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October 2016
Colwyn Bay wins Silver Gilt in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals 201610/21/2016
Colwyn Bay has been awarded silver gilt in the Large town category of the Britain in Bloom competition.
This highly contested national award follows the town’s fourteenth consecutive win in the Wales in Bloom competition. Colwyn Bay was nominated by Wales in Bloom to the national…
September 2016
North Wales projects secure £16m EU funding09/30/2016
More than £16m of EU funds will be invested in two North Wales projects, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford will announce today (29 September).
The funding will boost businesses in the marine energy sector and training programmes for people affected by long-term unemployment and…
Colwyn Bay has won the Wales In Bloom 2016 competition and is once again officially the Best Large Town in the principality!09/21/2016
This prestigious award has been won for the fourteenth consecutive year for the ‘Bay in the Large Town category. It sends out a clear and positive message that Colwyn Bay is an attractive place to be and will undoubtedly help attract more shoppers and further galvanise the tourism…
August 2016
Waterfront Phase 2 starts08/12/2016
Work on Phase 2 of the Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project is underway, with almost 1km of existing promenade set to be transformed over the coming year.
The Waterfront Project combines upgrading coastal defences with environmental improvements to the promenade in Colwyn Bay.
Phase 2…
July 2016
Playing Out07/29/2016
There’s a chance for children to take part in ‘Playing Out’ summer holiday play provision throughout Conwy County again this summer.
The ‘Playing Out’ sessions will take place from 27 July to 30 August in parks and other locations. The sessions are run by trained…
Join in Playday07/29/2016
Children and families can join in an event to mark National Playday at Eirias Park on 3rd August.
Playday is a national celebration of children’s right to play, and highlights the importance of play in children’s lives. Events take place all over the UK. The event in Conwy County is…
Waterfront Phase 2 starts next month07/27/2016
Work on Phase 2 of the Colwyn Bay Waterfront Project is due to get underway next month, with almost 1km of existing promenade set to be transformed over the coming year.
The Waterfront Project combines upgrading coastal defences with environmental improvements to the promenade in Colwyn Bay…
Eirias to host North Wales’ largest free, family Fanzone! 07/04/2016
Events Conwy have announced that they will be hosting North Wales’ largest free, family Fanzone for Euro’s Semi Final, Wales v Portugal on Wednesday evening.
Fans are invited to join together to support our boys at Eirias’ Eisteddfod Field. The event opens at 6pm…
June 2016
Lionel Richie will visit Colwyn Bay on Sunday 19 June 2016 at Eirias Stadium.06/01/2016
EIRIAS STADIUM, COLWYN BAY
SUNDAY 19 JUNE 2016
International superstar Lionel Richie will return to the UK in 2016 to perform open air concerts in parts of the UK he’s never visited before, including Eirias Stadium Colwyn Bay on 19th June.
The ‘All The Hits’…
May 2016
Colwyn Bay to host Proms in the Park05/06/2016
September spectacular will be a first for North Wales
BBC Proms in the Park will be held in Colwyn Bay this year for the first time, BBC Cymru Wales has announced. The annual outdoor September spectacular – which features the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales and special guests -…
April 2016
North Wales Rugby Cup Finals Weekend at Parc Eirias04/18/2016
NWRC Finals Weekend at Parc Eirias Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.
Parc Eirias will be hosting the annual North Wales Rugby Cup Finals Weekend on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May.
Saturdays’ finals are:
Bro Ffestiniog v Llandudno
Llanidloes v…
March 2016
Meet the Buyer Event03/06/2016
Local contractors are invited to find out more about opportunities linked to the Council office development at a Meet the Buyer event.
This summer, demolition of the existing 1970s office building located at Conwy Road and Coed Pella will begin – making way for a prestigious new…
February 2016
Colwyn in Bloom in the RHS Britain in Bloom Finals 201602/24/2016
Four entrants to represent Wales.
Colwyn in Bloom has been selected from more than 600 entrants to take part in the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals 2016.
Colwyn in Bloom is one of 72 finalists from across the UK and is in the Large Town category…
St David’s Day Parade 2016 – Colwyn Bay 02/24/2016
The spectacular annual parade of school children led by ‘St. David’ will take place on Tuesday 1 March from 10am.
This year the parade will start at Queen’s Road and detour down Station Road and Sea View Road before ending at St Paul’s Church where a schools concert…
Colwyn Bay Forties Festival – 17 & 18 April 2016 02/23/2016
After another successful year, Colwyn Bay’s Forties Festival returns for its fifth year in April 2016!
