist with the new protocol. This will be a partnership project with CCBC and the camera will be linked to the central monitoring system.
3. A tender decision has been made for the joint project Penmaenmawr TC and Llanfairfechan TC PROW maintenance. It was agreed the contract would go to EPC Forestry for the period of 12 months
4. Town Council have taken the lead in progressing a project to install water into CCBC Erw Feiriol cemetery. The application is going ahead, and we hope for installation soon
5. CCBC officers attended a Town Council information meeting about the Promenade car park and have confirmed that emergency repairs will be made there as soon as possible. In addition to this, TC and CCBC are working together to source funding for redevelopment of the site, as it has been recognised that the area lacks proper pedestrian access and amenities. A partnership group will be formed to investigate options and take the project forward. It was noted the CCBC project to change car parks into pay and display has been running in Conwy since 2015 and Llanfairfechan is the last area to be considered. Town Council strongly felt that this is not an option to be considered until the car park is of the appropriate standard.
Full minutes of this meeting will be available after ratification at the General Purposes Meeting 18th March 2020
12th February 2020
Promenade Car Park Update
Llanfairfechan Town Council and CCBC are aware of the need to refurbish and redesign the the layout of the Promenade car park. The car park currently belongs to CCBC but we are working in partnership to broker a good solution and are preparing a joint funding bid which will look at all options. There will be an opportunity for residents to give their opinion and suggestions before any changes take place. The Town Council will be discussing the matter at our meeting on Wednesday 4th March and residents are welcome to send in comments or attend the meeting.
The works traffic and fenced areas on the car park are for flood risk construction work on the Coastal Pathway and to support the change of streelighting to LED lampposts - please take care when using the area during this period of time.
7th February 2020
Nant Pandy Car Park Consultation report
Background information & current status
- It was agreed that Town Council would consult with residents to gather opinion on Nant Pandy parking spaces and the need to keep the extra 6 spaces that had been developed when the major works were undertaken.
- To progress, Town Council will need to take on ownership of the car park and protect the spaces as resident’s motor car parking only. CCBC have said they will help us through the process, but we need evidence that residents want this to happen
- 100 paper questionnaires were delivered to houses and 12 were returned
- 48 questionnaires received online (45 English and yn Gymraeg)
Data Analysis:
- Of the 60 survey responses, 36 answered yes to the question ‘Do you feel more parking spaces are needed at Nant Pandy car park area?’
- The following information was collected on number of cars owned by respondents:
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0 cars |
3 |
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1 car |
20 |
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2 cars |
21 |
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3 cars |
7 |
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More than 3 cars |
2 |
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Did not answer |
7 |
- Many respondents used the comments section and comments were as follows:
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Important not to get rid of more green space as part has already gone, important to preserve wildlife area
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Get rid of the trailers, boats and caravans and have it just for cars and Vans
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The parking on Mill Road needs sorting also especially by the pubs. The current situation is quite dangerous, and many people have concerns over drink driving by those who park on the road to access the pubs. |
Parking should be for everyone not residents only People have been leaving untaxed cars boats etc making parking difficult at times, so any extra spaces would be appreciated, at weekends visiting walkers often park there. |
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Hopefully this will free up some space for Mill Road.
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We visit friends who live near Nant y Pandy & the parking is always a challenge. It must be tea difficult if you’re a resident so more space would make sense. Many of the houses here are pre- two car properties hence the lack of parking space. |
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My daughter -in-law always uses the car park as they are, of necessity, a two-car family. The extra parking would be very welcome. |
No caravans, mobile homes, boats (1 there with hazardous tow hitch at present) no large commercial vehicle. Defined spaces.
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It may be helpful to define parking bays in some way, although appreciate this would significantly increase cost Safety, stop parking on pavements. Safety for residents
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Although I live in the bottom village, I frequently visit friends in Valley Road and find great difficulty in parking. This creates a problem for me as my husband has a chronic illness and finds it hard to walk from the Promenade to the Valley Road |
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Need to alleviate parking problem on valley road, especially as it is so narrow in parts. |
Additional spaces on the car park would hopefully result in fewer cars parked outside houses on Valley road. |
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Green space needs to be kept as it is there have been vehicles left there for years - if they’re moved there’d be more space |
The road just below the Pandy car park is very narrow and becomes dangerous when cars/vans are forced onto the pavement in order to pass parked cars. |
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Having seen the parking problems in the Nant Pandy area, I believe the extra spaces would help to alleviate the situation. Many residents in that area have no parking provision at all. I used to live in Nant y Felin broadband I saw first-hand the difficulties faced by the residents local to that specific area.
