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Porthcawl (, Welsh: ) is a town and community on the south coast of Wales in the county borough of Bridgend, 25 miles (40 km) west of the capital city, Cardiff and 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Swansea. Historically part of Glamorgan and situated on a low limestone headland on the South Wales coast, overlooking the Bristol Channel, Porthcawl developed as a coal port during the 19th century, but its trade was soon taken over by more rapidly developing ports such as Barry. Northwest of the town, in the dunes known as Kenfig Burrows, are hidden the last remnants of the town and Kenfig Castle, which were overwhelmed by sand about 1400.

Porth is a common Welsh element meaning "harbour" and the here refers to " sea kale", which must have grown in profusion or even been collected here. Local folk etymology holds the cawl to be a corruption of Gaul, and that the area was an ancient landing point for Gaulish and Breton, or later Frankish and Norman knights.

Porthcawl is a holiday resort in South Wales and is home to a large static caravan park known as Trecco Bay, which is owned and operated by Parkdean Resorts. It has an extensive promenade and several beaches, two of which[which? ] are Blue Flag beaches: a tourist-oriented beach at Trecco Bay, at the east end of the town; a sandy beach at Rest Bay, which lies to the northwest of the town; and the quiet and sandy Pink Bay leading out towards Sker Point where a tarmac-covered car park serves a sandy beach.

There are many hotels (including the prominent Seabank Hotel) and guest houses as well as a funfair called Coney Beach. Four rocky points line the shore: Hutchwns Point [sic], Porthcawl Point (on which a lighthouse stands), Rhych Point and Newton Point.

Porthcawl, like many British resorts, has suffered a decline in its holiday trade over recent years, especially since most of the South Wales Valleys coal pits closed. A major feature of the summer was the miners' fortnight, when large numbers of miners took their annual break.

Tourist attractions in the area include sandy beaches, a grand pavilion, a funfair named Coney Beach (modelled on Coney Island in New York), a museum and three golf courses.

Built in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Porthcawl's promenade runs along the seafront from Lock's Common in the west to the harbour, before joining the Eastern Promenade and leading to Coney Beach and Griffin Park. The promenade was restored in 1996. There are many cafes, bars, restaurants and hotels along the promenade, which offers views across the Bristol Channel.

The Grand Pavilion, built at a cost of £25,000 in 1932, is the venue for popular shows, including the annual pantomime. The singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson once performed 'live' at the Pavilion via a transatlantic telephone link.

Controversial luxury flats now dominate the seafront on the site previously occupied by the Esplanade Hotel, which dated back to the late 1880s. The Royal Society of Architects in Wales awarded 'Esplanade House' a Welsh Housing Design Award in 2006, but the architecture has proved unpopular with many local residents who have nicknamed it "the bottle bank".

Porthcawl Lifeboat Station, purpose-built in 1995, is situated near the harbour. The station operates an Atlantic 85-class lifeboat and a D-class IB1 inflatable lifeboat. 'Cosy Corner' is a park area, which over the years has housed a theatre, cinema, roller skating rink and ballroom. The Jennings Building, built in 1832, is a grade II listed building and Wales' oldest maritime warehouse, and is currently vacant. The building was identified as a potentially important facility as part of the Porthcawl Regeneration Strategy. It now houses three hospitality businesses, each unique in their own right.

At the end of Porthcawl jetty stands a white lighthouse built in 1860. The lighthouse is currently in use as a navigational aid. Porthcawl Lighthouse was the last coal and gas-powered lighthouse in the UK. It switched to being powered by North Sea gas in 1974, before becoming powered by electricity in 1997. The jetty and surrounding area are popular spots for sea fishing.

The historic ships the PS Waverley, the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world, and the MV Balmoral sail from this area during the summer months.

At the local level, Porthcawl is administered by Porthcawl Town Council. The council consists of 19 town councillors, elected from five community wards, East Central, West Central, Newton, Nottage and Rest Bay.

Prior to 1996, Porthcawl was divided into the Porthcawl East and Porthcawl West wards, electing a total of seven councillors to Ogwr Borough Council. Subsequent to the creation of Bridgend County Borough Council and as a result of The County Borough of Bridgend (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998, the town was divided into five county wards corresponding to the town council wards: Newton, Nottage, Porthcawl East Central, Porthcawl West Central and Rest Bay. These elect a total of five county councillors.

Porthcawl is part of the Bridgend constituency for elections to the Welsh Government and UK Parliament.

There are 6 schools in Porthcawl: 4 primary schools, 1 comprehensive school and 1 private school.

Porthcawl Comprehensive School on the western side of the town has approximately 1,500 pupils, ages 11-18 and 80 teaching staff. The headteacher is Mr. A. J. Slade. Both Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon attended this school. The Chairperson of the Governing body is Mrs A. Thomas. Porthcawl Comprehensive School is the only school to have received a new Band 1 assessment in the Bridgend County from the Welsh Government.

St Clare's School

St Clare's School, Newton is an coeducational independent school, located in the village of Newton (an eastern part of Porthcawl), in Bridgend County Borough, South Wales. The school provides preparatory, secondary and tertiary education leading to GCSE and A-level qualifications. Originally a Roman Catholic girls' school, the school is now owned and operated by the Cognita Group.

St John's School

St John's School was a coeducational independent school, located in the village of Newton. The school provided preparatory, secondary and tertiary education leading to GCSE qualifications. The school closed at the end of July 2014

Nottage Primary School is a state school located in Porthcawl. It provides education for ages 3-11 and is currently participating in the Foundation Phase. Nottage Primary School is a large primary school, with approximately 500 pupils, surrounded by extensive grounds. It has a conservation area and is in the process of building a pond. It has a large outdoor play area and a sensory garden. There is an outdoor classroom which is used for a range of activities.

West Park Primary School is a state school located in the village Nottage, Porthcawl. The school was built and opened for teaching in 1971 and has since been extended to incorporate the growing needs of the surrounding area and community. The school has been awarded the 'Eco-schools Green Flag' and the 'BECTA ICT excellence award'.

Porthcawl Primary School is a state school located in Porthcawl. The school is a mixed school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 to 11 years which includes a Foundation Phase Area admitting pupils of nursery age.

Newton Primary School is a state school located in Porthcawl. The school is a mixed school with approximately 235 pupils on role.

The Porthcawl Male Voice Choir, or Côr Meibion Porthcawl, is a male voice choir formed in 1980 with 17 members. The choir currently[when? ] has 45 members. Each year the choir performs with a celebrity guest, the latest of whom was Leslie Garrett.

Porthcawl has seven beaches.

Newton Beach on the eastern edge of Porthcawl is a long sandy and rocky beach, backed by the Newton Burrows and Merthyr Mawr sand dunes, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and ending at the mouth of the River Ogmore at Ogmore-by-Sea.

Trecco Bay is a large, sandy and rocky Blue Flag beach. Trecco Bay holiday park is situated alongside the beach.

Sandy Bay, with the area in front of the fairground known as Coney Beach, is a large sheltered and sandy beach.

Seafront Beach, also known as Town Beach, is a rocky beach in the centre of Porthcawl which was partly tarmaced over in the 1980s to repair sea defences.

