COFNODION / MINUTES

Cyng. Emlyn Jones (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse (Eitem 363 i 372)

Cyng. Mari Turner (Eitem 363 i 372)

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Dani Thomas

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Julien Brun

Cyng. Brian Davies

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Alun Williams (Eitem 363 i 374)

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Cath Peasley

Cyng. Carl Worral (Eitem 363 i 369)

Cyng. Nishant Chandolia

Cyng. Mark Strong

Yn mynychu:

Cyng. Shelley Childs (Cyngor Sir Ceredigion)

Will Rowlands (Clerc y Dref)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Swyddog Gweinyddol)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Cllr. Emlyn Jones (Chair)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse (Item 363 to 372)

Cllr. Mari Turner (Item 363 to 372)

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Dani Thomas

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Julien Brun

Cllr. Brian Davies

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Alun Williams (Item 363 to 374)

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Cath Peasley

Cllr. Carl Worrall (Item 363 to 369)

Cllr. Nishant Chandolia

Cllr. Mark Strong

In attendance:

Cllr. Shelley Childs (Ceredigion County Council)

Will Rowlands (Town Clerk)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Administration Officer)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Derbyniwyd ymddiheuriadau gan yr aelodau canlynol, a PHENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo eu habsenoldeb:

·         Dim

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

·         Dim

Apologies had been received from the following members, and it was RESOLVED to approve their absence:

·         None

Absent without apologies:

·         None

374.1: I gyhoeddi astudiaeth dichonoldeb trefn gerdded Prosiect Aber er mwyn agor trafodaeth ehangach yn gyhoeddus ar botensial pedestrianedd y dref: Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol oherwydd ei rôl fel aelod o Brosiect Aber.

374.1: I gyhoeddi astudiaeth dichonoldeb trefn gerdded Prosiect Aber er mwyn agor trafodaeth ehangach yn gyhoeddus ar botensial pedestrianedd y dref: Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol oherwydd ei rôl fel aelod o Brosiect Aber.

374.1: To consider publishing the Prosiect Aber pedestrianisation feasibility study: Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber.

374.1: To consider publishing the Prosiect Aber pedestrianisation feasibility study: Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber.

Rhoddwyd crynodeb byr o’r protocol cyn-etholiad, gan gynnwys yr angen i’r Cyngor aros yn niwtral ac i beidio â gwneud na dweud unrhyw beth a allai gael ei ddehongli fel rhoi mantais neu anfantais i unrhyw blaid wleidyddol neu ymgeisydd unigol.

A brief outline of the pre-election protocol was given, including the need for the Council to remain neutral, and not to do or say anything that could be perceived as giving an advantage or disadvantage to any political party or individual candidate.

·         Congratulations were extended on the impressive mural painted in the Penparcau underpass, created by artist Megan Elinor in collaboration with Year 3 pupils from Ysgol Llwyn yr Eos.

·         Congratulations were also extended on the impressive mural at the top of Y Stryd Fawr, commemorating 50 years of the Urdd.

·         Congratulations were extended on the impressive mural painted in the Penparcau underpass, created by artist Megan Elinor in collaboration with the Year 3 pupils from Ysgol Llwyn yr Eos.

·         Congratulations were extended on the impressive mural painted at the top of Y Stryd Fawr, which commemorated 50 years of the Urdd.

Nid oedd aelodau o’r cyhoedd yn bresennol; fodd bynnag, roedd Cynghorwyr Sir Ceredigion yn bresennol ac yn darparu adroddiadau llafar.

Cllr. Shelley Childs:

·         Adroddwyd bod gwaith ar y gweill ar Glan y Môr ,yn yr ardal o flaen y siop Tsieineaidd. Roedd y gwaith yn cynnwys gosod seilwaith talu‑am‑barcio newydd a hailfodelu’r mannau parcio presennol, gyda’r trefniant yn newid o barcio fertigol i barcio yn baralel. Bydd hyn yn arwain at ostyngiad yn nifer y lleoedd parcio sydd ar gael.

o   Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch sut y byddai cerbydau’n gallu troi yn yr ardal ar ôl y newidiadau, o gofio mai stryd unffordd yw Pier Street. Nodwyd bod cerbydau’n gallu troi cyn i’r gwaith ddechrau, er bod problemau megis parcio dwbl yn gyffredin. Cadarnhaodd Cllr. Childs y byddai’r cynllun newydd yn creu lle tynach, ond y byddai’n ddigon llydan i gerbydau ymanewro’n ddiogel.

