Notice of appointment of the date for the exercise of electors’ rights
June 16, 2019
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The secret unfolds…..
June 11, 2019
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Over the last few days, in between downpours, residents and visitors to St Peter’s Close, should have noticed a hive of activity around the nature garden.
a log for children to play on:
and furniture for the Bug Hotel, in the form of cones and twigs:
Your Councillors have been very busy.
Please keep an eye on this web site for news of a very special event…
Shhh…… do you wanna hear a secret……?
June 4, 2019
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If you happen to live in Llanbedr, near St Peter’s Close, you could be wondering “what’s occurring”? And yes, you may have spied not one, but two tractors, a log and some pallets masquerading as a hotel (…quite salubrious, for a bug). If you look extremely carefully you may even see some discreetly concealed nesting boxes….
To explain, your hardworking councillors are proving their dedication to duty by helping create a nature garden for the community to use and enjoy. We have crab apple trees, a log to scramble over and a bench on which to sit and ponder. A place to savour quietness and appreciate nature’s beauty, while fathoming what species of bird is flying overhead.
It is a work in progress, but we have many ideas, which we hope, to bring to life over the coming months, and years. Most importantly this is an area for the community to use, enjoy and nurture. If you would like to be involved in the development of what is intended to become a wildlife haven, please contact the Council, either by speaking to your elected representative or the clerk.
So… what is the secret? Well, that would be telling – to find out more keep checking this web site (and the village noticeboard) for further posts… and posters.
NHS 111 Wales Access – for those who cannot speak or hear on the phone
May 30, 2019
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Police & Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund
May 2, 2019
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The Police and Crime Commissioner, Mr Dafydd Llywelyn is launching his funding programme where grants of between £5,000 and £10,000 are available to groups and organisations across the Force.
The Commissioner is inviting applications from voluntary and community organisations, as well as the public and private sectors, for projects which will have a positive impact on the security and safety of local communities and is also encouraging organisations to work collaboratively on this.
The closing date for applications is 24th May 2019.
For further information on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Community Fund please click here:
http://www.dyfedpowys-pcc.org.uk/en/the-commissioner/commissioners-community-funding/
Need a Blue Badge? Now you can apply online.
March 25, 2019
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The Calor Rural Community Fund is now OPEN!
March 12, 2019
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On 1st January 2026, unrecorded and under-recorded historic public rights of way will cease to exist.
February 26, 2019
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It’s scary to think how many routes, including some that we take for granted because ‘there has never been a problem’, could be lost forever if we don’t all do our bit to get them recorded on the definitive map before the 2026 deadline. The deadline is close, but THERE IS STILL TIME TO ACT!
Sarah Bucks and Phil Wadey, authors of the research guide: ‘Rights of Way: Restoring the Record’ run FREE TRAINING DAYS on researching and recording rights of way.
The training days are designed to help:
- Check historic rights on a track;
- Find extra evidence before a public inquiry;
- Have confidence to visit an archive office;
- Check which Act authorized which activities.
Training days in mid/South Wales, organized by Waters of Wales – WoW:
Saturday 23rd March 2019 – Newtown (Powys)
Sunday 24th March 2019 – Glasbury on Wye.
Open to all: BOOKING ESSENTIAL on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
BOOK BY EMAIL: admin@watersofwales.org stating which date/venue you wish to attend, and the names + email contact address of all attendees you are booking for.
THE TRAINING DAYS ARE FREE TO ATTEND. The costs are borne by the Waters of Wales – WoW campaign, which campaigns for fair, shared, sustainable open access for ALL. If you wish to contribute towards the costs, donations via PayPal to admin@watersofwales.org will be very welcome.
If you have any queries, please email admin@watersofwales.org, or visit the Facebook page where you can message the admin team:
Play Sufficiency in Powys
January 14, 2019
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Powys CC is required to complete the Welsh Government Assessment by March 2019
The Assessment requires a review and up to date status of Play Sufficiency Opportunities in Powys, which cover a range of different matters and requires the input and engagement of services, partners and organisations.
