A PUBLIC meeting organised by Elin Jones AM and Ben Lake MP identified the need for jobs and economic development as top priorities for the future of Tregaron.

The meeting was held at the Memorial Hall in Tregaron, and gave residents and businesses the opportunity to voice their views and concerns on both the challenges facing the town, and the opportunities for development over the coming years.

Tregaron, like many other towns across Ceredigion and west Wales has faced increased challenges over the recent years, and the public meeting followed on from a similar event organised by the AM and MP in Llandysul in late 2017.

The evening was chaired by Dewi Sion Evans, and the panel composed of both Elin Jones AM and Ben Lake MP, Gwern Evans of Rhiannon Cyf and Gwilym Jenkins, chair of Tregaron town council.

A particular emphasis was placed on engagement with the audience - with the hopes of hearing creative, practical and innovative ideas from the community for the town’s future.

Speaking after the event, Miss Jones said: “Like many other market towns in Ceredigion, recent years have been difficult for Tregaron - particularly due to the loss of many important services.

“However, despite such set-backs, there’s no denying that Tregaron has both the potential and enthusiasm to thrive – the recent outstanding success of Tregaroc festival is testament to this. I’m confident, with a little bit of hard work, we can utilise Tregaron’s rich history and unique identity and secure a prosperous future for the town and surrounding area.”

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