Decision details

The Director of Prosperity and Development presented the report, which sought approval from the Cabinet on progressing the potential redevelopment opportunity for an event space within Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, which would support the delivery of major events; and to submit a formal application for funding to the Visit Wales Brilliant Basics Programme.

The Director drew Members attention to Section 5 of the report, where details of the proposal were outlined.

The Director advised Cabinet that the report had been considered by the Ynysangharad War Memorial Park Cabinet Sub-Committee at its meeting on 11^th May 2023, whereby Trustees had supported the proposal.

The Cabinet Member for Development and Prosperity voiced his support in relation to the proposal and commented that it would add to the tourism offer in both the park and the town centre of Pontypridd, making it an even more vibrant place to visit. The Cabinet Member referred to the comments of the Trustees and reiterated that, if approved, the development area would be a grass public realm used for leisure and events only and not for vehicle parking or turning.

The Leader spoke of the fantastic event, Parti Ponty, which was held at the park over the weekend and reaffirmed the position that the proposal before Members was for soft landscaping.

The Cabinet RESOLVED:

1.    To consider the concept design proposal presented in the report and to authorise officers to proceed with its further development and submit a formal application for funding to the Visit Wales Brilliant Basics Programme.

N.B: The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Corporate Services and the Cabinet Member for Environment & Leisure left before this item was discussed and voted upon, having previously declared an interest (Minute No. 1). Following this item, both Cabinet Members returned to the meeting.