27/08/2025
π’ Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods - Calling All Residents! π’
Barry has been selected as one of five towns in Wales to receive major investment from the UK Government, through its Plan for Neighbourhoods initiative. Over the next 10 years Barry will receive Β£2 million each year through the Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods.
The plan will be guided by a dynamic group of local residents. business people and public servants, dedicated to making a long-term, positive difference to the town. Volunteers are needed to form five action groups that will generate creative and practical ideas for the issues that matter most to people.
π‘ Vibrant Barry - Breathing new life into Barryβs places to shop, work and enjoy, led by small business owner Fay Blakeley.
π£ Safer Barry - Safe Streets, parks and public spaces, led by Chief Superintendent Marc Attwell.
π Barry Futures - New jobs, training and skills, led by Executive Headteacher Innes Robinson.
π’ Barry Thriving Communities - United neighbourhoods building stronger communities, led by Community Development Officer Sarah Cutting.
π΅ Barry Together - Community events and participation, led by Matt Blumberg, co-founder of GlastonBARRY.
The whole process is being coordinated by the Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods Board, chaired by David Stevens, local resident and former CEO of Admiral Group.
To apply to join a Barry Plan for Neighbourhoods action group, or for more information, visit www.barry.cymru or email pfn@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.
Applications to join the action groups should be submitted by 12 noon on Friday 12 September, while comments and ideas from individuals, businesses, or organisations in Barry are welcome at any time.