Llandeilo Fawr
Town Council
The Town Council is an elected body responsible
for local government within Llandeilo town. It represents
the interests of the town in the provision of local services
and liases with other bodies involved in local government
- Carmarthenshire
County Council, the
Welsh Assembly and the U.K.
government (links open in a new window).
What we do
The Town Council represents the opinions
of Llandeilo people in all matters with particular interest
in:
-
transport matters – traffic problems,
car parking
-
economic development – supporting
shops and businesses
-
environmental matters - such as dog
fouling, street lighting, footpaths
-
community projects – like our
festivals and celebrations
-
leisure, the arts and recreation
The Town Council receives funding primarily
via the County Council through its precept - the annual allowance
that sets the budget for the provision of services. The Town
Council may raise additional funds through loans or grants
for special projects - such as the Town Enhancement Scheme.
The Town Council has the main responsibility
for:
The Town Council owns the Shire Hall –
bought with a loan and currently leased out to Cambria Archaeology.
The Town Council gives grants each year to
organisations such as:
-
St Teilo’s church to help with
floodlighting and maintenance of the graveyard
-
local festivals
-
schools and youth groups
-
local charities and clubs
-
any other local or national organisations
whose work will benefit our townspeople
The Council considers applications for funding,
under Section 137 of the Local Government Act, four times
a year. The maximum we can spend is currently £5 for
every elector, in each financial year. Any individuals or
organisations whose project will be of some benefit to Llandeilo
people are very welcome to apply – we positively encourage
more to do so. Applications should be made in writing to the
Town Clerk, should include a balance sheet of income and expenses
for the past financial year, where applicable, and should
clearly describe the benefits.
What we don’t do
Responsibility for services is divided between
the various councils. Carmarthenshire County Council is responsible
for:
If you need assistance with any of the above,
you should contact Carmarthenshire
County Council ( link opens in a new window) on 01267
234567.
Local Government Act 2000
In accordance with section 51 of the Act,
Llandeilo Fawr Town Council adopted the Model
Code of Conduct (opens in a new window) and all members
have signed statutory Undertakings to comply with the provisions
of the Code. We keep a Declaration of Interests book which
members sign whenever a relevant interest comes up for discussion.
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Llandeilo Fawr Town Council adopted the
"Model Publication Scheme for Local Councils (Core Classes
only)" (download
in PDF format - 10Kb) (opens in a new window) produced
in accordance with section 20 of the Freedom
of Information Act 2000 (opens in a new window) and registered
a Declaration to publish information in accordance with that
scheme.
Welsh Language Policy
In 2004 Llandeilo Fawr Town Council agreed
a policy to increase the bilingual
element of the council’s work with the Welsh Language
Board (opens in a new window).
Standing Orders
These
were created in 1990 and have been amended several times since
then
(opens in a new window).
Equal Opportunities Policy
The
Council's Equal Opportunities Policy (opens in a new window).
Footpath Annual Report
Mr DI Davies, the Council's Technical Officer
has compiled a report on the status of the footpaths in Llandeilo.
It can be read in Adobe Acrobat format by
clicking here. (Opens in a new window).
The Councillors
and Staff
Council Meetings
and Notices
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