Taekwondo Club

📅 Date: 05 May 2024

📍 Location: Llantwit Major

🗣️ Who we spoke to: Local residents during street engagement

Facilitators: Llantwit Major Town Council

🙋 Type of engagement: Street engagement

🚀 Emerging Themes

• Strong appreciation for natural assets (beach, green spaces) and community spirit.
• Positive views on local amenities such as schools, historical buildings, leisure centre, train station, and independent shops.
• Concerns around transport reliability, limited retail choice, and lack of youth facilities.
• Frustration with infrastructure issues (road access, potholes, inaccessible council tip).
• Desire for better amenities to match population growth (healthcare, supermarkets, sports facilities).

💬 Comments

• Residents value the town’s character but feel there is less to do now than in the past.
• Calls for investment in sports and club facilities, improved transport, and support for lower-income families.
• Overpriced housing and limited venues were noted as barriers to community vibrancy.

Summary

Llantwit Major residents expressed pride in their town’s natural beauty and sense of community but highlighted gaps in infrastructure, transport, and leisure opportunities. There is a clear appetite for enhanced amenities, affordable housing, and inclusive activities to support a growing population.