SUMMARY of FINDINGS

THEME 1:  ACCESS, APPEARANCE AND REGENERATION 


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities

  • Improve appearance and appeal of village gateways to promote uniqueness of ‘Borth’; to raise our profile of our unique internationally recognised biodiversity; walks, bridle paths, beach and access to other attractions of Wales.
  • Maintain and improve public transport access to ensure long-term sustainability, appeal and connection with local towns, cities and international travel hubs.
  • Pedestrian and cycle access throughout the village should be safe for all ages, for example along the main street and Clarach Hill, including to access the Community Hub.
  • Better, easy, safe and shared access and pathing is required for elderly, wheelchair and pram users and children along the high street and to the beach along its length. This will remain an opportunity for improvement beyond temporary County Council social distancing measures of March 2021.
  • Reconsider the southern Community Council-owned Open Access Common Land, (community land) currently a car park, as a community asset that is safe, visually appealing, unsealed but well drained; optimises biodiversity; discourages vehicular transit and encourages pedestrian use of the high street; perhaps also as an income stream to protect the Common land and minimise opportunity for encroachment onto the common.
  • Maximise the access, use and biodiversity of our community land to attract all ages, mobilities, and link the land to the hall and its surrounding facilities and to Glanwern, as a more user-friendly, well-being hub for sporting, cultural, community and recreational activities.
  • Repurpose parts of the village and connect village sections such as Glanwern and the high street, to emphasise its community purpose, rather than for vehicular travel, using the concept of ‘living village’, and to optimise visual appeal for residents and visitors.
  • Replantation of community/shared areas with public fruit, vegetable and herbaceous areas, and wild-flower areas
  • Create specialist areas for parking bicycles and charging points for electric/hybrid vehicle
  • Create/designate/regularise specialist parking area/s for campervans, motorhomes and buses run by the Community Council or the community to optimise parking space, reduce pollution, increase local economic activity and reduce friction between locals and visitors.
  • Encourage, promote and seek support where necessary or possible to maintain the appearance of the village.

THREATS



  • Transport links and spaces are outdated which constrain access and egress due to restrictive timetables, for example, those working shifts in Aberystwyth.
  • Continued poor maintenance of road dip and drain near golf course results in frequent flooding and potential for further car accidents.
  • Prohibited parking is unenforced leading to expansion of anti-social parking behaviours across the village. Lack of facilities and amenities for younger population discourages remaining in the vicinity.
  • Degeneration of buildings and facilities discourage local commitment and visitor interest.
  • Lack of investment and regeneration will reduce visitor numbers and potentially increase criminal activities.
  • Overgrown, unusable and restricted access to common land constrains optimal use and improvement of this
  • community-owned asset, with potential degeneration and encroachment onto the common land.
  • Status of common land (carpark) near Nisa may prevent any community-supported alteration of use.

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


  • Consider community-created identity for ‘Borth’ to generate local pride, regeneration and focus on village and its unique natural beauty, biodiverse and internationally renowned assets, such as Dyfi Biosphere, Cors Fochno and Blue flag beach.
  • Work with local and national transport providers to optimise bus and train links, including re-consideration of summer day rover trains, rather than car-based visitors.
  • With stakeholders, specify the extent of our community land (see Lle http://lle.gov.wales/map#m=-4.05009,52.48092,19&l=158;&b=europa) then develop a mutually agreeable strategy and operational plan to optimise access and use of it for biodiversity, sporting, cultural, community and recreational activities alongside its traditional tenancy rights.
  • Create special parking areas for bicycles and electric charging points, for example near the railways station and near/opposite Nisa and Premier Stores and/or elsewhere.
  • Identify one or more specific, off-road areas within the vicinity for over-night/ 48 hour stays for motorhomes and campervans.
  • Re-purpose the village thoroughfares, as safe, appealing, inviting community spaces to reduce use and speed of cars, optimise access for all ages, including those using mobility aids, wheelchairs, prams, bicycles and to promote local businesses.

