[1] The town council's responsibilities include maintaining the town's six playing fields, Maeshyfryd Cemetery, allotments, bus shelters, noticeboards, as well as the left luggage facilities at the port.

[2] The council manages the Town Hall and has leased the old Empire Cinema building to create a Soft Play Centre and a Laser Quest for children.

By January 2019 a skatepark, as well as a bike track, tennis and basketball courts and bowling greens had been made available to the public.

[3] Despite being commended by auditors, in 2013 the town council was threatened with a call for its dissolution, by campaigners including Newry Waterfront Action Group.

[4] Parc a'r Mynydd councillor Shaun Redmond resigned in May 2016 to support the campaign.