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It is really helpful to have organised parking space to keep the narrow roads clearer. We have mobility impaired relatives that visit, and we like to be able to park our cars at NantyPandy car park when they visit, so that our visitors can use the road parking closer to our house. |
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Visit friends up there it's a nightmare |
Maybe more information on nant y coed, previous uses, wildlife that lives there for kids. |
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I live off valley Road and extra car spaces for Pandy residents will make driving safer as there will be less congestion on valley road make if safer |
The whole area is much improved. More parking to needed to stop drivers parking on the pavements coursing walkers with prams having to walk in the road. |
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No good enough access at present time for any emergency vehicles |
It is very unhelpful that people use the carpark as permanent storage for broken down vehicles, boats, trailers etc.
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I rarely take my car up Valley Road as I find it very difficult to park and am always worried I will have to drive on the pavement to get up the road. |
An extension on the car park is much needed.
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The number of cars per household has obviously come up over the years, and this combined with the size of cars getting larger compared to the sizes say 30 odd years ago, results in nowhere for residents to park their vehicles, and the added size often means that effectively valley road is turned in to one way road. Very often I see large vehicles having to mount the pavement to pass parked cars. Added car parking spaces would certainly help. The only further way to help would be to encourage residents with a drive to use them rather than the road. |
Sometimes we can't park on the road outside our house as we don't have a drive. We either have to park further up the road, or sometimes as far as the Nant Y Pandy car park & walk back down. I don't invite my disabled parents to visit often as there is so little parking available, & it makes it difficult to have friends over too. Some people on the street own several cars even though they have a drive, thus taking up valuable space & pushing people up to the car park which is often full. The car park definitely needs the extra spaces. People with boats or off-road vehicles etc need to be asked to move them. If anything it needs even more spaces please! |
At the meeting of 22nd January 2020, Llanfairfechan Town Council agreed that, following the responses from residents, contact should be made with CCBC to progress the handover of the are to Llanfairfechan Town Council and that planning permission be sought for the extra spaces that have been left in place after roadworks. We hope that these decisions will contribute to easing the pressure of the area with regards to parking.
Any comments for consideration by Town Council can be emailed to jayne@ llanfairfechan.net or posted to Llanfairfechan Community Hall Village Road Llanfairfechan Conwy LL330AB
All comments to CCBC should be directed through erf@conwy.gov.uk
December 2019
Update on emergency works on Valley Road
Llanfairfechan Town Council have received the following information from CCBC:
There is to be a continuation of the emergency road closure on Valley Road, Llanfairfechan, which also extends on to Mount Road.
The reason for the road closure is to facilitate urgent works to a failed culvert that was at imminent risk of collapse. MWT Civil Engineering will return to site on Monday 6th January 2020 and complete the required works; it is anticipated that the works will be completed no later than Tuesday 21st January 2020.
We thank you all for your patience and look forward to the completion of this important piece of work.
Update on A55 Junction Works Project
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been informed that there has been a delay to next stage of development and preparation of the draft Orders is proving a bigger task than expected. Please note that publication of draft Orders for the junction improvements is now expected in March 2020
The project team are keeping in contact with Llanfairfechan Town Council and will be updating on any progress.
Celebrating a very special birthday
Our Mayor recently attended a special 100th birthday party for Llanfairfechan resident, Ina Davies. Family and friends had travelled from far and wide to share in the celebrations. Mrs Davies stated her secret to a long and youthful life had been holidays, travelling the world and dancing.
Mayor Delohne Merrell said “It was a very real pleasure to meet Mrs Davies. “She is such an amazing person, so lively and so interesting to talk to and with an amazing family. “
2019 Grants celebration event
At the Full Town Council Meeting 4th December, Llanfairfechan Town Council welcomed representatives of village organisations to receive 2019 grants and attend our celebration reception. Congratulations to all the organisations who have benefitted this year and we extend our thanks for all the excellent community work that is taking place in our village.
Photographs can be viewed on our Facebook page I Ddathlu Llanfairfechan Celebrates
Llanfairfechan Jetty Gates - update
Llanfairfechan Town Council are pleased to announce that CCBC and Town Council have agreed terms to offer a solution to the problem of beach access during winter months.
