Ceredigion Tidy Towns Fund help Lampeter shine
Environmental improvements across Lampeter have helped to create a cleaner, greener and more welcoming town, thanks to funding through the Ceredigion Tidy Towns Scheme.
Delivered by Ceredigion County Council’s Cynnal y Cardi team and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the scheme supports towns across Ceredigion to improve public spaces, strengthen community pride and create attractive destinations for residents and visitors.
With support from the fund, Lampeter Town Council have delivered a range of improvements, including the refurbishment of two public toilet facilities, new planting, and enhanced public spaces.
At Rookery Lane, funding enabled essential refurbishment works to address fire damage and restore an important community facility. Improvements were also carried out at the town’s other public toilet facility, helping ensure both amenities are better equipped to serve residents and visitors.
New planters, trees and shrubs have enhanced key locations throughout Lampeter, strengthen the town’s identity and create a positive first impression for those arriving.
Community involvement has also been central to the project. Volunteer weeding and environmental improvement sessions took place throughout the summer, including preparations for the British Cycling Championships time trials and Lampeter Agricultural Show. A total of 18 individual volunteers took part, helping to maintain and improve the town’s appearance.
Equipment purchased through the fund, including litter-picking and maintenance tools, will support ongoing community efforts to keep Lampeter looking its best.
Meryl Thomas, Lampeter Town Clerk said: “This funding has helped us make a real, visible difference to Lampeter, improving public facilities and creating cleaner, greener and more welcoming spaces for everyone to enjoy. Just as importantly, it has brought people together, with local volunteers giving their time and energy to help care for our town. We are proud of what has been achieved and the community spirit behind it. These improvements are about more than how Lampeter looks; they are about creating a town that residents can feel proud of, that businesses can thrive in, and that visitors will want to return to.”
Councillor Clive Davies, Cabinet member responsible for Economy and Regeneration, added: “It’s wonderful to see the difference these improvements have made across Lampeter. Attractive, well-cared-for public spaces are important to the people who live and work here, as well as those visiting the town. I’d like to thank everyone who has played a part in making Lampeter an even more welcoming place.”
The Ceredigion Tidy Towns Scheme aimed to boost local pride, support businesses, enhance the visitor experience and encourage communities to take an active role in improving their surroundings.
Lampeter’s project demonstrates how targeted investment and community action can make a lasting difference, helping create a more attractive, vibrant and welcoming town for everyone.
09/11/2026