Waun Maenllwyd Wind Energy Hub (DNS CAS-02650-B0P0M9) – Launch of Pre-Application Consultation.
Email from Belltown Power:
“Belltown Power intends to submit our proposals for the Waun Maenllwyd Wind Energy Hub to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) later this year. We are proposing to build and operate a wind energy hub consisting of six wind turbines, five with a maximum tip height of 200m and one with a tip height of 180m, together with associated equipment, infrastructure, access and ancillary works. The proposed development is located southeast of Llanddewi Brefi and northeast of Lampeter, with the turbines located in Ceredigion and most of the access track within Carmarthenshire. A site location plan can be found on the project website, alongside all other draft application documents.
We are also applying to deregister a small area of the access track from common land and provide the equivalent replacement land in exchange. The grid connection would be via wooden poles to Lampeter; there are no new pylons proposed for this project.
Following a successful non-statutory consultation in June 2023 with public exhibitions in Llanddewi Brefi and Lampeter, we are now undertaking a period of formal pre-application consultation on the draft proposals. As part of this consultation, the draft planning documents and more information about the project is now available on the website at www.waunmaenllwyd.com
We would value your involvement at this stage of the consultation process, which can be done by providing feedback via email at waunmaenllwyd@belltownpower.com, by filling out the feedback form available on the website, or by post to the address below.
FREEPOST TC CONSULTATION (no further address or stamp required)
We’ll also be hosting public consultation events at the below locations, dates and times:
- Llanddewi Brefi Village Hall, Llanddewi Brefi, Tregaron, SY25 6RX
Tuesday 30 September 2025
2pm – 8pm
- Pumsaint Coronation Hall, Pumsaint, Llanwrda, SA19 8UW
Wednesday 1 October 2025
2pm – 8pm
On both dates, the exhibitions will open at 1pm for stakeholders to have the opportunity to speak with the project team before the public opening from 2pm onwards.
The pre-application consultation will be open until 23.59 on Wednesday 29 October 2025.
We anticipate that the application will be submitted to Planning and Environment Decisions Wales in Winter 2025. Once submitted, you will be able to monitor its progress and make further comments via the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales webpage at planningcasework.service.gov.wales/”
Bin Collections
From 23 June 2025 most properties will be able to put out a maximum of three “black bags” every three weeks at the kerbside.
The bags should be standard household black bags (60 litres), no larger than the clear recycling bags. Bags should not weigh more than 20Kg
More info here: Residual Waste (Non-Recyclable Waste) – Ceredigion County Council
West Wales Rivers Trust
- West Wales Rivers Trust (WWRT) have booked Cellan Millennium Hall for a presentation/consultation on the ’Peoples Plan for the Teifi’ (https://westwalesriverstrust.org/peoples-plan-for-the-teifi/ and https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/24915529.peoples-plan-teifi-west-wales-rivers-trust/). It aims to be completed by the End of March. As part of this Joe Wilkins from the Trust is running a short presentation/consultation on the plan, and how the public can contribute and ‘have your say’, at the hall on Monday 10th March 7.30pm – 8.30pm. It is an open meeting, and all are welcome. Regardless of any largescale developments in the area some may be concerned/interested in the river anyway and want to take part in the discussions. With the developments in mind some may come to and discuss the potential impact and effect on what is an important conservation site and also one of special scientific interest.
Climate Change
A ‘Climate Conversations’ facilitatedworkshop will be held as part of the Welsh Government’s ‘Wales Climate Week 2024’ initiative in Cellan Millennium Hall on Wednesday 15th January from 2pm until 4.30pm.
The aim of the workshop is to provide a forum for open and respectful discussions and allow our local community to join in with conversations around the central theme for the Wales Climate Week, “adapting to our changing climate”.
This workshop is not part of any consultation on plans for the development of Pylon infrastructure or Wind farms nor is there any association to any business or private group involved in such developments. It is an opportunity to discuss; the wider issues of climate change, the impact it is having on our community and our thoughts on the actions needed to address them. The conclusions will be fed back to the Welsh Government.
Due to space constraints places will be limited to around 40 participants so if you wish to attend could you please reply to the clerk to the council.
