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Temporary Road Closure – Dewi Road and High Street, Tregaron – 26/02/2026

Please be advised of the following road closure:

Vehicle access provided for emergency services:

Ref:849/25
Road no:

USRN
Dewi Road & High Street   47100707 & 47100708
Location:Tregaron https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:e47f2f77-dac7-4898-9a13-6d7f68321873  

Dates and times:
26/02/2026 09:30-15:30
Duration:During Period Specified
Works:new Customer connection  
Applicant:  Sunbelt Rentals for BT Openreach  
Reason:To ensure public safety

Agenda Community Council Meeting – 09/02/26

An ordinary Meeting of the Community Council will be held on Monday February 9th 2026 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. Members wishing to attend remotely should email web@llanddewibrefi.org in advance to request a link to the meeting.

Agenda

  1. Welcome
  2. To receive apologies
  3. Declarations of interest
  4. Personal Matters
  5. Public participation
  6. To confirm the minutes of the ordinary Meeting of the Council – January 12th 2026.
  7. Matters arising
  8. Report by the Police
  9. Financial report 
    • Approve the bank reconciliation for the period ending 31st January 2026
    • Authorisation of payments –  
      • Staff and confidential payments
      • Reimbursement of Christmas Events
    • Recurring payments – confirmation of ongoing variable direct debit instructions
      • BT hall telephone and broadband
      • Bank charges
    • Bank interest and loyalty received
    • Payments received
  10. To receive the Audit Certificate 2024-25 – Audit Wales
  11. Tree Preservation Order Update
  12. St David’s Day Event – March 1st 2026
  13. Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-2028
  14. Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme
  15. Correspondence
    • Cost of Living Bulletin January 2026 – Ceredigion Cost of Living Bulletin: Support with Bereavement
    • January Events Calendar – Carers and Community Support Team in Ceredigion
    • Training Dates – January – March 2026 
    • E Bulletin issue 16
    • Request for funding from Ceredigion YFC
    • Dyfed Powys Police – St David’s Conference 2026: Policing in a Digital Age
    • Dyfed Powys Police – Community Scrutiny Panel – Volunteers Wanted
    • Cyngor Sir Ceredigion – Help shape the future of cycling tourism in Ceredigion
  16. Any other business
  17. Date of Next Meeting – March 9th  at 7:30pm

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS CAN OBTAIN ANY DOCUMENTS REFERENCED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE CLERK PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE E-MAIL REQUESTS TO clerk@llanddewibrefi.org

Minutes – Llanddewi-Brefi Community Council 08/12/25

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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on Monday 8th December 2025 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Draft minutes are published in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 and are subject to approval at the next ordinary meeting of the Community Council.

Present:

Cllrs :  Rhodri Evans(Chair), Dafydd Lloyd Jones, Eirwen James,  Gareth Jones, John Griffiths, Pat Parry, PCSO John Evans

1.Welcome

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Firstly, he thanked everyone who assisted in putting up the Christmas Tree on the square on Friday, December 5th. He also thanked Richard Elliott for supplying the tree. Next, he thanked Shelagh Yeomans for planting a variety of plants around the hall during the year.  

2. To receive apologies.

Caryl Jones, Beth Griffiths

As PCSO John Evans was in attendance it was agreed to bring forward his report for the Community Council.

19. PCSO Report

He was pleased to inform the community council that very little had happened crime wise since the previous meeting. However, an antisocial and harassment report was made on November 11th and at the beginning of December with the victim reporting neighbour issues which included a dog had jumped over a fence with an alleged threat to harm the dog being made. No evidence could be gathered therefore the case was closed. The houses involved are managed by Barcud Housing Association. No burglary had been reported however a burglary occurred further up the road near Tregaron where the owner reported that a vehicle had entered the yard. The owner moved their vehicle to block the other vehicle from leaving however they forced their way through an damaged the owner’s vehicle in the process driving into a field and went stuck in the mud. The  people fled the vehicle but has been recovered by the police to gather any DNA evidence. Around the same period the owner of Hendrewen Caravan park reported that a caravan’s window had been broken with the police looking at are there any connections between the two. No thefts, assaults have been reported. Scam Fraud are continuing with a resident in Llangeitho being attempted to be frauded. Also Argos Card Scam – some details have been hacked and people are being asked to change their password if they have an Argos Card. Another scam doing it’s round is the Mobile Phone Upgrade scam. If anyone think they have been scammed please report to the Police A reminder about the App was made from the previous meeting. Also National Safeguarding Week and Herbert Camapign. Members reminded the PCSO of the Tractor Run taking place on Sunday, December 21st. The Chairperson thanked him for his report.  

