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DRAFT minutes 15th June 2026
DRAFT Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 15th June 2026
Present: Cllr Ian Hewins – Chair
Councillors: Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Anna Grundy
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Dewi Owen
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
1 member of public was present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/29/15.06.26
Apologies received and accepted from Cllr H. Williams
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/30/15.06.26
The Chair welcomed everyone and said how good it was to see so many village organisations represented at the Community village meeting last week. It was also good to see Beca Brown, newly elected MS for Gwynedd Maldwyn, in attendance and proposed that the Clerk write to her and express thanks for her presence. This was agreed. However, it was disappointing to see so few residents there, especially younger residents and it was agreed that the Council needs to think about how to engage younger people. It was suggested that earlier or later in the year might be a better time to hold the meeting, as many people are not so busy at those times and perhaps also have a hot topic for which we would like feedback from the community. It was noted that the residents who did come talked to all the stall-holders and gave their views on various topics.
The Chair informed the Council that there was live music on the wharf last weekend and while he didn’t hear it live, relatives who live in the Midlands contacted him and told him it was happening, as they had seen it on Facebook! He noted that this shows the power of Facebook and social media.
Action: Clerk to write to Beca Brown
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/31/15.06.26
None received
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Council on 18thMay 2026
CL/32/15.06.26
The minutes were approved unanimously as seen.
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Proposed: Cllr D. Williams Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/33/15.06.26
The treasurer’s report for June was received and approved.
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Kelly
AGENDA ITEM 6 – To approve payments not previously approved
CL/34/15.06.26
A W Evans for vegetation control – £1,195.00
S M J Lister for accounting services – £1,974.00
Payments were unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr D. Williams
AGENDA ITEM 7 – To approve the Annual Return
CL/35/15.06.26
The Annual Return was approved unanimously
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Kelly
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive a report from the Gwynedd Council representative
CL/36/15.06.26
Cllr Owen reported that no Gwynedd Council meetings have taken place recently.
He attended the Network Rail liaison meeting and was told that the new trains should be running on the Cambrian Line in September but that there had been a lot of disruption recently due to signal failures and a car accident at the Co-op in Tywyn. He travelled to Criccieth recently on the train and noted it was very busy, which was good to see, as the asked for numbers of people using the line have not been forthcoming. He reported that the platform at 6 stations will be raised to facilitate easier access to the trains.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive and approve a report from the Clerk
CL/37/15.06.26
The Clerk reported on the following:
* Tywyn & District Memorial Appeal Fund
The clerk established that Anne Lloyd-Jones is Chair of this group and there have been no meetings recently as there has been no request for funds. She informed the clerk that there will be the AGM in the autumn and the clerk gave her Cllr Kelly’s contact details.
* Meirionnydd Access Group
The clerk has been unable to find out any information as yet.
* Dates of meetings
The clerk requested to move September’s meeting to 14th September from 21st but this is not possible as many councillor are unable to make that date. A councillor will therefore have to take the minutes of the meeting.
* Councillor vacancy
Gwynedd Council have informed the clerk that no election has been called, so the
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Community Council can proceed to co-opt a new councillor. The clerk suggested a closing date of 13th July, which would give 4 weeks for people to apply, then co-opt at the Council meeting on 20th July. This was agreed by the council.
* Grants
Parc Eryri requested more information and informed the clerk that the Council will hear the outcome of the application by the end of the month. Gwynedd Council are currently holding back their offer until the Community Council confirms if we have match-funding from Parc Eryri. If the grant from Parc Eryri is not forthcoming, the clerk will inform Gwynedd that the Council will match-fund the grant from Gwynedd.
* Kite festival
Tywyn cadets have informed the clerk they are unable able to help, so she has asked Machynlleth Scouts but had no reply.
It was agreed to meet at 6pm on Tuesday 23rd to clear the boardwalk and people will need to bring spades, buckets and wheelbarrows.
The clerk confirmed that help will also be needed on the weekend. On both Saturday and Sunday, people need to meet at 8am at the Neuadd Dyfi when the kites and arena equipment will be transported to the beach and the arena set up. At 4pm help will be needed to take down the arena and transport everything back to the Neuadd Dyfi. Cllr Owen confirmed he will bring his quad-bike and trailer to help with this.
The clerk will arrange for tea & coffee to be available in the Neuadd all weekend. Some kite flyers will stay overnight in the Neuadd car park like last year and will be given permits.
Action: Councillors and Clerk to meet at 6pm Tuesday 23rd to clear boardwalk
Action: Councillors and Clerk to meet at 8am at the Neuadd Dyfi on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th to help set up and then again at 4pm to help clear away.
Action: Clerk to arrange refreshments
Action: Cllr Owen to bring his quadbike & trailer
* Police meeting 1st June 3pm in Tywyn police station
The clerk reported that the meeting with the police went well and they reported that the biggest issue they have in Aberdyfi is neighbour disputes. Their priority for the summer will be targeting the drug dealers in the area. They have several vacancies for police officers and PCSO’s but no-one from this area has applied. They reiterated that there is no upper age limit for the PCSO role and recently recruited someone who is 60. There may also be potential to work part-time and they requested that we help them advertise the vacancies. They informed the meeting that on the North Wales website it is possible to see crime data for each area and the police priorities for that area – just search for Aberdyfi under ‘What’s happening in your area?’.
It was noted that we are still waiting for the outcome of the speed review before we can move ahead with changing the speed limit past the gold club and obtaining an official camera zone between the 20mph limit at Gwelfor Road to the traffic lights.
* BCUHB balance room meeting
The clerk attended this meeting and reported that the pre-consultation phase is now over and the public consultation phase will commence in September, with a final decision being made early next year. BCUHB plan to visit as many different community groups as possible during the public consultation phase.
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* Penrhos garage
Have not requested further permits
* Woodland above Penhelig
Clerk had a phone call from Tony Davis, who explained that it was his parent’s wish that the woodland be gifted to the people of Aberdyfi / Community Council. He suggested Council representatives meet with their solicitor to look at the legalities in more detail. He confirmed that the Trust owns the base of the road as well as the woodland, with the houses having access across the road. The two stipulations that would be required if the Council took on the land is for the Council to cover the legal costs and conveyancing of the Trust and to display a plaque with Tony’s parents’ names.
It was agreed for the green working group to continue to look at this as well as the Gwynedd Council suggestions for other areas of the village.
Cllr Hewins informed the council that he is meeting with residents of one of the adjoining houses to the woodland next week.
Action: Clerk to obtain quotes for survey of woodland
Action: Green working group to meet with Mr. Davis and his solicitor.
Action: Cllr Hewins to meet with residents
* Rubbish problems
The clerk reported recent problems with fly-tipping in main car park and Pont-y-Brics to Gwynedd Council and asked for a bin to be put at Pont-y-Brics for rubbish. They have responded saying they have been out to assess the situation and arrangements are in place to solve the problem at Pont-y-Brics. The clerk also reported that the van normally used to collect the rubbish broke down so Gwynedd Council only had a small van available, which didn’t have compacting capabilities, so once it was full, they had to drive to Harlech to empty it. The Council now have a new van so the situation has been resolved.
* Green infrastructure
Planting group would like to add some trees and pots for around the roundabout at Penhelig to the application – approx. £300 in total.
Action: Clerk to add this into the application with Gwynedd Council
* Cycle path
The clerk emailed Gwynedd Council asking if the reported £200K from the Senedd was for the cycle path and has received a reply confirming they have received funding to develop the project over the next few years. This will initially involve translocating the hedgerows and undertaking site clearance beginning October 2026 (assuming a Hedgerow Removal Licence is granted from Parc Eryri which will hopefully be in place by August 2026). It is anticipated that the main works will commence around September 2027 with the construction phase taking approximately 13 months.
Action: Clerk to include in Rushlight
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/38/15.06.26
NP5/50/12N Trefeddian Hotel, Aberdyfi LL35 0SB
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to short-term lets (Use Class C6)
No objections raised
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NP5/50/LU739B The Beech Trees, Plas Panteidal, Aberdyfi LL35 0RF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development for the stationing of a caravan
* Concerns raised over the size of the replacement caravan, accessibility to the site, parking and services such as water at the site.
