LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT 2025-2026
The Community Council currently has 7 Councillors – Anjuli Davies (Chair), Ann Davies, C. Moses, E. Rees, Beryl Jones, Owain Gruffydd and Angela Hughes, who was co-opted in March 2024. Emyr Morgan resigned as a Councillor in March 2026. CCC were advised and a notice of co-option displayed locally and on the website.
Cllr Hefin Jones continues as County Councillor for Llanfihangel Aberbythych. Mairwen Rees remains as Responsible Financial Officer and Clerk. Council@llangathen.org.uk David Morris is the Internal Auditor and Osian Williams the PAYE accountant.
All Councillors chose to op-out of receiving the available allowance thereby ensuring that the annual precept was kept to a minimum.
Meetings were held face to face in the Reading Room, Court Henry. A telephone service was available to those unable to attend in person.
Declarations of Interest were as follows:
C. Moses – Planning – PL/09022
A Hughes – Planning – PL/09025
O Gruffydd – Trywydd
A Hughes – Planning – PL/09837
A Hughes – Court Henry Cottage
A Hughes – Court Henry Parents & Friends
E Rees – Court Henry Parents & Friends
E Rees – Menter Dinefwr
Ann Davies – Yr Ystafell Ddarllen
B Jones – Neuadd Llangathen
The Footway Lighting invoice was for £1348.41 (gross) and the LED invoice for the eight year loan was £573.38 (net). The loan runs to 2028/2029.
The clerk appraisal was carried out annually and the clerks salary was increased accordingly.
The Training Plan – for Councillors and Clerk is updated when need be. Cllr. Eiryl Rees has attended training sessions.
We Dig Media continue to manage the website www.llangathen.org.uk
Communication between Councillors and Clerk is via e-mail, telephone, in person and post.
Communication between the community and Community Council is via Notice Boards, Website, face to face communication including via clubs and organisations.
The Council is complying with The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems duty and arrangements are in hand for a site meeting to discuss possible grant applications.
The village green in Broad Oak is cut during the summer months with the number of cuts reduced as part of the biodiversity duty. Cllrs and local residents volunteer to look after the flower boxes.
Wales Audit – The Council received a successful audit 2024/2025 – Audit Opinion: Qualified
Annual membership is paid to One Voice Wales and Society of Local Council Clerks.
Donations amounting to £1400.00 were given to good causes.
Defibrillator – the three Defibrillators, sited in Broad Oak, Dryslwyn Community Shop and Felindre, are registered on The Circuit and are checked regulary.
The A40 at Dryslwyn Square and Broad Oak remains a concern and Councillors continue to monitor.
Castell Dryslwyn Castle Maes Parcio/Car Park –Concerns regarding overnight parking at this location is being monitored. Dog fouling and litter issues have been reported.
Tywi Cycle Path opened and suggestions made as to better signing and the availability of benches. Car parking has been an issue.
Flooding – in various areas within the parish, flooding or ponding has been a problem and brought to the attention of CCC.