There are lots of Christmas events going on in the village this year. We’ve added them all to our events page but here’s a summary: Christmas Lights Switch On November 27 – 6:30 pm Lewis Arms Christmas Concert December 3 – 7:00 pm (Tickets £5 with proceeds to local charities) St Michael’s Church Featuring Whitchurch … more…
The planning application for five residential houses to be built on land next to the village hall has been approved. We’ve documented the story since the initial public consultation in August 2013. [View the story “Merthyr Road Residential Development” on Storify] Several objections and petitions were registered when the application was officially submitted. The application … more…
The Dandos played to an enthusiastic audience in the closing event of the Tongwynlais festival. The crowd enjoyed a mix of the Dandos’ own tracks and some folk/blues covers. This is one of the final songs of the evening. Thanks to the band and organisers for a great evening.
There’s quite a few little pieces of news this month so we’ve put together an easy to digest summary. Merthyr Road Planning Application The consultation period for the planning application has been extended to the 14th of May. A petition has been received by the Council and the decision will go to a planning committee. … more…
The summary results from the 2013 Tongwynlais village survey were on display at the recent “Knowing you – knowing Ton” event. There were 156 responses to the survey and the results were very interesting. 71% of respondents had been on local walks in the last month 48% of respondents had used local cycling routes in … more…
A public meeting has been arranged to discuss the recent planning application for up to 5 dwellings on the land next to the village hall. Last year’s village survey and the recent “Knowing you – knowing Ton” event were both organised to solicit residents’ feelings about this proposed development. The “Tongwynlais Community Group” are arranging … more…
Great research Jack, Every time I walk down Railway Terrace I try and picture the station and track as it…