Joint Statement from Hay Town Council and Hay Chamber of Commerce - Update on Temporary Social Distancing / Pedestrianisation Measures for Hay

Thank you for your patience and contributions regarding the pedestrianisation of Hay town centre for public health reasons. Here is an update on progress:

If you are a resident and you have any queries/concerns, please e-mail: haytownclerk@hotmail.co.uk

If you are a business and you have any queries/concerns, please e-mail: chair@hayonwyechamber.co.uk

The temporary measures will be put in place on Tuesday 28th July at 11.00 a.m. Please click on the links below to see a map of the proposed road closures, as well as a more detailed, supporting written proposal.

Social Distancing Measures for Hay town centre - Plan

Social Distancing Measures for Hay town centre - written proposal

Covid-19 - Information and Support

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Hay Town Council.

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.

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.

Latest Minutes - Covid-19

Council Meetings - Hay Town Council will now be holding council meetings to discuss urgent business only as we continue to follow Government advice on Covid-19. These meetings will be held remotely until or unless the advice from Goernment changes. All our remote meetings will 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.

Notes of Remote Meeting June 2020

HTC Minutes 4th March 2019 (draft)

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Latest News

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Hay Covid-19 Support Group - Grant from PAVO

Posted on 16th June 2020 by Nick Burdekin

Hay Town Council, in partnership with 5 neighbouring community and parish councils (Bronllys, Llanigon, Cusop, Clyro and Glasbury) established an informal voluntary group called, 'Hay Voluntary Support Group Covid-19' to help support our local communities support each other during the lockdown period. In order to help us achieve this we applied for, and were successful in gaining, a grant from Powys Assoociation of Voluntary Organisations (PAVO) C-SERT Fund.

New Card Payment Machines for Hay's Toilets

Posted on 18th June 2020 by Nick Burdekin

Hay Town Council has installed two new card payment machines for our public conveniences One card payment machine has been installed at the main paddle gates toilets at the top of Oxford Road car park opposite Tourist Information, and one at the toilets near the Clock Tower on Broad Street. Around 95,000 people use Hay's toilets each year. Click on the photograph above for further details.

Hay's Tennis Courts Re-open 22 June 2020

Posted on 22nd June 2020 by Nick Burdekin

In line with the Welsh Government's announcement on 19 June 2020, Hay Town Council is pleased to announce that from today, 22 June 2020, Hay's tennis courts have re-opened to members of the public. Access to the courts will be via the gate at the rear of the courts as the play area remains closed.

At all times, players need to adhere to the Welsh Government's social distancing (keeping at least 2 metres apart) and only members from no more than 2 households are to use the courts at any one time. And please follow Public Health guidelines on maintaining hygiene. The Welsh Government has not relaxed its legislation on how far people should travel for exercise. So please don't travel more than the advised 5 miles radius of home to come to play tennis in Hay. This is for everyone's safety. For those that can take advantage of this easing of lockdown, enjoy your game and stay safe!