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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.
Council Meetings are currently suspended following government advice on Covid-19
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.
Hay Town Council is working with both Festival organisations ( Hay Literary Festival and How the Light Gets In) as well as the Chamber of Commerce and County Council to determine the way forward in view of the current Coronavirus crisis.
Hay Town Council, working in partnership with Hay Community Woodland Group and Hay in Bloom (now merged into Hay Community Woodland and Gardening Group), alongside other key partners including Brecon Beacons National Park Authority and local landowners, has recently completed an 18-month project called 'Shared Spaces'. 'Shared Spaces' has created a mobility-friendly, circular route around Hay. A grant of £10,000.00 was awarded from Natural Resources Wales for this exciting project.
Hay Town Council has recently been asked by some local residents what the nature of the markings are on some of the trees along the Bailey Walk and Old Railway Line footpaths that follow the River Wye. Hay Town Council and Hay Community Woodland and Gardening Group have issued a joint statement which can be seen in full by clicking on the link. We hope that this serves to clarify the situation and to ensure that the local residents of Hay-on-Wye understand the wider context of woodland management that is carried out in these areas.
Joint Statement from Hay Town Council and Hay Community & Gardening Group
Following the resignation of Helen Davies on 6th January 2020, no election was called. The role of Councillor is now available for Co-option. Please clcik on the link below for more details.
Hay Town Council's Annual Statement 2018 / 2019 can be found on the Noticeboard adjacent to the Clock Tower just off Broad Street. If anyone has any comments about the Annual Statement, please contact Hay Town Clerk on: haytownclerk@hotmail.co.uk or by calling 01497 820 296.
This Friday 8 May marks Victory in Europe (VE) Day, when the country will come together to commemorate the 75th Anniiversary of the end of fighting in Europe during the Second World War. 8 May 1945 was the date Britain and its allies celebrated the defeat of the Nazi regime after Germany signed its unconditional surrender on 7 May. Despite the current lock down measures, the Royal British Legion is still marking this historic occasion and paying its respects. Please click on the link below to view the Legion's itinerary and also to see some ideas of how you can also take part, including the "Best Dressed House" and "Best Dressed Window" competitions.
VE Day - 8 May 2020 Royal British Legion Itinerary and community participation