We would really appreciate if you would contribute to this Assessment by answering the questions below.
- How do you feel about the play provision/opportunities in your area?
- Do you feel there is anything missing? If so, what play opportunities/provision would you like to see?
An online survey for children and young people, aged 0-25 years has been put together to gather their views on play. Please can you share the below links with your communities. The deadline for responses is the 20th January 2019.
English – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NQ9DV2V
Vale of Grwyne Newsletter
December 8, 2018
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The Community Council has combined resources with the Vale of Grwyne Parish to produce a newsletter (see link below). With your help we plan to produce this every quarter.
So, if you have an local event you would like to publicise, local news or have an interesting tale or two please send details to vogpaper@gmail.com
The link for our first edition is shown below – we hope you will enjoy it. Let us know what you think!
Have you witnessed speeding along the A40?
November 3, 2018
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Following years of lobbying Welsh Government the Community Council was pleased when earlier this year traffic calming works were undertaken on the A40 in Glangrwyney and a pedestrian island constructed.
How effective the current measures prove will only be assessed over time however the Community Council believe additional measures, ie electronic speed signs, need to be provided to encourage drivers to stay within the 30 mph speed limit. When the Council approached Welsh Government with this request it was informed a 3 year Speed Limit Review into road safety issues at over 600 sites on all trunk roads in Wales (including this section of the A40) is currently being undertaken and any works arising will be prioritised, as funding permits, over the next three to four years.
Whilst disappointed with this response the Community Council continues to monitor the position and suggests if you witness dangerous driving or speeding in the village these concerns are reported to Go Safe, the Road Safety Partnership responsible for speed limit enforcement by clicking here
Volunteers Needed!
October 26, 2018
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Volunteer by emailing: johne@ctauk.org or call 01782 844 290
Do you want the time restrictions removed from Crickhowell’s lay-by?
October 22, 2018
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Crickhowell Town Council is petitioning the Welsh Assembly Government to get the one hour time restriction lifted from the lay-by at the eastern entrance to Crickhowell.
If you think the time restriction should be lifted you can sign the petition by clicking on this link.
New number for GP out of hours services
October 9, 2018
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Twinning Meeting
October 3, 2018
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Crickhowell once had a very successful twinning with a small town in Brittany. The town, Scaer, is of similar size to Crickhowell and is famous for its truly spectacular carnival – See the Website Carnaval Scaer
Whilst the Twinning was up and running there were many visits to and from with families, schools and sports groups, and all gained from the cultural exchange.
A number of people have expressed the wish for this twinning to be re-established and in response Crickhowell Town Council is arranging a meeting to gauge the public interest and would also like to see what clubs and societies are interested in reforming links with their counterparts in France.
If you would like to see the twinning up and running again, please come to the Clarence Hall on Friday 12th October at 7:00pm
Welsh Hearts Training Session
September 21, 2018
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The Community Council recently invited Welsh Hearts, a charity which has played a leading role in improving heart health in Wales to Llanbedr to provide training in CPR and the use of defibrillators.
Our trainer Liz provided clear instructions on how to perform CPR and demonstrated how easy defibrillators are to use.
Although we hope it won’t be necessary, Liz’s excellent training instilled confidence in how to cope with a life-threatening situation and explained that whilst we cannot guarantee to save a life, by doing CPR and using a defibrillator we have tried our very best… and what more can anyone ask.
Thank you Liz…
Thank you Welsh Hearts
Need funding for a project? The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme could help.
June 8, 2018
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The Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme is a new Welsh Government funding programme which provides grants of between £5,000 and £49,999 for local community and environmental projects in areas affected by the disposal of waste to landfill and fulfils certain criteria, details of which can be found online:
www.wcva.org.uk/funding/landfill-disposals-tax-communities-scheme
The next round of funding opens in October with a closing date of January 2019.
We hope to hold a meeting with all interested parties in October to discuss ideas, so, if you have a project, or idea for a community bid, please email the Council on valeofgrwyneycc@gmail.com or telephone 01873 890777
We look forward to hearing from you.