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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!

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 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.

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

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. 

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.

Co-option Notice - March 2020

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