Case Studied working well elsewhere



  • Community-managed public gardens such as Mach Maethlon (https://www.machmaethlon.org) in Machynlleth enable innovative use of small spaces for growing fruit, vegetables and herbs. A lottery grant assisted its development.
  • CAMpRA (Campaign for Real Aires in UK, https://campra.org.uk) encourages communities to create specific overnight/48-hour campervan and motorhome parking areas, with reciprocal responsibilities by providers and users on the principle of ‘leave no trace’.
  • Walthamstow Village, although in London, applied the concept of Living Streets ( https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our-work-in-action/creating-low-traffic-neighbourhoods) to reduce car use, reduce speed of cars, create small and larger green spaces and easily accessible and pedestrian areas.

Threats



  • The demographics of the population may alter; a healthy, thriving community requires a mixed age population of permanent residents.
  • With climate change, there is risk of extreme weather episodes, increased rainfall and risks from those, including flooding.
  • The recent SARS Covid pandemic may result in more variants, for which we may not be prepared. 
  • Funding and staffing for local health services is never fully secure, while community owned resources require continued funding and maintenance and the Community Hub (previously Family Centre) is funded by short-term, competitive grants to charity and public funders so has no long-term guarantee of funding.
  • Poor access to dental services within the district and lack of community fluoridation in water may continue to threaten dental health of the population.  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/Fluoride/

 

1.Social prescribing: “Social prescribing, also sometimes known as community referral, is a means of enabling health professionals to refer people to a range of local, non-clinical services. The referrals generally, but not exclusively, come from professionals working in primary care settings, for example, GPs or practice nurses,” [or health visitors] https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/social-prescribing 20/7/21

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


    • Work with the Hywel Dda University Health Board, existing and potential partners to develop a community focused health programme focused on prevention of, and recovery from ill-health and to optimise health of all ages. This programme should use current community facilities and resources. This has commenced through collaborative project with Hywel Dda, by invitation from HDUHB Ceredigion County Director.
    • Creation of a position for an employed well-being professional to oversees, manage and maintain the community hall and sports/fitness facilities as a centre/hub; to create, manage, deliver and communicate an integrated multi-generational programme of health services and activities that are open and accessible to all; to capitalise on revenue for these community facilities, services and programme.
    • Consult the community for ideas and opportunities for using current facilities, geography of Borth and community land for indoor and outdoor gym and fitness activities, such as off-road fitness, walking, biking and running trails.
    • Invite current community groups to offer opportunities for social prescribing with GPs, which may require education to groups about ‘social prescribing’; how it works and benefits of participation, then communication to the community.
    • Co-ordination and dissemination of accurate information on financial, health, social, improved energy initiatives and home improvement packages for the community and in anticipation of home energy requirements.
    • Co-ordination and dissemination of information on all community groups and activities in one, dynamic digest but disseminated through various methods for use by the community, groups, the Hub (formerly Family Centre), GP and Community well-being professional.
    • Review physical access to all facilities, consider safe movement along all paths, to and along the beach. Group should represent different ages, mobilities and degrees of vision.

Case Studied working well elsewhere



  • Social prescribing opportunities: Social prescribing reduces reliance on anti-depressants by connecting people, groups and activities. https://ruralhealthandcare.wales/green-health-practice/
  • Community mental health projects and networking: Work done by the West Wales Action for Mental Health promotes inter-agency collaboration and participation from those seeking to improve their mental health. This network provides a wide and inclusive network and further opportunities for supporting the community of Borth: https://wwamh.org.uk
  • Using beach for health: Perceived health benefits of using a UK beach include relief of stress, promoting belonging within families, physical activity and play, fun and engagement with nature (Ashbulby, Pahl, Webley and White, 2013)
  • Hywel Dda University Health Board & Borth Community Health Project. HDUHB invited representatives of the Community Council, the Hub, GP surgery, district and practice nurses, housing to consider how collaboration and community-based activities might reduce visits to the A&E and hospitalisations. This connects well with Health and well-being of Borth 2030 and presents opportunities for the community.

