Welcome
Lampeter Town Council was initially established
in 1884 when the town received its charter as a
municipal borough. The charter is on display in
the County Council's Office in Market Street. Since then,
Local Government has undergone many changes, most
recently with the establishment of Ceredigion County Council
in 1996.
The Town Council has a variety of responsibilities,
including Parc yr Orsedd, the new CCTV system,
street furniture and a number of footpaths in the area. It makes observations on planning
applications, before they are decided upon by Ceredigion
County Council. It works in partnership with other local
organisations, providing funding for events, clubs
and services in the town. The council appoints members
to sit on the Swimming Pool Management Committee
and School Governing bodies. It is also a part owner
of Menter Llambed and appoints three directors to
the company's board.
Councillors are elected on a Lampeter wide basis every
4 years, and give their time voluntarily.The Town Clerk
is the Council's only direct employee, and although some
work is contracted out, much is done by the councillors themselves, in
order to keep costs to a minimum.
Council meetings are open to the public, and are held
on the last Thursday of the month at the Town Hall at
7.30pm. Minutes and accounts are regularly posted to this
website, and are also available from the Town
Clerk.
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