Our jetty gates will now remain open unless there is forecast storm or high tide. The floodgates at Llanfairfechan protect 73 properties (residential and business) from coastal flooding. CCBC look at a combination of factors to decide when to close the gates, including high tide heights, wind gust strength and the direction of the wind. When there is a perceived risk to the Promenade and dwellings on the front, the gates will be closed and then reopened once the risk has reduced. Llanfairfechan Town Council have agreed to pay call out and CCBC have offered a reasonable price to allow this process to take place.
Our thanks to Cllr Carol Gell who has worked tirelessly to ensure that this matter was addressed. We would also like to thank the CCBC Flood Risk Managment team for helping us to meet the health and well being needs of residents and visitors to Llanfairfechan.
Llanfairfechan Town Council statement on the Conwy County Borough Council local Development Plan
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been actively involved in all aspects of the the Conwy County Borough Council Local Development Plan (LDP) process and have challenged many aspects; working to ensure that resident opinion is being considered.
Ultimately the responsibility for LDP development lies with Conwy County Borough Council and we have been notified the figure now being discussed for any proposed Cae Ffynnon development would not go beyond 250. They have confirmed no houses can be built until the school is built and other infrastructure matters are resolved. It must also be recognised this is in early planning stages and that no decisions have been made.
There is a Housing Need Consultation due to be posted to all residents in the new year. We would urge all residents to give their views and Town Council will again have a session in the Co-op to answer any questions.
Llanfairfechan Town Council thanks everyone who joined us for our 2019 Ecumenical Service
Llanfairfechan Community Remembrance Day Parade and Ecumenical Service at the Cenotaph
***Stop Press*** We can announce that £581.00 was raised from the sale of wreaths for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.
We thank everyone for their support and if you would like to order a wreath next year please contact the Town Clerk on 01248681697
Llanfairfechan Fireworks 1st November 2019
Llanfairfechan Town Council would like to thank everyone who helped with organising and supporting the LlanfairfechanFireworks 2019. We hope everyone agrees it was a fantastic night and we all look forward to more opportunities for a community get together in the future. Special thank you to Brian at Festival Fireworks for a brilliant display!
*** Stop Press *** We can announce that £339.59 was raised in donations to the Mayor's Local Charity fund. This money will be added to the s137 Grants to Local (Llanfairfechan) Groups funding pot.
Updated project plans for A55 Junction works
The project team attended the Town Council meeting on 18th September and presented the updated plans. The presentation can be found here:
Further details:
Please contact the Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net if you have any queries about the project
Have you ever thought of being a councillor?
Town Councillors receive a £150.00 per year remuneration to help cover any costs for their work in the community and care allowances are also available where appropriate.
If you are passionate about the future of your community, please think about standing in the 2022 local elections!
Welsh Government have produced a video that may be of interest and it can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3o0eKrX2Ds&feature=youtu.be
Extra Consultation Session for LDP Preferred Strategy
***S137 Grant applications 2019/20 are open for submission***
Downloadable word version grant form
Please note that the S137 grant applications for 2019/20 are now open and we invite applications from voluntary organisations providing activities in Llanfairfechan.
These organisations are stated in Act to be ‘a body which is not a public body but whose activities are carried on otherwise than for profit’.
Applications need to be in by Monday September 23rd 2019 and will be considered at the Town Council meeting Wednesday 2nd October 2019.
If you require any further information, please do contact jayne@llanfairfechan.net or phone 01248 681697 Monday Wednesday Friday 9am – 1pm.
***Extra Local Development Plan Drop In Session at Llanfairfechan Community Hall***
Please take this extra opportunity to come and see the documents under discussion for the Revised Local Development Plan. This process will affect the future of housing in Llanfairfechan and so it is important to share your comments and concerns about anything related to the proposals
Monday 4th September 5pm-8pm in the Main Hall at Llanfairfechan Community Hall
Llanfairfechan Celebrates
Our annual event Llanfairfechan Celebrates 2019 was held on Saturday July 27th and was a great success. There were over 40 stands advertising activities and sessions that are available in the village and Town Twinning raised over £100 for their project by selling low cost refreshments. Everyone agreed that it is a good opportunity to network and share in celebrating the village.
Mayor for 2019 / 2020 Cllr Delohne Merrell
We are pleased to announce that our Mayor Elect Cllr Delohne Merrell will be holding her Inauguration on Sunday 8th September at 2pm in Llanfairfechan Community Hall. This will be followed by afternoon tea with music and dance provided by Medi Williams Ballroom Dance Emporium.