Rest Bay is a sandy Blue Flag beach situated in the west of Porthcawl.

Pink Bay has a steep pebble bank down onto a flat beach edged by a rocky shoreline. These rocks have a unique pink marbling effect - hence the name Pink Bay.

Sker Beach is the most westerly beach in Porthcawl and is accessible only by walking from Rest Bay or Kenfig National Nature Reserve. A plaque, in memory of the 47 lives lost on the S.S. Samtampa, capsized and wrecked in heavy seas, and the Mumbles RNLI life boat which attempted rescue on 23 April 1947, is visible at low tide.

Five rocky points line the Porthcawl shore: From east to west these are Newton Point, Rhych Point, Porthcawl Point, Hutchwns Point and Sker Point.

There are three scheduled monuments in Porthcawl Community area. including a prehistoric site and a Roman villa.

Hutchwns round barrow (, SS813776) Only partly surviving mound of a Bronze Age round barrow, It is near a public par and a modern standing stone has been placed alongside it.

Dan-y-Graig Roman villa (, SS840780) This Roman villa, a rare feature in Wales, dates mainly to 3rd-4th centuries and is in Newton. The site includes agricultural buildings. It was partly excavated in 1985-86.

Nottage Court inscribed stone (, SS820781) A Roman milestone with 3 Latin inscriptions plus possible Ogham Its current location is in a garden at Nottage Court, moved there in the 19th century, from SS763890, now Port Talbot Docks.

Newton village dates from the 12th century. St. John's Church, founded by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem 800 years ago, and originally built as a fortress, overlooks the village green.

The Jolly Sailor pub, the oldest in Porthcawl and the Ancient Briton pub also overlooks the green.

To the south of the church lies St John's Well, the water from which is reputed to have healing properties.

Newton village homed St John's School, an independent day school established in 1921 and which closed in c2016. Newton is also home to St Clare's School which is also an independent day school which was established in 1938 by the Poor Clares order of nuns.

Porthcawl Town Carnival takes place annually in July. A procession of themed floats and acts make their way around the town, collecting money for charity, and competing for the prize of the best float. The procession makes its way to the carnival field where there are stalls, a fun fair, and live acts to be enjoyed.

The Porthcawl Jazz & Blues Festival is held annually in April hosting a variety of musical performances, workshops and family events over a weekend.

Surf Cult runs for a week in September. Events include surf contests, music, art, fashion and film plus an outdoor market. The festival ends with the legendary Surfers' Ball.

The Elvis Festival runs every September, attracts Elvis tribute artists and devotees from across the world. It is recognized as the biggest gathering of Elvis fans in Europe and maybe in the world. The Elvis Festival was selected as one of the UK's top twenty summer festivals by in 2008.

Porthcawl is one of the top locations in Wales for surfing with both national and regional competitions held at Rest Bay.

Other alternative sports like skateboarding and rollerblading are also popular with the former PADS skate park by the Harbour and the new bowl park off Heol Y Goedwig .
There are three golf courses to the north of the town including Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, which attracts players from around the world.

Porthcawl is home also home to football side Porthcawl Town Athletic F.C. which boasts a 1st, Reserve and 3rd team as well as numerous junior teams. Rugby also has a rich heritage with Rugby Union team Porthcawl RFC

Porthcawl is also home to lifeguard clubs that train the lifeguards that guard Coney Beach and Trecco Bay as well as Rest Bay and Sker beaches.

Porthcawl hosts a free weekly Parkrun at 9am each Saturday. It starts on the Lower Promenade in front of the Grand Pavilion, heads out to Rest Bay and finishes near the Pier.

The famous world championship boxing match between WBC world featherweight champion Howard Winstone and his challenger, Jose Legra, which Legra won by fifth round technical knockout, was held in Porthcawl on 24 July, 1968.

Porthcawl waterfront is proposed for substantial regeneration as part of the 7 Bays Project. The Planning Guidance outlines proposals that will result in the comprehensive regeneration of Porthcawl's waterfront, stretching from Cosy Corner and the harbour in the south, to Trecco Bay in the east. The plan includes the construction of new sea defences, enabling regeneration of the area to take place and also protecting more than 440 existing properties from flood risk.

The first phase of Porthcawl's regeneration, Porthcawl Harbourside, was launched on 28 March 2008. A 17-acre (69,000 m ²) site has been marketed to developers for a substantial mixed use scheme. The scheme is envisaged to include a new foodstore, extra retail space, leisure and community facilities, up to 450 houses/flats, a new promenade, town square and car parking.

The scheme forms part of the 7 Bays Project for Porthcawl and the first phase in the regeneration of the whole waterfront. The regeneration project is one of the largest of its kind in the country.

On 11 February 2009, two RAF Grob Tutor training aircraft collided over the area, one landing in Kenfig and the other landing in Margam. Two instructors and two teenage air cadets died in the incident.

Alun Morgan (1987), Porthcawl Newton and Nottage, a Concise Illustrated History, D Brown and Sons Ltd., Cowbridge.

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Porthcawl (, Welsh: ) is a town and community on the south coast of Wales in the county borough of Bridgend, 25 miles (40 km) west of the capital city, Cardiff and 19 miles (31 km) southeast of Swansea.

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Contents: Population

The population development of Porthcawl as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).

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Explanation: Parishes as at May 2022. All population and corresponding area figures of parishes are based on assigning output areas by using population-weighted centroids. Thus, slight discrepancies are possible compared to the actual parish boundaries that are depicted in the map. No population figures (and the actual area) are provided for parishes smaller than output areas.

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Gender (C 2021)

Males

7,773

Females

8,360

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UK

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EU

196

Europe (other)

11

Middle East & Asia

73

Africa

121

Other country

77

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Asian

122

Black

40

Arab

4

Mixed/multiple

147

Other ethnic group

32

Religion (C 2021)

Christian

8,029

Muslim

32

Hindu

11

Sikh

20

Buddhist

34

Jewish

4

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58

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History of Porthcawl - Porthcawl Civic Trust Society

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If you're a fan of the king of rock 'n' roll then chances are you've been to the Elvis Festival in Porthcawl over the last few years. Here we take a look back at the festival which started in 2004.

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Future plans to develop the Grand Pavilion in Porthcawl could leave questions around the town's iconic Elvis festival in the next few years, organisers have said, as they prepare for this weekend's annual celebrations. The massive festival, considered by many to be one of the biggest Elvis festivals in the world, brings thousands of tourists to Porthcawl every year, with people travelling from miles around to visit the beach, pubs and take in the unique festivities.

However, with funding applications now submitted for renovation work to its home in Porthcawl's Grand Pavilion, organisers fear it could have a negative impact if a replacement venue is not found during this period. While Bridgend Council has said they would "be seeking to work closely alongside all user groups, including the organisers of the Elvis Festival," founder Peter Phillips, 64, who started the event in 2004, says he is now eager to make alternative arrangements as soon as possible.

