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Powys County Times
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Fears over Llandrindod Lake's controversial one-way system
THERE are growing fears any future decision on a controversial one-way system in Llandrindod Wells will not take into consideration the opinions of local residents – despite more than 60 per cent of them saying the system should be scrapped. Llandrindod Wells Town Council introduced a survey last August regarding the one-way system that was introduced around the town's famous lake over lockdown. It decided to act after being besieged by complaints from local residents over three years following the introduction of the new system during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey received hundreds of responses, with 61.71 per cent of people wanting the one-way system reversed completely. The town council then wrote to Powys County Council (PCC), asking it to reverse the one-way system. But after rumours circulated online that a decision has been made on its future, the council has insisted that is untrue. There have been claims the one-way system has created a 'significant' increase in traffic and speed of vehicles, more parked cars creating congestion, and camper vans parking overnight. Councillors and residents are especially concerned as the area is beside a children's play area. One poster called for the system to be scrapped with calls to "remove the bollards" and reinstate two-way traffic. Another warned over accidents on the cafe side of the lake, another claimed the new road layout is 'very confusing', while one insisted there was "nothing wrong" with the previous layout. Councillor Pete Roberts, who represents Llandrindod's south ward, posted on social media on Friday, revealing he has been informed funding is now confirmed for works around Llandrindod Lake. The town council reiterated that it has "serious concern" over health and safety issues. 'Planned works are scheduled for October to December this year,' he said. 'Exact plans are currently being finalised. I am still in discussion on direction of flow.' A spokesperson for Powys County Council said: 'The council is considering options for the future road layout around Llandrindod Lake but no decisions have been made yet.' The local authority said in August 2024 that it would be making the one-way system permanent around the lake, but was seeking views on which of three feasible options is preferred by the community. Among these options includes putting a roundabout in place near to the Lakeside Café.
Powys County Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Steve Deeks-D'Silva elected as new Llandrindod Wells mayor
Llandrindod Wells councillors have elected their new mayor for 2015/26. Steve Deeks-D'Silva was voted in last week. He has previously served as mayor, being first elected in 2019; he was then re-elected the following year to serve a second term. Cllr Deeks-D'Silva replaces the outgoing Cllr Marcia Morgan, and he was presented with his chain of office at a council meeting last week. Kim Nicholls will serve as deputy mayor and deputy vice chair of the town council for the coming year. He has wasted no time in office and presented a number of annual grant cheques to local recipients at Llandrindod Wells Town Council's AGM on Monday, May 20. These included cheques to the Llandrindod Wells Carnival committee, Children's Eisteddfod, the Community Fridge, Llandrindod Wells Silver Band and the Twinning Association. 'At the annual meeting of the town council held last night, Cllr Steve Deeks-D'Silva was elected as mayor and chair of Llandrindod Wells Town Council,' the council said in a Facebook post on May 21. 'He is pictured below with former chair, Cllr Marcia Morgan. Cllr Kim Nicholls was elected as deputy mayor and vice chair of the council and is pictured below with former vice chair, Cllr Paul Smith. Congratulations to them both.' Cllr Deeks-D'Silva's wife, Lauren, congratulated the pair on Facebook, saying: 'I'm delighted to say that my darling husband Cllr Steve Deeks-D'Silva and Cllr Kim Nicholls are now the mayor and deputy mayor of Llandrindod Wells. 'Congratulations to both of you, it is well deserved. This also makes me the mayor's consort. It's my honour to wear the consort's chain and I look forward to our year ahead.'
