Decision details

The Director of Corporate Estates presented his report to Members which sought authority to designate land currently known as Cwm Clydach Countryside Park at Clydach Vale, Tonypandy (within the Rhondda Fawr Valley) as a Country Park in accordance with the provisions of the Countryside Act 1968.  Members were advised of the rationale for the proposal. 

The Director informed Cabinet that the Country Park designation would allow the Council to erect Tourist Destination signs, to identify the area’s specific status and promote the area to visitors. The Tourism Service would promote the location as part of a wider offer to visitors of the park, which would contribute to the ‘outdoor activity’ theme specified within the Council’s Tourism Strategy.  The designation of the land as a Country Park would also allow the Council and partners to apply for external grant funding to enhance opportunities for residents and visitors and which will have a direct improvement on health and wellbeing of people using the Country Park.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Service commented positively on the proposal and the positive impact this would have on the local area of Clydach Vale which would further raise awareness of the countryside areas within the County Borough. The Member hoped that this designation would be a catalyst to funding into the area.

The Deputy Leader commented on the features in Cwm Clydach Country park and spoke of the enhancements this designation would have on the already existing positive features.

Following discussions, it was RESOLVED

1.    To approve the designation of an area of land currently known as Cwm Clydach Countryside Park, measuring approximately 67.2 ha / 166 acres at Clydach Vale, Tonypandy as ‘Cwm Clydach Country Park’ in accordance with the provisions of the Countryside Act 1968