Cyng. Alun Williams:

·         Dim materion i adrodd ar yr achlysur hwn.

Cyng. Carl Worrall:

·         Cyfeiriwyd at bresenoldeb dyfrgwn (badgers) ym Mhenparcau. Er y nodwyd ei fod yn bositif gweld bywyd gwylltion yn yr ardal, mynegwyd pryderon ynghylch y problemau sy’n codi wrth i’r dyfrgwn symud ymhellach i fyny i ardaloedd mwy trefol yn Aberystwyth.

Cyng. Mark Strong:

·         Dim materion i adrodd ar yr achlysur hwn.

There were no members of the public present; however, Ceredigion County Councillors were in attendance and provided verbal reports.

Cllr. Shelley Childs:

·         It was reported that works were currently being carried out on Glan y Môr, in the area in front of the Chinese takeaway. The works involved the installation of parking payment infrastructure and the remodelling of existing parking spaces, with the layout changing from perpendicular to parallel parking. This would result in a reduction in the number of available spaces.

o   A question was raised regarding how vehicles would be able to turn in the area following the changes, given that Pier Street is a one‑way street. It was noted that, prior to the works, vehicles had space to turn, though issues such as double‑parking had been common. Cllr. Childs reported that the redesigned layout would create a narrower area but confirmed that it would remain wide enough for vehicles to manoeuvre safely.

Cllr. Alun Williams:

·         No matters to report on this occasion.

Cllr. Carl Worrall:

·         Reference was made to the presence of badgers in Penparcau. While it was noted that it was positive to see wildlife in the area, concerns were raised regarding the issues caused as badgers move further up into the built‑up areas of Aberystwyth.

Cllr. Mark Strong:

·         No matters to report on this occasion.

PENDERFYNWYD yn unfrydol i gymeradwyo’r cynnig.

It was unanimously RESOLVED to approve the motion.

Cynnig Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands

Gwnaeth Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands yr un cynnig ag a wnaeth yn y Cyfarfod Cyngor Arbennig ar 16 Chwefror:

·         Bod y Cyngor Tref yn ymgymryd â chyfrifoldeb am driph o’r pedwar toiled cyhoeddus (y Harbwr, y Lloches a’r Castell) drwy Gytundeb Lefel Gwasanaeth (SLA) gyda Chyngor Sir Ceredigion.

·         Bod y Cyngor yn cynnig y dylai unrhyw incwm a allai gael ei godi drwy Levy Ymwelwyr, pe bai Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ei gyflwyno, gael ei ddefnyddio i ariannu toiledau cyhoeddus.

·         I gynnal y tâl mynediad presennol o 40c am y flwyddyn gyntaf.

·         Bod y Cyngor yn edrych i mewn i gyflwyno Pas Preswylwyr posibl.

·         Cynnal cyfnod prawf dros y misoedd gaeaf lle byddai’r toiledau yn rhad ac am ddim, er mwyn monitro ac asesu a fyddai hyn yn lleihau achosion o fandaliaeth.

·         Ailasesu’r tâl o 40c yn flynyddol, gan ystyried canlyniadau’r cyfnod prawf.

·         Cadw’r oriau agor presennol o wawr hyd fachlud.

Eiliodd y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri y cynnig, gan ail‑adrodd ei welliant—fel y gwnaeth yn y Cyfarfod Cyngor Arbennig ar 16 Chwefror—i ddiwygio’r geiriad i:

“Bod y Cyngor Tref yn ymgymryd â thri o’r pedwar toiled cyhoeddus yn y cam cyntaf.”

