Barry Town Council

06/06/2026

An important announcement for anyone who was planning to head to the Island today…

Weather Update – Barry Island Food Festival

It is with a very heavy heart that, due to the forecast of high winds and severe weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s Barry Island Food Festival.

The safety of our traders, visitors, performers and staff must always come first, and after careful consideration, we do not feel it is safe to proceed today.

We know how disappointing this is. Our incredible traders have worked so hard to prepare for the weekend, and we are absolutely gutted to have to make this call.

The good news is that the festival will go ahead tomorrow, and we’re planning a full day of fantastic food, drink, music, markets and family-friendly activities.

If you’re able to join us tomorrow, we’d be incredibly grateful for your support. Our traders have lost a day of trading, so we’d love to see as many people as possible come down, support local businesses, eat well, shop local and help us make tomorrow a blooming brilliant day.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and support. We can’t wait to welcome you tomorrow.

Barry Island Food Festival Team

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Mayor of Barry, Councillor Sian Thomas, remembers Bryan Foley ahead of tonight’s Bro Radio Community Awards.

05/06/2026

🎺 Bavarian Night Celebration 🍻

The Mayor of Barry 2025/26 , Cllr Dennis Clarke, together with the Chair of Dinas Powys Community Council 2025/26 , Cllr Jonathan Cowpe, warmly invite you to a fantastic Bavarian Night Celebration to mark the end of Cllr Clarke’s Mayoral Year.

📍 Millwood Bowls Club, Barry
📅 Friday 19 June 2026
🕢 From 7:30pm

Enjoy a lively evening of music, dancing, and great company with live entertainment from the Just Cheese Oompah Band. From foot-stomping polkas and waltzes to unexpected pop favourites with a brassy twist, their energetic performance promises a night full of fun!

🎟 Tickets: £25 per person (+ booking fee)
🍽 Includes a buffet
🎟 Raffle on the evening

This special event is a fundraiser in aid of the charities chosen by the Mayor of Barry 2025/26 and the Chair of Dinas Powys Community Council 2025/26, so your support will help make a real difference.

👒 Fancy dress is optional – but warmly encouraged! So dust off your lederhosen, bring your best dancing shoes, and join us for a memorable Bavarian evening.

🎫 Book your tickets here:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/barrytowncouncil/t-mjoxpzd

04/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈🐾 A quick note about dogs at Barry Pride 🐾🏳️‍🌈

We know how much people love bringing their four-legged friends along to events, we do too! Unfortunately, dogs will not be permitted on the Barry Pride event site this year.

We are aware that there has been some confusion regarding whether dogs would be permitted within the park. This arose due to a miscommunication during the planning process, and we appreciate everyone’s patience while clarification was sought.

This decision has not been taken lightly. Following comprehensive risk assessments by our safety team, we’ve concluded that the combination of loud amplified music, large crowds, limited space, and production equipment means the event would not be a safe or comfortable environment for dogs.

We want everyone (including our furry friends) to have a positive experience, and for that reason dogs will not be permitted on the event site, with the exception of recognised assistance and service dogs.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We can’t wait to welcome you to Barry Pride!

Barry Pride is organised entirely by volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable event for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. We welcome constructive feedback and respectful discussion; however, we will not tolerate abusive, aggressive, or disrespectful behaviour towards our staff, volunteers, contractors, or event personnel.

04/06/2026

Barry Town Council offers a number of grants available for either community organisations or local businesses.

The following Grants are available to apply for;
Community / Voluntary Organisations
Green Grants
Small Business Grants
Vibrant Culture Grants
Please visit https://www.barrytowncouncil.gov.uk/services/grants/ to download your application pack. Deadline for all applications is 2 July 2026.

03/06/2026

Community litter pick taking place this weekend.

Join us for a community litter pick on Sunday 7th June at Cemetery Approach/Cemetery Lane, 10:30am - 11:30am!

This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, protect local wildlife, and make a positive difference in just one hour.

All equipment will be provided by Barry Town Council – just bring yourself and a willingness to help!

To take part, please sign up here: https://www.ticketsource.com/barrytowncouncil

Let’s work together to keep our town clean, green, and beautiful. We hope to see you there

02/06/2026

This weekend! 🤩