Llannon Community Council covers and administers an area of some 7479 acres (38.36 km square) and has a population of 5153 of which some 3793 are entitled to vote at its elections. The main centres of population are the villages of Tumble, Llannon, Cwmmawr and Cross Hands.
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According to the most recent figures available 71% of the population are Welsh speakers (2001 Census). The Council consists of 15 elected members. The Clerk is employed on a part time basis and works from home. In addition the Council employs two full time permanent labourers, two full time temporary labourers during the grass growing season, a part time cleaner and a part time evening caretaker. A number of casual workers are also employed as Bar Helpers.
The main functions undertaken by the Council include:
- Management of community centre & function rooms at Tumble Hall
- Management & maintenance of public cemetery, closed cemetery & 2 memorial gardens.
- Maintaining open spaces.
- Maintaining of some rights of way covering 40km (24.39 miles).
- Considering planning matters.
- Working in conjunction with County Highways on traffic calming measures & highway improvements.
- Working with the police to safeguard the community.
- Responsibility for maintaining & energising of footway lighting.
- Providing Christmas trees & lights annually.
- Providing financial assistance for various voluntary organisations & charities including annual sponsorship of local eisteddfod.
- Provision & maintenance of public seating & notice boards.
- Appointing representatives to numerous local & outside bodies.
- Nominating minor authority representatives to local primary & secondary schools.
- Supplying & maintaining bus shelters.
- Delivering services for the area’s young people in partnership with the County Council.
- Commissioning studies and work in partnership.
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