Derbyniwyd hyn gan y cynigydd fel gwelliant cyfeillgar.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Nishant Chandolia gwelliant pellach gan roedd ei welliant pellach, fel a wnaeth o’r blaen, sef bod y toiledau cyhoeddus yn aros ar agor tan 11pm dros fisoedd yr haf, yn hytrach na gweithredu ar drefn wawr‑i‑fachlud. Nodwyd nad oedd y gwelliant hwn wedi’i gario yn y cyfarfod blaenorol.

Cynigiodd Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands welliant amgen, gan awgrymu y dylid cyfeirio’r mater at y Pwyllgor Rheoli Cyffredinol i ymchwilio ac adolygu’r oriau agor o dan y pŵer dirprwyedig presennol. Derbyniwyd hyn fel gwelliant cyfeillgar.

Amlinellodd y Clerc fod cyngor swyddogion yn ffafrio cadw at y dull cam-au gwreiddiol, lle byddai’r Cyngor yn ymgymryd â dau doiled yn 2026–27, ac yna’r ddau arall y flwyddyn ganlynol. Eglurwyd mai hwn oedd dull dewisol swyddogion gan ei fod yn cynnwys llai o risg ac yn lledaenu’r baich treth dros ddwy flynedd yn hytrach nag un.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Bryony Davies y drefn gam-au ganlynol:

·         Y dylai’r Cyngor Tref ymgymryd â chyfrifoldeb am ddau doiled cyhoeddus — y Lloches a’r Castell — yn 2026–27 drwy SLA gyda Chyngor Sir Ceredigion, ac wedyn y ddau arall y flwyddyn ganlynol.

·         Y dylai’r tâl mynediad o 40c gael ei gynnal.

·         Y dylid anfon llythyr at Gyngor Sir Ceredigion yn erfyn iddynt gadw toiledau’r Harbwr a Pharc Avenue ar agor yn ystod y flwyddyn ryngddynt.

·         Y dylai’r Cyngor archwilio cefnogaeth gan fusnesau lleol i gynorthwyo gyda darpariaeth toiledau cyhoeddus pe bai’r ddau gyfleuster arall yn cau.

Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Brian Davies.

Gofynnwyd am bleidlais gofnodedig.

Pleidlais gofnodedig ar cynnig y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands:

O blaid:

Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Dani Thomas

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Cath Peasley

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Julien Brun

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Nishant Chandolia

Cyng. Mari Turner

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

Cyng. Alun Williams

Yn erbyn:

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Bryony Davies

Cyng. Brian Davies

Ymatal:

Cyng. Carl Worrall

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cynnig, ac o ganlyniad ni chymerwyd cynnig Cyng. Bryony Davies ymhellach.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands made the same proposal as he had at the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 16 February:

·         The Town Council take responsibility for three of the four public toilets (Harbour, Shelter and the Castle) through a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Ceredigion County Council.

·         That the Council propose that any revenue generated by a potential Visitor Levy, if raised by Ceredigion County Council, be used to fund public toilets.

·         To maintain the current 40p entry charge for the first year.

·         The Council look into the potential introduction of a Resident’s Pass.

·         Conducting a trial period during the winter months in which the toilets would be free of charge, in order to monitor and collect data and assess whether this would reduce incidents of vandalism.

·         Reassessing the 40p charge annually, taking into account the outcomes of the trial period .

·         Retaining the current opening hours of dawn until dusk

The motion was seconded by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri, who reiterated his amendment—originally proposed at the Extraordinary Council Meeting on 16 February—to adjust the wording to:

“That the Town Council take over three of the four public toilets in the first instance.”

This was accepted by the proposer as a friendly amendment.

Cllr. Nishant Chandolia proposed a further amendment, as he had also done previously, that the public toilets remain open until 11pm during the summer months rather than operating on a dusk‑to‑dawn timetable, noting that this amendment had not been carried at the last meeting.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands proposed an alternative amendment, suggesting that the matter be referred to the General Management Committee to investigate and review the opening hours, under the existing delegated power.  This was accepted as a friendly amendment

The Clerk outlined that officers’ advice was to remain with the originally proposed phased approach, whereby the Council would adopt two toilets in 2026-27, and the remaining two the year after. It was explained that this was officers’ preferred approach due to this carrying less risk, and spreading the tax burden over two years rather than one.

