Fears over Llandrindod Lake's controversial one-way system
THERE are growing fears any future decision on a controversial one-way system in Llandrindod Wells will not take into consideration the opinions of local residents – despite more than 60 per cent of them saying the system should be scrapped.
Llandrindod Wells Town Council introduced a survey last August regarding the one-way system that was introduced around the town's famous lake over lockdown.
It decided to act after being besieged by complaints from local residents over three years following the introduction of the new system during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The survey received hundreds of responses, with 61.71 per cent of people wanting the one-way system reversed completely.
The town council then wrote to Powys County Council (PCC), asking it to reverse the one-way system.
But after rumours circulated online that a decision has been made on its future, the council has insisted that is untrue.
There have been claims the one-way system has created a 'significant' increase in traffic and speed of vehicles, more parked cars creating congestion, and camper vans parking overnight.
Councillors and residents are especially concerned as the area is beside a children's play area.
One poster called for the system to be scrapped with calls to "remove the bollards" and reinstate two-way traffic.
Another warned over accidents on the cafe side of the lake, another claimed the new road layout is 'very confusing', while one insisted there was "nothing wrong" with the previous layout.
Councillor Pete Roberts, who represents Llandrindod's south ward, posted on social media on Friday, revealing he has been informed funding is now confirmed for works around Llandrindod Lake.
The town council reiterated that it has "serious concern" over health and safety issues.
'Planned works are scheduled for October to December this year,' he said. 'Exact plans are currently being finalised. I am still in discussion on direction of flow.'
A spokesperson for Powys County Council said: 'The council is considering options for the future road layout around Llandrindod Lake but no decisions have been made yet.'
The local authority said in August 2024 that it would be making the one-way system permanent around the lake, but was seeking views on which of three feasible options is preferred by the community.
Among these options includes putting a roundabout in place near to the Lakeside Café.
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