VE Day 75th anniversary celebrations – funding available

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council has funding available to support local not-for-profit organisations to deliver services/activities/events within the town council area (Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Upper Colwyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea). Grant applications of up to £500 are welcomed...

Christmas Opening Hours and Message from the Mayor

The Town Council office at the Town Hall, Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay will be closed from 12 noon on Tuesday 24th December until 9am on Thursday 2nd January. Conwy County Council's offices will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.  For out of hours...

Volunteer of the Year Awards 2019/20

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is now inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2019/20. There are seven categories for nomination:- Young Person (under 25 years), or group of young people - Adult (25-64) - Adult (65 and over) - Green Volunteer or...

Events Grants 2020/21

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is inviting applications from local organisations requiring funding to provide an event, festival or cultural activity which has the potential to encourage community cohesion and attract visitors to the Bay of Colwyn area (Colwyn Bay,...

IMAGINE Colwyn Bay Project

Placing culture, creativity and community at the heart of Colwyn Bay! Over 2 years this project will harness the interest in the town’s unique past to inspire and connect people through an innovative programme of cultural activities, exhibitions and events.  There...

Cronfa Ragoriaeth Conwy £1000

Cyllid newydd wedi'i gyhoeddi ar gyfer 2019/20 Mae Cronfa Ragoriaeth Conwy'n darparu cyllid i unigolion sy'n byw yng Nghonwy sy'n dalentog mewn chwaraeon, addysg a'r celfyddydau. Pwrpas y cynllun yw helpu unigolion i gyflawni eu potensial drwy hyfforddiant a...

Conwy Excellence Fund £1000

Conwy Excellence Fund £1000 The fund provides financial support to individuals living in Conwy who are talented in sport and the arts. Arts:  Awards are available to aspiring dancers, actors, musicians and visual/digital artists. Sports:  Awards are available to...

Gold! Colwyn Bay awarded Gold at 2019 Wales in Bloom Awards

Colwyn Bay is delighted to have re-gained its crown as the best Large Town in Wales in the prestigious 2019 Wales in Bloom competition.  Speaking at the awards ceremony in Ystradgynlais this afternoon, Ingrid Lewis, Chairman of the Colwyn in Bloom Committee, said...

Volunteer of the Year Awards 2019

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Bay of Colwyn Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2019.  The nominations were considered by the Volunteer Awards Committee, which includes representatives from the local community and from...

Adventureland – Old Colwyn

A new adventure play area was officially opened by pupils from Ysgol T Gwynn Jones in Old Colwyn last week. The play area, named Adventureland by schoolchildren, has been designed to provide an exercise area for local children as well as a space for the school’s PE...

Youth Grants 18/19 – applications invited

Applications are now being invited from local groups and organisations seeking funding support for projects, activities or events that will specifically benefit young people up to 25 years of age in the Bay of Colwyn area. For an application form and guidance, please...

Christmas Message from the Mayor

Dear Residents of the Bay of Colwyn, This is a very important time of the year to enjoy spending time with family and friends. But sadly this is not always the case and we need to spare a thought for the family and friends who are no longer with us and people who live...

Bay of Colwyn Volunteer of the Year Awards 2018/19

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is now inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2018/19. There are seven categories for nomination: Young Person (under 25 years), or group of young people Adult (25-64) Adult (65 and over) Green Volunteer or Group...

Notice of Conclusion of Audit

Notice is hereby given that the audit for the year end 31 March 2018 was completed on the 7 August 2018 and the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 29 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004. Notice of Conclusion of Audit

New benches for Tucky Park

The Mayor of the Bay of Colwyn, Cllr Steve Williams, visited ‘Tucky park’ play area on Church Road, Rhos on Sea, earlier this week to officially unveil the two new park benches. Local resident, Mrs Lorraine Whitaker, had written to Town Councillor, Glenys Baker,...