THEME 2:  HEALTH AND WELL-BEING


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities

  • Strengthen collaboration between the local Health Board, Social Services, existing community groups, GPs, pharmacy and local entrepreneurs by using a ‘one-stop health’ approach, perhaps physically and through better digital networking. The focus would be equality of access for multi-generational prevention of ill-health, social prescribing1 to, and with local groups, mental health, physical health and aging well and to prevent hospitalisation, help people manage long-term conditions. Access to opportunities helps reduce isolation and loneliness, regardless of age and circumstances. Emergency support and recovery, including long-Covid, requires closer collaborative working as well, including with physiotherapists coming to Borth.
  • Employ a well-being professional to oversee, manage, improve and diversify activities centred around the community hall, field and courts and to capitalise on this community-owned resource, with funds returned for the benefit of the community. Activities require better communications of a full and varied multi-generational and intergenerational programme and with contributions by the community.
  • With a local recreation and activity hub, other fitness and well-being opportunities emerge, such as an indoor gym, outdoor gym, use of the community-owned land for off-road running, fitness and cycle tracks, nature paths, outdoor or facilities and use of the beach, including for events.
  • With better communication via different media and methods about financial and other support packages for health and well-being, no matter who is the ‘provider’, there would be greater equality across the community.
  • Strengthen communication, via different methods and one portal/location, information about all the groups and opportunities for health, including oral and dental health and well-being, available within Borth and to entice shy and new members.
  • Improve accessibility to everything in the village for all no matter what personal circumstances – more user-friendly entrances, wider paths, better access to and along the beach etc.

Threats



  • Climate challenges and flooding by increased rainfall and sea level rises.
  • Increased second homes and more holiday lets.
  • Closure of businesses due to lack of visitors once ‘staycations’ reduce.
  • More people using Aberystwyth and Machynlleth to access goods and services.
  • High or increasing community and business rates.
  • Young folk leaving the village due to lack of facilities and/or opportunities.

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


  • Community to work with current water-sport businesses and others to expand canoe hire, sailing clubs, surf lessons, dingy or jet ski hire, deckchair hire, rock pool exploration, environmental tours of the submerged forest, all and any water sports etc. in Borth and Ynyslas, to promote small and medium-sized businesses
  • Use grey space (boat yard, car park, hard-standing surfaces for things such as short-term agreements for markets, fairs and amusements, bouncy castle or trampoline parks, mini entertainment festivals, Christmas markets, street food markets etc.
  • Invite local businesses to create a forum, then perhaps a Chamber of Commerce and Tourism/ Borth Association of Businesses and Tourism (BABaT) to promote and mentor entrepreneurs, support local businesses; opportunities for tourism, including eco-tourism; the local economy and green, sustainable, community-friendly practices.
  • Strengthen links with local education providers to equip local children and adults with skills that are not just for work, but to live life well.

Case Studied working well elsewhere



THEME 3:  LOCAL ECONOMY AND BUSINESS


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities

  • Better and community-supported opportunities for businesses (and users) at beach including permanent opportunities for waterside businesses, for benefit of community and to attract visitors throughout the year
  • Better use of water sport opportunities and activities to promote surfing, water activities, schools connected to water-based activities.
  • Allow and encourage community-owned land to be used for pop-up businesses to provide new and beneficial activities/attractions for community throughout the year
  • Create forum of local businesses to support development of the community, including tourism, with one joint vision
  • Promote a strong, long-term green and sustainable vision – encourage all businesses to sign up to use compositable/biodegradable materials; to recycle waste; use renewable energy where possible, and provide green, sustainable rental schemes.
  • Consider the viability of a community-led tourism shop where all proceeds go back into community as tourism industry likely to thrive again in short- to medium-term with increased popularity in ‘staycations’ post pandemic.
  • Promote local links with education providers and employment opportunities to widen access to further and higher education and employment

Threats



  • Increasing number of houses are second houses, rather than for local residents.
  • Covid working from home practices likely to drive up house prices for locals as people move out of cities to optimise work-life balance.
  • People may leave the village for employment though frequently return and/or retire locally.
  • Younger members of the community may be reluctant to speak Welsh, despite being fluent speakers.

