Llantwit Major Sports Club

📅 Date: 06 March 2024

📍 Location: Llantwit Major Town

🗣️ Who we spoke to: Representatives from local sports clubs

Facilitators: Llantwit Major Town Council

🙋 Type of engagement: Group discussions and set questions

🚀 Emerging Themes

• Strong appreciation for clean town, free parking, beach, green spaces, and sports facilities (clubs for all ages, swimming pool).
• Positive mentions of opticians and dentists, allotments, and visiting teams praising the town.
• Concerns about dog mess on pitches, lack of shop variety, and absence of banks/cashpoints.
• Frustration with poor infrastructure (schools, doctors, parking), unsafe pavements, poor street lighting, and limited public transport (infrequent buses/trains, no late-night services).
• Lack of community buildings, storage areas, and affordable access to Astro Turf for clubs.
• Desire for improved beach access, better allotment facilities, and upgraded swimming pool/changing rooms.

💬 Comments

"Sports clubs feel facilities are under pressure from housing growth and cost barriers limit participation."

"Calls for additional Astro Turfs, running track, skate ramp, and youth-focused spaces."

"Interest in competitive supermarket, new medical centre, and better cycling infrastructure."

"Emphasis on improved leisure centre, indoor sporting complex, and street lighting upgrades."

Summary

Sports clubs value Llantwit Major’s cleanliness, community spirit, and existing sports amenities but highlighted significant gaps in infrastructure, transport, and affordable facilities. There is a strong push for expanded sports provision, youth engagement spaces, and improved public services to support growing demand and maintain the town’s appeal.