by Sandy Andrews | Dec 17, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council Finance Committee held at the Literary Institute on Tuesday 9th December 2025
Present:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Dave Williams
Officer: Sandy Andrews
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/125/09.12.25
None received
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/126/09.12.25
Cllr Williams declared an interest in the items regarding the Neuadd Dyfi
AGENDA ITEM 3 – To discuss the proposed increase in contributions to the Public Toilets Partnership Scheme
CL/127/09.12.25
It was noted that it was only a few years ago that the council agreed to pay for both sets of toilets to remain open all year and it was felt that both sets need to remain open all year for the health and convenience of the public. It was agreed to recommend to the full council that both sets of toilets are kept open all year.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To discuss increasing parking charges for the Neuadd Dyfi car park
CL/128/09.12.25
It was noted that the charges in the Neuadd Dyfi car park have not increased for several years and in light of charges for Gwynedd Council car parks increasing, it was proposed to recommend that charges should be increased by 25p per period.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To prepare a draft budget and precept for presentation to Aberdyfi Community Council for the 2026/27 financial year.
CL/129/09.12.25
The clerk presented a draft budget and precept calculations to the committee and both were discussed at length and in detail. The budget for 2026/27 of £64,306 was agreed to be proposed to the full council without amendments.
The precept was agreed at £51,181 and it was noted that as the Tax Base for Aberdyfi has increased from 1,194.71 to 1,336.17, this equates to an increase of 0.5% in the Band D Council Tax equivalent. It was agreed to recommend this increase.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3.05pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Nov 19, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 17th November 2025
Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Anna Grundy
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
Cllr Henry Williams
4 members of the public were present
A representative from Tywyn Hospital Action Group gave a short presentation during the Public Participation session.
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/104/17.11.25
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Porter
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/105/17.11.25
The Chair welcomed everyone and noted the terrible flooding issues in Monmouth in the last few days which have had a devastating effect on residents and businesses there, especially in the run-up to the festive season. The Council’s thoughts are with them.
He thanked all the Councillors who came to the Remembrance services, which were well-attended and as always, well organised. He proposed the Council write to thank those involved in organising the event.
Action: Clerk to write
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/106/17.11.25
None received
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 20thOctober 2025
CL/107/17.11.25
The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting on 20th October 2025 were received and unanimouslyapproved.
Proposed: Cllr Reynolds Seconded: Cllr Kelly
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AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/108/17.11.25
The clerk informed the Council that not many payments were on the report, as the Council has now moved to an online system whereby two councillors have to log-in to the bank to authorise payments and some of them had had problems logging in.
The Treasurer’s report was received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Bradbury-Willis
AGENDA ITEM 6 – To receive a report from the Gwynedd Council representative
CL/109/17.11.25
Cllr Owen reported that in the recent scrutiny meeting, he asked why so few Plaid Cymru councillors attended, when they are paid £20,000 to attend two or three meetings a year, but he did not receive a satisfactory answer.
Gwynedd Council have reported that more people are buying second homes and the number of self-lets have decreased, with more being managed by letting agencies. It is suspected that many people are using a loophole by claiming that their house is a primary residence when in fact it is not the case.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – To receive and approve a report from the Clerk
CL/110/17.11.25
The Clerk reported on the following:
* CCTV on the wharf
The harbourmaster confirmed that cameras will be put up around the harbourmaster’s building and surrounding area of the wharf gardens, though this will probably not happen until the new building is in place.
* Business grants
The clerk has been unable to find any information on grants available for businesses but will continue to research
* Digital Noticeboard
The clerk is waiting for Phil Pugh to give a quote for connecting the digital noticeboard.
* Kite festival
Red Dragon Kites are thrilled to know funding is in place for the festival next year. It is intended to do all the paperwork over the winter.
* TAITH Community Transport
A public meeting was held on the 13th November and was very well attended, with many people signing up to become volunteers and be involved. It is hoped the scheme might be able to be up and running early in the New Year.
* CCTV in Neuadd Dyfi car park
The local Crime Prevention Officer dropped in to see the clerk and while there advised her that the best option for the car park is a wildlife camera and signs
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saying covert cameras in operation.
Action: Clerk to research cost and put on agenda for discussion
* Angel Shark Project
There will be a presentation on the project on 26th November at the Neuadd Dyfi. Clerk is waiting for posters to advertise.
* Equipment stored in the Neuadd Dyfi car park
Payment has been received and the equipment will be removed early December
* Risk Management Policy
Clerk is waiting for a reply as to whether the environment needs to be included in the Risk Assessment Schedule
Clerk is waiting for a reply from RoSPA regarding disclaimer notices and inspection regimes
* Playground refurbishment
Delivery to the UK should be this week and as soon as it has cleared customs, it will be delivered to Aberdyfi. The workers are on standby and will start as soon as it is delivered.
* Skip
Has been booked for 6th/7th December.
* Dwr Cymru
Dwr Cymru came to inspect the equipment at the allotments and it was found not to be compliant, as the hose-pipe was not off the ground, it was not lagged and there was no non-return valve installed. We have 28 days to comply and the clerk is just waiting for the valve to be installed.
* Community Transport webinar by One Voice Wales
The clerk reported that she had been asked to attend a recent webinar to tell other councils about our community transport scheme.
* Trees in main car park
The clerk has been informed that three of the trees planted last year have died, but Roman Hackelsberger has offered to pay for replacements, if we organise to plant them.
Action: Clerk to reply with thanks and to arrange for trees to be bought / delivered.
Action: Councillors to organise planting of trees
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/111/17.11.25
None received
Three members of BCUHB joined the meeting at this point.
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AGENDA ITEM 19 – To receive a presentation from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board on the future of Tywyn Hospital Dyfi Ward
CL/112/17.11.25
A short presentation summarising the process so far and the options being considered as a result of the two balanced rooms was received. The councillors each gave their feedback on the options.
Three members of BCUHB left the meeting at this point.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To review and approve S6 Biodiversity report
CL/113/17.11.25
It was noted that Cllr Porter had attended training on this subject. The clerk reported that Cllr Porter had a copy of the updated report for Aberdyfi Community Council before the training and she informed the Clerk afterwards that the updated report fulfils the council’s obligations under S6.
