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Greeted by local children from Priory Church in Wales, Their Majesties visited Brecon Cathedral and met members of the community who are involved in the life of Cathedral, including Friends of Brecon Cathedral, which His Majesty was Patron of as Prince of Wales.
Brecknockshire Agricultural Society which His Majesty was Patron of as Prince of Wales had the pleasure of welcoming Their Majesties King to sample Brecon County Show Taster Day which took place on King George V Playing Field (next to Theatr Brycheiniog).
The show committee put on a small selection of livestock, sheep shearing by the Welsh Sheep Shearing Team, exhibitors, trade stands, tractors, machinery and the Aberhonddu Male Voice Choir song delightfully as Their Majesties walked around..
Afterwards Their Majesties departed for Theatr Brycheiniog to meet members of the community and celebrate local volunteers and public sector.
The Taster Day opened to the public afterwards.
The next stage of consultation on proposals for substantial investment in enhancing the town centre's streetscape is about to be launched.
The plans focus on prioritising pedestrian experience, improving connections and biodiversity and creating safe, accessible public areas that enhance the unique qualities of the town along the length of the High Street; including the Struet, High Street Superior, High Street Inferior and the Bulwark.
We have taken into account the feedback received from previous consultations and are pleased to present the ambitious plans developed so far.
"The next stage of the process is to display these updated plans at Y Gaer, Brecon from 24 February until 16 March 2025." Explains Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys. "With staffed drop-
"We aim to engage with as many people and groups as possible, ensuring we balance the views of all town centre users, including residents, local businesses and specific user groups. As well as being able to view the plans and complete the consultation survey in person at Y Gaer, we will also have an online option available.
"We aim to gather the views of a broad range of individuals and stakeholders to finalise plans for this ambitious project, which seeks to revitalise Brecon town centre, making it a more accessible and attractive space, thereby benefiting the local economy."
In addition to these plans, the council has already facilitated £800k in Transforming Towns grant funding for local businesses to improve properties within the town centre. This significant boost will help refurbish town centre shops that have deteriorated over the years due to a lack of investment. Both the Transforming Towns initiative and the plans to improve the town centre environment are designed to stimulate economic growth in the region.
Plans have been developed in conjunction with consultants, WSP, and will be funded by Welsh Government.
How to have your say on Brecon town centre improvements?
There are a number of ways to view and have your say on the proposals:
View plans and complete a paper copy of the consultation at Y Gaer, Brecon, from 24 February 2025 until 16 March 2025.
If you would prefer to discuss the plans or have a question, officers will be available at Y Gaer, Brecon, on 24 February, 10am -
Alternatively, complete the online consultation at: www.haveyoursaypowys.wales/brecon-
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Have your say on Brecon town centre improvements
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