This was discussed at the Halls, Cemeteries, and Community Facilities Committee meeting on June 1.
The Chief Officer presented a report highlighting the ongoing damage at the Mindfulness Garden.
Councillor Hennessy suggested CCTV as a deterrent, and the committee agreed to explore this option.
Officers were authorised to obtain costings and progress actions in line with procurement procedures.
An update report will be brought back to the committee following implementation or further investigation.
The committee also discussed the creation of a community garden within Cemetery Approach Gardens.
The Chief Officer said this was suggested by Green Flag judges.
Councillor Hennessy said he thought it was a “lovely idea” but had concerns about potential anti-social behaviour.
The Chair commented that he would never let anti-social behaviour be a block to the town having nice things.
The committee agreed to proceed with the development of the community garden and authorised the Future Generations Project Officer to submit a grant application to Keep Wales Tidy.
The Mindfulness Garden and Cemetery Approach Gardens were not the only areas of concern.
The committee acknowledged the increasing issue of unsafe driving within the cemetery grounds.
Large signage and awareness were suggested to mitigate these risks.
Officers were authorised to explore the costings of bollards, signage, and the feasibility of height restriction barriers and a one-way system.
The committee also approved the purchase of a pressure washer to support ongoing maintenance and operational requirements.
The new equipment will be brought into use immediately upon delivery.
Finally, the committee approved the addition of fire alarm monitoring to the contract of intruder alarms in Pioneer Hall, Cemetery Approach Community Centre, and the Cemetery Workshop.
They noted and agreed to the financial implications of this work, including the potential for overspending in the 2026/27 financial year, and the budget being added to future financial years.