Cllr H. Williams suggested that more work could be done in this area and it was discussed that Resources 4 Change, NRW and EcoDyfi could be approached to see if they have any suggestions on how we could improve our biodiversity report, especially as Aberdyfi is within the Dyfi Biosphere.
It was agreed to submit the report as it stands and to review it after feedback from the different agencies is received.
Action: Clerk to contact R4C, NRW and EcoDyfi.
Action: Clerk to submit the S6 Biodiversity report.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To ratify decision to pay Gwynedd Council £200 to open main toilets on Christmas and Boxing Day
CL/114/17.11.25
Proposed: Cllr D. Williams Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
Action: Clerk to arrange payment
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To consider quotes for repairing fence of playing fields
CL/115/17.11.25
The clerk reported that she had been approached by another contractor after the agenda had been published and she recommended postponing this agenda item to next month, in order for the council to be able to consider three quotes.
It was agreed to follow her advice
Action: Clerk to put on agenda for next month
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To consider quotes to fence in and roof the bin compound by the fire station
CL/116/17.11.25
The clerk reported that she had been approached by another contractor after the agenda had been published and she recommended postponing this agenda item to next month, in order for the council to be able to consider three quotes.
It was agreed to follow her advice
Action: Clerk to put on agenda for next month
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AGENDA ITEM 14 – To consider quotes for repairing the cupboard doors in the shelter beside the main toilets
CL/117/17.11.25
The clerk reported that she had been approached by another contractor after the agenda had been published and she recommended postponing this agenda item to next month, in order for the council to be able to consider three quotes.
It was agreed to follow her advice
Action: Clerk to put on agenda for next month
AGENDA ITEM 15 – To review and approve training plan
CL/118/17.11.25
The training plan was approved and the clerk reiterated that the Council is required to ensure it has wide knowledge base to enable it to make effective and informed decisions.
AGENDA ITEM 16 – To approve funding for signs at Picnic Island
CL/119/17.11.25
The clerk reported that the harbourmaster has found some suitable signs, at a cost of approximately £200, and has asked if the council might pay for them if they affix them. It was suggested that, as Picnic Island is under the jurisdiction of the maritime department of Gwynedd Council, they should pay for the signs. It was agreed for Cllr Owen to speak to the maritime department.
Action: Cllr Owen to speak to maritime department of Gwynedd Council
AGENDA ITEM 17– Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/120/17.11.25
* Cambrian Coast Railway Liaison meeting – request for discussion topics
* Support sought from a resident for a proposed soap-box derby to be held in the village. It was agreed to support the event, though there were some reservations regarding the date and road closure.
Action: Clerk to reply to resident.
AGENDA ITEM 18 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/121/17.11.25
* One Voice Wales – Joint OVW / SLCC event 12th November
* Gwynedd Council – St David’s Day 2026 Pilot Support Fund
* One Voice Wales – Local resolution Protocol webinars
* One Voice Wales – Consultation on changes to local government election rules in Wales
* Gwynedd Council – New off-street parking order
* Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru – draft annual remuneration report
AGENDA ITEM 19– Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/122/17.11.25
* Quotes for repair works
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AGENDA ITEM 20 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/123/17.11.25
* Christmas tree lights
* Clwb Sgwrsio 1st December
AGENDA ITEM 20 – Date of next meeting
CL/124/17.11.25
Monday 15th December
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.10pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Oct 23, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 20th October 2025
Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Anna Grundy
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
Cllr Henry Williams
3 members of the public were present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/85/20.10.25
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllr Dunton
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/86/20.10.25
The Chair welcomed everyone and commented that the weather has been kind recently.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/87/20.10.25
Cllr Bradbury-Willis declared an interest in the planning application of Hafan Deg.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 15thSeptember 2025
CL/88/20.10.25
The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting on 15th September 2025 were received and unanimouslyapproved.
Proposed: Cllr Bradbury-Willis Seconded: Cllr Kelly
It was asked if Dŵr Cymru intend to replace the whole pipe between Aberdyfi and Tywyn, as there was another burst water main this week. It was also asked if Dŵr Cymru intend to re-seed Morfa Gypsies after the recent work there.
Action: Clerk to contact Dŵr Cymru
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/89/20.10.25
The Treasurer’s report was received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Reynolds Seconded: Cllr Hewins
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AGENDA ITEM 6 – To review budget and expenditure
CL/90/20.10.25
The expenditure and budget were reviewed and it was noted that there may be an underspend this year.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – To receive a report from the Gwynedd Council representative
CL/91/20.10.25
Cllr Owen reported on the following:
Harbour Consultative Committee meeting
* The harbour staff have all been working hard this summer and things have run very smoothly this year. From next year, they will all be wearing body-cameras, as they have been subjected to abusive behaviour this year.
* New CCTV cameras will be installed in the wharf area
Action: Clerk to liaise with them about location of CCTV cameras as the Council cameras cover some of the wharf
* The investigation into the jet-ski incident last year is still ongoing
* It is envisaged that the plans for the new harbour office will be available by March next year. Cllr Owen will bring them to the council meeting when they are available.
* The timbers on the jetty will be replaced over the winter at an estimated cost of £50k – £100k. It is thought a grant will be available to cover the cost.
* £2,000 was spent recently clearing the sand from the slipway area
* Some activities over the summer were cancelled due to the weather, which was disappointing
* Mooring numbers have been increasing over the last few years: 2023/24=73 moorings, 2024/25=79, 2025/26=83
* Number of launches of jet-skis and motorboats increased by 10% this year.
* Cllr Owen asked if information about water quality could be made available to the public on a regular basis. This is available on NRW website: https://environment.data.gov.uk/wales/bathing-waters/profiles/
Cllr O’Neill asked about the yellowish foam sometimes seen and it was noted that these are naturally occurring and are not dangerous. It was noted that there have been several incidents of dead animals being washed up on the beach this year.
Gwynedd Council Economy Committee
*The Welsh Government have been allocated £550 million for development of the economy, a portion of which will come to Gwynedd. It will be spent on helping businesses to expand and creation of new businesses, in the form of grants.
