Just a reminder that the closing date for the submission of further candidate sites for the Local Development Plan (LDP) passed on the 27th July. The council is now inviting comments on them up until 30th September – see http://www.neath-porttalbot.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=6210 Note that Cadoxton is covered by the “Neath Spatial Area”. Residents may be also be […]

I was going to use a stronger term. The tracks – public rights of way – by the observation point in Craig Gwladys country park have been torn up by heavy equipment used to clear-fell and take away pine trees. I am told – and this has yet to be confirmed with council officers – […]

The recent media coverage of Copenhagen  reminds me of a planning circular issued in the summer, which I apologise for not publicising earlier. As from September of this year planning permission has not been required for solar panels, provided they don’t stick out too much. That is, they should not overtop the roof (excluding any […]

There will be a meeting covering the NEATH/DULAIS VALLEYS tomorrow, Tuesday 6th October, at Llangatwg Comprehensive, starting at 17:30. More details here.

The “comments wall” is up and running on the county borough’s web-site. I’m pleased to see that among the comments registered after the Neath Valley consultation are: “More needs to be done to ‘market’ the area.” and: “An improved Canal network may improve tourism throughout the valley.” To that I would add that a footpath […]