Cllr. Bryony Davies proposed a phased approach, whereby:

·         The Town Council would take responsibility for two public toilets—the Shelter and the Castle—in 2026–27 through an SLA with Ceredigion County Council, and the remaining two the year after.

·         That the cost of entry remain at 40p.

·         That a letter be sent to Ceredigion County Council imploring them to keep the Harbour and Park Avenue toilets open in the interim year.

·         That the Council explore seeking support from local businesses to assist with public toilet provision should the other two facilities be closed.

This proposal was seconded by Cllr. Brian Davies.

A recorded vote was requested.

Recorded vote on Cllr. Dylan Lewis Rowland’s proposal:

For:

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Dani Thomas

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Cath Peasley

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Julien Brun

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Nishant Chandolia

Cllr. Mari Turner

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

Cllr. Alun Williams

Against:

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Bryony Davies

Cllr. Brian Davies

Abstained:

Cllr. Carl Worrall

It was RESOLVED to approve the proposal, therefore, the proposal from Cllr. Bryony Davies was not considered further.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Carl Worral y cyfarfod.

Adolygwyd y gyllideb ddrafft ymhellach a chodwyd y canlynol:

1947 Blodau:Cytunwyd i ostwng y dyraniad o £31,000 i £26,000, gan fod y swyddfa wedi cadarnhau bod digon o gronfeydd yn weddill o fewn y penawd i dalu am y blodau ychwanegol ar Y Stryd Fawr ac Y Ffynnon Haearn.

1935 Plannu a chynnal a chadw coed:Cyng. Mari Turner cynnigodd ostwng y dyraniad o £7,500 i £5,000, gan nodi bod tanwariant wedi bod yn y gyllideb y llynedd. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Brian Davies.

Cynnigodd y Cyng. Jeff Smith cadw’r dyraniad ar £7,500, gan bwysleisio bod nifer o goed wedi’u golli yng Nghoedlan Plascrug, a phe bai Cyngor Tref Aberystwyth yn ceisio grantiau ar gyfer plannu coed stryd, byddai ffigwr uwch yn angenrheidiol fel arian cyfatebol. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Nishant Chandolia.

Gofynnwyd am bleidlais gofnodedig.

Pleidlais gofnodedig ar gynnig Cyng. Mari Turner:

O blaid:

Cyng. Mari Turner

Cyng. Brian Davies

Cyng. Bryony Davies

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Dani Thomas

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Yn erbyn:

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Nishant Chandolia

Cyng. Julien Brun

Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands

Cyng. Cath Peasley

Ymatal:

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

PENDERFYNWYD lleihau’r dyraniad cyllideb yn ôl i £5,000.

1208 Hyfforddiant: PENDERFYNWYD diwygio geiriad y penawd cyllideb i “Hyfforddiant Aelodau.”

Dinas Llen UNESCO: Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands cynnigodd sefydlu penawd cyllideb newydd ar gyfer Dinas Llen UNESCO, gan nodi bod y bartneriaeth wedi gofyn am £5,000.

Eiliwyd hyn gan Gyng. Talat Chaudhri.

Cyng. Mari Turner cytunodd â phwysigrwydd statws dinas len UNESCO ac y dylai’r Cyngor Tref ei gefnogi; fodd bynnag, o ystyried y pwysau cyllidebol presennol, cynnigodd ddyraniad o £3,000 yn lle hynny. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Kerry Ferguson.

Nid oedd cynnig Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands yn cael ei gario, a PENDERFYNWYD cynnwys dyraniad o £3,000 yn y gyllideb.

1955 Costau Adnewyddu Neuadd Gwenfrewi:

Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands cynnigodd ostwng y dyraniad o £20,000 i £17,000. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Brian Davies.Cynhaliwyd pleidlais. Ni chafodd y cynnig ei gario.

