Pontyberem
Keith Evans
43 Brandyway, Pontyberem.
01269 871955 keithevans806@btinternet.com Christmas appeal Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic donations for local needy children take the form of money contributions sent to Carmarthenshire Council.
Downed trees As a result of the recent storn several trees were blasted down onto the public footpath linking Heol Aneddfa and the village park. “Other trees have been weakened at their base and are seen to notably sway and tremble,” said councillor Richard Selwood, who uses the route. “If we are to avoid injuries or worse to walkers in the event of further storms then the authorities must intervene now to make the situation as safe as possible.”
No move on land Pontyberem council in November considered the possible purchase of county council land currently on sale at the rear of Furnace Terrace and Heol Aneddfa. Due to the size of the grounds and numerous complexities regarding ownership and access the community council resolved not to adopt the site.
Llannon Road County councillor Liam Morgan Bowen has approached the highways team at County Hall to address concerns about parking, with a view to introducing double yellow line restrictions. Following concerns about observed near misses at its apex bend local councillors and residents have sought for safety measures to be implemented.
Park maintenance tendering Competitive sealed bid tenders are invited for the annual contract to perform maintenance work in Pontyberem park grounds from April 2022. The deadline for submitted applications to the community council is 5pm, January 20. For application details, forms and terms please contact the council clerk on cyngorcymunedpontyberem gmail.com
In the dark Public lights have been out of action for some time along the hillside public footpath between the former village infant school on Llannon Road and Coalbrook Road. “Post numbers 1 to 5 were not working when I inspected the route after numerous complaints,” said Richard Selwood. “Particularly for older residents during these winter months the path is unusable and causes much inconvenience when having to use a much longer alternative route.” The county council has been contacted to take swift action to restore the lighting.
Pontyberem Post Office Located in CK’S supermarket the Post Office operates seven days a week from 8am to 8pm with a lunch break between 12.30pm and 1pm.
Library hours The local library in the Memorial Hall operates on Mondays from 3pm to 7pm and on Thursdays from 9.30am to 1.30pm. There is a free internet service, DVDS and audio books for hire. Inquiries during library times can be made to Anja on 01269 870891.