Action: Clerk to find more information about the grants and put in Rushlight.
* Trawsfynydd is being reduced in size by half and will employ another 100 people on top of the current 350 employed there. It is envisaged to be competed by 2028.
Cllr Owen expressed his concern about THG (formerly Halo, Brighter Foods), as he has been informed that they are employing people from Newtown to supplement the workers in Tywyn, which could jeopardise the future of the factory.
Action: Clerk / Chair to discuss with Tywyn Town Council
Cllr Owen reported that the Trefeddian Hotel has been sold.
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AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive and approve a report from the Clerk
CL/92/20.10.25
The Clerk reported on the following:
* Voting procedures at council meetings
A complaint about the method of voting during the co-option at the last council meeting was received from a resident. The clerk researched the legislation but could find no reference to voting needing to be done by show of hands, so contacted One Voice Wales. They could not find any legislation either, but their lawyer recommended that voting should be by show of hands, so the clerk advised the council that all voting in future will be done by show of hands.
* Consultation on the future of Dyfi Ward
The clerk reported that she had been involved in the two balanced room meetings conducted by BCUHB as part of their public consultation on the future of Dyfi Ward and explained the process so far. She explained that the attendees were drawn from many different local organisations such as the local councils, Gwynedd Council, care and nursing homes, Carer’s Outreach Service, GPs and Tywyn hospital Action Group. She explained that the attendees were the ones who had made all the decisions and that BCUHB were not allowed to contribute, other than to facilitate and record the responses. At the first balanced room meeting, a long list of options was created and then measured against criteria such as efficiency and effectiveness, resulting in a medium list of 5 options. BCUHB then consulted with different groups such as the Community Council and other local groups. At the second balanced meeting the same attendees created a list of criteria they wanted to measure against the medium list, based on the community aspect. They ranked these criteria in order of importance, then measured the 5 options against the criteria, resulting in an order of preference of the 5 options. BCUHB have taken this information, will measure them against cost etc. and will return to the councils and community groups in November to gather more feedback. All the information, feedback and ranked options will be presented to the Board who will make a decision in January.
The clerk stressed that at no time was BCUHB involved in the decision-making and reported that the options which didn’t involve reopening of the ward included provision for people who need a step-down bed to be accommodated in local care and nursing homes.
The clerk also gave some information from the recent meeting:
* Treatment room was opened in July 2023 and has seen over 4876 people to July 2025 and has been staffed by nurses redeployed when the ward was temporarily closed. The treatment room provides services such as wound care, blood tests, catheter management, IV treatments etc. This facility has freed up District Nurses to concentrate on house-bound patients and other duties.
* Minor Injuries is currently open 8am-8pm 5 days a week and has seen 7680 people in the last 2 years.
* Tuag Adref provides support and rehab at home following discharge and supports patients to remain at home, avoiding hospital admissions. It has had 175 new referrals in the last 2 years and resulted in 72 patients remaining at home and not
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needing admission to hospital, with the other 103 being referred from Bronglais, BCUHB and social services. On average it has been supporting 11 patients with an average of 328 visits carried out per month.
* Both Bronglais and Ysbyty Gwynedd have a ward for people ready for discharge but who do not have a care package in place.
* When Dyfi Ward was open, it was occupied not only with patients from Tywyn, but also with people as far away as Bangor.
* Digital Noticeboard
The clerk is waiting for Phil Pugh to give a quote for connecting the digital noticeboard.
* Kite festival
Red Dragon Kites have confirmed they are very keen to come back next year but will need to charge £1500for their services.
It was agreed to ask the AA&I if they would cover this cost.
Action: Clerk to write to the AA&I
It was agreed the council would cover the other costs as previously agreed, such as matting, banners, hire of hall and sundries
* Food festival
The clerk met with the organisers to review this year’s festival and they are keen to run it next year, as it was much easier to manage this year. The music marquee worked well, the hay bales worked well and the provision of more bins meant there was minimal litter. It was agreed that parasols would be a good addition. The festival is now so popular that the organisers feel able to make it a by invitation events and not have any local shops there. Instead, leaflets could be made with details of local shops and outlets, encouraging people to visit them – maybe a food trail. It was agreed that food sellers should not sell drinks and vice-versa. It was suggested that local restaurants etc. could do a food festival special. It was noted some stall holders had trouble using their payment machines and it was agreed the clerk would look into this.
Spend this year: £4,134, income: £3,205
It was agreed to ask the AA&I for a donation to cover the shortfall.
Action: Clerk to request the council to buy parasols
Action: Clerk to research boosting wi-fi / connectivity of food festival field
Action: Create leaflet / food trail of local businesses
Action: Clerk to write to AA&I
* TAITH Community transport scheme
There is a public meeting at the Neuadd Dyfi on November 13th, 2pm-4pm for everyone to learn about the proposed community transport scheme and seek volunteers.
* Osprey sculpture
The clerk has not heard back from the sculptor. Cllr Hewins volunteered to see how it could be reattached.
Action: Cllr Hewins to research how to reattach the tail
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* CCTV
The fourth camera has been installed at the Neuadd Dyfi, covering the lane down the side of the Post Office building. The clerk advised the Community Project Group to install their own CCTV system. The area of the Neuadd Dyfi car park by the path to Rhos Dyfi is not covered by CCTV and it was agreed to add installing CCTV in this area to the agenda for next month.
Action: Clerk to research possibilities and add to agenda
* Alcohol licences
Clerk spoke to the licencing officer at Gwynedd Council and was advised that there is no limit on the number of alcohol licences that are able to be granted and that it is entirely up to the licencing committee whether to grant a licence. There are no criteria for deciding and even if the licencing officer recommends not granting a licence, the committee can still grant a licence. A licence would normally only be rejected if there is clear evidence of eg. a health and safety issue or if the applicant has a criminal record or similar.
* Angel Shark project
Charlie Bartlett has been taking researchers out over the summer to survey the local Angel Shark population and the researchers now plan to present their findings locally in the next few months.
