TREFLYS COMMUNITY COUNCIL - Report for Year 2024/25

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Treflys Community Council is a rural parish in Southern Powys situated between the towns of Builth Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells. Represented by eight members. Five members represent the Beulah area, three members the Garth area. The casual vacancy in the Beulah area was filled by Mrs Amanda Thomas.

The Community Council covers the village of Beulah and part of Garth and surrounding farms which consist of upland and arable land and woodland which comprises of 6161.99 hectares, with a population of approximately 450. This equates to population density of 0.07 persons per hectare.

Meetings are held in The Reading Room Beulah. The local County Councillor for Treflys and the County Councillor representing Llanafanfawr with Garth are in regular attendance as guests to support and advise the Community Council as required.

Within the Community Council area there are three religious edifices which provide an abundance of history: Llanlleonfel Church, rebuilt in 1876 and its association with the Gwynne and Wesley families; Eglwys Oen Duw, built in 1865/6 due to the generosity of Clara Thomas, Llwynmadoc; Beulah Congregational Chapel built in 1821. It’s connection with the musician John Price, known as “Ioan Buallt” 1857–1930.

GENERAL

Village Pump: Repairs have been carried out by volunteers to the Village pump, which has now been re-sited onto its original site. In lieu of costs incurred the volunteers wished to forward a donation of £100.00 to Beulah YFC.

Parliamentary Election: The Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Constituency was won by The Liberal Democrats.

Senedd: The King and Queen visited the Senedd on 11 July 2024 to mark 25 years of devolution. New Senedd Constituencies are being introduced in 2026. Powys will be included in Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL’S FINANCE

The Community Council’s income is provided by a precept which is part of the council tax paid by each household and collected by Powys County Council. The precept is paid to the Community Council in three parts during the months of April, August and December. Expenses of the Community Council include the Clerk’s Salary, Insurance, Internal and External Audit Fees and membership to One Voice Wales. Precept for 2024/25 was £5,000.00.

AUDIT

Administered its own affairs effectively which will be subject to an internal and external audit and ensured good governance.

AUDIT OF FUNCTIONS

  • The Community Council is a member of One Voice Wales who provide a wealth of information and are available for advice and training

  • Communication between Councillors and Clerk is via e-mail, telephone and post

  • Financially supported the fireworks display in Garth and other Charities

  • Responded appropriately to all planning issues requiring their consideration

  • Road matters which were of concern to residents—notably in respect of highways issues including potholes, blocked drains, speeding of traffic, cutting of grass verges and overhanging branches to improve visibility continue to be reported to Powys County Council via our County Councillor

  • All members opted out of the proposed allowance of £156.00 and notified the Proper officer

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

  • To act as a link between public sector organisations and the community on a range of subjects e.g., the environment, planning issues, community events and safety

  • To represent the views of the community

  • Identify concerns and issues and seek to develop solutions from other bodies

  • Support if need identified community projects and groups

  • The impact of climate change remains an ongoing priority