Pontarfynach Projects

Improve village gateways with speed reduction measures and extend the list of attractions shown on advanced visitor signage.

Explore ways to provide better pedestrian provision alongside the Hafod Hotel.

Improve on-street parking enforcement at the junction and provide better signage to the off-street car park, using measures such as mobile planters and raised pavement areas to deter parking.

Improve signage to Hafod and other attractions through more integrated and repeater signage to outlying destinations.

Introduce traffic calming measures on the north-east approach, where there is no footway and a risk of meeting oncoming vehicles, including possible carriageway surfacing changes and low-profile rumble strips.

Develop a local design code for street furniture, signage, and related features, adopting a coordinated family of seating, litter bins, bollards, and signage that complements the village character.

Improve the setting and hard landscaping of the war memorial area and provide an electrical supply for lighting.

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 Pontarfynach, the role of the community council, local events, and other local information.

Maintain a strong focus on activities for residents and visitors at Canolfan Mynach to ensure its long-term viability.

Support the proposed play park at the Vale of Rheidol Railway to extend visitor stay, attract families, and provide an outdoor amenity for local families.

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

Explore development of the toilet block as a mini community hub with a community-run shop, click-and-collect point, and other services, including an operating model for the enterprise.

Explore development of mobile rural services across Ceredigion that bring retail, parcels, banking, library, pharmacy, and other services to the community.

Upgrade digital infrastructure across the community to support residents, visitors, and rural enterprise.

Create a Devil’s Bridge passport approach that brings together visitor experiences such as the steam railway, river, hills, arts, producers, and Welsh language through on-site, print, and digital media.

Improve integrated visitor signage and information across the village for car and coach visitors, steam railway users, walkers, and cyclists, with consistent design and messaging.