Community Bus Meeting
CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO DRIVE THE COMMUNITY BUS
NO PYLONS / NO TURBINES
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY BOUNDARIES
Proposed Changes to Llanfair Clydogau and Cellan Community Council
Ceredigion Community Review – Draft Proposals | LDBCW (gov.wales)
I am writing to you as Chairman of the Llanfair Clydogau and Cellan Community Council (CC) in Ceredigion, with the approval of the CC, to object to these boundary changes.
In our previous letter of objection, the Clerk stated that new Councillors had been elected and we were looking forward to developing new ideas and serving the community going forward.
Since this time the CC has :
· Developed a website.
· Supported, both materially and financially, a local community Saturday bus service running between Lampeter, Llanfair and Cellan. The CC received a ‘highly commended’ award, for this initiative from One Voice Wales.
· Opposed the setting up of a scheme by a certain individual, to sell land that he had bought, and had no access to. Neighbours surrounding this land above the village of Llanfair had been threatened verbally with being denied access to their properties. This matter is ongoing.
· Following a request from a Cellan and Llanfair action group, supported opposition to the proposed construction of an ‘Energy Park’ above Llanfair, and electricity pylons being constructed down the Teifi Valley through both parishes, but mostly through Cellan.
· Given money to local charities and a local male voice choir.
These are important issues that are best dealt with by a CC in touch with its own communities, and not by an arbitrary amalgamation of CCs. This would inevitably lead to reduced representation for Llanfair ad Cellan, with only four representatives from this Community.
It is also not clear to me how the precept would be divided up equitably with such reduced representation. Llanddewi Brefi CC have a financial interest in their own community hall.
The villages of Llanfair and Cellan are in close proximity to Lampeter, where residents would go for shopping, medical needs and banking. I fail to see why they would go to Llanddewi for any of these functions, and therefore have any interest in this distant village.
Anyone with a grasp of local geography would see this, and not amalgamate Llanfair and Cellan into a ward entitled Llanddewi Brefi.
All councillors are volunteers giving of their time to serve their community, with a strong voice. Attending meetings five miles away instead of one mile, and with a reduced representation, in my mind, is unlikely.
It is the view of this CC that the boundary proposal document is not in the best interests of the local community, and does not provide ‘more effective and convenient local government’.
Roger Daniel FRCVS
Chair, Llanfair Clydogau and Cellan Community Council.
PYLONS – WALES IS NOT FOR SALE
The document below contains information on energy generation and the proposed developments above Cellan and Llanfair Clydogau – please read! It is set out in an easy to read manner.
**Wales Is not For Sale Document (please copy and past the link below into your web search bar)
https://cyngor-llanfairclydogau-council.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wales-not-for-sale.pdf
CEREDIGION COMMUNITY HOUSING SCHEME
A new Community Housing Scheme has recently been launched by Ceredigion County Council. Affordable Housing in Ceredigion is a key priority of the Local Authority, and the Council deploys significant resources in creating and managing affordable housing. The ‘Community Housing’ scheme seeks to support people with affordable housing in their local communities by creating pathways to home ownership. The most common way to do this is through a shared equity product.
- Potential purchasers get a mortgage for c.55 – 75% share of the home
- The Council holds a share
- The Council offers an opportunity for the owners to ‘staircase up’ to higher share ownership of the property over time as their circumstances change
To maximise the support available to residents, the maximum amount of shared equity percentage the Council may contribute is:
- occupiable housing – no more than 20%
- registered empty properties – no more than 40% reflecting the higher costs in bringing empty homes back into substantive use
At future points occupiers can look to staircase out of the scheme by increasing their Equity share.
The maximum house price cap of £300,000 is set for 2023/24, which will be reviewed annually.
The scheme will be managed on a first come, first served basis and it is important to note participation in this scheme does not prohibit householders from accessing other support such as empty property grants etc.
Successful applicants will be required to repay the cash amount loaned OR the equivalent percentage value of the property, whichever is higher, and the Council loan can be for a period no longer than the period of the associated mortgage.
