Request to silence town clock at night rejected
Summary
A request to silence a 150-year-old town clock at night in Machynlleth, Powys, was rejected by the town council. The council had recently spent £55,000 restoring the clock, and they believe its chiming is important to the character of the area. The hotel owners who made the request will have to wait six months before they can propose silencing the clock again.Key Facts
- The town clock is 150 years old and was restored for about £55,000.
- The clock chimes every 15 minutes throughout the day and night.
- Hotel owners in the town requested the clock be silenced from midnight to 7:00 AM due to guest complaints.
- The town council rejected the proposal, stating the clock is part of the area's character.
- Hotel co-owner Huw Morgan has received complaints from guests and will wait six months to re-submit a proposal.
- Noise pollution laws typically address complaints from residents rather than businesses, which presents a challenge for the hotel.
- The town council discussed the issue in a July meeting but declined to comment further.
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