1765 Cronfeydd Wrth Gefn: Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands cynnigodd ostwng y gronfa wrth gefn o £8,000 i £5,000. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Jeff Smith.

Cynhaliwyd pleidlais, a PENDERFYNWYD lleihau’r dyraniad i £5,000.

1937 Dodrefn Strwythurau Stryd: Cyng. Mari Turner cynnigodd ostwng y dyraniad ar gyfer dodrefn stryd o £18,000 i £14,000. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan Gyng. Bryony Davies.

Cynhaliwyd pleidlais, a ni chafodd y cynnig ei gario.

(TBC) Addurniadau’r Ddinas: Cynigiodd y Cyng. Bryony Davies y dylid dileu’r pennawd cyllideb hwn a’i lleihau i £0. Diolchodd i’r Cyng. Nishant Chandolia am y ffigurau a’r ystyriaeth y tu ôl i’r cynnig gwreiddiol ond nododd, o ystyried y cyfyngiadau cyllidebol presennol, na fyddai’n rhesymol, yn ei barn hi, gofyn i drigolion Aberystwyth a Phenparcau gyfrannu ymhellach drwy’r Dreth Gyngor. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Brian Davies.

Cynhaliwyd pleidlais, a methodd y cynnig â chael ei basio.

Adolygwyd y gyllideb ddrafft derfynol, a chynigiodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fod y Cyngor yn derbyn y gyllideb fel ag yr oedd gyda rhagdreth o £739,645.

Eiliwyd hyn gan y Cyng. Nishant Chandolia, a PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo cyllideb derfynol a rhagdreth y Cyngor ar gyfer 2026–27.

Cllr. Carl Worrall left the meeting.

The draft budget was reviewed further and the following was raised:

1947 Flowers: Reduced from £31,000 to £26,000, as the office had confirmed that sufficient funds remained within the heading to cover the additional flowers on Y Stryd Fawr and Y Ffynnon Haearn.

1935 Tree planting & maintenance: Cllr. Mari Turner proposed that the allocation be reduced from £7,500 to £5,000, noting that last year’s budget showed an underspend. Cllr. Brian Davies seconded this proposal.

Cllr. Jeff Smith proposed that the allocation remain at £7,500, emphasising that many trees had been lost at Plascrug Avenue and that, should Aberystwyth Town Council seek grants for planting street trees, a higher figure would be necessary as match funding. Cllr. Nishant Chandolia seconded this proposal.

A recorded vote was requested.

Recorded vote on Cllr. Mari Turner’s proposal:

For:

Cllr. Mari Turner

Cllr. Brian Davies

Cllr. Bryony Davies

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Dani Thomas

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Against:

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Nishant Chandolia

Cllr. Julien Brun

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Cath Peasley

Abstained:

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

It was RESOLVED to reduce the budget amount back to £5,000.

1208 Training: Wording of the budget heading be amended to “Members’ Training.”

Dinas Llen UNESCO: Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands proposed the creation of a new budget heading and allocation for Dinas Llen UNESCO, noting that the partnership had requested £5,000.

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri seconded the proposal.

Cllr. Mari Turner agreed that the UNESCO city of literature status was important and that the Town Council should support it; however, in view of current budget pressures, she proposed an allocation of £3,000 instead. This was seconded by Cllr. Kerry Ferguson.

Clr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands’ proposal was not carried, and it was RESOLVED to include a budget amount of £3,000.

1955 Neuadd Gwenfrewi Refurbishment Costs: Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands proposed reducing the allocation from £20,000 to £17,000. Cllr. Brian Davies seconded the proposal. A vote was taken. The motion was not carried.

1765 Contingency Funds: Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands proposed reducing the contingency fund from £8,000 to £5,000. Cllr. Jeff Smith seconded the proposal.

A vote was taken, and it was RESOLVED to reduce the budget amount to £5,000.

1937 Street Furniture: Cllr. Mari Turner proposed reducing the allocation for street furniture from £18,000 to £14,000,. The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Bryony Davies.

