Hay Town Council.

Death of the Duke of Edinburgh

Please click on the link above for a pictoral tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving consort in British history, being with the Queen for 73 years, never wavering from her side. His service to his country lasted over 80 years. He was a great sportsman and a major advocate for conservation. He also started the Duke of Edinburgh Awards 65 years ago, and was a lifelong advocate for young people in which he saw the awards as a do it yourself growing up kit that 6.7 million young people enjoyed. Long live the Queen.

Hay Town Council has 11 councillors (when there are no vacant seats) and two members of administrative staff. The Mayor, who is also the leader of the council, is chosen by the councillors.

The full council meets monthly, usually on the first Monday of the month, unless this falls on a Bank Holiday. The council also has a number of sub committees who meet approximately every six weeks. Where possible we allocate councillors to sub committees that make the best use of their knowledge and experience.

The operation of the council is governed by a set of Standing Orders that cover, for example. how often the council meets and the conduct of meetings.

Hay on Wye is a market town situated in the Welsh county of Powys on the border with Herefordshire. The Town is home to around 1700 residents but this increases considerably during the tourist season, particularly at the time of the world renowned Hay Festival and other large events and festivals taking place in the town.

Hay is located in the North Eastern corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park which is an area with beautiful and varied scenery and home to one of the first Dark Sky Reserves.

Latest Minutes - Covid-19

Council Meetings - Hay Town Council continues to hold full council meetings monthly. These are held remotely via the Zoom platform. Minutes continue to be published on this website.

The Minutes of the last Council Meeting can be viewed here. For other minutes please use the Meetings and Minutes tab at the top of the page.

Please note that minutes are generally a month behind as they have to be agreed and signed off at the following month's council meeting.

Minutes of Meeting February 2021

HTC Minutes 4th March 2019 (draft)

Meetings & Events

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Latest News

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"Access to Cash" Initiative

Posted on 10th December 2020 by Nick Burdekin

You can now receive cash back in several businesses in Hay. An independent Access to Cash review was established by the Government and UK banks to consider what people's cash needs are likely to be for the next 5-15 years. Hay-on-Wye has been selected as one of just 9 pilot towns in the UK to test new initiatives designed to help people access cash. Click on the money image above to find out more, including how you as a business in Hay can take part.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme in Powys

Posted on 3rd March 2021 by Nick Burdekin

Powys Teaching Health Board has issued its latest bulletin on the Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-out programme. Please click on the link below in order to read the full bulletin.

Covid 19 Vaccine Bulletin - 9th April 2021

Covid 19 Vaccine Bulletin - 30 March 2021

Covid-19 Vaccine Bulletin - 24 March 2021

Hay Town Council's "Citizen of the Year" Award 2020

Posted on 10th November 2020 by Nick Burdekin

Hay Town Council is running its Citizen of the Year Award as usual in 2020, albeit later in the year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Council is looking for nominations for individuals and/or groups for those who have made special, voluntary contributions to the life and well-being of Hay and its citizens during 2020. Please note that HTC is also seeking nominations for anyone/group that has made special efforts to help people most in need because of Covid-19. The nomination form is attached in both Word and pdf format and hard copies can be found at Golesworthy's, 17 Broad Street, or Charlotte's of Hay, 4 Market Street, Hay.

Citizen of the Year form 2020 pdf format

Citizen of the Year form 2020 word format

Posted on 11th February 2021 by Nick Burdekin

A Covid-19 Mobile Testing Centre will be coming to Hay from next Monday 15th February. Please click on the link below for full details.

Covid-19 Mobile Testing Unit to visit Hay Feb 2021

Proposed Paid Parking Scheme For Brecon Road Play Area Car Park

Posted on 8th December 2020 by Nick Burdekin

Hay Town Council is proposing to develop the recreation facilities parking at Brecon Road into paid parking for residents.This will offer residents an annual, designated parking space for £365.00 This will ensure you have a guaranteed parking space every day of the year. HTC is gauging the level of interest there would be in providing this service.

The funding received from this initiative will be used to develop and improve the facilities for the Sports Clubs and other users, or for other good causes for the benefit of the community of Hay-on-Wye.

Please contact Hay Town Clerk by 15th January 2021 by e-mailing: townclerk@haytowncouncil.gov.uk if you, or anyone else you know, is interested in this scheme.

Alternatively, please call the Town Clerk on 07714 224 554.