News and Events
Job Vacancy
Applications are invited for the post of part-time Administration Officer. Please see advertisement for further details. Closing date 17 May 2012
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DIAMOND JUBILEE
Walk of Witness held on Sunday 1st April, 2012
The Mayor for 2011/12 Cllr J.A MacLennan with Cllr R.A. Medlicott
December 2011 - The 2011 Christmas Window was very difficult to judge as the standard was once again very high. The winners are as follows:
In first place Details, who will hold the shield for a second year.
Second place goes to Hairaholics.
And third place goes to Cariad Bride.
A special commendation also goes to Star Video.
July 2011 -
Above: The Mayor Cllr. John MacLennan is presented with the 2011 Fairtrade Certificate for Abergele as a Fairtrade Town. From left: Cllr. Sam Rowlands, Mayor & Kathy Woodward (Chairman of the Fairtrade Committee).
Above: Winners of the Design a Christmas Light Competition from Ysgol St. George for 2011
Above: The overall winner of the 2011 Competition with the Mayor Cllr John MacLennan and the second and third prize winners from Ysgol Glan Morfa.
Above: Winners of the Design a Christmas Light Competition from Ysgol St. Elfod for 2011
July 2011 - The Mayor Cllr John MacLennan attended the end of term Leavers Ceremony at Ysgol Glan Gele on the 13th July, 2011 were he and Mrs. Buckley-Jones the Headteacher presented each pupil in Year 2 with a certificate of achievement and a dictionary to as a token from the School. The pupils gave a brilliant show for parents and guests. Best Wishes to all Year 2 pupils in their new schools.
July 2011 - Conwy Walking week took place from July 1st to 8th, Abergele held the Forts and Follies walk on the 4th July.
July 2011 - The Annual Abergele Carnival took place on the 2nd July, 2011 a great day was had by all. Please click on the links to see more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UufSxSBYLis
http://www.youtube.com/user/Gelephoto?feature=mhee#p/u
May 2011 - Forthcoming Events
Sat 11 June - Gwrych Fete - Manorafon Fields - 2 - 5pm
Sat 2 July - Abergele Carnival - Parade leaves Tesco car park at 12 noon
24.3.2011 - Public Meeting
Abergele Town Council is aware of the concerns of residents regarding proposals for the Abergele area contained in the Local Development Plan for Conwy. It has therefore been decided to call a Public Meeting to consider these concerns and agree how best to respond to the public consultation. This meeting will be held at: Kinmel Manor Hotel on Thursday 31st March at 7pm, please see the attached notice.
27.8.10 - Job Vacancy
Applications are invited for the post of Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer. Please see advertisement for full details (closing date 20th September 2010):
Job advertisement
25.8.10 - Save our Scouts
Abergele Scout Group is organising a drop-in at the George & Dragon, Market Street, Abergele on 13 September from 7pm for adults who may be interested in getting involved in the local Scout Group. All are welcome to stop by for a chat and to get more information.
If interested, but unable to attend, please contact Debbie on Tel: 01407 832192
26.7.2010 - Abergele Players
Abergele Players are pleased to announce their forthcoming production 'Emporium', the story of the store, by Rob Tucker, which will be performed at Church House, Groes Lwyd on 16th and 17th September. Tickets cost £5 and are available on the door or in advance from One Stop or Group Members (from 9th August).
May 2010 - Forthcoming Events
Summer events being planned in the town include:
Saturday 12th June - Gwrych Fete
Saturday 3rd July - Abergele Carnival
Saturday 11th September - Mediaeval Fayre
Please contact the Town Hall if you require contact details for the organisers of any of these events or if you would like to add details of any additional events.
7.12.2009 - Christmas Message from The Mayor
Christmas Message
2.12.2009 - Christmas Arrangements
The Christmas lights have now been switched on and the Council will be holding its annual Christmas Concert on Friday 11th December at 7pm at St. Paul's Chapel. Admission is free. See the notices below for further details:
Christmas Press Release
Christmas Concert
12.8.2009 - Conwy Local Development Plan
Please use this link to visit the CCBC website to see the most recent update:
CCBC website
28.7.2009 - Pentre Mawr Park
The Mayor has officially switched on the new floodlights provided for the skate park and multi-use games area in Pentre Mawr Park. For further details, please see the press release below:
28.7.09 Press Release - Pentre Mawr Park Floodlights
24.7.2009 - Pentre Mawr Park
A public meeting to set up a Friends of Pentre Mawr Group will be held at the Town Hall, Llanddulas Road, on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 at 6.30pm. For further details, please see the press release below:
24.7.09 Press Release - Pentre Mawr Park
3.7.2009 - Conwy Local Development Plan
The Council would like to thank all those residents who visited the recent open day at the Town Hall to find out more about the plan's proposals and submit their representations. Over 700 representations were submitted to the Planning Office earlier today.
We are now awaiting details of the next stage of the consultation process and will post more information here when it becomes available.
27.5.2009 - Conwy Local Development Plan
Abergele Town Council is aware of the concerns of many residents regarding proposals for the Abergele Area contained in the Local Development Plan for Conwy, which sets out the framework for the development and use of land within the County until 2022.
A Public Meeting is to be held at the Kinmel Manor Hotel at 6.30pm on Friday 5th June to consider these concerns. In attendance will be Assembly Members Darren Millar and Mark Isherwood, along with a Senior Officer from the County Council's Planning Department.
16.3.2009 - Floodlighting in Pentre Mawr Park
The Council is pleased to announce that work has commenced today on a project to install floodlighting in the skate-park and multi use games area in the Park. The lighting will be operational from dusk to 10pm and will provide a safe, well-lit environment for young people to gather and take part in sport and recreational activities. This project would not have been possible without assistance from Conwy County Borough Council and thanks to a £15,942 grant through the Landfill Communities Fund of Waste Recycling Group (WRG) administered by the Environmental Body WREN. Organistations and community groups requiring funding for beneficial projects should visit www.wren.org.uk or contact WREN on 01953 717165.
4.2.2009 - Year of St. Elfod
Plans are well in hand for the 1200th Anniversary celebrations of the life of St. Elfod. The opening event takes place on Sunday 22nd March 2009, St. Elfod's Day, meeting at St. Paul's Church at 10.30am and processing through town for an informal service of celebration in St. Michael's at 11am.
Other events planned include an Anniversary Concert on Thursday 16th April at 7.30pm (at St. Michael's), a garden party in Gwrych Castle grounds, school events, parish boundary walk, exhibitions and a mediaeval fair. For more information contact The Rev'd Shirley Griffiths on (01745) 833132.
1.9.2008 - Allotments
The Council is still searching for a plot of land suitable for use as allotments. If anyone knows of a plot of land which may be available, please contact the Clerk.