Sir John Henry Morris Jones Trust Fund 2018

On Monday 4th June, the Mayor of the Bay of Colwyn, Cllr Steve Williams, was delighted to be invited to present grants, on behalf of the Trustees of the Sir John Henry Morris Jones Trust, to eight talented young people from the Colwyn area. The recipients of awards...

Exercise of Electors’ Rights

Bay of Colwyn Town Council NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF DATE FOR THE EXERCISE OF ELECTORS' RIGHTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2018 Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations Act (SI 2014/337)   To view the notice, please click...

Volunteer Awards 2018 – Winners

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is delighted to announce the winners of the Bay of Colwyn Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2018.  The nominations were considered by the Volunteer Awards Committee, which includes representatives from the...

Colwyn in Bloom Hanging Basket Scheme 2018

For an application form, please click here. FREE PLANTED HANGING BASKETS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES 16" plastic baskets, with reservoirs (limited stock), 16" wicker baskets, or 21" plastic baskets, with reservoirs are now available to order in the COLWYN IN BLOOM - TWO FOR...

PUBLIC NOTICE – Casual Vacancy – Office of Councillor

PUBLIC NOTICE Casual Vacancy - Office of Councillor Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, Dinarth Ward Notice is hereby given that 1 vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the above mentioned Community/Ward. An election to fill the vacancy shall be held if, within...

Youth Grants – Applications Invited

The Council has set aside some funding to support local groups/organisations to provide projects, activities or events that specifically benefit young people (up to age 25) in the Bay of Colwyn area.  Please see our Press Release for further information or visit our...

PRESS RELEASE – Events Funding Available 2018-19

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is now seeking applications from local organisations requiring funding to provide an event, festival or cultural activity which has the potential to encourage community cohesion and attract visitors to the Bay of Colwyn area (Colwyn Bay,...

Bay of Colwyn Volunteer of the Year Awards 2017/18

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is now inviting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year Awards for 2017/18. Town Clerk, Tina Earley, explains: "This will be the seventh year of our Volunteer Awards, which were introduced to recognise the valued contribution of our...

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2017

Notice is hereby given that the audit for the year ended 31 March 2017 was completed on 08 September 2017 and the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 29 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004. Notice of Conclusion of...

Colwyn in Bloom 2017: Art Competition Winners

The winners of the Colwyn in Bloom Art Competition for 2017, are as follows: Martyn Haley Alison Hughes Tony Lewis The theme for the competition this year was: ‘2017 is the Wales Year of Legends; a country with an ancient landscape, with thousands of years of history...

Funding Available for Events

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council is now seeking applications from local organisations requiring funding to provide an event, festival or cultural activity which has the potential to encourage community cohesion and attract visitors to the Bay of Colwyn area (Colwyn Bay,...

PRESS RELEASE – Ward Allowances 16/17

The Bay of Colwyn Town Council has recently approved payment of the Town Councillors ward allowances for 2016/17. Each council member (there are 24 in total) is able to donate up to £300 per annum to benefit their local Ward. If you know of a community group/project...

Civic Service – 11th September 2016

On Sunday 11th September, a Civic Service was held for the Mayor at Rhos Methodist Church, Rhos on Sea. The Mayor, Councillors and Officers of the Bay of Colwyn Town Council were joined by the Mayors from local Town Councils, representatives of local organisations,...

Naturally Conwy Food Shop opened by Mayor

On Friday 9th September, the Mayor and Mayoress opened the Naturally Conwy Food Shop at 24 Station Road, Colwyn Bay. The aim of the project is to promote and sell produce from 14 local producers.  The shop will be open every Friday and Saturday until the end of...

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2016

Notice is hereby given that the audit for the year ended 31 March 2016 was completed on 12 August 2016 and the accounts are now available for inspection by local electors in accordance with Section 29 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004. Notice of Conclusion of Audit...

Mayor at Tan Lan Carnival

The Mayor of the Bay of Colwyn attended the first Tan Lan Carnival in over 30 years on Sunday 21st August. The event, coordinated by Amanda Evans, also featured the first Carnival Queen who won 70 years ago!  The Mayor and Mayoress awarded trophies to the Winner and...