Community Vision and Ideas

Improve village gateways on the eastern and western approaches with bilingual signage, community planting, and features celebrating Penrhyn-coch as the birthplace of Dafydd ap Gwilym, such as a 'Village of Literature' identity.

Upgrade the pedestrian crossing by the primary school to make it more visible to drivers as part of improved pedestrian provision in the village.

Find ways to provide better pedestrian provision, including footways and street lighting, at the top end of the village by Glan Seilo, potentially using a reduced carriageway and courtesy arrangement for drivers.

Provide cycle stands and equipment in a central and visible location within the village.

Promote public transport locally and campaign for more regular bus services connecting Penrhyn-coch with Bow Street station and Aberystwyth.

Improve the setting of the village war memorial through a design that considers its surroundings, paving, nearby parking and traffic circulation, alongside a condition survey of the memorial.

Develop better walking trails in and around the community that connect to destinations such as Gogerddan Woods.

Manage local rivers including Nant Seilo and Afon Stewi for flood prevention through upstream improvements to slow run-off from farmland and address bank erosion.

Interpret the old village and wider local history, including the Gogerddan Estate, Dafydd ap Gwilym, Lewis Morris, and David Jenkins, through an interpretation plan and related physical improvements.

Develop community learning activities that help people learn Welsh through history, nature, and food, including walking groups, cookery classes, and local talks.

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

Work with the football club to explore ways its clubhouse could also provide a community café and meeting space beyond football-related activities.

Upgrade Cae Baker play area with new equipment for a wider age range, maintain the site, and explore outdoor play needs for older children including potential sites and costs.

Secure provision of a play area by the developer at Ger-y-cwm and, if feasible, a commuted sum for future maintenance.

Assess current utilities infrastructure and make upgrades where required to support recent housing growth.

Explore whether existing halls and venues have the capacity and suitable space to accommodate indoor youth provision that links into wider community life.

Explore options for a community field site including a dog walking area, outdoor activity space for older children, allotment or growing space, and a community woodland.

Link community assets and venues through joint marketing and coordinated bookings and activities across local halls, venues, and spaces.