Repayment staircasing intervals at years 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 with the flexibility to allow applicants to come forward before these points if they are in the financial position to do so. Applicants will only be allowed to repay their equity in increments of 5%. At these intervals, if there is a request to purchase equity from the LA there will be a requirement for a valuation to ascertain the market value. Once this is agreed the applicant will be required to purchase the percentage equity based on the current market value or percentage of amount borrow, whichever is the greatest to protect the LA’s interests.
To qualify for the scheme, the following criteria must be met:
- the property must be located within Ceredigion local authority area
- applicants must have a minimum deposit of 5% of the full purchase price
- the applicant must not own any other properties
- applicants must have 5 years occupancy in Ceredigion at any point in their lifetime (or specific Key Worker / Carer exemptions) and
- applicants must not be able to afford a mortgage for 10% more than the valuation of the property minus the proposed council contribution
For more information on the scheme and how to apply, visit: Community Housing Scheme – Ceredigion County Council. You can also call the Planning Policy Team on 01545 570881 or e-mail: ldp@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Kind regards,
Sarah
**NEW FREE BUS SERVICE**
A COMMUNITY BUS FOR LLANFAIR CLYDOGAU AND CELLAN – USE IT!!
Exicting News – We are trialling a new community bus (8 seater) on Saturdays! It’s a FREE service!
Below is the timetable – there is no need to book a place, just wait at one of the locations below and the bus will pick up you and take you to Lampeter and back!
BUS STOP TIME
ROOKERY Car Park start 8.00am 10.00am 13.30pm 17.30pm
NATWEST 8.01am 10.01am 13.31pm 17.31pm
Sainsbury’s 8.04am 10.04am 13.34pm 17.34pm
Co-op (rear) 8.07am 10.07am 13.37pm 17.37pm
PANDY Post Box 8.17am 10.17am 13.47pm 17.47pm
Siop Llanfair Shop 8.20am 10.20am 13.50pm 17.50pm
Neuadd LLANFAIR Hall 8.21am 10.21am 13.51pm 17.51pm
Eglwys Cellan Church 8.24am 10.24am 13.54pm 17.54pm
CELLAN WM 8.27am 10.27am 13.57pm 17.57pm
Fishers Arms 8.29am 10.29am 13.59pm 17.59pm
Cwmann Junction 8.31am 10.31am 14.01pm 18.01pm
PREMIER 8.36am 10.36am 14.06pm 18.06pm
ROOKERY C.P. finish 8.37am 10.37am 14.07pm 18.07pm
Business Grants
As part of the Plaid Cymru Ceredigion Manifesto and the Corporate plan in supporting economic development and businesses, Ceredigion County Council are delivering the Cynnal y Cardi Fund via the Shared Prosperity Fund.
The grant will be delivered through two approaches:
a) Small Business Grant – £1,000 – £10,000
b) Business Development Grants – £10,001 – £50,000.
Larger bids will not be excluded but a robust rationale will be required.
Each grant award will be based on 80% of eligible costs.
Examples of Eligible Costs for these grants:
• Marketing and publicity costs
• Training participant costs e.g. allowances, travel expenses
• Small items of equipment
• Purchase of new or second-hand equipment which will further
develop the business.
• Improvements to commercial premises to further development
the business (including fixtures and fittings, furniture, and
general office equipment etc. as part of a new office or outdoor
facilities).
• Changing of existing lighting, heating to green options
• IT and Telecom hardware if linked directly to the delivery of the
proposal.
More information and making an application:
Cynnal y Cardi UK Shared – Ceredigion County Council
585 Bus Service
From Lampeter to Aberystwyth via Tregaron (Monday-Friday)
NOTE: There is no longer a service on a Saturday
- Pont Pontfaen Cellan (before) 10:08 13:08 15:38 17:38
- Llanfair Clydogau o/s St Mary’s Church 10:15 13:15 15:45 17:45
From Aberystwyth to Lampeter via Tregaron (Monday-Friday)
- Llanfair Clydogau opp St Mary’s Church 08:24 11:13 14:13 16:59
- Pont Pont-faen Cellan (after) 08:32 11:20 14:20 17:06
Llanfair Clydogau Post Office
There are changes to the above Post Office – the branch will close on the 31 August 2023 at 17.30.
