Community Vision and Ideas

Improve village gateways to announce Llanilar, reflect its identity such as barrels of flowers, and reinforce the speed limit on the B4575 with repeater signage or similar measures.

Improve road conditions in the village to support wider accessibility where footways do not exist.

Improve the Ystwyth Trail through resurfacing, new fencing, signage to the community shop and pub, and management of dog waste bins.

Improve verges and street furniture, including seating, bus shelters, and bins, with specific attention to areas such as Cwm Aur and off Gwarfelin.

Protect high-value landscape and nature assets including ancient woodland, priority habitats, protected species, and wildlife corridors.

Secure the future of the Millennium pond area through appropriate management, maintenance, and community use arrangements.

Manage the River Ystwyth in relation to water quality, invasive non-native species, and river debris.

Support major Llanilar events such as the show and help develop other community-led events that increase use of the hall, church, school, local pub, and other venues.

Develop the community council website to celebrate life in Llanilar, the role of the community council, local events, and other local information.

Enable delivery of rural housing within the allocated site that meets local need, integrates with existing services, and adds to village life.

Work with the brewery to explore diversification of the local pub to include a café, meeting room space, agile workspace, restaurant, drinking venue, and electric car charging, including support through initiatives such as Pub is the Hub or the Plunkett Foundation.

Improve the village shop through physical works that extend internal space and enhance its appearance and relationship to its immediate setting.

Explore the potential for a community café in the village through an options appraisal covering demand, space requirements, and operating model.

Extend the play area off Gwarfelin with additional equipment and seating.

Explore a community transport scheme for the wider area as part of a wider initiative with neighbouring communities, also supporting local deliveries and other basic services.

Improve the frequency and timetable of public transport services.

Link community assets and venues through joint coordination and marketing to support activities of different sizes and ensure their long-term viability.

Assess the capacity of local infrastructure, including sewerage, within the community.

Identify a suitable site within the community for new burial space as the church graveyard nears capacity.

Explore demand for a community growing space, identify suitable sites, and develop a management model.