About us

NORTHSIDE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION was formed in 2002 to represent the Tenants and Residents of Northside Area. (Consisting of Mill Close, Edwards Field, Cae Camlas, Y Ffrydd, Dinam Terrace, Coed-y-Ffrydd and Dysart Terrace, Cae Cymric).

The housing stock is a mixture of houses, and flats, some are privately owned, others are rented from the County Council, Housing Associations, and private landlords.

Our small committee meets approx every 6 weeks, but every one is welcome.

Letter from Francis Torrens

Since becoming Chairman of the Northside Residents Association many things have come my way to test the patience of a Saint. My grand-mother used to say that Wonders take a week Miracles take a little longer.

I was elected onto the Town Council in 2004 at the same time that I contested the County Council elections. I won one and lost the other. In 2008 I was successful in winning the Ward and am now both Town and County Councillor for Newtown North Ward.

There have been many problems across the whole area to solve, but with doggered determination, skill and sheer persistence, things have turned out for the best, in more cases than not. The biggest problem has been the turning off of certain street lamps to save the Council money in what has been a very tight financial period. This has brought many residents forward for my attention and in 95% of cases, a successful outcome has eased the situation somewhat if not completely.

To walk round my Ward and see the time and effort residents put to make their gardens a work of art really makes me proud to be their representative.

An Uncle of mine used to say…’A greater satisfaction is the achievement for others from our labours, not the element of personal gain’.

Minutes of Meetings