He said: "The Porthcawl Elvis festival started in the pavilion in 2004 when the managers asked me if I had any fresh ideas for shows there. I had this idea to do an awards show for Elvis tribute artists, and later spoke to people at the Hi Tide who wanted to make it in to a weekend event, so we set the festival up from there.
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"It really took off after that, and although it took a couple of years for other venues in the town to get behind it, within three years it was already the biggest Elvis festival in Europe and a massive success. It is now the biggest Elvis festival in the world attracting around 40,000 visitors to the town each year, and bringing in millions of pounds as well. It's a massive festival that's known around the world and is important to us as it puts Porthcawl on the map.

"Obviously we've known this work has to be done to the pavilion for a long time, and from what we've heard it could be closed for around two years. It won't be a problem if we can make alternative arrangements for the venue, but because the official shows are all held in the pavilion, that technically is the Elvis Festival and without it there will definitely be an impact."

The project to re-develop the Grand Pavilion has been in development since 2016, when Awen Cultural Trust began a study into enhancing the Grade II-listed building. The main aims of the renewal are to address the condition of the building's concrete structure, while also improving heritage and library services for residents. New facilities in the pavilion could also be added to include function spaces on the Esplanade level, along with new rooftop function and café spaces, new studio theatre, and improved facilities including a new changing places facility.

For Peter, who also runs a number of other festivals in places like Benidorm and Ireland, he says while ideas such as a large tent known as a Spiegeltent are currently being considered to host the festival, they would require support from the local authority if they are to go ahead. He added: "I think the festival is at a bit of a crossroads because if the pavilion can't open for a couple of years then we need to find an alternative. It would have a huge effect on the festival in that you wouldn't have the official shows.

"With the support of the council the pavilion closing isn't a huge problem, but without that support it could just wither and go backwards in the next few years, and that would be very sad. It will be a great festival this year the same as it always is, and next year as well, but we do need to look forward. One plan would be to build a temporary venue in the form of a large Spiegeltent to put the official shows in for one or two years, but as I said that would require support from the council to get a site for it.

"We have also been trying to expand the festival over the last few years with plans for an alcohol-free family zone, which would make it a much more family friendly event, along with plans for an event called Elvis Pride which would use the Elvis event to celebrate our diversity. There's a huge future for this if we keep growing, so hopefully in two years time we'll have a big tent to put the shows in, a massive family zone, Elvis pride established, and we'll continue to get bigger and better."

Ken Bonham, 67, volunteers at the festival and says it is incredibly important to the town. He said: "The Elvis Festival brings a massive buzz top Porthcawl every year though the risk is if we lose the main venue then it could suffer. We would have to address that temporary closure of the pavilion and we have to find a new home during that time.

"In the future we also need to keep developing what we have adding in things like the family zone which would make the festival accessible to even more people including families and those with disabilities. It's such a great event for the area and we all want to see it continue to thrive and bring people to the town."

A council spokesperson said they would continue to work with users of the pavilion. They said: "Ambitious plans are under development to enhance the facilities available at the Grand Pavilion, increase the venue's use by the local community and further secure its future. While these plans remain at an early stage, both Awen Cultural Trust and Bridgend County Borough Council will be seeking to work closely alongside all user groups, including the organisers of the Elvis Festival, as part of their ongoing development." You can read more of our stories from Porthcawl here, or get stories from across Bridgend borough straight to your inbox by subscribing to our dedicated newsletter here.

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A landmark South Wales beach is set to lose the unusual feature which has made it loved by some and loathed by others.

Porthcawl's Town Beach, also known as the concrete or Tarmac beach , is set to be completely transformed thanks to a £1.6m project to boost the sea defences.

If the plans get the go ahead, the rapidly deteriorating grey shoreline will be covered over by pre-cast concrete terraces designed to minimise the force of the waves and protect the Esplanade, business and properties for years to come.

It's hoped the new stepped design will minimise the threat of coastal erosion and also look more attractive.

Natural Resources Wales has applied to Bridgend council for approval to carry out the work, which is expected to start in April and end in October.

The application states that the asphalt was put in place in 1984/85 to help reduce the force of the waves in order to protect the reinforced concrete sea wall constructed circa 1934 from being undermined.

'Sea wall is under threat'

Over the years it has become popular with many residents and tourists, who use it for sunbathing and picnics. But in recent years the surface has begun to break up and disintegrate.

NRW said it "has now reached the end of its serviceable life". And, as a result, "the sea wall is now considered to be under threat of ongoing damage, and ultimately failure".

The new sea defences will cover the same area as the existing bit, but could extend a few metres further.

What's the timescale?

The first phase of the work in April to June will see what is known as a 'rock armour toe' constructed at the end of the existing section, where it meets the beach.

This will see excavation and then in-fill with large rock armour stones.

Then the plan states that a 'geotextile' and 'bedding material' will be placed over the existing area before the pre-cast concrete terraces are lifted into place by crane between July and September.

Following the installation of the terraced units, the remaining exposed existing section will be capped and surfaced to the appropriate level.

Between July and October, repairs will also be carried out to the sea wall.

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A landmark South Wales beach is set to lose the unusual feature which has made it loved by some and loathed by others. Porthcawl's Town Beach, also known as the concrete or Tarmac beach , is set to be completely transformed thanks to a £1.6m project to boost the sea defences.

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Aldi is delighted to announce its proposals for a new foodstore at Salt Lake, Porthcawl.

We know that local people are currently travelling some distance to our award-winning stores. These exciting proposals, on a site set aside to be used for a foodstore, provide easier access to our popular, high quality, great value range.

The new store would improve the local shopping offer, provide much needed competition, and create at least 40 new jobs for local people.

This website tells you more about our plans to bring an award-winning Aldi to your area and explains how you can provide us with your feedback on our proposals.

Mae'n bleser gan Aldi gyhoeddi ei gynigion ar gyfer siop fwyd newydd yn Salt Lake, Porthcawl.

Rydym yn gwybod bod pobl leol ar hyn o bryd yn teithio cryn bellter i'n siopau arobryn. Mae'r cynigion cyffrous hyn, ar safle a neilltuwyd i'w ddefnyddio ar gyfer siop fwyd, yn darparu mynediad haws i'n hystod werth gwych boblogaidd, o ansawdd uchel.

Byddai'r siop newydd yn gwella'r cynnig siopa lleol, yn darparu cystadleuaeth fawr ei hangen, ac yn creu o leiaf 40 o swyddi newydd i bobl leol.

Mae'r wefan hon yn dweud mwy wrthych am ein cynlluniau i ddod ag Aldi arobryn i'ch ardal ac yn egluro sut y gallwch roi eich adborth inni ar ein cynigion.

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Aldi is delighted to announce its proposals for a new foodstore at Salt Lake, Porthcawl. We know that local people are currently travelling some distance to our award-winning stores. These exciting proposals, on a site set aside to be used for a foodstore, provide easier access to our popular, high quality, great value range.

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Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received an update on the progress of an all-new food store development at Salt Lake in Porthcawl.

Speaking at a meeting of full Council, the Leader, Cllr Huw David told members he had seen rumours circulating on social media wrongly claiming that Aldi had withdrawn from the project due to issues with supposed ground contamination.

Cllr David said: "I am happy to confirm that this is completely untrue. There are no issues with the ground at the two-acre site, and the project is very much moving ahead as planned.

"The company recently confirmed to us that their initial preparations are nearing completion, and that contractors are being lined up for construction to begin.