LLanfair Clydogau SA48 8LA – 1 366613 – Post Office – Citizen Space (postofficeviews.co.uk)
20mpa Restriction
From the 17th September 2023 onwards some speed limits will change to 20mpa. Cellan will be affected by the changes. The following map shows all changes proposed:
View map | DataMapWales (gov.wales)
Waun Maenllwyd Wind Farm
To gain all the information relating to the proposal for up to 6 wind turbines (230m to tip) in the forestry above Llanddewi Brefi please visit www.waunmaenllwyd.com . The Second Consultation Event following the submission of the planning application will be in January – February 2024. However you can complete the online form now if you have any questions.
Bank Holiday Waste Collections
Facebook – www.facebook.com/CSCeredigion
Twitter – www.twitter.com/csceredigion
www.ceredigion.gov.uk
Walking, cycling and horse riding opportunities in Ceredigion
Please see below web resources to help you, your friends, family or guests get out and about to safely explore Ceredigion’s wonderful soaring cliffs, rolling hills, fertile valleys and wooded cwms.
- Walks and Rides page
Follow the link below to find walking and riding opportunities on public rights of way throughout the county
http://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/explore-ceredigion
- Create your own walks and rides
The link below will take you to the interactive map that identifies which paths are open and available in the county, letting you plan your own journeys and adventures
· A fresh way to walk the Ceredigion Coast Path – Coast Path circular walks.
2023 sees the 15th Anniversary of the Ceredigion Coast Path. Look out for a series of circular walks being put together by Ceredigion County Council, each taking in a section of spectacular Coast Path but returning to your start point via inland routes.
Ceredigion Coast Path 15 year – Ceredigion County Council
- Have your say
Public Rights of Way questionnaire (office.com)
Cellan Defibrillator – Map
Llanfair Clyogau – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llanfair_Clydogau
History of Cellan
https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/CGN/Cellan
Two free CPAG handbooks
For your information and attention. Please circulate through your networks to anyone or any organisation that needs help or supports vulnerable persons.
Fuel Rights Handbook https://askcpag.org.uk/publications/-242440/fuel-rights-handbook-20th-ed#
Financial Help for Families https://askcpag.org.uk/publications/-231890/financial-help-for-families–what-you-need-to-know–3rd-edition-
Courier Fraud Awareness
For your information, please share with your contacts:
Dyfed Powys Police have started to see a rise in ‘Courier Fraud’.
• Courier Fraud is not the fake DPD or Royal Mail text type scam.
• Courier Fraud involves a criminal pretending to be a police officer and phoning you.
• Courier Fraud results in a criminal collecting money or bank cards from you personally.
These frauds are predominantly aimed at those using landlines and those that will not question if the person at the other end really is who they say they are.
The current version of the fraud works by the criminal phoning the victim stating that they are a police officer and that they have someone under arrest for fraudulent use of their credit or debit card.
The criminal may state that the person in custody is a relative of the victim, and that the victim is under caution and cannot tell anyone else about the call.
The criminal will then go on to get the victim to either withdraw money for some spurious reason or gain details of their credit/debit card.
The reason it is called Courier Fraud is because the result is the criminal tells the victim that a courier will be collecting the money or card and PIN.
The courier will be the criminal – who will pretend to be a courier or the ‘police officer’ that spoke to the victim.
They will reassure the victim that the money will be held in safe keeping and be returned or refunded.
The reason for collecting the money will normally be that the bank has rogue staff that are putting counterfeit money in the withdrawals that people request.
I have attached a PDF which can be printed A3, A4 or A5 so can be used as a leaflet or poster, it is Welsh one side and English on the other.
Remember
• The police will never phone you and ask you to convey details of your debit or credit card
• The police will not caution you over the phone and ask you to collect money
• The police will not contact you to tell you your debit or credit card has been cloned
• The police, or your bank, will never ask you to withdraw money or transfer it to a different account
• The police will never ask you to reveal your full banking password or PIN
• Phone a family member or friend to make sure the line has cleared and then phone 101 to report to police
• Report it online: https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/contact-us/report-an-incident/ or call 101