Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest.

The Cabinet Member considered a report on the Financial Assistance from the 10 Towns Capital Funding in respect of 1 application from Llandovery Town Council.  It was reported that the funding aimed to support tourism and visitor economy enhancements for Llandovery as part of 10 towns programme.

The report sought the Cabinet Member approval of the application for funding total value of £60,681.08 appended to the report at Annex 1.

The Cabinet Member noted that the development of a package of tourism enhancement projects to support the growth of the town had been identified as a key priority for Llandovery. In addition, the opportunities presented by the Urdd Eisteddfod being held in Llandovery meant that the project would be phased to ensure timely completion of the tourism enhancement elements, as stated in the application in order to capitalise on the influx of visitors to the area over the week-long festival period.

It was reported that the funding was subject to the following conditions:-

1. Scheduled Monument Consent approval from CADW;
2. Advertising consent from Carmarthenshire County Council;
3. As noted in the report, an allowance had been made based on discussions with the supplier relating to additional design and works for the inclusion of a handrail at the Castle, as requested by CADW and Carmarthenshire County Council;
4. Legal restriction to be placed on Y Ganwyll in line with Carmarthenshire County Council procedures.

    V.         Lease between Carmarthenshire County Council and Llandovery Town Council to be formalised for castle developments.

RESOLVED that subject to the above conditions being in place, the following 10 Towns Capital Fund application as detailed within Annex 1 of the report be approved;

Llandovery Town Council– Total Value = £60,681.08