"The development aims to provide a landmark gateway into the town while creating up to 40 full-time jobs for local people, and all money generated from the sale of the land is being reinvested back into Porthcawl to support local infrastructure improvements and further stages of the regeneration plans.

"During the store's construction, public car parking will remain available at Salt Lake and Hillsboro Place, and separate plans are under development for an all-new multi storey at Hillsboro Place.

"If all proceeds as planned, we can expect to see the new Aldi store opening its doors in summer 2023."

Commenting after the meeting, Cllr Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: "It's good to see that the Salt Lake plans are progressing and that Aldi remains committed towards providing Porthcawl with a new food store built to a high standard of quality.

"This has unlocked money which is being reinvested back into Porthcawl to support local infrastructure improvements and further stages of the regeneration.

"The store will fit in seamlessly alongside other development planned for Salt Lake as well as with existing businesses in John Street, and a Section 106 agreement is in place to ensure that clear links, sightlines and pedestrian access can be maintained between the sites.

"I am very much looking forward to seeing the development take shape, and to completing another phase in the ongoing regeneration of Porthcawl."

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Members of Bridgend County Borough Council have received an update on the progress of an all-new food store development at Salt Lake in Porthcawl. Speaking at a meeting of full Council, the Leader, Cllr Huw David told members he had seen rumours circulating on social media wrongly claiming that Aldi had withdrawn from the project due to issues with supposed ground contamination.

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Plan for new 900-home development on Porthcawl seafront

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The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to move forward with plans to appropriate land in Sandy Bay and Griffin Park needed for the delivery of future regeneration within Porthcawl.

The move will enable almost 20 hectares of land to be used for planning purposes as part of the regeneration of the town's waterfront area, and will be in accordance with both the Local Development Plan and the recently approved Placemaking Strategy.

Under the council's plans the site, which includes the amusement park, will become available for mixed-use development featuring all-new retail, commercial, recreational, housing and leisure opportunities.

To support the mixed-use development, a new vehicular route will be constructed and the site will also feature an all-new school or expanded educational facilities.

Griffin Park will double in size, access to the beach will be improved and enhanced, and facilities for new businesses and visitors will be introduced alongside approximately 900 much-needed new homes.

The site will also feature new or significantly improved open space for residents and visitors to enjoy, which will be in addition to the 200 metre long seaside park already planned as part of the nearby Salt Lake development.

With the council committing towards the provision of new all-weather modern tennis facilities, public consultation is to be carried out on how residents will want their new open space to look, and what sort of new facilities they would like it to feature.

Councillor Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: "This move is an important step forward in unlocking the potential of the waterfront area, and forms an essential part of our ongoing overall regeneration plans for Porthcawl.

"Developing well-defined, safe and welcoming public open space remains as equally important to these plans as do our aims for delivering the new Porthcawl Metro Station or an all-new modern multi-storey car park at Hillsboro Place.

"In line with our Placemaking Strategy, we want local organisations, businesses and communities to work with us in close partnership in order to deliver sustainable regeneration and development while also respecting and valuing the area's distinctive qualities and identity.

"Local people will have an opportunity to help determine how this new open space is delivered and what facilities may be featured there, and we will be inviting your views and input as soon as the consultation is ready to be launched."

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The Cabinet of Bridgend County Borough Council has agreed to move forward with plans to appropriate land in Sandy Bay and Griffin Park needed for the delivery of future regeneration within Porthcawl. The move will enable almost 20 hectares of land to be used for planning purposes as part of the regeneration of the town's [...]

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Plans for a multi-million pound regeneration of Porthcawl's waterfront moved a step closer today as Welsh Government confirmed the purchase of key pieces of land.

Climate Change Minister Julie James today (Friday 31 March) confirmed that Welsh Government has secured the ownership on vital parcels of land within a 20 hectare site that is central to Bridgend County Borough Council's regeneration plans.

The land, which is located at Sandy Bay, will now be used as part of an exciting, mixed-use development featuring low carbon housing (up to half of which will be affordable) and all-new retail, commercial, recreational, and leisure opportunities for the benefit of visitors and residents.

The sale includes the freehold interest in the Coney Beach Amusement Park site and the leasehold interest in an adjoining section of land known locally as the 'monster park' as it was previously used to exhibit sculptures of dinosaurs.

With the two sites now unlocked for significant new development, Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council will work in partnership to regenerate the area in line with the Local Development Plan and the Placemaking Strategy for Porthcawl.

As part of the ambitious new plans for the area, Griffin Park will double in size. Access to the beach will be improved, and new retail, business and visitor facilities will be introduced along with a new primary school and around 900 much-needed new homes.

The plans for the area, which draw on feedback from a recent community consultation asking local people what sort of facilities they want for Porthcawl, include new and significantly improved open space for residents and visitors to enjoy. This is in addition to a 200 metre seaside park already planned as part of the nearby Salt Lake development.

As part of the deal, the amusement park will continue to operate for up to three years with work expected to begin on site soon after.

Climate Change Minister Julie James said: "These are exciting plans for Porthcawl and I am delighted they are able to progress for the benefits of communities and future generations. Porthcawl offers a unique opportunity to deliver affordable homes in an attractive waterfront setting.

"I now look forward to delivering this opportunity in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council. Together, we can regenerate the waterfront, and make the town an even better place to live and visit."
Cllr Neelo Farr, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said:

This move is a major sign of confidence in Porthcawl and represents a highly significant investment from Welsh Government which recognises the area's importance and potential.

By unlocking and expediating the acquisition of this land, Welsh Government has effectively enabled the council to focus more of its resources upon maximising the benefits of regeneration. As a result, we will be increasing the amount of affordable housing that will become available as part of this project, and safeguarding higher levels of quality than was previously possible.

We are delighted that Welsh Government has demonstrated this sign of faith in our plans for Porthcawl, and look forward to working together in close partnership in order to deliver long-lasting, high-quality, sustainable regeneration that will be of benefit to residents and visitors alike.

Sarah Murphy, Member of the Senedd for Bridgend, said: "The purchase of land at Sandy Bay offers a unique opportunity for Porthcawl.

"I am so pleased the Welsh Government has been able to unlock the potential of this site, working together with Bridgend County Borough Council to deliver on the regeneration plan for the seafront area as well as delivering much needed social and affordable homes."

Pat Evans, of Coney Beach Amusement Park, said: "Generations of our family have lived and worked alongside each other here at Coney Beach for over 100 years. We will be forever proud of our showman heritage and the memories that we have created for all our customers who have visited us and shared in our love of the 'fun of the fair' and the legacy that Coney Beach leaves.

"We are confident in Welsh Government and Bridgend County Borough Council's ability to deliver on the community's ambitions as we move into this new era, and were pleased to agree to operate Coney Beach for a few more years to give continuity for the town before the redevelopment commences. May Porthcawl continue to prosper."

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The first time I visited Porthcawl was to escape the stresses of my third year at university. I accidentally stumbled upon it during an Elvis convention, which had taken over the entire town. People from all over the world were wandering around in full Elvis get-up and all the shops were playing Love Me Tender, Hound Dog and more of his rock 'n' roll greats. I thought I'd entered a parallel universe.

