Gorffennaf 2004 July

Editorial

In an age where we have grown used to very little running to schedule, and projects going wildly over budget, the contractors who carried out the repairs to the bridge are to be congratulated on both the quality of their stone work am the speed of repair. The original road closure was estimated at three weeks but the repairs were completed in four days, probably due to their innovative use of a ‘cherry picker’ hoist which meant no time was wasted in erecting scaffolding.

If only we could motivate the County Council to act as quickly regarding the road signs showing where Carrog begins and ends. This is especially important now that we have twinned with Plouyé. Perhaps our new Councillors, community and county will assist?

On the subject of who reads “Y Bont” we have some very positive feedback from several politicians but in terms of the things we have campaigned for, to benefit the local community, response has been: speed limit on the A5 through Llidiart y Parc - three letters in support. Village signs showing where Carrog is - no support or opposition. Reducing the weight limit on the bridge - ditto. Housing in the village - ditto. You all have the chance to use “Y Bont” as an influence to benefit the Community and express your opinions. How do we expect, as a community, to be taken seriously by politicians if no opinions, positive or negative, are expressed by people in the Community. Send contribu tions by e-mail to editor: ybont.deevalley.com or telephone 430397, 430625 or 430558.

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