Agenda item

The Leader of Council then gave Members of Council a verbal update on the ground instability in the Pant-teg area, Ystalyfera. It was emphasised that the Local Authority could not stop the mountain from moving, but that there was immediate danger to life of residents in the Pant-teg area. The risk was constantly being monitored, and the land surveyed. As a result the risk map on the Council website would be updated tomorrow. A public meeting had been organised for the 7 September and the Leader of Council explained that he and Officers would address any questions raised by local residents. Various organisations, including housing associations and homeless charities, would be on hand to offer sign posting and advice. Dedicated telephone lines and email addresses had also been set up to offer help to local residents.

Local Members were praised for their involvement with residents, who had lost homes, shops, a pub and a Church over the years.

RESOLVED:        that the above verbal statement be noted.