Anyway, this rather faded but charming resort town boasts a lovely walk along the golden sands of Rest Bay, taking in limestone cliffs, tempting rock pools and sand dunes. Surfers and power kiters from Bristol, Cardiff and beyond often flock here for a post-work thrill injection. It's a nice surprise for those who often bypass this little stretch of coastline for the honeypot attractions of Mumbles and the Gower further along the coast.

Start

From Rest Bay car park, head to the way-marked coastal path near the entrance to the golf course and The Rest Convalescent Hotel. Florence Nightingale consulted on the designs of this listed building in 1871, which was used as a convalescent home for sick and injured miners. Walk along this gleaming white path that joins with the newly built boardwalk. There are benches along the way - stop and take in the sea views and the hazy outline of Somerset and north Devon in the distance.

After a while you'll notice the rocks and pebbles have a pink and white marbling effect to them - this is Pink Bay, which truly
does glow flamingo pink at sunset. There's lots of driftwood along here if you're in a foraging mood.

Sker House

Continue along the boardwalk, passing through two kissing gates, then follow the path up the grassy bank overlooking Sker Point. You'll come to a way-marked path leading off to the right. Follow this path, as if you're heading towards the yellow house in the distance (Sker House).

This path skirts the edge of Kenfig Burrows, a National Nature Reserve of sand dunes that is home to a variety of
fen orchid only found here and the on coast of Brittany. You'll see lots of gorse bushes dotted along the path here - pick yourself a yellow gorse flower and breathe in its coconut-like scent.

Follow the path around Sker House, a private dwelling believed to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who died of a broken heart, pass through four kissing gates until you come to a well-defined track lined by a dry stone wall. Keep to this track through the fields and pass through two gates.

St David's Well
Soon you'll come to a road - cross over and continue down Moor Lane.

After the railway bridge, follow the road round to the right (don't take the left-hand turn) and you'll soon come to St David's Well, which was reputed to have been visited by the patron saint himself.

The Celts believed the water had curative powers and they often hung rags on the surrounding branches for good luck. Nottage
Soon you'll come to a T-junction - turn right into the village of Nottage. There are two pubs on either side of the green for a little pit stop.

Cross Fulmar Road when you come to a bus stop and take the first left, then cross over to Lock's Lane and continue through a residential area until you find yourself back at the seafront. Turn right to walk along Lock's Common back to Rest Bay car park, but not before you've raced your fellow walkers across the sand to touch the sea.

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A walk along the sand at Porthcawl, Bridgend

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The doors have opened on a £2.4m development residents thought might fall through at one point. Porthcawl's Cosy Corner is set to transform the seafront.

The once neglected part of town is now home to Saltlake Seafood Company and is about to welcome Whocult Coffee + Doughnuts. All that is left to do from the plans is the children's play area, which is hoped to be finished in the second phase of the development.

It has not all been plain-sailing, however, with issues like asbestos and a lack of funding delaying the work being carried out. But people have already seemed to be enjoying themselves on the site after it finally opened to the public. You can get more Porthcawl news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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The Cosy Corner development offers six commercial units, public seating, space for outdoor events, public toilets and changing facilities for users of the nearby marina.

Getting the work done has been a turbulent process. After surveys on the land, which was acquired by the local authority in 2020, asbestos was found at the site. The cost rose as a result, meaning that Bridgend County Borough Council had to approve an additional £265,000 for the 2,000 tonnes of new soil brought to the site to replace the material that was unsuitable because of potential asbestos contamination. But, despite the setbacks, the council has lived up to its promise which it made earlier this year, when it was said that people in Porthcawl would be able to enjoy the site before the end of summer.

As you approach the buildings, you can see how it has come on in leaps and bounds.

Just a few weeks ago, the area was a building site, full of diggers and workers everywhere. Now, people can freely stroll around and enjoy the new space.

The first tenant, Saltlake Seafood Co looked like it was ready to go when we visited recently, with loads of seating outside, just waiting for customers. And it's not just the humans of Porthcawl enjoying the green space at the Cosy Corner. This pampered pooch (pictured below) looks like it was kind enough to let its humans join it on the bench mid-walk.

The whole area is now looking really impressive, and it's perfect for a summer's day, if you want to dip in and out of the sunshine.

A Bridgend County Borough Council spokesperson said: "The Cosy Corner development offers six commercial units, public seating, space for outdoor events, public toilets and changing facilities for users of the nearby marina. The first tenant, Saltlake Seafood Co, has opened and WhoCult Coffee + Doughnuts are very close to opening. Discussions are ongoing with several other businesses who have shown an interest in the property.
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"The building also benefits from solar panels and will be heated with an Air Source Heat Pump, making it one of the county borough's first carbon negative buildings. The second phase of the development will include a high-quality, bespoke design outdoor children's play area, which will be durable enough to stand up to maritime weather conditions while also remaining in keeping with the listed status of neighbouring structures, such as the Jennings Building."

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£2.4m leisure development transforms Welsh seaside town

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A new branch of Aldi has opened in Porthcawl, bringing a much-needed large supermarket to the town. Just a stone's throw from the marina and lighthouse, Aldi is open as of Thursday, July 13.

We went to take a look inside and found a full five aisles split down the middle, with a great selection of meat, veg and snacks. There might not be anything to set it apart from other branches of Aldi but upon first impressions it was as modern, cheap and spacious as you'd expect.

The long-awaited new store was opened with a performance from Porthcawl Male Choir before shoppers flooded in to get their first purchases. People queued up early in the morning to grab a bargain from the famed middle aisle - and by the time we got there at a sensible 9am, some of the key items had already been sold out (we'll have to find a kayak somewhere else, then).
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While Porthcawl town centre has a Co-op branch, residents have otherwise lacked options for their weekly shop. It was busy which clearly showed this was something a long time coming for Porthcawl but the queues quickly became manageable and shoppers could be seen leaving the store with fully-loaded trolleys.

The building is airy, modern and relatively unobtrusive for the fact it's perched on a seafront. Its size and location have irked some people - but with the upcoming closure of the nearby Coney Beach amusement park and plans for a new housing estate and school, the area is already set for huge change regardless.

Aldi is possibly the king of the reasonably-priced "ooh, I fancy that for my dinner" items and there's plenty of that in the new branch, from a seasoned chicken crown for £5 to all the various breaded, flavoured and marinated stuff in the freezer section. The meat aisle stretches across most of one wall, with a good amount of fruit and veg opposite.

There are some interesting choices (including an almost 10-metre stretch of Old El Paso kits) but likewise there's the impressive selection of beers and wines that you'd come to expect from Aldi and Lidl alike. Whether or not you get the hype, there's also a well-stocked shelf of Prime drinks - and with the early frenzy around them having ended, you can actually buy one for £2 without shoving your way through a crowd of teenagers to do so.

The 'Special Buys' in the middle aisle are as eclectic as you'd expect; do you fancy picking up a paddleboard, a telescope and a ceramic hedgehog with LED lamps in its eyes? If so, you're in luck. The prices, too, are as good as you'd expect and Aldi seems to have fended off the impact of inflation as well as can be expected.

