Genre: Promotion

Residents and businesses in the Powys part of the Dyfi Valley are being invited to help create an action plan that will improve the quality of life and vitality of the area . Each of the four public events planned for July will focus on a specific theme and will bring together the two community organisations that have been researching local needs . Each meeting will also discuss the relevant section of the draft Powys Community Strategy . The Communities First process in Machynlleth , Cadfarch , Glantwymyn and Llanbrynmair is entering a new phase . A lot of suggestions concerning the future of the Dyfi valley have been gathered during the community consultations . Equally , many people in the same area have contributed their ideas during the events organised by the Local Community Forum ( part of the community strategy process in Powys ) . Andy Rowland is the Chair of the Forum . " All these ideas have been sorted into a number of themes " , he explained , " but now we need to turn them into a draft action plan for the area . " This means deciding which ones will make a real difference , who will bring them about and how soon , as well as seeing what kind of vision they add up to . " The first meeting will be held at Llanbrynmair Community Centre on Monday 5th July . It will consider education and training , including overcoming barriers to learning . On Wednesday 7th July the meeting at Machynlleth Care Centre will discuss the economy and employment . Key items will include sustainable activity tourism , childcare and creating a distinctive local economy based on local resources . On Monday 12th July , an event at Glantwymyn Community Centre , Cemmaes Road will turn its attention to the countryside and environment , including such issues as waste and recycling . Transport will take centre stage at the Owain Glyndwr Institute on Wednesday 14th July , when the results of the recent Transport Needs Survey will be made available . This event will cover cycling , walking and community transport as well as public transport provision . All meetings start at 7.30 p.m. Further information : Andy Rowland , ecodyfi Manager 01654 703965 Cyril Evans , Bro Ddyfi Communities First Facilitator 01654 700315