We’ll see firm favourites return for the weekend celebration – joined by some new faces! As always, the festival will include live 40’s style music, displays…
Meet the Buyer Event 02/23/2016
Local contractors are invited to find out more about opportunities linked to the Council office development at a Meet the Buyer event.
This summer, demolition of the existing 1970s office building located at Conwy Road and Coed Pella will begin – making way for a prestigious new development…
January 2016
New Office development – Meet the Buyer Event01/26/2016
Wednesday 27th January 2016 Time: 9am – 5pm Conwy Suite, Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP
Bowmer & Kirkland would like to invite you to a Meet the Buyer event to discuss work opportunities on the prestigious new Conwy County Borough Council office development in Colwyn Bay…
Eirias Stadium has delivered yet again!01/11/2016
In its fifth year of outdoor concerts the dynamic arena in Colwyn Bay will welcome none other than Lionel Richie on his All The Hits Tour.
It’s his first ever visit to North Wales so on Sunday 19 June 2016 dust off your glad rags and get ready to dance ‘All Night…
December 2015
New Council Offices in Colwyn Bay12/18/2015
In September 2015, the Council chose Muse Developments Ltd. as a development partner to provide new office accommodation in the centre of Colwyn Bay and to redevelop the Civic Centre building to the east of the town.
Over recent years…
November 2015
Businesses celebrate win for Colwyn BID11/27/2015
Businesses across the Bay of Colwyn, in Colwyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea, Old Colwyn and Mochdre have voted in favour of making the area a Business Improvement District.
There was a strong turnout vote in favour with 68 % of the businesses and 70 % of the aggregate rateable value voting in favour of…
RGC v Tata Steel11/13/2015
Next RGC fixture at Parc Eirias.
Come along and support RGC at their next fixture at Parc Eirias. The next fixture is:
RGC V Tata Steel
Saturday 21st November
Kick Off 2.30pm
Adults £5
Concessions £3
Juniors…
E-news BID bulletin -Issue 5 November 201511/13/2015
A Vison for the Bay of Colwyn
The BID Proposal and Business Plan sets a new and exciting vision ‘Creating the Bay of Colwyn: the seaside centre perfectly placed for business and leisure’.
Chris Jackson, Interim Chair of the Colwyn BID Steering Group said, The key challenge…
E-news BID bulletin – Issue 4 November 201511/12/2015
Colwyn BID Proposal – ‘A unique opportunity’
Businesses attending the launch of the Colwyn BID proposal and Business plan at Parc Eirias last week heard from Chris Jackson, Interim Chair of the Colwyn BID Steering Group how the plan provides an exciting opportunity for…
Conwy Business Week – November 16th – 20th 201511/10/2015
Conwy Council is committed to supporting local businesses to grow and develop across Conwy. We are also keen to raise the profile of the county as “perfectly placed for business” We have excellent businesses operating throughout Conwy and a talented and skilled workforce. The…
Holidays are coming to Colwyn Bay!11/03/2015
If the sight of a big, sparkly red truck and the words “holidays are coming” signal the start of your Christmas, you’re in luck – because the Coca-Cola truck is embarking on a festive tour of the UK and on Wednesday 2 December it’s making its way to Colwyn…
October 2015
Retail Rate Relief Scheme 2015/1610/06/2015
The Welsh Government has announced that it will provide relief of up to £1,500 on the business rates bill for all occupied retail properties with a rateable value of £50,000 or less in the financial year 2015-16, subject to State Aid limits.
The retail sector is…
Stewarding Opportunities at Parc Eirias10/06/2015
Ever thought about stewarding major events? If yes then Parc Eirias could be the place for you to start.
Are you interested in stewarding for events at North Wales’ premium outdoor venue?
If yes then you will get the chance to steward for events such as the Wales U20 Six…
RGC v Bridgend Athletic – Next RGC fixture at Parc Eirias10/06/2015
Come along and support RGC at their next fixture at Parc Eirias.
The next fixture is:
RGC V Bridgend Athletic
Saturday 10th October
Kick Off 1.30pm
Adults £5
Concessions £3
Juniors £2
Tickets…
September 2015
Developer announced for Colwyn Bay project09/29/2015
Muse Developments Ltd. has been chosen as the preferred development partner for town centre re-development.
Conwy County Borough Council has chosen a development partner to provide new office accommodation in the centre of Colwyn Bay and to redevelop the Civic Centre building to the east of…
Colwyn Bay: Wales in Bloom – Fifteen Years of Outstanding Success09/21/2015
Colwyn Bay has won the Best Large Town Award in the prestigious Wales in Bloom competition for the fifteenth successive year.