3.Personal Matters.

Birthday wishes to JG in celebrating a significant birthday later in the month.

4.Declarations of interest.

PP Point 14 – Tree Preservation Order

5.Public participation.

Members of the public were present.

Due to the members of the public present, it was resolved to bring forward agenda items 14 and 17.

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14. Tree Preservation Order

Councillor PP left the meeting at this point. She had already completed the Declaration of Interest form noting it was a prejudicial interest and she was withdrawing from the meeting, as required by the Code. The Community Council had received seven letters objecting to the Tree Preservation Order (TPO) around Prynfarch on six trees. Community Council Members had been sent copies of these letters in advance of the meeting. All letters had also been sent in to Cyngor Sir Ceredigion. All objections to the proposed Tree Preservation Order must be received by Cyngor Sir Ceredigion by December 16th. Members of the public present made the following comments:-

Quite a few of the trees are in a bad state.

A member of the public present has to move their car from their driveway in windy/stormy weather as in the past branches have fallen onto the car and damaged the windscreen.

A member of the public wanted to lop the tree to make it safer but with the restriction of the TPO it will cost  a lot of money.

People use the footpath and need to be safe.

Where would we stand if a tree was to fall ? Landowners’ responsibility.

Another member of the public present stated that two trees had overgrown and are pushing the wall out to the road and is partially blocking the road.

TPO notices were put up in the night. Do council workers work at night ?

A member of the public was informed that Cyngor Sir Ceredigion have a purge at the moment in checking trees.

3 of the Ash trees look dead. 5 out of the 6 trees on the order are Ash Trees

The map that had been given in the order was misleading.

Who had instigated the TPO ? The member of the public present had asked the department but was unable to name the person. It was explained due to GDPR it may not be possible to find out who instigated the TPO.

The Chairperson on behalf of the Community Council stated that they are well written letters. The Community Council resolved to write a letter to object the proposed TPO. Councillor PP returned to the meeting at this point.

17. Waun Maenllwyd/Lan Fawr/Bryn Rhudd Energy Developments

Firstly, letters from residents in Cwm Brefi were read stating their opposition to the planned Energy developments. The Chairperson explained that an informal meeting took place on Monday, November 17th with other community councils involved  in the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU). It was resolved during the meeting not to sign any agreement and wait for further correspondence as the main point discussed was that the current MOU has the word Draft on the front page.

Members of the public present made the following points –

The accumulative proposed plans mean there will be a number of wind turbines in the area.

The company are currently taking to landowners in Cwm Berwyn and Pontrhydfendigaid.

They are putting up Noise monitors in different areas.

What would the effect be on Dark Skies ?

What could be the effect on Tourism ?

The consultation for Lan Fawr and Bryn Rhudd Energy Developments will close on December 18th.

A drop in session held by Belltown was held on 26/11/25 with over 50 people in attendance. It was stated that another consultation will take place.

JG had attended an online meeting regarding the developments on December 3rd.

6.To confirm the minutes of the ordinary Meeting of Council, held on November 10th 2025

Proposed to confirm the minutes –  EJ   Seconded by JG

7.Matters arising from the minutes.

Bus Shelters – an e-mail was sent following the previous meeting. However, the Council could not provide a map to show the location of the bus shelters on the spreadsheet. It was resolved to say No on the spreadsheet and include Hyfrydle Bus stop on the spreadsheet.

It was resolved to publish the Safeguarding Policy on the Community Council website.

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A letter of thanks was sent to EK on behalf of the Community Council thanking him for his work with an invitation being extended to him and Lisa as the previous Clerk to the annual dinner.

Members were appreciative of the minutes being in Welsh and English in accordance with the Community Council language principles.

