Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Christmas is almost upon us! I'm not sure about everyone else but as every I'm under prepared and needless to say will be rushing around like a headless chicken on the 24th! Some things will never change...

It's been quite a year, in many different ways! It is a great honour to serve our community here in London Road. I was raised in Cecil Street as a youngster and have so many fond memories of the place. 

I would often be found cycling on my push bike all the way from Cecil Street via the back lanes to Garden Place, usually using it as a weapon of mass destruction as I'd crash into walls!

Since being elected Keith Thomas and I have been active in the communty. We have sought to bring a new politics to the Town Council and to bring the councillors closer to the very people who elect them! Change will take longer than I'd initially anticipated but it will come. It's time to move Holyhead forward.

We have established the London Road Litter Pickers who meet on Sunday’s to litter pick the local area – feel free to join us! 

 

Another highlight was heloing establish Yarnbombers Caergybi, Sandra Jones and the crew led the way and have done wonders already. Yarnbombers Caergybi have recently moved home and can now be fround at Caffi Mon in London Road. A huge DIOLCH to Tez and all at the cafe for allowing us the use of a room for FREE!

Holyhead may be a town poor in pocket at times but it is a town rich in kindness, warmth and community.

In July we held the London Road Barbacue at the play area on London Road itself. As a Town Councillor I have been invited to many different events, from the moving but rather windy Remembrance Sunday to the various Christmas Fayre's dotted around the town, and much more in between.

 

We have also attended to the needs of residents in the ward who have brought various issue to our attention.

We look forward to the year ahead and continuing to serve our community.

Very best wishes to you all for 2018!

Yarnbombing - Remembrance Sunday

Members of Yarnbombers Caergybi

As we know Remembrance Sunday is almost upon us. Recently working with local yarnbombing and kniting enthusiasts the Yarnbombers Caergybi group was established. The group has been going from strength to strength (and is still in its early days) with Sandra Jones, Kerry Hughes and Gladys Pritchard (among others) leading the way.

The group meets weekly at the Catholic Lounge (Ty Mair) next to the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday's from 10am til 4pm.  I'd like to thank Mr Ken Jones also for preparing the hall for us as well as the church locally.

The aim of the group was two-fold. One simply to get people out and about and talking! Secondly, and as a bonus, to yarnbomb Holyhead!

yarn bombing (a brief summary)

noun: yarn bombing; plural noun: yarn bombings; noun: yarnbombing; plural noun: yarnbombings

the action or activity of covering objects or structures in public places with decorative knitted or crotcheted material, as a form of street art.

It was decided that the first project would be to work on something for Remembrance Sunday. Earlier today I met the team in town and together we arranged a poppy display opposite the cenotaph. It looks absolutely amazing and is in place ready for Sunday the 12th of Novemeber.  I'd advise anyone to take a look, it's well worth it! The work and effort that has gone into this project has been amazing.

The display opposite the cenotaph

I would like to pay a personal tribute to the team and praise them for their dedication! Many more projects are planned for the future including a St. David's Day theme for March the 1st to coincide with the second every St. David's Day Parade we're holding in Holyhead. Why not join in? Individuals of all ages and abilities welcome to attend and a warm welcome is guaranteed.

Let there be Light - Bydded Goleuni

Noswaith dda i chi gyd! Evening one and all!

It's been an eventful few weeks. One day has seemingly blended into the previous one. Since my last blog we've had some sad news including bereavements in the ward and I as well as fellow Town Councillor would like to pass on our sincere condolences to all those affected.

The London Road Litter Pickers (LRLP) have been in action most Sunday's and Councillor Thomas and I are in regular contact with the County Council regarding abandoned rubbish in the lanes, especially (but not solely) around Gilbert Street. I'd like to thank all the volunteers who've given up an hour on Sunday's to help. Feel free to join us this Sunday too (9th of July)!

An important issue which Mike Lawler brought to our attention was the lighting issue on London Road itself, well Mike - what a saga, seemed never ending! We've finally got somewhere (shed some light on the issue!) with work to resolve the issue scheduled to start on 10th of July! I'll keep a close eye on it! I'd like to kindly thank the staff of Rhun ap Iorwerth AM for Ynys Mon for their assistance regarding this issue.

It's been a busy time with residents of London Road Ward contacting Keith and I regularly. We're more than happy to assist at all times.

Yesterday I was informed about an issue around Ysgol Morswyn/Llain Bryniau regarding parking and the picking up of children. We shall look into this and see what practical help we can provide to residents.

We also attended the Town Council meeting on Monday 3rd of July which was well attended by members of the public too. As I often say, the Town Council belongs to the PEOPLE of Holyhead and NEVER the other way around, we as councillors are servants of the people.

Best wishes one and all, and lets hope for a restful summer ahead - and some SUNSHINE!

Haf hapus i bawb yn y ward - mwynhewch y gwyliau a gobeithio yr HEULWEN hefyd!

London Road Litter Pickers - taking pride in our community (LRLP)

Well, we said we'd be proactive and much to the surprise and shock of many we've kept to our word. Cllr Keith Thomas and I established the London Road Litter Pickers (LRLP) group. We've held numerous sessions, normally on a Sunday afternoon in different parts of London Road Ward. Thanks so much to those who've volunteered their time and being willing to muck in.

Whilst I accept street cleaning isn't going to change the world, it's a way of us showing respect in our community and for our community, improving the environment in which we all live.

The main issues seemed to be dog/cat fouling on or near to pavements, the other issue seemed to be used condoms being left on the pavement.

There is also an issue of fly-tipping at the bottom of Gilbert Street and in the back lanes behind the main road itself. I must thank the County Council for their prompt response so far once they've been alerted to the issue.

Another team will be out this Sunday 11th of June meeting at 2pm by Marchog. Please feel free to come along. Diolch yn fawr!