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


  • Reintroduce annual eisteddfod for participants of all age groups.
  • Promote the maritime history and heritage of Borth. E.g. Create an historical walking trail around the full extent of Borth, linking house names with their history;
  • Encourage historical house names, or to be Welsh, and/or display the history of the house, like English heritage ‘Blue badge’; and in Rhondda Cynon Taf
  • Collate and promote local literature and arts.
  • Hold specific sporting events connected to other local organisations, perhaps working towards an annual multi-sport event.
  • Consider a museum of famous visitors, e.g Jimmy Hendrix; Uppingham School

Case Studied working well elsewhere



  • An Ideas People Places project, ‘Confluence’ in Haverfordwest: A collaboration to devise and test new ways of working in Haverfordwest, by bringing local community together using collaborative arts projects and to bring the creative voice of Haverfordwest into the planning, design and regeneration process of the area. Socially engaged site-specific commissions incorporated the arts, architecture, and the local community, while investigating opportunities to improve the built environment and reconnect the town to its cultural and environmental assets.https://arts.wales/our-impact3

 

  • Blue Plaques of Rhondda Cynon Taf Heroes, sporting stars and industrial/cultural achievements of Rhondda Cynon Taf are celebrated via Blue Plaques placed on the former homes or locations of people and events. In partnership with the Heritage Lottery Fund, we have placed the plaques to draw attention to people and events of note and also devised a Heritage Trail for visitors to enjoy. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Tourism/Thingstodo/HistoryandHeritage/BluePlaques/BluePlaques.aspx

THEME 4:  CULTURE AND WELSH LANGUAGE


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities


  • Need for community support for more cultural and arts events within village to capitalise on all available facilities (indoors and out), both all year-round low-key events, but also high-profile annual events which will help set an identity for village and attract new visitors– music, comedy, or any other arts eventually trying to replicate successful festivals such as Mach comedy or Brecon jazz festivals etc. This would create income for local businesses, but also provide annual highlights for locals. Such events to work collaboratively in support with existing events such as ‘Carnival’ and promote pride in our local culture and heritage.
  • Borth School Craig yr Wylfa, Community Hub and community hall need to be central to all plans, and open and accessible to all.
  • Promote the village as Welsh speaking; encourage more Welsh language community groups and lessons within the village; encourage hospitality sector to use more Welsh with all customers – basic diolch, croeso, more Welsh language signs/branding throughout village.
  • Promote and encourage understanding of the geographical/natural environment and how it has impacted upon the culture of the village, i.e. its location between the sea and Cors Fochno.

Threats



  • Economic status of large third sector funders has been compromised, so future funding is unpredictable.  Grant-funding usually goes to small, grass roots activities which, while useful for some short-term projects, may not allow longer, more ambitious projects relying solely on third sector, to flourish.
  • Covid has prevented many community and sporting groups to meet for shared activities with potential loss of resilience of even vaccinated participants to re-engage or try new activities while Covid variants circulate.
  • Devolved decision-making on second homes to local and regional authorities infers there will be no unified national response: https://gov.wales/written-statement-publication-second-homes-developing-new-policies-wales-report  
  • County Council is likely to inherit increasing costs for maintenance of its statutory obligations2, thereby further squeezing community council to adopt responsibilities or allow areas to fall into disrepair; thus, potential that Community Council may increase its precept.

 

  1. Welsh LA responsibilities: Education; housing; social services; highways and transport; waste management; leisure and cultural services; consumer protection; environmental health and services; planning; economic development and emergency planning. https://www.wlga.wales/local-government-in-wales

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


  • Create a position for a professional (full or part-time) Community Development, Regeneration and Grants Manager to work on behalf of the Community Council to oversee and deliver Community led Projects and Programmes, including time banking.
  • Create a dynamic directory of all facilities, businesses, attractions and events alongside/ integrated with the health and well-being, social prescribing directory in theme 2.
  • Within ‘Living Streets’ principles, create more central community gathering areas, picnic areas, outdoor arts installations and performance areas etc.