8. Appoint a new Vice Chairperson

Following the resignation of EK the appointment of a new Vice Chairperson was required. Firstly, EJ proposed seconded by JG, for RE to remain Chairperson for the 2026-27 as the final year of Llanddewi-Brefi Community Council before it’s amalgamation with Llangeitho Community Council. DLlJ proposed JG as Vice Chairperson seconded by RE. JG was appointed Vice Chairperson.  

9. Financial Report

a) Approve the bank reconciliation for the period ending 30th  November 2025

b)Authorisation of payments staff and confidential payments. :£249.00  Local Government Act 1972,s112/(Misc.Provisions) Act 1976 s.19.

c)Recurring payments – confirmation of ongoing variable direct debit instructions

BT hall telephone and broadband :£52.74    LG (Misc. Provisions) Act 1976 s.19.

Bank commissions 15/09 – 12/10 – £12.70  LGA 1972s.111

d)Authorisation of Payments – Members resolved to pay Fferm Pant Ltd – Hedgecutting £177.60; G Jones Are-imbursement for trees £338.07;

I.A Griffiths Beddfeini Hafod – Burials £600.00(Local Government Act 1972, s.214)
 

e)Payments received –  Re-imbursement for Poppy Wreaths

It was resolved to check previous Community Council and Hall Committee bank statements and put this as an agenda item in the next meeting. 

New Burial prices were received. Change the prices on the Community Council Website.

10. To review Clerk’s Probationary period.

The Clerk left the meeting at this point. On his return, the members were appreciative of his work during the previous three months and recognised the work required during the handover especially in preparing invoices and in ensuring the correspondence contact detail were changed for different companies.

11.Consideration of tenders for the grass cutting 2026 & 2027

One tender had been received by the closing date of 5:00pm on Monday, December 8th. Members looked through the schedule and decided to accept the Tender. Clerk to inform relevant people regarding the tender.

12. Section 6 Biodiversity Report.

Discussion had taken place with different association to gain information regarding biodiversity matters within the village with the report being ready by the end of the month. It was resolved to pass the report in the next meeting before sending to One Voice Wales.

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13.Correspondence from Natural Resources Wales

Following the Non compliance letter from Natural Resources Wales, the Clerk had been in contact with the relevant person. This person was appreciative of the community council prompt reply and was looking at another extension with a clear timeline of work to be carried out. We wait further clarification from the Management team. A further e-mail had been sent earlier in the day to ensure that the Community Council had not missed any communication. GJ had ordered 10 trees ready to be planted in the area – the trees were 8 apple trees, 1 crab apple tree and 1 cherry blossom tree.

15. Update on fundraising ideas for Ann Jones, the High Sheriff of Dyfed’s nominated charity.

The event will take place on Sunday December 21st. Arrangements were made to prepare the Grotto and in sourcing the presents.

16. Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme

A further meeting to take place to discuss the programme. It was resolved to put this item on the next agenda.

18 Planning Applications  a) A250891 – Gwyncoed Fawr, Llanddewi Brefi, SY25 6PD – No objections

                                    b) A250894 – Mountain Gate, Llanddewi Brefi, SY25 6NY – No objections

20. Christmas Competition

Carol singing around the tree taking place on the evening of the YFC and WI Carol singing evening – Thursday, December 18th at 5:45pm. The new owners of the  Foelallt Arms were happy to prepare the mulled wine and supply electricity to light the tree. Ask the New Inn to assist in preparing the Mulled Wine. The chosen  Carol singing charity for this year is Wales Air Ambulance.

Best Decorated House competition – names to be received by 9:00pm Friday, December 12th. Judging to take place on the weekend December 13th and 14th by last year’s winners – Gareth and Victoria. 4 entries had been already received.

21. Annual Dinner

Monday December 15th at Cegin Gareth.

22. Proposal for a donation to Gogerddan Hunt

A request was received by Gogerddan Hunt and it was resolved to donate £100 towards Gogerddan Hunt for their Boxing Day exhibition on the Square. Proposed by EJ seconded by DLlJ. (Local Government Act 1972 s.137)

23. Correspondence

All members had received correspondence regarding the following matters

  1. Free Councillor Training – One Voice Wales
  2. Newsletter Issue 2 2025 – One Voice Wales
  3. Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources – One Voice Wales
  4. One Voice Wales Annual General Meeting –  21/01/26
  5. IMPACT – Llais monthly newsletter
  6. Wales Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESP)
  7. Stakeholder consultation on Cambrian Mountains Forest Resource Plan –

https://ymgynghori.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/forest-planning-cynllunio-coedwig/forest-resource-plan-cambrian-mountains-2025/

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21. Any other business

Many drains around the village are blocked causing water to flow down hills into the village. Make a request for Cyngor Sir Ceredigion to clean the drains.

