Ystradgynlais Town Council

12/10/2026

NEWS: Let’s Talk: Living in Powys

There is still time for residents across Powys to share their views and experiences of living in Powys through the "Let's Talk: Living in Powys" survey.

The survey gives residents across Powys the chance to help shape the council's understanding of life in the county.

The closing date is 31st October 2026.

More: Link in comments ⬇️

12/10/2026

🎅🤶🎄Our Christmas Hamper Appeal is underway, and we need your help! 🎅 🤶🎄

Once again, Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre is working in collaboration with Community Dreams Ystradgynlais to put together Christmas Hampers for local families and individuals who may be struggling this festive season.

Every tin, packet, jar or festive treat can help us make a difference and bring a little extra Christmas cheer to someone who needs it.

You can also donate via our website https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/ystradgynlaisvc/donation-amount

Thank you for your kindness and support!

09/10/2026

The toilets in the centre of Ystradgynlais will be closed on Sunday and Monday (11th and 12th October 2026) as they are having a new anti-slip floor surface laid. Thank you for your understanding.

Bydd y toiledau yng nghanol Ystradgynlais ar gau ddydd Sul a dydd Llun (11 a 12 Hydref 2026) gan fod wyneb llawr gwrthlithro newydd yn cael ei osod ynddynt. Diolch am eich dealltwriaeth.

08/10/2026

In March the Town Council held a long discussion about dogs being off their leads in Diamond Park. Several residents had reported incidents where children and vulnerable adults were being bounded up to by dogs running free. Members took these concerns seriously. It was decided that signs would be put up asking dog owners to keep their dogs on leads. It was not an easy decision and it was debated at length. This was debated again last Thursday (October 1st 2026) and the Town Council confirmed the decision to require dogs to be kept on leads at all times in Diamond Park.

The aim is to keep the park a safe and welcoming space for everyone who uses it. We are simply asking dog owners to keep their dogs on leads while in Diamond Park. This helps protect all visitors and avoids any distress or accidental incidents.

We appreciate the support of responsible dog owners and thank everyone for helping us look after this community space.

This restriction applies only to Diamond Park. Dog owners are still welcome to allow their dogs time off leads in Coronation Park where there is more space and there are less park users.

Ym mis Mawrth, cynhaliodd Cyngor y Dref drafodaeth hir ynghylch cŵn yn rhedeg heb dennyn yn Diamond Park. Roedd nifer o drigolion wedi adrodd am ddigwyddiadau lle roedd cŵn oedd yn rhedeg yn rhydd yn neidio tuag at blant ac oedolion bregus. Cymerodd yr aelodau’r pryderon hyn o ddifrif. Penderfynwyd gosod arwyddion yn gofyn i berchnogion cŵn gadw eu cŵn ar dennyn. Nid oedd yn benderfyniad hawdd ac fe’i trafodwyd yn fanwl. Cafwyd trafodaeth bellach ar y mater ddydd Iau diwethaf (1 Hydref 2026) a chadarnhaodd Cyngor y Dref y penderfyniad i fynnu bod cŵn yn cael eu cadw ar dennyn drwy’r amser yn Diamond Park.

Y nod yw cadw’r parc yn lle diogel a chroesawgar i bawb sy’n ei ddefnyddio. Rydym yn syml yn gofyn i berchnogion cŵn gadw eu cŵn ar dennyn tra byddant yn Diamond Park. Mae hyn yn helpu i ddiogelu’r holl ymwelwyr ac yn atal unrhyw drallod neu ddigwyddiadau damweiniol.

Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi cefnogaeth perchnogion cŵn cyfrifol ac yn diolch i bawb am ein helpu i ofalu am y gofod cymunedol hwn.

Mae’r cyfyngiad hwn yn berthnasol i Diamond Park yn unig. Mae croeso o hyd i berchnogion ganiatáu i’w cŵn dreulio amser heb dennyn yn Coronation Park, lle mae mwy o le a llai o bobl yn defnyddio’r parc.

08/10/2026

Free parking in Ystradgynlais Town Centre carparks on a Friday has been extended until December! The last Friday for free parking will now be December 18th!

Mae'r trefniant parcio am ddim mewn meysydd parcio yng nghanol tref Ystradgynlais ar ddyddiau Gwener wedi'i ymestyn tan fis Rhagfyr! Y 18fed o Ragfyr fydd y dydd Gwener olaf ar gyfer parcio am ddim bellach!

07/10/2026

The Better Together consultation is now open.

How should health services in Powys evolve to meet changing needs and remain safe, high quality and sustainable for future generations?

You can:
- Read the proposals
- Complete the questionnaire
- Attend one of 13 locality drop-in events
- Join an online event
- Suggest alternatives or new evidence

The consultation closes on 10 January 2027.

Take part: https://pthb.nhs.wales/BetterTogether

07/10/2026

Unsure about what types of food waste we can and cannot recycle. Here's a handy list. If if doubt, give us a shout, or leave it out. ♻🍽💚

Dicter am pa fathau o wastraff bwyd y gallwn a na allwn ailgylchu. Dyma restr ddefnyddiol. Os oes amheuaeth, galw heibio neu gadael e allan. ♻🍽💚

02/10/2026

Please sign this petition!

Llofnodwch y ddeiseb hon os gwelwch yn dda!

Closing all but 60 of our GP led community hospital beds in Powys, which has no general hospital or hospice, is not the way to provide care. Rural healthcare needs a radical rethink, not cuts. I call on the Senedd and the Health Minister to instigate a full inquiry and debate on rural healthcare pro...

02/10/2026

📢 Have your say on the future of NHS services in Powys

Our Better Together consultation launches on 5 October, and we want to hear your views on proposals for community-based NHS care, including urgent care, diagnostics, and adult physical and mental health services.

Join us at one of our drop-in events across Powys, or take part in one of our online sessions to learn more, ask questions and discuss the changes before sharing your views.

📅 Consultation open: 5 October 2026 to 10 January 2027
💻 Online events available: 29 October, 7 December and 7 January
📍 Face-to-face events taking place across the county

Find out more and view all event dates:
🔗 https://pthb.nhs.wales/events

02/10/2026

📢 Calling all community organisations - have you heard of the Community Facilities Programme?

It's a capital grant scheme operated by the Welsh Government. Community and voluntary sector organisations can apply for grants of up to either £25,000 or £300,000.

So, if some physical improvements would help your community organisation make a bigger difference, find out more about the Community Facilities Programme now:
https://www.gov.wales/community-facilities-programme