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Extraordinary council meeting called over anti-social behaviour in Barry town centre

Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:28

By Nathan Spackman

Barry Town Council is to hold an extraordinary meeting tomorrow evening to discuss ongoing anti-social behaviour in King Square and the surrounding town centre.

The meeting will take place at Barry Town Hall at 6pm on Wednesday 11 November, with representatives from South Wales Police expected to take part in discussions about the situation and potential ways forward.

It follows a series of incidents in and around King Square in recent weeks, including reports of criminal damage, fires, fighting and abuse directed towards businesses and council staff.

Last week, Barry Town Hall was damaged, with around a dozen windows reportedly vandalised. The incident forced the temporary suspension of in-person services from the building and prompted Barry Town Council to review whether planned festive events and activities could be delivered safely. 

The council had previously reduced public opening hours at the Town Hall following reports of verbal abuse and threats towards staff, while local traders have reported damage to property and bins being set alight. 

South Wales Police subsequently introduced additional dispersal powers in King Square, allowing officers to direct individuals or groups to leave the area where their behaviour had, or was likely to, contribute to disorder or cause harassment, alarm or distress during the Bonfire Night weekend.

Police have also said officers are carrying out proactive patrols, reviewing CCTV availability and working alongside the Vale of Glamorgan Council, schools and Youth Justice Services in response to the concerns. 

Wednesday's extraordinary meeting will give councillors an opportunity to discuss the ongoing situation directly with representatives from South Wales Police.

Members of the public and media can attend the meeting at Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry, with those wishing to attend asked to register in advance through http://www.ticketsource.com/barrytowncouncil

The full agenda for the Extraordinary Full Council meeting on 11 November 2026 is available on the Barry Town Council website.

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