Need to check the Telephone box in the village to check that it’s working.

Need to look where the HI VIZ jackets are for the Tractor Run.

Move King Charles Bench from the meadow to the football stand for people to sit when watching the football.

Hedge at 9 Heol y Gorwydd overgrown with people not being able to walk on the path. Write a letter to Barcud Housing Association.

Pot holes – Pont Llanio entrance to Pistyll Gwyn.

Update following visit by Footpath Officer on December 3rd. RE DLlJ and PP attended the visit. The Officer noted that the footpaths are well maintained and the County Council would carry out work on a path where trees have overgrown.  

Unfortunately, the two members named to attend the meeting on November 27th were unable to attend.

22.Date of next meeting:

12/01/2026          Meeting ended 21:45 pm

Temporary Road Closure – B4343 Cellan 02/02/2026

Please be advised of the following road closure: 

Vehicle access provided for emergency services:

Ref:531/25
Road no:

USRN
B4343    47122844
Location: Cellan, Lampeter   https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:5641939d-344c-4c37-9b27-b8609f671c37
Dates and times:02/02/2026 09:30-15:30 
Duration: During Period Specified
Works:Work on overhead structures
Applicant:  Sunbelt Rentals for BT Openreach  
Reason:To ensure public safety

Agenda Community Council Meeting – 12/01/26

An ordinary Meeting of the Community Council will be held on Monday January 12th 2026 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. Members wishing to attend remotely should email web@llanddewibrefi.org in advance to request a link to the meeting.

Agenda

  1. Welcome
  2. To receive apologies
  3. Declarations of interest
  4. Personal Matters
  5. Public participation
  6. To confirm the minutes of the ordinary Meeting of the Council – December 8th 2025.
  7. Matters arising
  8. Report by the PCSO
  9. Financial report 
    • Approve the bank reconciliation for the period ending 31st December 2025
    • Authorisation of payments –  
      • Staff and confidential payments
      • Reimbursement of Christmas Events
    • Recurring payments – confirmation of ongoing variable direct debit instructions
      • BT hall telephone and broadband
      • Bank charges
    • Bank interest and loyalty received
    • Payments received – Poppy Wreath Reimbursement
    • Community Council and Hall Committee Bank Statements
  10. Consider budget proposals and approve percept for 2026-2027
  11. To approve the annual Return of Revenue Expenditure on the Provision of Burial Grounds and Cemetery Services for the year ended March 31st 2025.
  12. Section 6 Biodiversity Report / Biodiversity Action Plan 2026-2028
  13. Correspondence from Natural Resources Wales
  14. Update on fundraising ideas for Ann Jones, the High Sheriff of Dyfed’s nominated charity.
  15. Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme
  16. Waun Maenllwyd/Lan Fawr/Bryn Rhudd Energy Developments
  17. Correspondence
  18. Any other business
  19. Date of Next Meeting – February 9th  at 7:30pm

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS CAN OBTAIN ANY DOCUMENTS REFERENCED ON THE AGENDA FROM THE CLERK PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PLEASE E-MAIL REQUESTS TO clerk@llanddewibrefi.org

Christmas Lights Competition Winners

On Sunday, December 21st, it was announced that Tŷ Mawr, Llanddewi-Brefi had won the Llanddewi-Brefi Community Council Christmas Lights Competition. Congratulations to the winners who received a Hamper donated by the Community Councillors. Thank you to Cambrian Mountains Hampers for preparing the Hamper and to Gareth and Vitoria Jones for judging.