* Equipment stored in Neuadd Dyfi car park
There is some equipment currently being stored in the Neuadd Dyfi car park by Wales & West Utility Services, who are replacing the gas main in the square. Earlier in the year they also used the Neuadd car park and the clerk has just signed an agreement for them to pay £1,500 to cover the storage for these two periods.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/93/20.10.25
NP5/50/776 7 Pen-y-Ffordd, Aberdyfi LL35 0PL
Creation of parking area, vehicular access and construction of retaining walls
No objections raised
NP5/50/781 Hafan Deg, Hopeland Road, Aberdyfi LL35 0NH
Alterations and extensions
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To consider and approve design for interpretation boards
CL/94/20.10.25
The design was approved
Action: Clerk to arrange for boards to be produced
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To review and approve Risk Management Policy and Risk Assessment Schedule
CL/95/20.10.25
The Risk Management Policy and Risk Assessment Schedule were approved with the
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qualifications mentioned below.
Cllr Hewins queried if the playground equipment needs to be inspected every week, especially once the new equipment is installed. It was agreed for the clerk to ask RoSPA for their recommendation.
Cllr H. Williams queried if there should be a section on the environment on the Risk Assessment Schedule. The clerk reported that the council is required to do a S6 Biodiversity Report every 3 years which is reviewed on a yearly basis and she will find out if there should be a section on the environment included in the schedule. Cllr H. Williams suggested the Council regularly review the water quality report of NRW.
Cllr Hewins queried if the playground should have disclaimer signs displayed. It was agreed for the clerk to research this and report.
Action: Clerk to find out if the environment needs to be included in the Risk Assessment Schedule
Action: Clerk to contact RoSPA
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To consider appointing a councillor to be a member of the Governors of Ysgol Penybryn
CL/96/20.10.25
Cllr Henry Williams volunteered to take up the position.
Action: Clerk to contact Ysgol Penybryn
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To consider and approve size of skip and date for installation for village use
CL/97/20.10.25
The council agreed that the largest size should be ordered at a cost of £518 and it should be placed in the Neuadd Dyfi car park on 6/7 December. It was agreed when advertising that the list of items not accepted be made very clear and a sign be placed on the skip itself. It should also be made clear that no commercial waste will be accepted. It should also be collected as soon as possible after the 7th December
Proposed: Cllr D. Williams Seconded: Cllr Bradbury-Willis
Action: Clerk to arrange.
AGENDA ITEM 14 – To consider quotes for hedging for football field
CL/98/20.10.25
It was agreed to purchase 100 mixed hedging 60/90cm bare root plants at a cost of £120. Cllr O’Neill asked if tree protectors should also be purchased. Cllr Porter responded that she may have some. It was agreed to purchase protectors if Cllr
Porter does not have any
Proposed: Cllr Porter Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
Action: Clerk to arrange
AGENDA ITEM 15– Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/99/20.10.25
* Request from resident for meetings to be recorded and uploaded to the internet or live-streamed.
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Resident offered the use of a router to allow meetings to be streamed until the Institute has installed their own internet. It was agreed to take up the offer and live-stream meetings going forward
Action: Clerk to arrange
* Request from Network Rail to install signs at Picnic Island
It was agreed that signs need to be installed at Picnic island, informing people that they have reached it, though as Picnic Island comes under maritime control, it needs to be arranged by the harbourmaster.
Action: Clerk to liaise with the harbourmaster arrange
* Request from Digital Public Services researcher to attend a council meeting to discuss improving digital planning services in Wales.
It was agreed to ask him to attend a council meeting
Action: Clerk to arrange
AGENDA ITEM 16 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/100/20.10.25
* One Voice Wales – Biodiversity Action Plan webinars
* One Voice Wales – Training courses September – December 2025
* DBCC (Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru)– Draft Annual Remuneration Report 2026-27
* Parc Eryri – Information session about the work of the Parc, Betws y Coed
* One Voice Wales – Keep Wales Tidy webinars
* Bangor University – request for information for research project on intangible cultural heritage
* Cambrian Coast Railway Liaison meeting – request for discussion topics
* Gwynedd Council – notice of Event Safety webinar
* One Voice Wales – briefing paper on Making Wales a nation of Age-Friendly Communities
* Prifysgol Aberystwyth – Coastal Community Resilience open evening
AGENDA ITEM 17– Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/101/20.10.25
* BCUHB attending next meeting regarding future of Dyfi Ward
* Cambrian Coast Railway meeting -request for topics
* Speed monitoring in the village
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/102/20.10.25
* How to report to police
* Neuadd Dyfi upcoming events
* Christmas Fair
* Remembrance Sunday
* Fireworks
* TAITH meeting
* Beach cleans
* Picnic Island warning
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* Time & Tide Bell audio trail launch
* Clwb Sgwrsio
* Gwynedd business grants
AGENDA ITEM 20 – Date of next meeting
CL/103/20.10.25
Monday 17th November
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.50pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Sep 17, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 15th September 2025
Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Anna Grundy
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
4 members of the public and 4 representatives from Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board were present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/65/15.09.25
Apologies were received and accepted from Cllrs Dunton and Porter
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/66/15.09.25
The Chair welcomed everyone and noted that in June everyone was hoping for rain and now everyone is hoping it will stop. He noted that after a slow start to the tourist season, August was very busy in the village.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/67/15.09.25
Cllr Kelly declared an interest in agenda item 15 and Cllr Grundy declared an interest in agenda item 10 regarding the planning application for To Glas.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To co-opt a new councillor
CL/68/15.09.25
The clerk reported that she had advertised for an election as agreed, but as no request for an election had been received, the council were given permission to co-opt a councillor. She advertised for co-option and two applications had been received.
