The last six months of 2014

JULY

THE Welsh Government confirmed it was looking at a new traffic flow system on the Britannia Bridge which would see the current lanes narrowed with a third lane installed to combat the main delays facing motorists travelling to and from Anglesey.

Pupils joined parents and councillors on a three-mile walk to school as part of a protest at Gwynedd Council’s decision to axe school buses from Maesgeirchen to Ysgol Friars and Ysgol Tryfan.

A skatepark, which used to stand outside Plas Arthur leisure centre in Llangefni, was torn down “without warning” over health and safety fears.

Developers Hughes Bros Ltd, of Llangefni, announced they would be making a third attempt to build student flats on the site of the former Jewson builders merchant in Bangor.

There were mounting concerns over pedestrian safety on Bangor High Street following the decision to allow blue badge holders access it until midday.

Concerned parents came together to form an official group against plans to merge Ysgol Llaingoch with Ysgol y Parc and Ysgol Parch Thomas Ellis.

There were concerns about traffic chaos as roadworks brought Bangor to a virtual standstill at the start of the school summer holidays.

Councillor Peter Rogers said Anglesey Council “still isn’t doing enough” to market surplus assets in the face of overwhelming budgetary pressures.

Parents were piling on the pressure in

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

a bid to get Gwynedd Council to reconsider the axing of the Talybont to Ysgol Llandygai school bus service. IT was announced that plans to install a network of pylons on Anglesey would have to be reviewed after it was confirmed that a multi-million pound plan for an off-shore wind farm was shelved by developers Celtic Array.

Anglesey MP Albert Owen called on political and sporting figures to come together and thrash out a fresh bid to host a future Island Games, possibly in 2025.

Cllr Nigel Pickavance said the future of Bangor playing field Min y Ddol looked secure and was set to become a facility the city could be proud of.

Plans for a multi million pound science park, set to be located on a site just off the A55 at Gaerwen, moved forward after the first step in the planning process was taken by project bosses.

A political group called The People’s Choice which said it aimed “to hear what Bangor residents need and want” ahead of the next local elections was been set up.

Calls were made to improve safety measures on Ravenspoint Road in Trearddur Bay after a woman suffered serious head injuries following a collision there. WORK was set to take place to improve the Betws Bends on the A5025 between Cemaes and Amlwch, described as a “notoriously dangerous” stretch of road on Anglesey which had “already taken lives”.

Roadworks blighted Bangor over the summer holidays causing problems for both residents and businesses alike.

A campaign to scupper a £100m marina scheme at Newry Beach was dealt a big blow after Holyhead town council officially opposed plans to make large parts of the seafront unavailable for development.

Four “super councils” like Greater Manchester’s regional authority, should be created according to a report from the Welsh Local Government Association’s (WLGA), which would keep at least some power in Llangefni as opposed to full council mergers.

Bangor father of five Irfon Williams, who is battling bowel cancer, suffered a heartbreaking setback after doctors told him it had returned.

OCTOBER

HUNDREDS of friends and family gathered to say goodbye to motorcyclist Ben Calveley from Carmel near Llannerch-ymedd who was killed in a road crash.

Fears that Anglesey’s seat of power in Llangefni could become a “ghost town” were expressed during a crunch debate on the future governance of the island.

There were fears that regular flooding at a busy junction at the bottom of Penrhyn Avenue in Bangor could have serious consequences.

It was revealed that there could soon be a move to curb the umber of HMOs (houses of multiple occupation) in Bangor after continued concerns expressed by councillors and residents.

A consultation was launched as Anglesey Council looked to target £15m worth of savings over the next three years.

Plans were announced to improve traffic congestion in the Eithinog area of Bangor after concerns were voiced over safety, particularly in the busy school run period.

An announcement that RAF and Royal Navy basic training will be moved from Yorkshire to Anglesey was warmly welcomed on the island.

An urgent meeting called over the future of the Partneriaeth Maesgeirchen Partnership (PMP) was hailed as a success.

NOVEMBER

THE family of a Siobhan Heap-Roberts, from Rhosgoch near Amlwch, spoke of the life-changing gift they received earlier in the year thanks to a donation from Holyhead Lions.

The Bangor Pier Appreciation Group, set up to help breathe new life into the iconic landmark and tourist attraction, held its first meeting.

Grant funding options to help buy a replacement skatepark at Llangefni which was torn down “without warning” were looked at by Anglesey Council.

Councillors slammed Watkin Jones over what they called “appalling” street adverts at the junction of Garth Road and Dean Street in Bangor.