Future of Welshpool
The
plan for the Future of Welshpool is set out in ouline
here as approved by the Full Council on 22nd August 2007 (REVISED and ADDED TO)
WELSHPOOL TOWN COUNCIL
FUTURE OF WELSHPOOL PLAN
MARCH 2007 - updated 31.05.2010
KEY: GREEN - Items completed. BLUE - Items still being progressed. RED - Items not going ahead.
ITEMS IN THE FUTURE OF WELSHPOOL PLAN
| REF | ITEM | PROMISE | STATUS |
| 1 | NEW LIVESTOCK MARKET | To support and aid the development of the new Livestock Market | The new livestock market is now open and trading |
| 2 | CONSENTED SHOPPING SCHEME ON OLD LIVESTOCK MARKET | To support and aid the development of the old Livestock Market site | The consent has been granted for the development, demolition has taken place and the main works are ready to start |
| 3 | ONE WAY SYSTEM IN PLACE | To support and aid the development of the one way system for the town centre | The system has been approved and works are ready to start |
| 4 | OPEN SHORT STAY CAR PARK ON MONDAYS | To seek to secure the opening of the short stay car park on Mondays | Completed, the car park is now open on Mondays |
| 5 | SECURE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE | To take over the Tourist Information Service to secure its future | The Tourist Information Centre has been taken over |
| 6 | INVESTIGATE WLLR EXTENSION INTO TOWN | To complete an investigation into the feasibility of brining the WLLR line back into town | Investigations and report complete, no further action. |
| 7 | MORE EVENTS FOR TOURIST IN WELSHPOOL | Aid the provision of more events for tourists in Welshpool | More events are now supported by the Town Council including the Air Show, Music Festival, Festival of Remembrance, Fireworks Display, Christmas Lights, Carnival, Winter Festival etc. |
| 8 | TOURISM BOOKLET | Provide a professional tourist booklet and distribute widely | This booklet is now produced annually and widely circulated. |
| 9 | REGULAR NEWSLETTER | To provide a regular professional newsletter delivered to as many homes in Welshpool as possible | Regular newsletters are now delivered to most homes in Welshpoo |
| 10 | PROVISION OF NOTICE BOARDS | Provide 6 town notice boards | 6 new notice boards are in place |
| 11 | PROVISION OF NEW TOWN MAPS | Provide and update the town maps | New maps are now in place in a joint initiative with the Rotary Club |
| 12 | PROVISION OF CLASSIC BUS TO SERVICE TOURIST VENUES | Provide a classic bus service to link the attractions of Welshpool to the town centre | A classic bus was purchased and a service provided, not successful, the bus is now used for limited events |
| 13 | SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING | Support and aid the provision of affordable housing | The Council actively supports the Powys County Council affordable housing policy and programme |
| 14 | STATION CAR PARKING | Support and aid the management of the station car park for station users only | The station car park has been taken over by the Town Council and is being monitored regularly |
| 15 | PROMOTE MORE WELSHNESS | Adopt and implement a Welsh Language Scheme | A Welsh Language Scheme has been approved and adopted |
| 16 | PARKING PERMIT SCHEME MOUNT STREET | Support and aid a parking permit scheme for Mount Street | No progress at this time |
| 17 | FREE CAR PARKING FOR ONE HOUR | Seek to secure one hour free parking in the town centre | No real progress at this time |
| 18 | HOURLY TRAIN SERVICE ON MAIN LINE | Support the provision of an hourly service on the main line | The Council has supported and with others campaigned for an hourly service now due to come into effect in 2011 |
| 19 | LONGER TRAINS ON MAIN LINE | Support and campaign for a 4 carriage service on the main line | The Council has supported and with others campaigned for longer trains, these are now in place |
| 20 | LOADING AND PARKING CONTROLS STRENGTHENED | Support and aid the strengthening of parking controls in the town centre | The Council gives support to the police and Powys County Council in enforcing parking controls |
| 21 | CENTRAL BUS POINT | Support and aid the provision of a central bus station | This provision is planned and to be included in the phase II shopping scheme |
| 22 | FAMILY PARK PROVISION | Support and aid the provision of a family park within the town | A site for a country park has been identified for future development |
| 23 | CROSSING POINT BY THE SPAR | Support and aid the provision of crossing points, especially at the Spar | This is being included in the one way system approved |
| 24 | MARKET ON THE STREET | Support and aid the provision of the market on the main street | Approval has been given for the Monday market on the street (as soon as the one way system is in place) and consideration is being given to a Saturday market following that |
