Launch of the Penarth Placemaking Plan

📅 Date: 18 September 2025
📍 Location: Turner House, Penarth
🗣️ Who we spoke to: Community members, Deputy Mayor of Penarth, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council
Facilitators: Penarth Town Council & Vale of Glamorgan Council Officers

🙋 Type of engagement: Formal launch event with community discussion

Penarth officially launched its Placemaking Plan, setting out a vision to make the town more welcoming, vibrant, and sustainable. The event marked the start of the implementation phase, which begins in October when the Penarth Town Board meets for the first time. Project Teams will then develop initiatives using a mix of funding sources.

Comments from the event

• Cllr Lis Burnett, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “It was wonderful to see such a fantastic turnout for the Placemaking Plan launch in Penarth, and reflects the community’s passion for making Penarth a great place to live. “Placemaking is about more than just making physical improvements – it’s about creating places where people feel connected and valued. I’m excited to see how the community’s ideas will help shape the next chapter for the town.”
• Cllr Laura Rochefort, Penarth Town Council’s Deputy Mayor, said: “I would like to thank all those that attended the formal launch of the Placemaking Plan at Turner House. The event marked the beginning of the next phase of Placemaking within Penarth and we look forward to seeing how this plan provides opportunities for the Town Council and for the many community groups within Penarth to be involved within the development process.”

The launch was positive and well-attended, highlighting a shared commitment to making Penarth a sustainable, vibrant town for current and future generations.

Here you can read the Full Penarth Placemaking Plan.