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A proposal to stop the chimes of a town clock in Machynlleth overnight was recently denied, with councillors emphasizing that the chimes were a key element of the area’s unique “character.” The Wynnstay Hotel owners sought to silence the 150-year-old clock between midnight and 07:00 BST due to regular complaints received by the hotel. Despite the £55,000 restoration of the historic clock by the council, Huw Morgan expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of the matter.
Mr. Morgan highlighted the necessity of moving guests to alternate rooms in response to the clock’s chimes, labeling the request to halt the chiming during specific night hours as reasonable. Although he acknowledged the clock’s significance as a local attraction, he believed that the council had not sufficiently addressed the concerns raised. Following the denial of the proposal, Mr. Morgan will have to wait six months before submitting another proposal related to the clock’s chiming.
The issue was deliberated among town council members during a meeting in July, where the clock’s chiming was deemed integral to the town’s identity. Various opinions were voiced, with some residents considering the chiming as mere background noise. Notably, a long-time visitor to Machynlleth noted the increased frequency of the clock’s chimes but stated that it did not disrupt their stay. Property owners in the area revealed mixed sentiments, with one mentioning the absence of tenant complaints despite the proximity to the clock tower.
Machynlleth has a history of community efforts to safeguard and refurbish the town clock, which was initially funded by local residents. The clock, constructed in 1874, traces its origins to the celebrations of the coming of age of the Fifth Marquess of Londonderry’s eldest son. While the council refrained from additional comments on the matter, the issue underscores the intersection of historical preservation and local perspectives on noise pollution regulations
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