A vote was taken, and the motion was not carried.

(TBC) Town Decorations: Cllr. Bryony Davies proposed that this budget heading be removed and the allocation reduced to £0. She thanked Cllr. Nishant Chandolia for the figures and consideration behind the original proposal but noted that, given current budget constraints, it would, in her view, be unreasonable to ask residents of Aberystwyth and Penparcau to contribute further through Council Tax.

The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Brian Davies.

A vote was taken, and the motion was not carried.

The final draft budget was reviewed, and Cllr. Kerry Ferguson proposed that the Council accept the budget as it stood with a precept of £739,645.

This was seconded by Cllr. Nishant Chandolia, and it was RESOLVED to approve the Council’s final budget and precept for 2026–27.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse a’r Cyng. Mari Turner y cyfarfod.

Dim.

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse and Cllr. Mari Turner left the meeting.

None.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Alun Williams y cyfarfod.

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol am ei fod yn rhan o Brosiect Aber ac fe adawodd y cyfarfod am hyd yr eitem hon.

Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol am ei bod yn rhan o Brosiect Aber ac fe adawodd y cyfarfod am hyd yr eitem hon.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands welliant i’r argymhelliad, yn seiliedig ar gyngor y Clerc, i oedi’r cyhoeddi tan ar ôl etholiadau Senedd Cymru ym mis Mai 2026. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Brian Davies, a PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r gwelliant.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r argymhelliad wedi’i ddiwygio.

Cllr. Alun Williams left the meeting.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber and left the meeting for the duration of this item.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber and left the meeting for the duration of this item.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands proposed an amendment to the recommendation, based on the Clerk’s advice, to delay the publishing until after the Senedd Cymru elections in May 2026. This was seconded by Cllr. Brian Davies, and it was RESOLVED to approve the amendment.

It was RESOLVED to approve the amended recommendation.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Brian Davies welliant i’r argymhelliad, yn seiliedig ar gyngor y Clerc, i ohirio cynnal y digwyddiadau hyn tan ar ôl etholiadau Senedd Cymru ym mis Mai 2026. Eiliwyd y gwelliant gan y Cyng. Julien Brun, a PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r gwelliant.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r argymhelliad wedi’i ddiwygio.

Cllr. Brian Davies proposed an amendment to the recommendation, based on the Clerk’s advice, to delay holding such events until after the Senedd Cymru elections in May 2026. This was seconded by Cllr. Julien Brun, and it was RESOLVED to approve the amendment

It was RESOLVED to approve the amended recommendation.

Astudiaeth Pedestrianedd: Adroddodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands ei fod wedi cyfarfod â Jennifer Wolowic o Brifysgol Aberystwyth, a oedd wedi mynegi parodrwydd i barhau i gydweithio â’r Cyngor Tref. Roedd hyn yn cynnwys cynnal cyfarfodydd cyhoeddus, rhoi adroddiadau’n ôl i randdeiliaid, a chynnal trafodaethau gydag amryw o sefydliadau partner i sicrhau bod y momentwm yn cael ei gynnal.

Dyfarniad Tref Diwylliant: Esboniodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands fod amrywiol randdeiliaid wedi cyfarfod i ystyried cais posibl ar ran Aberystwyth. Nodwyd bod y Cyngor Tref wedi cael ei ofyn i weithredu fel y corff atebol ar gyfer cyllid grant ar ran randdeiliaid lleol, tra bod Prifysgol Aberystwyth wedi nodi ei pharodrwydd i weithredu fel y corff cyflawni pe bai’r prosiect yn mynd yn ei flaen.

Cyflwynir adroddiad pellach yn ei bryd. I’w ystyried gan y Pwyllgor Rheoli Cyffredinol.

Pedestrianisation Study: Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands reported that he had met with Jennifer Wolowic of Aberystwyth University, who expressed a willingness to continue collaborating with the Town Council. This included holding public meetings, reporting back to stakeholders, and maintaining discussions with multiple partner organisations to ensure momentum is sustained.