Action: Clerk to respond to application
NP5/50/584A The Coach House, Aberdyfi LL35 0NR
Erection of a free-standing raised terrace
No objections raised
Licence Application Luxcart Ltd, 4-5 Seaview Terrace, Aberdyfi LL35 0EE
Application for a premises licence
* Concerns raised about the licence hours being until 00:00
Action: Clerk top respond to application
NP5/50/95D 4-5 Seaview Terrace, Aberdyfi LL35 0EE
Alterations to shopfront and the installation of air conditioning units
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To receive a report from the working group on the green infrastructure proposals from gwynedd Council.
CL/39/15.06.26
Cllr O’Neill reported on the different sections of the proposal report as follows:
Neuadd Dyfi car park: Recommendations to plant a hedge along the fence and a tree by the P&D machine were accepted, though it was noted that two of the proposed trees are on Neuadd Dyfi land so the clerk will speak to Des George to see if he agrees with the proposals.
Playing field: Recommendations to plant a hedge along the fence and specimen trees were accepted but the large wildflower strips were felt to be excessive, especially as this is a sports field so any flowers would quickly be trampled underfoot. However, it was noted that the existing wildflower banks are important and need to be kept. It was also noted that seating would be a good addition and it was suggested that the large tree-trunk already in the field could be cut to form a more useable bench, as well as purchasing more benches.
Main car park: It was felt that there are perhaps too many trees in the proposal as it would be nice to keep some of the plants already in place and it was suggested to examine the trees in more detail to see what has survived and what has not. It was also suggested that another community clean-up session would be useful.
Football Field: Trees and hedge on the road side of the field need to be surveyed as soon as possible and the recommendations for re-planting here were accepted. Planting of hedges on the other sides of the field were also accepted, including specimen trees along the eastern and western boundary.
Different ideas for developing the strip of land between the actual football field and the railway cottages were suggested, including a pump track, wildflower meadow, orchard and specimen trees. No decision was reached regarding this area and it was agreed to research the options further before making a final decision.
The clerk informed the council that the grant application would need to be submitted quiet quickly, so this last area of land should perhaps not be included in
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the application and worked on at a later date.
The clerk informed the council that the village planting group have requested some planters and specimen trees for an area at Penhelig be included in the grant application.
It was agreed for Cllr Porter to join the green working group.
Action: Clerk to get quotes for tree survey
Action: Clerk to find out the deadline for grant applications
Action: Clerk to find out if the planters and tees for Penhelig can be included
Action: Working group to meet with the clerk to confirm response to the proposals
Action: Clerk to inform Gwynedd Council of the response
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To discuss land use at the football field
CL/40/15.06.26
The use of the strip of land between the football field and the Railway cottages by the golf club for parking was discussed. It was agreed there is no wish to stop the golf club using the football field, as it is being well-used and there are plans to extend the use for other golfing activities for juniors and beginners. It was agreed for the clerk to request a meeting with the directors of the golf club and Cllrs Hewins, Owen, O’Neill and H. Williams to discuss the parking issue and the council’s plans for that area.
Action: Clerk to contact the golf club
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To consider and approve Clerk’s attendance at One Voice Wales conference on 1st July 2026
CL/41/15.06.26
It was agreed for the clerk to attend the One Voice Wales conference
Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Porter
Action: Clerk to arrange attendance
AGENDA ITEM 14 – To consider a grant application from TAITH community transport scheme
CL/42/15.06.26
It was agreed to give a grant of £300 to the TAITH Community Transport Scheme to help with costs.
Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr D. Williams
AGENDA ITEM 15– Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/43/15.06.26
None received
AGENDA ITEM 16 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/44/15.06.26
* Hywel Dda University Health Board – Invite to phase 2 consultation on stroke services at Bronglais, 25 June
* One Voice Wales – training dates June – September
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AGENDA ITEM 17 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/45/15.06.26
None
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/46/15.06.26
* Police meeting
* Beach clean 5th July
* Art Society exhibition
* Neuadd Events
* Cycle path
AGENDA ITEM 21 – Date of next meeting
CL/47/15.06.26
Monday 20th July
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.00pm
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