Case Studied working well elsewhere



  • Use of Community Enterprise:  Part of our mission is to encourage development trusts and other community organisations to cultivate community enterprises for long term sustainability. We are involved in a number of initiatives to promote and support community enterprise activity.   A community enterprise is a business with social rather than financial objectives. Any surpluses that a community enterprise generates will be reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profits for shareholders and owners.Community-led organisations – both community of place and of interest espouse:
  • A self-help ethos -while we achieve much in partnership with local authorities, businesses etc, we aim to avoid dependency
  • Communities themselves are the best agents of their own renewal
  • Philanthropic and welfare approaches by themselves are not enough -enterprise is necessary for sustained change
  • Trading for social purpose – where surpluses are reinvested in further enterprise development for community benefit
  • Community ownership of assets (buildings, land, and other assets) can build business capacity and achieve community goals.

https://dtawales.org.uk/community-enterprise/

  •  Community Foundation Wales Working with their generous supporters and partners, they invest in strengthening communities.  Their grants recognise the inspirational role of community groups and charities in identifying and meeting the needs of local communities.  https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants-overview/
  • Penparcau Community Forum, Penparcau, Aberystwyth is a community based, community development organisation for the facilitation, planning and organisation of events and activities within and across their community. Our work is based upon the values and principles of community development within the Community Development National Occupational Standards (CDNOS). We seek to raise the profile of the village, encourage community engagement, develop community cohesion, promote social inclusion and improve the facilities and amenities of Penparcau. https://penparcau.cymru

THEME 5:  COMMUNITY


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities


  • Need for a professional (full or part-time) Community Development, Regeneration and Grants Manager to work on behalf of the Community Council or a newly constituted independent Community Regeneration organisation, such as ‘Borth 2030’ to oversee and deliver Community led Projects and Programmes as decided within this piece of work. Also, to oversee ad-hoc and general community work within the village. This person would also be available to support and advise wider community-based groups on grants etc – including Community Hub, Borth Sports and Playing Field Association, Scouts etc.
  • With many smaller community boards running various smaller third sector groups, there may be opportunity to merge some of these or at least have an oversight group with representatives from each of the smaller groups to come together to discuss joint ventures, funding bids and share one joint vision.
  • Need for new all-inclusive identity and branding and marketing of the village of Borth by public, private and third sectors.
  • Better digital offer for locals (an ‘app’ etc) to highlight all the facilities, businesses and attractions within village, living events schedule, maps of all walks and routes
  • Encourage, enable and allow community owned land to be used for start-up / pop-up businesses which will provide new and beneficial activities/attractions for the community throughout the year.
  • Encourage and promote local philanthropy from individuals and businesses, with acknowledgement of their support.

THEME 6:  ENVIRONMENT


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities


  • Need for better use of community land – possibility for mini nature / wildlife reserves around common land, tree planting, boardwalks (walkways or cycle tracks), wildflower sowing; environmental education boards; Community gathering areas; picnic and seating areas; children learning and play area; connection to, from and around rear of Glanwern to recreation hub area.
  • Promote, encourage and support residents, businesses, including caravan sites, community groups, St Matthew’s church, the Community Council and constituted charities (Borth Sports and Playing Field Association, Community Hub, previously the Family Centre) to use and transition to sustainable energy in line with potential legislation to reduce solid fuel heating. https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/consultations/2021-01/reducing-emissions-from-domestic-burning-of-solid-fuels.pdf
  • Utilise the principles of ‘Living Streets’ to optimise appeal, function and sustainability of the built and landscaped environment within Borth.
  • Aim to be a plastic free village within two years, as exemplified by Aberporth

Threats


  • Increasing rainfall of 5-20% due to climate change (Welsh Government, 2021; Adapting to Climate Change: Guidance for Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Authorities in Wales) and risk of flooding; sea level rises;
  • Phase 3 of coastal defences delayed or not implemented;
  • Lack of knowledge, willingness, urgency and financial constraints to transition to/adopt sustainable energy options;
  • Lack of voluntary/community participation in community projects as willing people age/‘fall by the wayside’/ are not recognised or valued.

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


    • Map and publicise the extent of the publicly owned community land, including the current southern carpark, near Nisa, then develop a strategy and management plan to optimise biodiversity, recreational, sporting, environmental activities for all community land that takes account of traditional grazing rights
    • Scope potential uses of the Open Access Common Land and other community land to widen access for all ages and mobilities, and biodiversity-promoting activities such as insect havens, bird and bat boxes, owl boxes, wildflower spaces, such as Dolau Bach
    • Scope opportunities for a multi-site, large scale community energy-generating ‘installation’, to mitigate rising costs of energy for the whole community

Case Studied working well elsewhere



Threats


  • Potential reluctance of locals to participate in events during the height of tourist season in a quasi-post-Covid economic and social recovery period;    
  • Lack of volunteers/same people to organise community events.
  • Limited succession planning,sharing/mentoring/expertise in the community for committee roles to sustain community groups. 
  • Lack of volunteers to offer time for respite care for carers in post-covid period with circulation of variants.
  • Expensive private carer provision and fewer long-term residential places within the locality mean placements may be out-of-county thereby reducing belonging to their family and community.

