Views sought on proposals for Castleland Renewal Area

Published 03 January 2012

Views are being sought on proposals to improve Upper Holton Road in Barry.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is holding a series of drop-in sessions, to discuss its plans for improving the road, which forms part of the Castleland Renewal Area.

Three proposals aim to create a consistent look for the design of shops and houses; offer grants or loans to help convert disused shops into homes and improve the standard of rented housing in the renewal area.

The programme of consultation aims to ensure the renewal work is guided by the views of businesses and landlords. Letters will also be sent to residents likely to be affected by the proposals.

The drop-in-sessions are to be held in the Castleland Renewal Area Office, 198 Holton Road on January 18 and 26 and February 7, between 2pm and 6pm.

Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Councillor Gordon Kemp, said: "The council is committed to doing everything possible to create an environment in which the Castleland Renewal Area can flourish.

"I want to ensure that all those with an interest in the renewal area have an opportunity to feed their views to the council, and for those views to be considered before the council brings forward actions for formal adoption later in 2012."

The Castleland area of Barry was declared a renewal area in April 2010.

Renewal projects such as the house facelift programme, the opening of the renewal area office at 198 Holton Road, the refurbishment of Bassett Park and Thompson Street public realm improvements are now well underway.

Consultation began on January 4 and the deadline for submitting comments is March 14.

The consultation documents can be viewed online or at the following council offices:

• Civic offices, Holton Road
• Dock office, Barry Docks
• Renewal area office, 198 Holton Road

For information contact the council on 01446 700111 or email: privatesectorhousingonevale@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk