Services

2022

In May, elections meant a new Council, a new Clerk, the production of a Newsletter, an additional flower pyramid off Maesteg Road, additional flower tubs in Terfyn Ynysawdre and flower bed projects Bryn Rd, and Maesglas.

Once again, our contractor, Mr Thomas was able to fill all the flower baskets, barrels and pyramid planters to brighten the area and help lift spirits.

In time for the Jubilee Celebrations, we held a Competitions for the Children of the area, and in the summer, a Gardening Competition to encourage planting.

In line with public opinion and the cost of hiring involved, it was decided to forgo Christmas lights as per previous years, instead we purchased solar lights for the planters. We are planning to look at the cost of purchasing light in the future.

The Community Council in association with the Farm Pantry provided Hampers for the residents of our three nursing homes and donated £200 in food to the Food Pantry.

Thanks to Cllr Bushell, we also produced a Newsletter in time for Christmas.

2021

Another difficult year for the community due to the continued effects of the Covid pandemic. However, thanks to the power of the internet, Ynysawdre CC was able to meet via one of the many platforms available. Sadly, the Community Council said goodbye to two long serving members, our Clerk, Anne Wilkes and a valued Chairman, Geoff Letman.

Once again, our contractor, Mr Thomas was able to fill the flower baskets, barrels and pyramid planters to brighten the area and help lift spirits.

Christmas light were ordered, however a poll suggested residents would like to see more planting of green spaces and trees.

The Community Council in association with the Farm Pantry provided Hampers for the residents of our three nursing homes.

2020

This was a difficult year for all members of the Community due to the outbreak of the Covid Pandemic. However, thanks to the power of the Internet, Ynysawdre CC was able to meet via one of the many platforms available.

Our contractor, Mr Thomas was able to fill the flower baskets, barrels and pyramid planters to brighten the area and help lift spirits, through these difficult times.

Christmas light were ordered with the addition of some extra ones for the Maesteg Road.

2019

Free events for the community:

• • • • Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday 20 April 2019 from 11 – 12 noon at Tondu House Farm
      • Halloween Disco, Thursday 31 October 2019 from 6 – 8pm at Ynysawdre Parish Hall (opposite the Cricket Club)

During this year in addition to the 28 flower baskets, our contractor, Mr David Thomas will be filling all the wooden barrels at Bryn Road and Heol yr Ysgol. We have purchased two new plastic barrels for Maesteg Road, Tondu.

Christmas lights have been ordered – 28 hanging solar powered trees as last year plus an extra five half trees along Heol yr Ysgol.

We have also requested a Summer Play Scheme again for this year.

Four bus trips, two in August and two in Nov/December

2018

• • • • The Council have supplied flower baskets in 2018 – the first time in 5 years
      • Christmas lights for the first time 2018
      • Summer Play Scheme at Coleg y Dderwen
      • Ynysawdre Parish Hall is available to hire.  This property is owned and managed by YCC
      • Maintenance of Public Rights of Way
      • Donations to local groups and charities are considered throughout the year – please contact the Clerk
      • All Councillors contact details are available, representing Tondu and Brynmenyn Ward – you may contact any councillor to discuss a local issue
      • Community events:  Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Disco (free events)