A CONSULTATION to help shape the future of Harlech will be held next week.

In response to a number of key threats and risks facing Harlech, Gwynedd Council is seeking views on how to maximise opportunities there.

Known for its world-class heritage at Harlech castle, its championship golf course at Royal St David’s, its outstanding coastline, as well as aerospace and space technology opportunities thanks to Llanbedr airfield development, the town now needs a joint vision and series of proposals, it has been decided.

Recent closures, including the library and Coleg Harlech, have blighted the town which hopes to bounce back better than ever.

To help shape this vision and ideas for the town, a consultation event has been organised for Wednesday, 26 July.

From 11am-7pm at the town’s Memorial Hall on Twtil, just down from the castle, consultants will share ideas on ways to better announce the town, create a better town centre experience, as well as ideas for sustaining local facilities and how Harlech can become a year-round destination.

Cllr Ioan Thomas, Gwynedd Council cabinet member for economic development, said: “Investment in 2016 at Harlech Castle in a new visitor centre, enhanced accommodation and bridge to the castle has been welcomed and is showing immediate benefits.

“But there are other opportunities we need to further realise to benefit the local community and to the town as a whole destination.

“We welcome people to come along to the consultation and tell us their priorities for action.”

Local councillor for Harlech, Freya Bentham, added: “Everyone who lives and works in Harlech wants the very best for the area. This project aims to bring the views of local people and the relevant authorities together so that we can make the most of the regeneration opportunities for Harlech. I urge everyone who is interested in the future of Harlech to come along to the drop-in event on Wednesday, 26 July to share their views.”

This project is supported by Gwynedd Council and the Welsh Government.

To find out more, please contact Chris Jones Regeneration on 01873 880666, email [email protected]