Onllwyn Community Council

Notices

Co-option Vacancy

A vacancy has arisen for a councillor within Onllwyn Community Council.

This can be filled by a process of co-option.

Please see attached notice and if you wish to apply please contact the clerk, who will email the necessary information.

Thank You.

Notice of Co-option – 16.2.26

 

Vacancy For a Councillor

A vacancy has arisen at Onllwyn Community Council for the position of Councillor.

Please see the attached notice and if interested advise Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

If you require any further information, please contact the Council by email on onllwyncommunitycouncil@gmail.com

Thank You

Notice of Vacancy – Onllwyn 16.2.26

Remembrance.

Today we remember those that sacrificed their lives from the Dulais Valley during conflict for our freedom.

Please pause for two minutes at 1100 hours so that we can all have them in our thoughts at this time.

They shall not grow old

as we grow old:

age shall not weary them,

nor the years condemn them.

At the going down of the sun

and in the morning

We will remember them.

Vacancy for councillor with Onllwyn Community Council.

Please find attached a notice of vacancy for appointment as a Councillor for the ward of Onllwyn.

Also attached is an application form that requires completing and sending to the Clerk.

It is our intention to invite applicants to the next Council meeting which is being held on Monday 13th October 2025 commencing at 1830 hours.

If you have any questions, please make contact with the Clerk.

Thank you.

Notice of Co-option – 011025

Co-opted Councillors Application Form

Neath Port Talbot survey.

Neath Port Talbot Council is updating its Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) as part of our ongoing commitment under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013. The current map was approved by Welsh Government in 2022, and now we’re inviting residents to help shape the next phase of improvements.

We’re especially keen to hear from families, young people, and community groups about how walking, wheeling and cycling routes can better support everyday journeys.

🔍 What’s Changing? Updating the ATNM will gather feedback on:

  • Existing routes to ensure they meet Welsh Government standards.
  • Future routes that are proposed or in need of improvement.

💬 Consultation Period: The public consultation is open from 3rd September to midnight on 19th October.

📣 How You Can Get Involved: Please help us spread the word and encourage participation by sharing the consultation survey with your networks. Every response helps us build a safer, more accessible travel network for Neath Port Talbot.

👉 Take the survey here:  Have Your Say – DataMapWales

Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a healthier, more connected community.

 

Memorial inspections

As part of the Community Council work to ensure that our cemetery is maintained in line with Health and Safety guidance and best practice from the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management you will see that we are now conducting regular checks.

It may be that you see a sign as detailed below affixed to a memorial headstone. This is to advise all persons that this is no longer safe and action is required to be carried out by the owner.

Please be aware of this and take care near these.

As always if you have any questions make contact with myself via email.

I thank you for your understanding.

Simon.

 

Working with nature

The community council is working with a number of partners surrounding the area of the pond. A number of visits have been made to the area and from these we are working to improve the biodiversity of our land to encourage a number of different animals and plant life to thrive.

It may seem at the moment that we are not managing the grass but this is a strategic element to see what life there is out there.

We are hoping to have a survey of the land completed that will give us a management plan for the next three years.

I have today taken a few photographs to show how it is looking at the moment.

Maesgwyn Windfarm grant.

The application window for applying for a grant from the above fund commences on Monday 30 June 2025 and end on Friday 8th August 2025.

The application form and supporting documents can be located in the policies/procedures of the website where these can be downloaded for your use.

Applications received after the closing date may not be accepted in this round, all applications received in time will be considered at the Windfarm panel meeting in September.

 

Cemetery

Onllwyn Cemetery managed by the Community Council have agreed that all Memorial work is to be conducted to the standard displayed by BRAMM.

Please ensure that if you wish to place or alter any memorials at the cemetery that they comply with notice and that permission must be sought before anything is carried out.

Please also note that with effect from Tuesday 1st April 2025 the rules surrounding the use of and placing of any memorials with the cemetery area has been amended.  These are displayed in the policy section of the website for all to see.

If you require any further information or assistance please make contact with the Clerk.

Remembrance

Members from both the Onllwyn Community Council and Onllwyn Male Voice Choir and family gathered together at the Dove centre in Banwen on 22 March 2025 to bid a fond farewell to Lynn Parfitt.

Lynn had been the Clerk for the Community Council for a number of years not only here in Onllwyn but also in Seven Sisters and also a member of the choir.

He dedicated his time and effort to making sure things were always running smoothly.

Councillor Dean Cawsey gave a moving speech to all those present, giving examples of Lynn’s work and dedication and how he made ‘things happen’ to support all those around.

The choir sang wonderfully and it is hoped this tribute was appreciated by all and family that attended.

Thanks go to the Dove for providing food and refreshments afterwards.