Jokes aside, this section is shrewdly stocked for the summer. You'll find foldable chairs, camping stoves, portable toilets, wetsuits and beach shoes and everything else of that genre for a decent price. Alongside that is a good amount of home decor including wall art and candles, and we saw a couple of pecople leaving the shop with a smart-looking blue ottoman footstool.

All the other major bases are covered, from pet food to baby products, and the shop is big enough that there's a good range of both. It's not quite the size of a big industrial estate Tesco or Asda, but you'd be hard-pressed to turn up for your weekly shop and come away unsatisfied with the selection.

One shopper, Kinsey, could practically see her house from the shop's entrance and told us she was "super happy" with the new Aldi. She said: "We totally needed this in Porthcawl. There's not a big supermarket like this, there are a few little convenience stores and the Co-op in town but the prices are high."
The store can be found on Porthcawl's Eastern Promenade, CF36 5TS and will be open 8am to 10pm Monday-Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
Everyone we spoke to was happy with the new shop but some weren't thrilled with the location. One told us: "I like how it looks, but I think it should be slightly out of town, not a prime place by the beach. I think the area for the beach should be for tourists coming in - this will be good for tourists too but it's such a prime spot. He added: "It's nice to have a big store in Porthcawl. It's not going to overtake the Co-op for us but it will complement it."

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Plans for a Metro-link development have been accepted as part of the ongoing development in Porthcawl.

The proposed four-bay bus terminus and building put forward by Bridgend County Borough Council will be built along The Portway, Porthcawl, next to Salt Lake car park.

The bus station will join a host of plans proposed for the Waterfront regeneration in Porthcawl, including a new Aldi supermarket.
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Currently, a bus interchange exists along John Street in Porthcawl with a number of shelters and laybys, however, it does not currently serve as a bus station for the town.

In an independent report by Asbri Transport Ltd, a Welsh transport planning practice, this current location was described as "disconnected from the main attractions of Porthcawl".

Details of the new enclosure include "extensive glazed areas and a curved roof, which incorporates a green roof", a rainwater garden, a drinking fountain to reduce single-use plastic waste, and both a sheltered "cycle parking" and racks for both manual and electric hire bikes.

Additionally, there will be service floor points to support pop up coffee shops or newsagents within the enclosure until the Salt Lake site regeneration is completed.

The report states: "The proposal is considered to represent a high quality and innovative development that will act to enhance public transport accessibility for a wide range of local and regional journeys that start or finish in Porthcawl.

"By providing a bespoke architecturally designed structure, the proposal is able to incorporate a range of additional internal and external design features that will both benefit future users of the facility and allow the structure to make a positive contribution to the local townscape and adjoining public realm."

The Porthcawl Metro Link was proposed as a development of the South EastWales Metro Plus initiative.

The Link will form part of the metro enhancement framework for the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal, which is seeking to develop improved links between Maesteg, Bridgend, Porthcawl and Cardiff as part of a pipeline of future transport projects.
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Visit Bridgend | Porthcawl - Newton Beach

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Newton is the most easterly beach at Porthcawl and is a ten minute walk from the picturesque village of Newton.

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Shoreline Management Plan Nash Point to Porthcawl

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Shoreline Management Plan Nash Point to Porthcawl

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The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from different directions through a typical September. The biggest spokes point in the directions the wind most commonly blows from and the shade of blue suggests the strength, with the darkest shade of blue strongest. It is based on 3358 NWW3 forecasts of wind since since 2006, at 3hr intervals, for the closest NWW3 model node to Porthcawl Point, located 21 km away (13 miles). There are insufficient recording stations world wide to use actual wind data. Without question some coastal places have very localized wind effects that would not be predicted by NWW3. According to the model, the dominant wind at Porthcawl Point blows from the WSW. If the rose plot shows a nearly round shape, it means there is no strong bias in wind direction at Porthcawl Point. By contrast, dominant spokes show favoured directions, and the more dark blue, the stronger the wind. Spokes point in the direction the wind blows from. Over an average September, the model suggests that winds are light enough for the sea to be glassy (pale blue) about 10% of the time (3 days each September) and blows offshore 20% of the time (0 days in an average September). In a typical September winds stronger than >40kph (25mph) are expected on 2 days at Porthcawl Point

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porthcawl point average wind speed and direction

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best time of year for windsurfing porthcawl point

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best time of year for kite surfing at porthcawl point

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Porthcawl Point wind stats. Average wind speed and direction for Porthcawl Point by month and by season. How often the wind is offshore at Porthcawl Point

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https://www.gumtree.com/caravans/porthcawl/trecco+bay

Average price approx. £70,000 (vary from £30,000 - 150,000)

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Parkdean Resorts | 66 UK Holiday Parks | Family Holidays

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Nestled between the bustling cities of Cardiff and Swansea, with a Blue Flag beach on its doorstep, there's no better place to own a holiday home than Trecco Bay Holiday Park.

Discover beautiful Trecco Bay Beach, or the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons) where there's more than just walking on offer. Take your pick from abseiling, rock climbing, cycling, horse-riding, and stargazing, as well as a whole host of water sports.

Our biggest park here at Parkdean Resorts, Trecco Bay is jam-packed with fantastic, fun-filled family activities. There's hours of aquatic fun with our indoor pool with chute and slides, as well as a wet outdoor play area, adventure golf and adventure playground. If that's not enough we've invested in some exciting new activities and facilities, including an outdoor climbing wall, high ropes course and virtual reality experience.

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Caravans & Lodges for sale at Trecco Bay Holiday Park

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Own your own holiday home at Trecco Bay Holiday Park in Wales. Range of stunning static caravans and luxury lodges for sale. Arrange your visit today.

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The average price for a property in CF36 5NE is £385,000 over the last year. Use Rightmove online house price checker tool to find out exactly how much properties sold for in CF36 5NE since 1995 (based on official Land Registry data).

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Bathing water quality in Porthcawl is set to be improved and homes will be better protected from flooding thanks to a £300,000 project.

The project by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will begin early in the new year, bringing long-term benefits by improving the performance of the waste water network during heavy rain.

As part of the work, a new long sea outfall pipe will be put in place, which the team will need to work around the tides to install.

Good bathing water will help tourism economy

Welsh Water said the long term benefits of the work is that it will help improve bathing water quality in Rest Bay.

While working in the town the company will also be working to upgrade the sewer pipes in the Newton Nottage area, which will help protect some properties there from internal waste water flooding.

Daniel Purchase, Welsh Water's Capital Delivery Project Manager, said: "At Welsh Water, we understand the importance of good bathing water quality to our customers and to the Welsh tourism economy and are proud to be delivering a scheme which will make a contribution to this."

It is anticipated that the scheme will take three months to complete and the work will not impact on the wastewater service to local people and businesses.

'Our priority is to ensure profits are reinvested'

Mr Purchase added: "As a company, our priority is to ensure profits are reinvested both to improve services to customers, and to enhance the local environment - which includes bathing waters and our investment in Porthcawl reflects this."

Workers from Welsh Water also held a special information session in the town on Wednesday for residents who wanted to find out more about the project.

People can also contact Welsh Water for further information on 0800 085 3968 or search 'Porthcawl' in the 'In Your Area' section of their website.

