Poundfield Shopping Precinct

📅 Date: 26 June 2025

📍 Location: Poundfield Precinct

🗣️ Who we spoke to: Shoppers (various ages)

Facilitators: Vale of Glamorgan Council Placemaking Officers

🙋 Type of engagement: Street engagement - asking questions survey

🚀 Emerging themes:

• Positives:

The community appreciates the range of practical services (pharmacies, hairdressers, pubs, unique shops), beach, friendly community, village feel, history, surf and creative culture.

• Concerns:

Community feedback highlighted a strong demand for larger, well‑established retail options, such as Tesco Extra or Asda, particularly to improve access to affordable everyday essentials and clothing. Residents also expressed frustration that local cashpoints frequently run out of cash, and with only one remaining bank in the area, many people now have to travel to Cardiff for basic financial services.

There is a noticeable lack of dedicated youth spaces, and the few family‑friendly facilities that do exist are often costly. The closure of the soft‑play area at the leisure centre means the nearest alternative is now in Bridgend. Housing availability and affordability were also raised as key concerns, especially among long‑term residents.

• Next 5 years:

Large retailers with clothing, return of banks, affordable youth clubs, more bins (incl. recycling), more free cashpoints, and age‑appropriate housing on the Eagleswell site.

💬 Comments:

“We need local clothing options and more cash points.

Summary:

Residents have highlighted the need for stronger local provision of essential retail and banking services, more affordable activities and spaces for young people, and well‑planned, sensitive housing options that support older members of the community.