Temporary Road Closure U1519 Llanddewi-Brefi 12/01/2026 – 16/01/2026

Please be advised of the following road closure: 

Vehicle access provided for emergency services

Ref:588/25
Road no:

USRN
U1519   47100912
Location:Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:e539c185-b127-412e-9629-02d2075d5e79  
Dates and times:12/01/2026-16/01/2026 09:00-17:00  
 
Duration:During Period Specified
Works:Removal of fallen trees at the bridge  
Applicant:  Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council  
Reason:To ensure public safety

Temporary Road Closure A485 Tregaron – 12/01/2026

Please be advised of the following road closure: 

Vehicle access provided for emergency services:

Ref:762/25
Road no:

USRN
A485   47122730
Location:Tregaron https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:a2316216-9873-4214-a235-53b9387eacc4  

Dates and times:
12/01/2026 09:00-17:00  
 
Duration: During Period Specified
Works:Poling works  
Applicant:  Go Ahead Traffic Management for MJ Quinn/BT Openreach  
Reason:To ensure public safety

Minutes – Llanddewi-Brefi Community Council 10/11/2025

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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on Monday 10th November 2025 at 7:30pm in the Community Centre.

Draft minutes are published in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 and are subject to approval at the next ordinary meeting of the Community Council.

Present:

Cllrs :  Rhodri Evans(Chair), Dafydd Lloyd Jones, Eirwen James,  Gareth Jones, John Griffiths, Caryl Jones

1.Welcome

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. He thanked all who attended the Remembrance Service on Sunday with a good crowd in attendance. He thanked Reverand Carwyn Arthur for leading the Service and to all associations who came forward to present a wreath at the War Memorial. He also thanked the YFC for their recent fireworks evening showing the benefit of supporting a local event which had a bigger crowd than in previous years.

2. To receive apologies.

Pat Parry, PCSO John Evans

3.Personal Matters.

Congratulate CJ on being nominated for an award.

Congratulate Mared Lloyd-Jones on being elected Vice Chairperson of the Competitions group of Wales YFC.

Congratulate Llanddewi-Brefi WI in winning the Co-operative Cup in the Ceredigion WI Winter Rally.

A member of the public in attendance wished to thank Dr James and his children and two YFC volunteers for assisting a WI member who had tripped on the evening of the Fireworks.

To extend condolences to PP.

4.Declarations of interest.

GJ Point 14 – Update on fundraising ideas for Ann Jones, the High Sheriff of Dyfed’s nominated charity

5.Public participation.

Members of the public were present.

6.To confirm the minutes of the ordinary Meeting of Council, held on October 13th 2025

Proposed to confirm the minutes –  DLJ   Seconded by CJ

7.Matters arising from the minutes.

Need to ensure a response is received regarding the email sent to local AM’s regarding the petition.

A thank you letter had been sent to Llywela Thomas Bookkeeping and Payroll Services thanking them for their work in appealing the HMRC appeal.

An issue has been found in paying staff wages. To be discussed under financial matters.

An e mail has been sent to local community council and local councillors noted in the Memorandum of Agreement. A majority had replied noting that the preferred date was Monday, November 17th. It was resolved to hold an informal meeting on Monday, November 17th at Llanddewi Brefi Community Centre. An invitation would be sent to all local councillors. It was also resolved for it to be a closed meeting and not open to members of the public.  

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An e-mail had been sent and received from Eifion Jones, Ceredigion County Council Coast and Path officer to look at paths around the village. Dates had been sent to him to confirm when was convenient for him to attend. Discussion had regarding which paths he needed to look at.

A meeting had been held with a local builder regarding the car park wall. However, due to inclement weather he did note that he had many jobs to complete when the weather was good. Ask another builder to see their availability. It was resolved to keep the wall as it is and replace the stones which had moved.

8. Financial Report

a) Approve the bank reconciliation for the period ending 30th September 2025

b)Authorisation of payments staff and confidential payments. :£563.80( Clerk’s Wages September and October; Cleaners wages July, August, September and October)  Local Government Act 1972,s112/(Misc.Provisions) Act 1976 s.19Due to a bank issue, it was resolved to pay staff wages by cheque.

c)Reimbursement of Clerk’s expenses – Flag, ink, envelopes, postage stamps – £75.79 Local Governmant Act 1972 s.111

d)Recurring payments – confirmation of ongoing variable direct debit instructions

BT hall telephone and broadband :£52.74    LG (Misc. Provisions) Act 1976 s.19.