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Porthcawl project will help protect homes from flooding

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Bathing water quality in Porthcawl is set to be improved and homes will be better protected from flooding thanks to a £300,000 project. The project by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will begin early in the new year, bringing long-term benefits by improving the performance of the waste water network during heavy rain.

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'Sea defences at Newton will eventually fail'

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'Sea defences at Newton will eventually fail'

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A mum is calling on the council and Welsh Government to reverse its decision to withdraw funding for flood defences as it could result in her house being taken by the sea.

Gail Ivins achieved a lifelong dream of living in Newton, Porthcawl, when she moved her family into a £250,000 home just a stone's throw from the beach earlier this year.

But she was left devastated when she discovered, two months after she moved into her house on Bay View Road, that public funding for Newton's sea defences will cease in 20 years. The routine property search had not mentioned the issue.

The South Wales Shoreline Management Plan II (SMP), which has been approved by the Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant, states that while the short-term policy is to "hold the line" by maintaining existing defences in Newton, including a sea wall, in 20 years' time there will be "no active intervention" and the coast will be allowed to "retreat naturally". It states the sea defences will "eventually fail with an increased risk of flooding over time".

"It's taken me all my life to realise this is where I want to be," said Gail, 46, who moved from Newport in August with husband Mike and children Zak, seven, and Callisse, three.

"I think they have thought about the human cost, but they haven't valued the human cost. We don't want to give up our home. We have put our lives into this. How would they feel?

"I know they have to make decisions, but I think they need to put themselves in the shoes of the people who live here."

Gail is hoping to galvanise Newton residents to fight the SMP and get it changed.

The SMP covers the area from Lavernock Point in the Vale of Glamorgan to St Ann's Head in Pembrokeshire. It was developed by local authorities, including Bridgend council, Natural Resources Wales and other bodies.

It sets out how coastal erosion and flood risks will be managed in the future as sea levels rise.

The SMP states that 30 properties valued at a total of £3.7m will be affected at Newton.

But Gail says the figure appears to be based on an average house price of £124,000, way below the market value in Newton.

She is also concerned her house has been greatly devalued by the SMP and that it may become unmortgagable and uninsurable in the future.

"Before we know it these 20 years will be gone and before you know it the sea defences could fall down," said Gail.

A Welsh Government spokesman said: "Funding for flood risk management remains a major priority for the Welsh Government and in recent years we have maintained our investment in this area, with over £245m being invested during this term of Government, supported by an additional £50m from Europe.

"Unfortunately, there are certain areas where simply spending increasing amounts of money on flood defences is neither financially viable nor, crucially, safe for those communities in the long term. We are looking carefully at the options available to us with regards to achieving the best possible outcome for all within the financial constraints that we are already operating in.

"Whilst there is no duty on the Welsh Government to provide compensation for those affected by flooding, our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our communities."

A Bridgend council spokesman said: "There are no straightforward solutions at Newton. Even with the current sea defence, which is maintained by Natural Resources Wales, the area could still be affected by a future rise in sea levels because of the nearby dune system.

"That's why the shoreline management plan is broken into distinct time periods which allow further options to be considered based on new, up to date information - for example, if sea levels do not rise as steeply as predicted in 25 years' time, or if new funding becomes available for carrying out specific defence works.

"Residents can be assured that the council and its partners are looking at a range of ways in which we can mitigate the effects of coastal change, and that we will continue to assist householders during storms and severe weather conditions wherever possible by distributing sandbags, clearing drains and maintaining the integrity of Beach Road itself."

Council officers have met with several residents on Beach Road and, at their request, agreed to take another look at some of the issues.

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Mum calls on council to reverse decision to withdraw funding for flood defences

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A mum is calling on the council and Welsh Government to reverse its decision to withdraw funding for flood defences as it could result in her house being taken by the sea. Gail Ivins achieved a lifelong dream of living in Newton, Porthcawl, when she moved her family into a £250,000 home just a stone's throw from the beach earlier this year.

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Search for Porthcawl
What is the geology of Porthcawl's coastline?  What impact does this have?

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BGS Geology Viewer - The Geological Map Viewer of Britain

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Discover our geology with direct access to detailed information about the rocks all around you.

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Photo of the Rip Rap and Rock Groyne on Newton Beach, facing West.

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The Rip Rap used at Newton Beach and Trecco Bay is Limestone from the local Cornelly Quarry.

The Rock Groynes use a mix of limestone and granite (the darker boulders)

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Approx £400,000 - 2014-2016

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JMcCarthy.biz - Civil Engineering and Plant Hire

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After Winter storms in 2014 McCarthy's were employed as Principal Contractors by Parkdean Leisure to repair the damaged sea defences at Trecco Bay. This was followed by planned maintenance works to the defences which were competitively tendered and successfully completed later in 2014 and again both in 2015 & 2016.

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Price of Revetment Management Newton Beach

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Price of Revetment Management Newton Beach

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£316,787.18
Contract Period | March to May 2015

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JMcCarthy.biz - Civil Engineering and Plant Hire

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The purpose of the works was to replace the current rip rap protection with a more robust solution that was be able to withstand severe storm surges and tidal events.

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6,500 tonnes of stone rock amour

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The sea defences at Newton beach in Porthcawl are undergoing £300,000 worth of repairs and strengthening.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) engineers are using more than 6,500 tonnes of stone rock amour to shore up the defence, which the body said will make it more resilient to the effects of the tide in the future.

The car park has been temporarily closed while the works, scheduled to last until early June, take place.

Phill Pickersgill, NRW operations manager, said: "Like many of the coastal flood defences across Wales, the banks at Newton took a battering in the 2014 winter storms.

"We undertook some emergency repairs directly after the incident, but in the long term more serious work is required in order to maintain the level of protection to nearby homes.

"While the work is underway, we'll do everything we can to minimise the disruption to local people, and are already planning our lorry loads to coincide with the quieter parts of the day.

"We'd like to thank local people for their co operation while these important works take place."
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NRW said as well as protecting 26 properties at Beach Road, the project will also help to maintain the section of Wales Coast Path through Newton Burrows.

Last year, the South Wales Shoreline Management Plan II (SMP) was approved by the Minister for Natural Resources Carl Sargeant.

It states that while the short-term policy is to "hold the line" and maintain existing defences at Newton, in 20 years time the authorities plan "no active intervention" and the coast will be allowed to "retreat naturally".

Bridgend Council said the SMP also allows for further options to be considered in the future.

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Newton sea defences shored up with £300,000 works

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The sea defences at Newton beach in Porthcawl are undergoing £300,000 worth of repairs and strengthening. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) engineers are using more than 6,500 tonnes of stone rock amour to shore up the defence, which the body said will make it more resilient to the effects of the tide in the future.

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2015 Environment Agency/DEFRA Report

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Newton ( Welsh: Drenewydd yn Notais) is a village located near the seaside resort town of Porthcawl, in Bridgend County Borough, Wales.

Newton village dates from the 12th century and St John the Baptist Church was founded by the Knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem 800 years ago and originally built as a fortress, still overlooks the village green.

