May is here and personally; we are all on countdown for some consistent sunshine.
Despite the
weather, we have lots going on in the town over the next few months. Our
caretakers will be installing new benches at various locations; Riverside, The
Hollies, opposite the War Memorial, Ynysddu and Cefn Yr Hendy. Five of these
benches have been very kindly part funded or donated by various individuals and
companies. Hopefully they will be put to good use in the summer months by
visitors and the community enjoying our beautiful town.
The summer
flowers will be planted in late May, to bring their usual cheeriness. We know they always bring a smile to so many
people.
During the
week of the 13th – 19th May it is Dementia Action Week.
Llantrisant Over 50’s Forum and Llanharan Drop In have teamed up with various
other support agencies and local councils to turn our area blue to help raise
awareness. It is projected that by 2025, over 1 million people will be living
with dementia and for every person diagnosed, there are family and friends to
be considered. It causes a huge impact on families, and we need to raise more
awareness on the help and support available, along with the emotional and well
being support out there for everyone affected. Turning our towns blue can help
with this awareness. There will be lots going on in the areas and we are asking
you to help turn your space blue. Blue lights, blue bunting, blue ballons or
any blue items to decorate your business, home or work space. To find out more
information, please contact jolene@lcdp.org.uk or ypeters@btinternet.com
We also have
our Picnic in the Park coming up in less than a month – Saturday 8th
June. Hopefully, we will have lots of you will come along and take part in the
fun and games. We have more stalls and groups taking part this year and an
entertainment company that will be running games and activities for children
throughout the day, along with fairground rides, face painting and of course
our food and drink regulars will be with us, to ensure everyone has a good
time. We may even have a ‘Tug-O-War’ game if we have enough teams. Watch out
for more details on our social media pages and our website.
We have a
couple of spaces still available for our Food Festival in August so if you know
anyone that may be interested, please ask them to give us a call or drop us an
email.
On a more serious note, many
residents and businesses have been approaching us regarding issues relating to
traffic in and around Pontyclun. These have included concerns about the volume
of traffic, speed of traffic and parking issues.
Over the next few months,
the Council is planning to look at options to try and help improve the position
and would welcome comments from residents identifying those areas where there
are significant problems and making positive suggestions for ways that these
could be improved.
This will allow us to try
and develop some strategies which we can work with RCT CBC and South Wales
Police to try and deliver to improve things.
Please email any suggestions to clerk@pontyclun-cc.gov.wales
As always if there is
anything you would like us to share with the community, please contact community@pontyclun-cc.gov.wales we would love to hear about any events, good news or concerns you
may have.