A motion was proposed to suspend Standing Orders for this item to allow a private vote. Motion was unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Hewins Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
Mr Henry Williams was voted in as councillor and his declaration of acceptance of office was signed and received by the council. He participated as councillor for the remainder of the meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive a presentation from representatives of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board regarding Dyfi Ward in Tywyn hospital
CL/69/15.09.25
The representatives explained that the reason the ward was temporarily closed was
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entirely down to staffing issues and not financial problems and they were now seeking a formal solution in consultation with the community. They explained that they have held workshops with representatives from the local community where a long list of different options was drawn up by those in attendance, then the list was measured against various criteria to produce a medium list and this is where the process is currently. They are keen to receive as much input from the community as possible to establish what the community wants. They reported that the minor injuries unit (MIU), Treatment Room and Tuag Adref (Towards Home) scheme that has been put in place since the ward closed have been really successful and well-used. They have been trying to recruit correctly qualified nurses, but there has been a problem both in recruiting and retaining nurses, as while the nurses have jobs, there are few job opportunities for their families in the local area and housing has also been an issue. However, the nurses working in MIU and the Treatment Room have been gaining further qualifications to allow them to treat a wider range of conditions which has been welcomed and successful.
They received feedback from the council that the community is very keen for the ward to reopen in some form so that people do not have to travel to Dolgellau or Aberystwyth to see ill or palliative patients and it was noted that re-enablement would be of great benefit if it could be incorporated.
They informed the council that the medium list will be reduced to a short list by the community representatives and BCUHB will then re-visit all the groups and councils to discuss the shortlist, hopefully in October / November. It is envisaged that the BCUHB Board will then make a final decision in January.
The BCUHB representatives and one member of the public left the meeting at this point.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 21st July2025
CL/70/15.09.25
The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting on 21st July 2025 were received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Reynolds Seconded: Cllr D. Williams
AGENDA ITEM 6 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/71/15.09.25
The Treasurer’s report was received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive a report from the Clerk
CL/72/15.09.25
The Clerk report the following:
* Digital Noticeboard
The clerk had a site visit with Gwynedd Council Buildings Maintenance Officer and he gave his approval for a digital noticeboard sited where the white noticeboard is currently. He gave his approval for Phil Pugh to do the electrical work, as he is an approved supplier for Gwynedd Council. The Clerk has tried to contact Phil Pugh to
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have a site visit to confirm that the electricity supply is adequate and discuss how to connect to the noticeboard, but he was on holiday so she is waiting for him to contact her.
Action: Clerk to contact Phil Pugh again and meet with him and the toilet cleaner to gain access to the electricity supply which is in the men’s toilets.
* Kite festival
The clerk met with the organiser of the festival and it was agreed that both the council and the kite flyers are keen to have another festival next year.
For next year it was proposed:
*The harbourmaster should not be asked to supply a quad bike and trailer, instead we would ask someone else if they could help out with this.
* Matting is needed and the boardwalk needs to be cleared of sand prior to the event.
* The event should be advertised much more widely and banners should be bought to help with this.
* Workshops to be repeated but possibly one on Friday evening and one on Saturday morning.
* Ask if it is possible for the flyers to have a contribution towards expenses.
Action: Clerk to speak to harbourmaster to gain feedback and confirm their help will not be needed next year.
Action: Council to seek quad bike, trailer and driver
Action: Clerk to obtain quotes for matting
Action: Clerk to advertise event more widely and purchase banners
Action: Council to consider expenses closer to the time
* Food festival
The clerk is arranging to meet with the organisers to review this year’s festival. It was noted that some stall holders struggled to take card payments so a solution will need to be investigated.
* Playground refurbishment
The clerk reported that she has formally appointed Elevate Play as contractors and after receiving some of the funding from the National Lottery, paid the deposit. The equipment should be delivered mid-October but may take a week or two to clear customs, so work should start at the beginning of November. It was noted that the swings and toddler’s climbing frame will need to be painted before then
Action: Cllrs Hewins and Dunton to paint the two pieces of playground equipment
* Youth Club
Gwynedd Council have advertised for two youth worker posts but it is not known if anyone has been appointed.
* Gwynedd Council grants
The clerk reported that she applied for a grant from Gwynedd Council and was successful in obtaining £5,000 for bilingual interpretation boards for the playground.
She obtained two quotes.
Action: Clerk to obtain design from each applicant and take to council at next meeting.
* Handrail on path from Penhelig to Hillside Village
The railings have been replaced and that the steps will be repaired in the near future
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* Path from Lover’s Lane to Gwelfor Road past Bryniau Uchaf
The path will be repaired this month
* New water main
Work has started on installing a new water main along the length of Morfa Gypsies
* Christmas Fair
The clerk has started organising the fair which will be on 22nd November in the Neuadd Dyfi, 10am-1pm. There are 2 stalls left.
* Osprey sculpture
A portion of the bird’s tail has broken off. The clerk has the missing piece and has emailed the sculptor to ask his advice on how best to reattach it.
* Suspicious behaviour
The clerk reported seeing three young men acting suspiciously outside the Neuadd Dyfi last week and reported it to the police. Two of the young men were seen sitting in the Neuadd Dyfi car park a few days later and when approached by a member of the public, they said they were smoking a spliff. The police again stressed the importance of reporting everything that looks suspicious, even if people don’t think they have any ‘evidence’ – it may be the link the police need to form a narrative and pattern of behaviour.
It was agreed to install the last CCTV camera at the Neuadd Dyfi and to have the work done on the cameras on the wharf as soon as possible.
Action: Clerk to arrange works
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To note new salary scales from NALC
CL/73/15.09.25
The new salary scales were noted
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/74/15.09.25
NP5/50/400G Land to rear of Greenhill Bungalow, Aberdyfi LL35 0HF
Amended description and plans:
Construction of 1 detached shed to store equipment and machinery
No objections raised
NP5/50/629E Bryn Coed, Aberdyfi, LL35 0PU
Alterations, extensions and the formation of a parking and turning area, including associated building, retaining and landscaping operations in connection with short-term let (Use Class C6)
No objections raised
NP5/50/10Q Outward Bound Centre, Aberdyfi LL35 0RA
Formation of staff car park, minibus parking area, retaining structures, stairs, footpath, revised junction geometry, access road regrading, access road and car park surfacing, barriers, lighting, landscape and associated works
No objections raised
NP5/50/LB59G 14 Glandyfi Terrace, Aberdyfi LL35 0EB
Replacement of existing dormer windows, removal and replacement of existing 2 storey outrigger and new extension to rear
No objections raised
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NP5/50/547A To Glas, Rhoslan, Aberdyfi LL35 0NS
Amended plans and description:
Engineering works including the erection of retaining walls, building to house a lift.