THEME 7:  EQUALITY -UNITED AND BELONGING (Locals and tourists, young and old, new and long term residents)


Summary of baseline discussion relating to opportunities and threats


Opportunities


  • Annual Borth awards and entertainment event to gather the whole community and celebrate the successes and contributions towards community life.
  • Expansion of successful cultural and uniting events such as Borth Begins (Borth Arts, 2019); Scarecrow Festival (Borth Arts, 2018) Carnival (annually in August) at multiple venues throughout the year that are advertised in a Borth ‘What’s on’ calendar, integrated with other groups and activities highlighted in ‘Health and well-being’ theme. Larger local events to be and shared more widely, perhaps through ‘Visit Wales.’
  • Encourage Borth Community Council to seek youth representatives, which, while not a statutory obligation, nor with voting rights, would strengthen the voice, in village governance Section 120 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2019-06/improving-local-authorities-and-town-councils.pdf Ch4, p.12
  • Support and promote Craig yr Wylfa (Borth Primary School) as the school of choice for local residents.
  • Wider and more timely publicity about community governance activities such as monthly Borth Community Council, Police and Communities Together (PACT) meetings and AGMs; consultations on by-laws and County Council regulations, such as Public Spaces Protection Orders to enable greater understanding and participation in local issues.
  • Wider and timely publicity on AGMs for constituted groups such as Borth Sports and Playing Fields Association, Community Hub, Scouts etc to celebrate achievements of these groups, widen participation and support and assist with recruitment of volunteers.
  • Utilise the Community hall, playing fields and multiple venues for a Borth Show
  • Conduct an open community forum with Hywel Dda University Health Board, Ceredigion County Council, private carer providers and other stakeholders, to consider medium and long-term options for more local placements of Borth residents requiring residential and nursing care.  Perhaps upskill local people to support relatives for longer, offer volunteer short (hours) respite care for carers and for folk to remain in homes for as long as possible.
  • Expansion of the Borth Community Wardens scheme for new residents, isolated vulnerable and young families in collaboration with the Community Hub to assist settling into the area, build connections, access local services and tradespeople, community groups and volunteer organisations.
  • Expand and publicise inter-generational activities through the Community Hub (formerly Borth Family Centre) potential Community Well-being hub, centred around the community hall and facilities and to include events for visitors to the village.
  • Provide education on dementia in post-Covid period to encourage local and visitor awareness and for Borth to become a ‘Dementia friendly village’.

Suggested Solutions/Options to consider implementing


      • Continue to increase the number of wardens across the area so that resilience is increased and residents are better connected and informed, working to achieve a ratio of one warden to five houses.
      • Invite a cadre of those with experience in committee roles to mentor others to sustain community groups.
      • Re-invigorate eisteddfod (‘sitting with’), incorporating current community groups and individual contributions.
      • Promote Craig yr Wylfa as the local school of choice and support its activities throughout the year.
      • Utilise wider advertising for community events, e.g on VisitWales.

Case Studied working well elsewhere



  • Borth Community Wardens Award-winning Borth Community Wardens scheme was  originally established and co-ordinated by Borth Community Council in 2017-18. They were utilised by the Community Hub during Covid to successfully support a number of elderly vulnerable residents and family groups with small children. With the Community hub, they provided activity packs, art packs, undertake food and necessities distribution and planters as well as conducting telephone and distanced contact, where necessary. Also undertaken by Caerphilly, as a buddy system, Borth Community Wardens may be a useful vehicle to continue improved community resilience throughout emergency and non-emergency periods. Co-ordination of Emergency Wardens in non-covid emergencies remains linked to Borth Community Council. http://www.wlga.wales/supporting-isolated-vulnerable-people-through-the-buddy-scheme-caerphilly-cbc