Town of Culture award: Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands explained that various stakeholders had met to consider a potential bid for Aberystwyth. It was noted that the Town Council had been asked to act as the accountable body for grant funding on behalf of local stakeholders, while Aberystwyth University has indicated a willingness to act as the delivery body should the project progress.

A further report would be presented in due course. To be considered by General Management Committee.

Agenda

RhC

/GM Agenda

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

Diweddariad ar gyfarfod cyhoeddus pont Plascrug: Cynhaliwyd y cyfarfod yn y Clwb Rygbi ar ddydd Mercher 11 Chwefror ac roedd presenoldeb da.

9. Update on Plascrug bridge public meeting: The Meeting was held at the Rugby Club on Wednesday 11 February and had been well attended.

1931 – Digwyddiadau, Celfyddydau & Bardd y Dref:

Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch a oedd y gwariant o dan y pennawd hwn wedi’i gwblhau’n llawn ar gyfer y flwyddyn. Cadarnhawyd bod y rhaglen digwyddiadau wedi dod i ben, ond bod rhywfaint o wariant — megis y taliad olaf ar gyfer Bardd y Dref — eto i’w dalu. Ni ddisgwyliwyd i’r cod cyllideb newid yn sylweddol erbyn diwedd y flwyddyn ariannol.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cyfrifon.

1931 – Events, Arts & Bardd y Dref: A question was raised regarding whether expenditure under this heading had been fully completed for the year. It was confirmed that the events programme had been completed, but some expenditure, such as last payment for Bardd y Dref was due to be paid. The budget code was not expected to change significantly by the end of the financial year.

It was RESOLVED to approve the accounts.

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol a rhagflaenol oherwydd bod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w fusnes ac i rai o’i gleientiaid busnes.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones y gadair oherwydd buddiant rhagflaenol. Cadeiriodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yr eitem hon.

Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagflaenol oherwydd bod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w busnes ac i rai o’i chleientiaid busnes.

Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch taliadau diweddar i Orsaf Wasanaeth Dan Dre ar gyfer disel. Nodwyd pryderon mewn perthynas â chynnig BDS y Cyngor Tref, yn benodol oherwydd bod yr orsaf wasanaeth yn gwerthu tanwydd Texaco, sef cwmni sy’n cael ei foicoteio o dan y cynllun BDS. I’w ystyried ymhellach gan y Pwyllgor Cyllid.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r gwariant.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Jeff Smith rhag pleidleisio.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones vacated the chair due to a prejudicial interest. Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands chaired this item.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

A question was raised regarding recent payments made to Mill Street Service Station for diesel. Concerns were noted in relation to the Town Council’s BDS motion, specifically that the service station sold Texaco fuel, which is a boycotted company under the BDS scheme. To be considered further by the Finance Committee.

It was RESOLVED to approve the expenditure.

Cllr. Jeff Smith abstained from voting.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands abstained from voting.  

Agenda Cyllid/ Finance Agenda

Cafodd rhestr fer o enwau posibl ar gyfer y datblygiad ei gofyn yn dilyn gwrthwynebiad y Cyngor i’r enwau a gynigiwyd gan y datblygwyr.

Cyflawnodd y Cyng. Carl Worall a’r Cyng. Shelley Childs ymarfer ymgysylltu cyhoeddus bach gyda thrigolion yn Phenparcau. Adroddwyd eu bod wedi derbyn llawer o gefnogaeth gan drigolion i enwau’n gysylltiedig â Bodlondeb ac Yr Hen Ysgol.

Trafododd Aelodau ystod o enwau posibl ar gyfer y datblygiad. Yn ystod y drafodaeth, nododd Aelodau mai’r dull delfrydol fyddai cynnal ymgynghoriad llawn â’r cyhoedd. Fodd bynnag, gan gydnabod yr angen i symud y broses yn ei blaen o fewn yr amserlen a ddarparwyd, cytunodd y Cyngor i fynd ymlaen gyda’r enwau a awgrymwyd, gan nodi mai hoffter y Cyngor o hyd yw i sicrhau ymgysylltiad ehangach â’r cyhoedd lle bo hynny’n ymarferol.