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To consider quote to replace cupboard doors in shelter by main toilets
CL/75/15.09.25
The council requested more quotes for the works and to specify accoya or hardwood.
Action: Clerk to seek more quotes
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To consider quote to repair fencing around the playing field
CL/76/15.09.25
It was noted that the quote is just for railings but some posts also need repaired, so it was agreed to ask for a revised quote.
Action: Clerk to request revised quote
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To consider quote for work to fence in and roof the bin compound by the fire station
CL/77/15.09.25
The council requested more quotes, based on using larch for the fencing work.
Action: Clerk to seek more quotes
AGENDA ITEM 14 – To consider approving more memorial benches on SeaView Terrace
CL/78/15.09.25
The council agreed that no more benches should be sited along SeaView Terrace but it was noted that some of them had been moved, so it was agreed to spread out the existing benches
Action: Councillors to spread out existing benches
AGENDA ITEM 15 – To consider funding for the proposed community transport scheme
CL/79/15.09.25
The clerk reported that a small amount of seed funding will be required initially for the scheme, for DBS checks for the drivers, mobile phones for the coordinators and to pay for dead mileage for drivers. The clerk is hoping that Gwynedd Council will provide this funding, as it is very keen to see the scheme succeed and be a pilot to enable it to be rolled out across the rest of Gwynedd. If Gwynedd is not able to fund it, the different councils may be asked to fund it amongst them. The council agreed to this in principle.
Proposed: Cllr Hewins Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
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AGENDA ITEM 16– Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/80/15.09.25
* Complaint from resident about fence on east side of allotments
It was noted that the contractors doing work on the allotment retaining wall have requested access through that area and it was agreed to ask if this was agreeable to the resident, with the reassurance that no heavy plant will be used and the fence will be reinstated in a better state once the work is completed. The clerk reported that the tree which had been cut down in the allotments has started growing again so she is waiting for a meeting and quote to clear that area of the allotments.
Action: Clerk to reply to resident.
Action: Clerk to arrange for the vegetation in that area of allotments to be cut back and cleared
AGENDA ITEM 17 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/81/15.09.25
* Awel y Mor Offshore Wind Farm newsletter
AGENDA ITEM 18– Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/82/15.09.25
* Review of Community Needs Survey
* Criteria for approving alcohol licences
* Quote for skip and set date
* Quote for replanting hedge on football field
* Design for interpretation boards
AGENDA ITEM 19 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/83/15.09.25
* How to report to police
* Neuadd Dyfi upcoming events
* Christmas Fair
AGENDA ITEM 20 – Date of next meeting
CL/84/15.09.25
Monday 20th October
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Sep 16, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 21st July 2025
Present: Cllr Ian Hewins – Vice Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Anna Grundy
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
3 members of the public were present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/47/21.07.25
Apologies received and accepted from Cllrs Bradbury-Willis and Owen
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/48/21.07.25
The Chair welcomed everyone and welcomed Cllr Anna Grundy to her first meeting as Councillor. He offered the council’s help at any time should she need it.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/49/21.07.25
No declarations were received
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To co-opt a new councillor
CL/50/21.07.25
The clerk reported that she had received a complaint from a resident that the advertisement for election for the current councillor vacancy had not been displayed properly. As it is impossible to prove whether it had or not, she recommended that the vacancy be re-advertised. The Councillors agreed that this is the best way forward.
Action: Clerk to request notice from Gwynedd Council election office and display for the required time.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 16thJune 2025
CL/51/21.07.25
The minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting on 16th June 2025 were received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Reynolds Seconded: Cllr Kelly
AGENDA ITEM 6 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/52/21.07.25
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Th Treasurer’s report was received and unanimously approved.
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Kelly
AGENDA ITEM 7 – To discuss the future of Tywyn Hospital with a representative from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
CL/53/21.07.25
The Clerk reported that she had been informed that BCUHB would not be sending a representative to the meeting and would set an alternative date to meet with the council. It was noted that there is currently an online survey being circulated by BCUHB which the Clerk has shared on social media and there is a planned meeting in Tywyn that the Community Council will be invited to.
Action: Clerk to set a date for the council to meet with BCUHB and inform councillors of the date of the meeting in Tywyn.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive a report from the Clerk
CL/54/21.07.25
The Clerk report the following:
* Digital Noticeboard
The clerk has still to find an electrical source
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council estates department
* Large Macrocarpa Tree
The Clerk reported that more branches have been removed from the tree
* Main car park contributions to the Community Council
The Clerk is still waiting for a reply from Gwynedd Council about the contributions.
* 2024/25 Audit
This year we had a full audit and the clerk reported that it took her a whole week of work to compile all the documents for the auditors. Next year will be a basic audit so will not be as much work.
* Sink holes in pavement
Small sink holes have been appearing in the pavement by the main car park. Gwynedd Highways have been working with Dwr Cymru to investigate and they think the holes have been caused because the drains are choked with sand so are not working properly and as a result, the water is draining under the pavement and washing away the underlying substrate. The holes have been repaired.
* Extension of timber work on sea-front
The harbourmaster would like to extend the timber work on the seafront to stop the sand encroaching onto the promenade and want to know if the council has any objections. The Council agreed that they had no objection at all to the work being done.
Action: Clerk to inform the harbourmaster that the council has no objections
* Gas works welfare unit on Neuadd Dyfi car park
The Clerk reported that there is a welfare unit in the Neuadd Dyfi car park and she has had a message to say that they are working in Rhoslan and will pay £100 per week for the rent of the space. They should be finished at the end of July.
Action: Clerk to invoice for costs
* Transport questionnaire
The clerk reported that there is a questionnaire currently being circulated to
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establish if there is a need for community transport in the area. Copies can be found in the Post Office, Institute and Neuadd Dyfi and encouraged as many people as possible to fill it in.
* Kite festival
The Kite Festival was deemed to be a great success with a lot of positive feedback from different quarters. There will be a review meeting with the Community Council, harbourmaster and kite flyers in the near future. It was noted that some of the kite-flyers struggled to move their kites onto the beach because of the sand and it was suggested that next year we hire matting to help with this problem. It was also noted that the potential parking issues did not materialise. Feedback was received that the festival had not been advertised widely enough and the clerk reported that some people came from Cemmaes to the kite-making workshops, which was unexpected, so next year advertising more widely needs to be considered.
Action: Clerk and councillors to attend review meeting and report back
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/55/21.07.25
NP5/50/439H Ty Carreg, Aberdyfi LL35 0LE
Retrospective application to regularise works not in accordance with planning permission NP5/50/439A dated 24/01/2023 including single storey extension to South elevation, alterations to North and East elevations, external roofing & cladding alterations, new retaining wall & addition of Juliet balcony.
It was felt that this is a very large project and the Council felt disappointed that it had not sought full planning permission before works started. It was agreed to write with these comments.
Action: Clerk to write to Parc Eryri
NP5/50/10P Ty Bryn Eithin, Outward Bound, Aberdyfi LL35 0RA
Installation of UPVC windows
No objections raised
NP5/50/165C Glygyrog Ddu, Aberdyfi
Enforcement notice Appeal
It was agreed that the Council have no objections to the work that has been done and it was resolved to respond with this.
Action: Clerk to write to Parc Eryri
NP5/50/165C To Glas, Rhoslan, Aberdyfi LL35 0NS
Amended plans
Cllr Grundy declared an interest in this item
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive and review 2025 RoSPA report
CL/56/21.07.25
It was noted that no urgent work is needed as a result of the report, though it was noted that the swings and toddler’s climbing frame are still to be painted. It was also noted that the ‘No Dogs’ signs do not comply with RoSPA recommendations and it was resolved to replace the signs with compatible ones.
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
Action: Clerk to purchase compatible signs
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Action: Cllrs Hewins and Dunton to paint toddler’s climbing frame and swings in early September
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To delegate powers to the Chair and Clerk until September meeting
CL/57/21.07.25
It was unanimously agreed to delegate council powers to the Chair and Clerk until the September meeting
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr O’Neill
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To approve design for the playground and appoint a contractor
CL/58/21.07.25
It was resolved to approve the design from Elevate Play, pending further information regarding the build quality of the equipment. Cllrs Hewins and Dunton requested the clerk to find the closest playground with equipment from the same manufacturer with a view to possibly visiting the playground.
Action: Clerk to contact Elevate Play and forward the information onto councillors
Action: Clerk to appoint contractors once Cllrs Hewin and Dunton have given their approval.
Action: Clerk to complete claims forms for National Lottery grant once contractors have been appointed
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To discuss funding a youth club in Aberdyfi
CL/59/21.07.25
The clerk reported that she had met with Gwynedd Council, who confirmed that they will organise the club and recruit and train a youth worker and the Community Council only need to provide funding at £6096 for 30 weeks. It was unanimously resolved to provide the funding.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council and arrange payment when required
AGENDA ITEM 14 – Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/60/21.07.25
* One Voice Wales – notice of Extra Ordinary meeting on Wednesday 3rd September where one councillor is required to attend.
Action: Clerk to redistribute information about the meeting via email and ask for a volunteer
AGENDA ITEM 15 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/61/21.07.25
* Gwynedd Council – notice of Town / Community Council fund deadline.
The clerk reported that the fund is up to £5,000 and she could apply for some funding for interpretation boards for the village, though the deadline is 31st July so she was unsure if she had time. It was agreed to apply if she could find the time.
Action: Clerk to apply if possible
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AGENDA ITEM 16– Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/62/21.07.25
* Review of Community Needs Survey
* Review of long-term rail timetable changes
* Possibility of installing solar benches
* Motorhome parking on Morfa Gypsies
* Creation of Aberdyfi archive
AGENDA ITEM 17 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/63/21.07.25
* Kite festival success
* Food Festival 17 August
* DoveyFest 23/24/25 August
* Councillor vacancy
* Transport questionnaire
AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next meeting
CL/64/21.07.25
Monday 15th September
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.25pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Jul 24, 2025 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 16th June 2025
Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Brian Kelly
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
2 members of the public were present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – To receive and accept apologies
CL/27/16.06.25
No apologies received
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/28/16.06.25
The Chair welcomed everyone and commented that while the current dry and warm weather will bring visitors to the village, there are a lot of farmers and others who still need rain. He reported that the annual village meeting was well attended and the presentation by the police was particularly well received. He thanked all the councillors for the work they do on behalf of the council for the village. He also congratulated Louis Hiatt on receiving the British Empire Medal in the King’s Honours List for his services to the Fire Service and it was agreed to write to Louis congratulating him on his achievement.
Action: Clerk to write to Louis Hiatt
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Declaration of financial, personal or prejudicial interest
CL/29/16.06.25
No declarations were received
AGENDA ITEM 4 – To co-opt a new councillor
CL/30/16.06.25
Anna Grundy was co-opted as councillor
Action: Clerk to contact all applicants thanking them for their interest
AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Annual Council meeting on 13th May2025
CL/31/16.06.25
The minutes of the Annual Council Meeting on 13th May 2025 were received and approved.
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Kelly
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AGENDA ITEM 6 – To receive and approve the treasurer’s report
CL/32/16.06.25
It was resolved to receive and approve the Treasurer’s report
Proposed: Cllr Hewins Seconded: Cllr Kelly
AGENDA ITEM 7 – To receive a report from the Gwynedd Council representative
CL/33/16.06.25
Cllr Owen reported that Gwynedd Council are going to request that all 64 Community and Town Councils do some training on Code of Conduct. They envisage remote training that will take approximately one hour and they will write the training package.
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To receive a report from the Clerk
CL/34/16.06.25
The Clerk report the following:
* Kite Festival
The Clerk reported that St John’s Ambulance finally replied to her 3 days ago and told her they cannot supply any first aiders for the festival. Cllr Hewins volunteered to be a nominated first-aider at the festival and Cllr Williams offered to ask the Mountain Rescue Team if they might be willing to attend. The Council agreed to make a donation to the MR Team if they were able to do it.
Action: Cllr Williams to ask if the MR Team would attend as first-aiders
* Playground project
The Clerk has received an email from the National Lottery asking to confirm that an accessible roundabout will be included in the final project.