A55 Junction Improvement Project
Resident information about the upcoming Public Exhibitions on the A55 Improvement works will be distributed as from Monday 17th June - all residents will receive communication from Welsh Government and posters will be available at Llanfairfechan Community Hall and Library.
Follow the link below to download a high quality leaflet that can be zoomed into for examination of details on the plan.
PDF Quality Poster
The Public Exhibition will be held in Llanfairfechan on Thursday 27h June 10am - 8pm at Llanfairfechan Community Hall. Residents are urged to come along to find out about the plans and ask questions of the project team.
Llanfairfechan Town Council have been notified of the Option D choice for the A55 junction improvement works. Information can be found here: https://gov.wales/plan-replace-a55-roundabouts-takes-important-step-forward
We recognise this work is being undertaken by Welsh Government to improve the reliance and sustainability of the whole North Wales coast and that this work is seen as essential to future developments. Whilst safe and efficient access for the region is vitally important, we are keen to ensure that our resident’s wellbeing is protected and request that community impact is a high priority within the decision making process.
Housing is at a premium in Llanfairfechan and we would ask that measures are put in place to ensure that housing, in particular social housing, is not lost within the village whatever option is considered. A further concern is resident safety – it is very important that the Option D junction choice leads to village road layouts that protect residents using the schools, GP surgery, churches and other services along Penmaenmawr Road.
As the next stage of the project is delivered, we are keen to assist with further communication and information sessions with the project team to ensure that the best possible solutions are found. We have already been involved in making arrangements for a further public information meeting to be held at Llanfairfechan Community Hall in June 2019
Get to know your local PCSO
We are very pleased to announce that there are to be monthly drop in sessions with PCSO Sara
and other organisations in the Lloyd Hughes Room at the Community Hall. The first one will be on Wednesday 20th February at 10am. If you are unable to attend, please do email any comments or concerns to the Town Clerk jayne@llanfairfechan.net
Lets Play - Llanfairfechan Town Council Play Consultation
2019 is going to be an important year for play in Llanfairfechan. We know that the play facilities in Llanfairfechan need updating but we need to know what residents of all ag
es would like in the village. Join us for our first consultation morning on Saturday 9th February starting in the Town Twinning Coffee Morning 10am. We will be around the village all morning, please see the poster for details:
Light Up Llan
Congratulations to the Light Up Llan team - yet again it was a fantastic village event. Over 65 people came to see our stall and respond to our play consultation. We also sold a lot of dog poo bags and this money will allow us to continue to provide emergency dispensers across the village.
Annual Firework Display
After being posponed due to storm warnings on Friday 9th November, the display went ahead on Monday 12th November, despite quite a soggy night. Thanks to the guys from Festival Fireworks - the display was splendid! Many thanks to everyone who donated to the Mayors fund for village projects. A total of £169.59 was collected
Llanfairfechan Remembrance Sunday
There was excellent attendance at for ecumenical community service at the cenotaph and over 31 organisations laid wreaths in memory of fallen comrades. A highlight of the morning was the laying of crosses by Guides and Brownies - they had written some very moving tributes. Thanks to the Guide and Brownie Leaders for working with the group to arrange this. We were also pleased to be part of the There but Not There art project which was funded by the Armed Covenant Fund. Thank you to all the speakers and contributors and we do hope you will be able to join us for next year's service. A planning meeting will take place on Friday 14th Septmber 2019 at 11am in the Council Chamber - all welcome.
Llanfairfechan Carnival
Thank you to the carnival committee for an brillant community event. We were pleased to have the opportunity to meet and chat about ideas for the village and recieved some great feedback and ideas for future work in the village. Watch this space for future developments! Llanfairfechan Carnival Committee have a Facebook page at Llanfairfechan Town Carnival
Llanfairfechan Celebrates
This event showcased organisations & businesses providing services in Llanfairfechan. TV Conwy was in attendance and their volunteers recorded videos and photos of the event. Feedback was very positive and so it is hoped this will become an annual event. In fact we have pencilled in Saturday 8th June for our 2019 Llanfairfechan Celebrates. Please spread the word and book a stand early to avoid disappointment as we had over 50 organsiations exhibiting last year. All videos and information can be found on Facebook at I Ddathlu Llanfairfechan Celebrates