PENDERFYNWYD awgrymu’r enwau canlynol, gan nodi, fodd bynnag, y byddai unrhyw enw sy’n cyfeirio at Bodlondeb neu Yr Hen Ysgol yn dderbyniol:

•           Maes Bodlondeb

•           Maes yr Hen Ysgol

•           Clos Bodlondeb

A shortlist of potential names for the development had been requested following the Council’s opposition to the names proposed by the developers.

Cllr. Carl Worall and Cllr. Shelley Childs carried out a small public engagement exercise with residents in Penparcau. They reported back that many residents expressed support for names associated with Bodlondeb and Yr Hen Ysgol.

Members discussed a range of potential names for the development. During the discussion, Members noted that an ideal approach would be to hold a full public consultation. However, recognising the need to progress the process within the timeframe provided, the Council agreed to proceed with suggested names, noting that the Council’s preference remains for wider public engagement where feasible.

It was RESOLVED to suggest the following names, however noting that any name which referenced Bodlondeb or Yr Hen Ysgol would be acceptable:

·         Maes Bodlondeb

·         Maes yr Hen Ysgol

·         Clos Bodlondeb

Derbyniwyd llythyr gan Mair Hughes, Pennaeth Ysgol Penglais, yn gwahodd cynrychiolydd o Gyngor Tref Aberystwyth i gymryd rhan mewn ymweliad â Yosano yn Hydref 2026.

Trafododd Aelodau’r gwahoddiad a gofynnwyd am ragor o wybodaeth ynghylch costau’r daith a’r cyfrifoldebau a fyddai’n rhan o’r rôl. Nodwyd y byddai’r ymweliad yn gofyn i gynrychiolydd y Cyngor Tref gymryd cyfrifoldeb dros ddisgyblion, a fyddai’n mynnu bod ganddo/iddi wiriad DBS uwch.

Yn egwyddorol, roedd Aelodau’n gefnogol i gyfranogiad y Cyngor; fodd bynnag, cytunwyd bod angen mwy o wybodaeth fanwl am y costau, disgwyliadau a’r trefniadau cyn y gellid gwneud penderfyniad terfynol.

Cytunwyd y dylid ystyried y mater hwn ymhellach ar agenda’r Pwyllgor Cyllid.

A letter was received from Mair Hughes, Headteacher of Penglais School, inviting a representative from Aberystwyth Town Council to take part in a visit to Yosano in Autumn 2026.

Members discussed the invitation and requested further information regarding the costs of the trip and the responsibilities involved. It was noted that the visit would require the Town Council representative to take responsibility for pupils, which would necessitate an enhanced DBS check.

In principle, Members were supportive of Council participation; however, they agreed that more detailed information on the costs, expectations, and arrangements was required before a decision can be finalised.

It was agreed that this matter be considered further on the Finance Committee agenda.

Agenda Cyllid/ Finance Agenda

Nid oes gan Cyngor Tref DIM GWRTHWYNEBIAD, ar yr amod bod y darpariaethau canlynol yn cael eu cynnwys:

·         Bod amod yn cael ei osod i atal y preswylfa rhag cael ei defnyddio fel llety gwyliau neu ail gartref.

·         Bod darpariaeth ar gyfer storio beiciau a biniau yn cael ei sicrhau.

·         Bod deunyddiau traddodiadol yn cael eu defnyddio lle bo hynny’n bosibl.

The Town Council has NO OBJECTION, provided the following provisions are met:

·         A condition be placed preventing the residence from being used as holiday accommodation or second home.

·         Provision is made for storage of bicycles and bins.

·         To use traditional materials where possible.

Manylion am Sesiynau Chwarae Awyr Agored am ddim yn Phenparcau ar ddydd Llun yn ystod gwyliau’r ysgol yn 2026, gan gynnig amrywiaeth o weithgareddau i blant o wahanol oedrannau.