Bank commissions 13/08 – 14/09 – £8.50  LGA 1972s.111

e)Authorisation of Payments – Members resolved to pay the reimbursement for the Poppy Wreaths and pay for Grass Cutting.

f)Payments received –  Ceredigion CC Percept 3rd  instalment – £6,000.00

                                                       Warm Spaces Grant – £900.00

9.To receive the annual accounts for the Fuel Allotment (Charity Number 500142)

It was resolved to receive the annual accounts for the Fuel Allotment.

10. To review the contract for grass cutting 2026 and 2027 and issue an invitation to tender.

A contract had been created for two years –  2026 and 2027. Members read the document ensuring the schedule of works and specification was correct. Ensure overhanging branches are cut on and around paths. Dewi Stars are responsible for cutting the football field but would like the community council to cut the furthest ends around the pitch. It was resolved to alter the wording to state that 3m surrounding the pitch. Also ensure that all paths are cleared of any overhanging branches to a width of 1m and a height of 1.8m

11. Welsh Government St David’s Day Grant

The Chairperson thanked the people who attended a meeting to discuss ideas and to assist with the wording of the form. It was resolved to look at the form again and to return it by the closing date of November 14th.

12. Safeguarding Policy

In order to comply with the policy,  it was resolved to review and adopt the Safeguarding policy with EJ being the Safeguarding lead for the Community Council. It will be reviewed next in November 2026. 

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13. Section 6 Biodiversity Report.

Clerk had attended a training session provided by One Voice Wales on behalf of the Community Council. In order to be compliant, the Report needs to be completed by December 31st and published on the community council website. However, if the report has not been presented and passed in December’s meeting it can be done in January and sent immediately to One Voice Wales. The report should include work done on biodiversity between 2022 and 2025. It was resolved to ask advice from the Biodiversity Working Group – RE and EJ – to assist in completing the form. A further training session organised by One Voice Wales will take place in January to assist in preparing the 2026-2028 action plan.

14. Update on fundraising ideas for Ann Jones, the High Sheriff of Dyfed’s nominated charity.

GJ declared an interest with this point. A meeting took place on October 26th with the event taking place on Sunday December 21st. Posters have been created and displayed around the village and on the community council website. A number of events will take place during the day with the annual Santa Grotto taking place on the same evening.   A discussion was had regarding possible presents with a consideration of buying a few more this year due to a higher number of people in attendance.  A discussion was had regarding the Community Council contribution was to the event. It was resolved to donate £500 towards the event. Proposed by EJ Seconded by JG.

15. Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme

A further meeting to take place to discuss the programme. It was resolved to put this item on the next agenda.

16. Waun Maenllwyd/Lan Fawr/Bryn Rhudd Energy Developments

The Waun Maenllwyd Development consultation date has been extended to December 4th. On November 6th the consultations for Lan Fawr and Bryn Rhudd Developments opened and will close on December 18th 2025. As noted earlier in the meeting, the community council has communicated with other stakeholders noted in the Memorandum of Agreement with a meeting being held on Monday, November 17th. A letter had been sent by a member of a public about these energy developments; however, it was clarified by the writer that the council had received the letter in the previous meeting was being copied into an email being sent to local AM’s.

Members of the public present made the following comments:

Members are worried about how much people understand the impact of these developments. Lots of people don’t know anything about it. Bute Energy have been looking at land around Pontrhydfendigaid and Strata Florida. The project is being described as a Significant Infrastructure Project which would mean less scrutiny. The date of the Waun Maenllwyd development may have been extended due to information about peat being omitted within the papers. Powys and Carmarthenshire County Councils have asked for a pause in these developments. 300 landowners are taking Green Gen to court due to pressure being put on them to allow Green Gen to enter their land. How does Llanddewi-Brefi feel about these developments ? Is a Local Impact Report being prepared  ? Members were informed of a Drop in session being held at Tregaron Memorial Hall on Saturday, November 22nd between 2:00pm and 8:00pm.