| 25 | LAND AROUND THE TIC | Support and aid the provision of improvements around the TIC | A scheme has been approved and is planned to take place around the centre as the shopping schemes progress |
| 26 | CHARITY SHOPS | Support and campaign for a fairer deal between charity and other retail shops | The Council is campaigning and lobbying Parliament and the Welsh Assembly to gain parity |
| 27 | ALLOTMENT PROVISION | Support and aid the provision of allotments | The Council is still seeking to secure allotment sites together with the Allotments Association set up for this purpose |
| 28 | PLANNING DESIGN CONSISTANCY | Support and seek consistency in the decision making process with regard to planning applications | The Council seeks to gain consistency in all its dealings with Powys County Council |
| 29 | EXTENSION TO THE TOWN BOUNDARY | Support the extension of the town boundary to provide more housing | The Council is to support the extension of the town boundary in the next local development plan |
| 30 | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL CHARTER | Seek to gain a charter with the County Council to gain a better working relationship and to secure more services for Welshpool | The Town Council is seeking to work more closely with Powys County Council and has regular meetings with them to this effect |
ITEMS ADDED TO THE PLAN DURING THE PERIOD TO 31.3.2010
| REF | ITEM | DETAILS | STATUS |
| A | TOWN HALL REFURBISHMENT | Carry out a refurbishment programme to the Town Hall | Roof, toilets and disabled facilities have been refurbished |
| B | TOWN HALL GROUND FLOOR SHOP SCHEME | Carry out works to provide a shopping scheme on the ground floor | The shopping scheme has been created and is open 6 days a week |
| C | VISUALLY IMPARED SCHEME | Complete a visually impaired scheme for the town centre | The scheme has been completed |
| D | SECURE PLAYGROUNDS | Take over playgrounds not owned by the Town Council and introduce a refurbishment programme for existing playgrounds |
The playground at Dol y Felin is
to be purchased by the Town Council A refurbishment programme is being put in place for Maes y Dre and Brookfield Road play areas The Oldford Play Area is now being considered |
| E | NEW BUS SHELTER FOR BORFA GREEN | Provide a new bus shelter at Borfa Green | Completed |
| F | NEW WEB SITE | Introduce an up to date web site | Completed |
| G | TOWN PLAN IN PLACE | After consultation adopt a town plan (basis for many schemes on the list) | Completed |
| H | CCTV PROVISION | Take over and maintain an effective cctv system | CCTV taken over and being maintained |
| I | ALCOHOL BAN | Support and aid the introduction of an alcohol free zone in the town centre | The survey is completed, the police are supporting the case, application made |
| J | COCK PIT REFURBISH | Secure the refurbishment of this heritage building | Completed |
| K | DERELICT BUILDINGS | Support and aid the refurbishment of the derelict buildings in the town centre | The Council is mediating between the owners and the County Council to gain a result |
| L | BUNTING AND FLAGS | Provide bunting and flags in the town centre during the summer | Completed, bunting and flags are put up each year during the summer months |
| M | ARMOURY RECREATION PROVISION | Refurbish the Armoury Recreation Centre |
Refurbishment following the
flood completed The other alterations have gained consent and are to be implemented in 2011 |
| N | GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS | Introduce a good neighbour policy where residents close to land subject to planning applications are informed when the town council is making its decision/comments | Completed and operating |
| O | WIND FARM TRANSPORT OBJECTIONS | Seek public views and following that result act accordingly with regard to wind farm transport |
Survey and public meetings held Objections to wind farm transport taking place |
| P | SCUPTURE PARK | Seek to secure a sculpture park in outer park | Survey displays ready but awaiting the right time to progress this item |
| Q | SCULPTURES AT TIC AND AT THE OLD FOUNTAIN | Seek to provide sculptures at both the TIC and at the Old Fountain |
The sculpture designs have been
completed and public opinion sought Tesco are happy to fund via the 106 agreement the TIC sculpture |
| R | QUALITY COUNCIL STATUS | Seek to raise the standards of the Council to get to the equivalent of quality council status |
The Town Clerk has taken the
WWYC and CILA exams and passed both All activities in place and Powys County Council recognise that the Council is at quality council status |
| S | MOTTE AND BAILEY PROVSION | Refurbishment of the Motte and Bailey together with the railway docks owned by the WLLR | Plan drawn up, agreement with owners in place, working together with Powys County Council to achieve a scheme |
Robert Robinson Town Clerk