In rural areas such as Llandysul community was probably based in the relative stability of the rural population and the viability of the rural economy. Nowadays, many rural villages house professional commuter families, enjoying a rural setting while climbing their way up the housing ladder.

In industrial areas, community existed because the entire working class population found employment in a tiny handful of massive businesses; factories/foundries etc. Through that, and the remaining amenities of a town ‘community’ was palpable

Beyond the loss of the above, the loss of organised religion in Wales, as well as the decline in popularity of working men’s clubs etc. have spelt the end of community life, and brought in a new age of socially insular and materially aspirational families.

I can remember “community” during my military service, particularly during times of conflict, that was controlled “community service” and to do with group cohesion.

If I am correct then government and the chattering classes are chirping for their own personal motives, or possibly as a “political community”, under duress.

I can see how some people moving into an area may have positive effects…..but the scale at which it’s happening with it’s negative effects cannot be good for any society.