* Digital Noticeboard
The clerk has met with the toilet maintenance team as the main electricity supply for that area is in the toilets. There is no plug socket there so she will contact the electrical team of Gwynedd Council to see if it will be possible to link into the network.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council estates department
* Little Book Stop
Our application was unsuccessful
* Football field
The Clerk met with Dwr Cymru and the Golf Club last week about the damage done by Dwr Cymru when they fixed the burst water main along the side of the football field. They informed her they have a wayleave along that stretch and they have the right to remove anything that might damage the water main, but they do not have to replace it afterwards. They told her that they would not object to the Community Council reinstating the hedge there and will put this in writing. They will remove all the waste wood as well as the broken water-pipes and other rubbish that was left and make good the damage done to the entrance to the field and in the golf club car park. It was agreed to add replacement of the hedge to the agenda in the autumn.
Action: Clerk to add hedge replacement to agenda in the autumn
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* Large Macrocarpa Tree
The Clerk met with Sean Wilkes of highways and he informed her that the large tree is due to be surveyed again early in 2026.
* Main car park contributions to the Community Council
The Clerk reported that this year’s income from the main car park was just £2,866 while last year it was £5,214 and the previous year it was £7,798. Gwynedd Council have provided the figures for these calculations, as we receive 10% of the total income, but they told her that our contribution towards public services, Neuadd Dyfi and Y Cei has increased from £6,000 to £8,000 last year. The Clerk has queried this and asked for a specific breakdown of what public services this covers.
* Who is responsible
The Clerk shared a document she has created, showing the different responsibilities of the Community Council, Gwynedd Council and other organisations in the village, together with what to do if there is a problem. She encouraged councillors to share this information with residents and reminded them that her job is to implement the decisions of the Council as a whole and it is not her role to act on instructions from individual councillors and residents.
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive and consider planning applications
CL/35/16.06.25
NP5/50/8D 4 Penhelyg, Aberdyfi LL35 0PT
Change of Use from guest house (C1) to dwellinghouse (C3)
No additional evidence to add
NP5/50/750A 25 Mynydd Isaf, Aberdyfi LL35 0PH
Extensions and alterations
No objections raised
NP5/50/547A To Glas, Rhoslan, Aberdyfi LL35 0NS
Engineering works including the erection of retaining walls, domestic garage, building to house a lift and raised patio areas.
No objections raised
NP5/50/LUL432C The Old Vicarage, Balkan Hill, Aberdyfi LL35 0NH
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Use or Development for the conversion of the property from a dwellinghouse (use Class 3C) and short-term let (Use Class C6) to single dwellinghouse only (Use Class C3)
No additional evidence to add
NP5/50/LU629D Bryn Coed, Aberdyfi LL35 0PU
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) to use the property as a short-term holiday let (Use Class C6)
No additional evidence to add
Gwynedd Council Aberdyfi Ice Cream Ltd, Unit 2 Information Centre, The Wharf
Application for premises Licence
Application not supported
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
NP5/50/400G Land to rear of Greenhill Bungalow, Copperhill Street, Aberdyfi LL35 0HF
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Construction of 2 detached shed to store equipment and machinery to maintain adjacent land (Re-submission)
It was felt the sheds are very large and possibly an overdevelopment and the access issue may still be relevant.
Action: Clerk to contact Parc Eryri
NP5/50/LB188C 2 Bryn Hyfryd, Aberdyfi LL35 0LW
Listed building consent for alterations to existing rear flat roof extension, including damp proofing and replacement rooflight.
No objections raised
AGENDA ITEM 10 – To review and approve Annual Return
CL/36/16.06.25
It was unanimously resolved to approve the Annual Return
Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Reynolds
AGENDA ITEM 11 – To consider and approve number of copies of Welsh language version of walking guide to be printed
CL/37/16.06.25
It was agreed to have 200 copies of the Welsh language version of the walking guide printed.
Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Kelly
Action: Clerk to order 200 copies
AGENDA ITEM 12 – To consider a proposal from Gwynedd Council to re-establish a youth club in Aberdyfi
CL/38/16.06.25
It was agreed to contact Gwynedd Council to arrange a meeting to discuss the proposal further.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
AGENDA ITEM 13 – To consider the situation of Tywyn Memorial Hospital
CL/39/16.06.25
The Clerk has received information from Betsi Cadwaldr Health Board stating that they will not be attending any public meetings but will consult with different groups over the next few months and make a decision about the facilities provided at Tywyn Hospital in December this year.
Action: Clerk to ensure that all local groups are included in the consultation
AGENDA ITEM 14 – To consider a problem with the back wall of allotments
CL/40/16.06.25
The Clerk declared an interest in this item.
The Clerk reported that the surveyor has indicated that the shore up the back wall of the allotments properly they will need to encroach onto the allotment by 1 – 1.5m. It was agreed this was acceptable.
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AGENDA ITEM 15 – To consider supporting Tywyn Hockey Club’s fundraising project for new astroturf
CL/41/16.06.25
It was agreed to send a letter of support and to ask the AA&I if they might contribute financially
Action: Clerk to write letter of support
Action: Clerk to forward request onto AA&I
AGENDA ITEM 16 – Correspondence which requires a response from the Council
CL/42/16.06.25
* Request for letter of support regarding Corbet Arms Hotel.
It was agreed to send a letter of support
Action: Clerk to send letter of support
AGENDA ITEM 17 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors
CL/43/16.06.25
* One Voice Wales – training dates for June-September
* Parc Eryri – draft delivery agreement for Local Development Plan
* Ambition North Wales Spring Newsletter
AGENDA ITEM 18– Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/44/16.06.25
* Review of Community Needs Survey
* Review of long-term rail timetable changes
* Possibility of installing solar benches
* Motorhome parking on Morfa Gypsies
AGENDA ITEM 19 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/45/16.06.25
* Kite festival 5/6 July
* Food Festival 17 August
* DoveyFest 23/24/25 August
* Councillor vacancy
AGENDA ITEM 20 – Date of next meeting
CL/46/16.06.25
Monday 21st July
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.50pm
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