John Woods, Wales in Bloom adjudicator in his report said “ It was a great pleasure to visit Colwyn in Bloom and see so many positive environmental…
Colwyn Bay’s High Street Heroes09/16/2015
THE search is on for Colwyn Bay’s High Street Heroes as part of the WG Support your local High Street week. Your favourite nominees are now in urgent need of your votes.
With so many new businesses in the town, as well as the ongoing Bay Life Regeneration Programme,…
May 2015
North Wales Armed Forces Day 201505/29/2015
Conwy County Borough will be hosting the North Wales Armed Forces Day 2015 with celebrations at Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay on Saturday, 20 June.
This annual regional event was a great success in Flintshire (2013) and Wrexham (2014), and this year Colwyn Bay will be hosting.
The event is an…
Love your Local Market Campaign (LYLM 2015)05/15/2015
Colwyn Bay Market launches new branding
Colwyn Bay Market is taking part in the high profile Love Your Local Market 2015 (LYLM) campaign, led by the National Association of British Market Authorities with full support from the wider markets industry and Government.
Colwyn Bay Market will…
April 2015
Hometown added to Access All Eirias bill04/30/2015
Irish vocal group HomeTown, the latest boy band under the Midas touch of X Factor judge Louis Walsh, have been added to the now complete programme for this year’s Access All Eirias, joining The Vamps, Foxes, Only Boys Aloud and Joe Woolford at Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay on Sunday 7 June…
Only North Wales Boys Aloud at Access All Eirias in June04/16/2015
The much anticipated debut of the world’s biggest boy band, Only Boys Aloud complete with boys from North Wales will take place at this year’s fabulous Access All Eirias at Eirias Stadium in Colwyn Bay on Sunday, 7 June.
Only Boys Aloud will feature the full choir of 13-19 year olds…
February 2015
Conwy Council and WRU announce partnership to continue02/05/2015
Conwy County Borough Council and the Welsh Rugby Union have this week confirmed that their successful partnership at Parc Eirias, Colwyn Bay will continue for a new term of five years.
The new agreement between the Council and the WRU for a five year term 2015-2020 will ensure all Wales…
November 2014
Colwyn Bay named as Greatest Coastal High Street of the Year11/13/2014
Following submissions from more than 135 towns across the country, Colwyn Bay has been announced as the winner of the coastal category of the Government’s 2014 Great British High Street Award.
Colwyn Bay beat off challenges from Blyth, Northumberland and Folkestone to win the category…
October 2014
Colwyn Bay represents Wales in Great British High Street awards10/21/2014
Colwyn Bay is the only town in Wales to make it onto the shortlist for the UK Government’s Great British High Street Awards.
The North Wales town is in the running in the coastal category, alongside Blyth in Northumberland and Folkestone in Kent.
The high street is seen as a model…
September 2014
Colwyn Bay is Best in Bloom09/22/2014
The celebrations are continuing in Colwyn Bay as the town was awarded Silver Gilt at the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition, just weeks after it won the Best Large Town category at the Wales in Bloom for the 13th consecutive year.
Now in its 50th year, RHS Britain in Bloom is the…
August 2014
SIR TOM BRINGS £400K BACK TO THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME08/11/2014
— Music festival hopes to bring nearly £0.5m to coastal economy as seaside town expects to double in size —
Sir Tom Jones and Jessie J are projected to bring more than £400K to the economy of a coastal town in North Wales as they headline an annual music event which opens…
June 2014
Colwyn Bay set to take the stage at Regen 201406/23/2014
Colwyn Bay’s regeneration programme in the spotlight as it heads to Liverpool’s International Festival of Business
Bay Life, the Conwy County Borough Council led partnership behind the multi-million pound regeneration of Colwyn Bay, is set to exhibit at Regen…
SIR TOM BRINGS £400K BACK TO THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME06/12/2014
— Music festival hopes to bring nearly £0.5m to coastal economy as seaside town expects to double in size —
Sir Tom Jones and Jessie J are projected to bring more than £400K to the economy of a coastal town in North Wales as they headline an annual music event which opens…
Local businessman upgrades from a 6inch to a footlong06/12/2014
-Shop owner spots opportunity to bring Subway to Colwyn Bay –
A strategic move by a local shop owner has led to the opening of the town’s first Subway store, answering the growing consumer demand for multi-national brands.
Plans to open the Subway began late last year when Colwyn…