The Independent-led Llanelli Town Council has welcomed the outcome of the public consultation on the proposed name for a community centre, with Penyfan emerging as the preferred choice.
The consultation gave residents an opportunity to help shape the identity of an important community facility, ensuring that the people who live in the area had a meaningful say in how it should be recognised.
The findings identified ‘Penyfan’ as the leading option, with 71% of respondents also indicating that they did not believe the centre should still be called ‘Bigyn’.
Councillor Michael Cranham said:
“Our community centre is an important local asset, and its name should mean something to the people who use it and the wider neighbourhood it serves.
“We firmly believe that residents should be at the heart of decisions about their community. While this should have happened under the previous Council, this Council has now provided an opportunity for residents to have their say.
“We now have an opportunity to move forward positively, recognising the views of residents and the importance of local identity.”
Councillor Alan Williams added:
“‘Penyfan’ is a name that clearly resonates with the community, and the consultation results demonstrate the strength of feeling around how this facility should be identified.
“Community facilities are about much more than buildings. They are places where people come together, friendships are formed, activities take place and a sense of belonging is strengthened.
“Choosing a name that reflects the neighbourhood and the people within it is an important part of building that connection. We hope that the new name of the centre ‘Penyfan’ will become a name the whole community can now take pride in for many years to come.”
