MS praises Llanelli town centre initiative
Ymlaen Llanelli was founded in 2015 as part of a Business Improvement District
Plaid Cymru Member of Senedd for Mid and West Wales MS Cefin Campbell, has visited Ymlaen Llanelli to learn more about the work the group is doing to build a more vibrant town centre.
Ymlaen Llanelli was founded in 2015, as part of a Business Improvement District (Bid), which is led and funded by local businesses in the town.
The Bid aims to improve Llanelli as a place to work, live and visit by delivering a targeted programme of services and events
Llanelli Ymlaen regularly hold free events in the town centre, from annual festivals to community street parties, open-air cinemas and children’s events.
The events draw in thousands of visitors to the town, and its recent successes include the Llanelli 80s Festival, Llanelli Vintage Festival, Superhero Day and the biggest event, the Llanelli Food and Drink Festival.
As well as delivering events, Ymlaen Llanelli has also led on initiatives that improve access and enhance time spent in the town centre – including free parking days, hanging flower baskets, and working with Dyfed-Powys Police to alleviate some issues in the area.
Commenting following his visit, Mr Campbell said: "I welcomed the opportunity to meet with Ymlaen Llanelli and learn more about their brilliant projects and events that help increase footfall to the town and provide businesses with the exposure to strengthen their customer base.
"The work Ymlaen Llanelli has been doing in light of these challenges cannot be understated and provides an important financial boost to the town centre, as well as enhancing the visitor experience for locals and visitors alike."
"We all know that recent years have been a difficult time for our town centres, from the Covid-19 pandemic to the intensifying cost-of-living crisis."
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