17. PCSO Report

PCSO John Evans was unable to attend but had sent an e-mail. *Antisocial behaviour / Harassment : 0 Burglary : 0; Criminal Damage : 0; Theft :0; Violence/ Assault : 0; Fraud : 0. For information on 16/10/25 police received a report from a resident in Tregaron to what amounts to an attempt Courier type Fraud. There were several reports of this type of fraud sometime ago and it may be doing the rounds again. Dyfed Powys Police have introduced a new messaging app known as  “Dyfed-Powys Connects” to bring information about policing, crime, and anti-social behaviour directly to the email inbox of those living and working in the force area. National Safeguarding Week is taking place 10/11/2025 – 16/11/2025

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18. Bus Shelters

The Community Council had received a letter from Ceredigion County Council requesting information about the responsibility of bus shelters in the village. Only two bus shelters were noted on the form. It was resolved to ask for clarification with a map being provided of bus shelters within the village.

19. Christmas Competition

A tree has already been sourced for the village. Erect the tree on Friday, December 5th with carol singing around the tree taking place on the evening of the YFC and WI Carol singing evening – Thursday, December 18th at 5:45pm. It was resolved to ask the new owners of the Foelallt Arms to prepare the mulled wine and ask their permission to use their electricity to light the tree. The Community Council will reimburse the cost of the electricity used. The chosen  Carol singing charity for this year is Wales Air Ambulance.

Best Decorated House competition – names to be received by 9:00pm Friday, December 12th. Judging to take place on the weekend December 13th and 14th by last year’s winners – Gareth and Victoria. It was resolved to include houses within the village which had not entered. Prize Hamper. All councillors to donate money towards the cost of the hamper. CJ to organise the mince pies.

20. Correspondence

All members had received correspondence regarding the following matters

  1. Consultation: Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031 – Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031 – Ceredigion County Council.
  2. Ceredigion Cost of Living Bulletin: Learning without Limits – October – Cost of Living bulletin: Learning without Limits
  3. Meeting between representatives of the County Council and Town and Community Councils – November 2025 – It was resolved that GJ and EJ would represent the community council on Thursday, November 27th at Aberaaeron.
  4. November Event Calendar – Carers and Community Support Team
  5. Dyfed Powys Police PCC Bulletin –
  6. Training Dates – October – December 2025

21. Any other business

The Community council Chairperson had received a resignation e-mail from EK following the previous meeting. It was resolved to send a letter of thank you to EK for his work during the past 12 years and ask him and his wife as the previous clerk to attend the Christmas Dinner. It was also resolved to include the appointment of a Vice Chairperson as an agenda item in the next meeting.

Earlier in the day, the Clerk had received a letter from Natural Resources Wales, regarding the felling licence for the trees at the top of the football field. It was resolved for the Clerk to contact Natural Resources Wales and discuss the matter to resolve any issues.

The road between Nantydderwen and Abercarfan is beginning to give way in places.

Pot holes appearing between Abercoed and Forest.

The road leading up to Gwyngoedfawr is in need of repair.

Overhanging branches around Pentrebrain.

Need to sort out a Defib from the money raised in last year’s Carol Singing event.

Community Council Website – despite the correct number for the clerk being displayed on the website it will take you to a different member of the council.

To thank Stephen and Liam for cutting the hedge around the hall field.

22.Date of next meeting:

08/12/2025          Meeting ended 21:45 pm

Temporary Road Closure C1240 Tregaron 12/01/26 – 14/01/26

Please be advised of the following road closure: 

Vehicle access provided for emergency services:

Ref:680/25
Road no:

USRN
C1240   47106233

Location:
  Tregaron https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:92494fc8-4dc9-4caa-b558-24aafb14fb37  

Dates and times:
12/01/2026-14/01/2026   08:00-18:00  
Duration: 24 hours a day
Works:Install new connection  
Applicant:  Core Highways for M Group Water/Welsh Water – Dwr Cymru  
Reason:To ensure public safety

Temporary Road Closure Dewi Road & High Street Tregaron 06/01/26

Please be advised of the following road closure: 

Vehicle access provided for emergency services:

Cyf:/Ref:624/25
Road no:

USRN
Dewi Road & High Street   47100707 & 47100708
Location:  Tregaron https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:039b9aaa-8e7b-4189-ac65-b83d2d99e29a  

Dates and times:
06/01/2026   09:30-15:30  
Duration:During Period Specified
Works:New Customer connection  
Applicant:  Sunbelt Rentals for BT Openreach  
Reason:To ensure public safety