The Jolly Sailor pub, the oldest in Porthcawl, and the Ancient Briton pub also overlook the green. 130 metres to the south of the church lies St. John's water well, the water from which is reputed to have healing properties.

Newton Beach is a long sandy beach, approximately 3 miles long, stretching from Newton Point in the west to the mouth of the River Ogmore in the east.

The Newton Burrows and Merthyr Mawr sand dunes back Newton beach, and are a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The present warren is what is left of what was once the largest sand dune system in Europe, stretching along the coast to Mumbles. The dunes form an important habitat for wildlife and plants, and also claim fame to the second highest sand dune in Europe, locally known as the 'big dipper'. Some of the filming of Lawrence of Arabia took place on the dunes.

The sand dunes were featured in the BBC series Coast and Weatherman Walking.

Newton is home to one independent schools: St Clare's

Newton is a ward to Porthcawl Town Council and Bridgend County Borough Council. It is represented by four town councillors on Porthcawl Town Council.

Since the 1999 county elections Newton has been a county ward, electing one county councillor to Bridgend County Borough Council.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Newton ( Welsh: Drenewydd yn Notais) is a village located near the seaside resort town of Porthcawl, in Bridgend County Borough, Wales. Newton village dates from the 12th century and St John the Baptist Church was founded by the Knights of the Order of St.

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Breakwater and Eastern Promenade Defences

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Breakwater and Eastern Promenade Defences

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Knights Brown was a great client to deal with. We felt from the very outset that they worked with us rather than for us, demonstrating real collaboration in order to minimise disruption to the port. The works were also delivered through a very challenging time, with the latter stages coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. Their approach to this was thoroughly professional, with health and safety the primary consideration. Working practices were strictly amended and monitored, with the project completed to the satisfaction of all involved.

- Anisa Koci Port Master Plan Project Manager at Portsmouth International Port

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Porthcawl Coastal Defence Scheme - Knights Brown

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Repairs and improvements to the Western Breakwater and Eastern Promenade coastal defence structures in the busy coastal town of Porthcawl

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ArcGis Storymap for Coastal Management at Newton

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ArcGis Storymap for Coastal Management at Newton

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Investigating Coasts: Newton and Porthcawl

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Introducing the location of your A Level fieldwork

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Natural Resources Wales / Change to management of Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve

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Changes to management of Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve

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Sand dune processes and management for flood and coastal defence 2007

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Sand dune processes and management for flood and coastal defence 2007

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Sand Dune Vegetation Survey Wales (1995)

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Sand Dune Vegetation Survey Wales (1995)

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This website contains links to resources which are used in measuring and monitoring access to services in the UK. It also provides links to international resources describing best practice in planning accessibility

What is accessibility

How accessibility is measured

Audit changes in accessibility to ensure fairness with links to reports and maps

What is Accessibility?

Accessibility is the ability of people to reach places and services and the ability of places to be reached by people and goods.

Separate planning for people, places or transport will not necessarily ensure good access. A combined approach is needed to ensure that all of the barriers to access are overcome. Good planning of accessibility checks that everyone has the ability to reach the services and closes all identified gaps. These approaches are used by:

Service providers, who plan access to ensure that customers and service users can reach their locations.

Transport operators, who plan access to ensure that their networks cover as many travel needs as possible.

Government, who ensure that everyone in society can reach essential services and enable action to protect everyone's needs.

The three main components of access are affected by many factors:

Transport, Land and People - 3 approaches to accessibility.

Transport: All of the types of transport needed to make a door to door journey.

Land: All of the places where services are located. Services placed at locations the local population can reach are often described as accessible.

People: Ensuring there are opportunities for all people. Do people know where things are? Do they feel safe? Do they have the skills to travel?

When people, services and transport interact well together then access has been improving. However for too many people in too many places access has been declining. Without action to challenge many growing trends in the economy and society access will continue to decline, harming quality of life for many people and widening inequity.

How Accessibility is Measured

The simplest measure of accessibility is travel time to the nearest location of a service. Travel time is also often used as a proxy for travel cost, but for trips including bus, tram and rail or where there are road tolls then travel cost also needs to be considered separately

Travel time to the nearest location of a service.

Travel time indicates the general convenience of making a journey. Calculations vary in complexity, from applying a set speed to the shortest path through a network, to the use of public transport timetables.

Other factors may be relevant to access such as physical barriers crossing roads, the safety of the journeys and the availability of information in affecting an individual's perception of journey difficulty.

For access to comparable services the nearest location can be used to represent choice. However, hospitals do not all offer the same treatments, and shops do not all offer the same quality of product. Choice can be represented by weighting the opportunities available and factoring by the travel cost and time.

Accessibility analysis is commonly broken down into three types of measure:

Access for people to services such as retail, healthcare, education and employment.

Access of places to ensure that destinations are attractive with well planned connections.

Connections between people and places which can be by physical journeys or electronic virtual connections. The physical journeys are considered door to door and can use any combination of modes of transport relevant to the capabilities of the traveller. Key distinctions in measurement of accessibility are: between people with and without a car available, physical capabilities, and safety.

There can be no one single measure of accessibility. The population is diverse and all people's needs are important. In practice a basket of commonly used accessibility measures is used to identify the most important accessibility problems.

Accessibility Audits

Since the mid-2000s, to check changes in accessibility over time local accessibility data has been calculated for the whole of Britain by central government. The approaches to calculation have evolved over time and more data has been published for England than for Scotland and Wales.

National measures of accessibility have been calculated at neighbourhood level using census boundary areas ( Lower Layer Super Output Areas, or Data Zones in Scotland - each of which has a population of around 2000 people). The national accessibility data is widely republished in other data series by local and central government, and non-governmental organisations, to assist in the monitoring of progress towards sustainable development goals, deprivation, and rural proofing of policy.

Accessibility data can be used to meet immediate, practical needs, such as locating the nearest coffee house and planning a journey to reach it. However, the analysis of accessibility data has many uses directly linked to policy and strategy:

Where to live to ensure good access to jobs and services:

Where to build new homes to ensure high quality lifestyles with good access.

Where to provide specialist public services such a hospitals and colleges.

How to ensure opportunities for customers to access good and services.

There are many requirements in law and guidance that require consideration of accessibility:

Local authority development planning decisions must report what accessibility changes would occur with requirements for developers to demonstrate improvements in access.

Health authorities must report on the equity of access to their services to demonstrate a comprehensive service to all of society.

Education authorities must monitor changes in access to ensure that all people can access education.

For further details of the raw data data available, previous published analysis, and how to obtain custom accessibility analysis, see:

Who We Are

This website is written and maintained by the team at DHC - Loop Connections, based in Edinburgh.

We undertook the bulk of the accessibility data processing and analysis for Department for Transport, Welsh and Scottish Governments between 2000 and 2010 and as the analysis tools became widely available, helped these government departments to develop their in-house monitoring arrangements.

About DHC projects Where our technologies have been deployed Loop Connections Contact Us.

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This website contains links to resources which are used in measuring and monitoring access to services in the UK. It also provides links to international resources describing best practice in planning accessibility What is accessibility How accessibility is measured Audit changes in accessibility to ensure fairness with links to reports and maps Accessibility is the ability of people to reach places and services and the ability of places to be reached by people and goods.