86 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS: 

• There is already a caravan site in locality.
  
• It would exacerbate traffic problems in area, and would cause problems to residential area nearby.
  
• Poorly placed notice advertising the application.
  
• Already sewerage in area is overloading facilities.
  
• Flooding in area.
  
• Noise pollution in area this would cause.
  
• Quality of life for local residents would be impacted greatly as noise carries across to ‘Ballard Home Estate’.
  

• Overbearing impact on surrounding properties.
  
• Loss of sunlight.
  
• Overshadowing his residence.
  
• Mr Jones stated that he feels the plans are misleading.
  
• Privacy issues.
  
• Out of character with surrounding properties - thereby danger of setting precedence in future for over development.
  
• Overall affecting his quality of life.
  

89 COUNCIL MINUTES   - 6^th January 2010

Cllr Sue Jones gave the following report:

·     Stray dogs are being looked for by Dog Officers around the village.

·     Sue has been visiting residential facilities in the City and County of Swansea Area looking at provisions.

·     Many meetings attended with Police, Planning Committees and site visits, various forums.

·     Parking enforcement by Tesco’s is being looked into.

·     Looking at ‘lifeline’ provisions - possible charges for people who only have the facility for ‘peace of mind’ as there is no budget available.

·     The litter/dog bin in Park Rd park was established on 14.12.09, and has already been burnt out by vandals.

·     There has been report in the paper by Phil Barrow in relation to leaving items visible in cars.

·     Ongoing issues in relation to recycling at car park on inner relief rd.

·     Hopefully the Council is looking into roadside collection of plastics.

·     Cllr Jones is looking into plot by Clos Bevan as it is overgrown, to establish ownership for maintenance to be carried out.

·     Also Sue will check on progress of clearing of gulley on Mount Street.

·     No confirmation has yet been received in relation to the amalgamation of Tregwyr Junior and Infants school.

·     A planning application needs to be received from head of junior school before entrance way to school is sorted out.

·     Finally Sue will chase up issues with drains once again in Gowerton.

One Councillor mentioned that Sue may want to consider stepping down as a community councillor as she already attends meetings as County Councillor, however Cllr Jones stated that while that is now the case, in two years time another election will take place for County Council and there is no guarantee that she will be elected again.

It was also mentioned to Cllr Jones that the wall by Infants school is falling apart, causing potential safety issues.

91 PLANNING MATTERS

92  CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chairperson Cllr Ros Holt made the following report:

·     Cllr Holt attended the funeral of Robert Evans - a highly respected member of the community.  Mr Evans was a former teacher and was committed to the village, and Cllr Holt extends deepest sympathies to Mrs Evans and family.

·     Mr Gary Brice (former newsagent in village) has sadly died.

1.   Code of conduct draft - Guidance from the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales.  Circulated.

2.   Want to complain about a public body?  Booklets circulated.

3.   Borrowing by Community and Town Councils 2010/11.  Letter read and noted.

4.   Consultation on Accounts Audit Wales amendment regulations.  Comments noted.

5.   New officer now dealing with Environment issues. Noted.

6.   Buckingham Palace garden party 20^th July 2010 - invitation to chairperson.

7.   Diversion of footpath 61 in the Community of Gowerton.  No Objection.

The written report submitted by the Clerk was noted.  RESOLVED that:

a)       the following payments are authorised:             

S137 Grant Aid Requests

Temple URC - £250.00

St Johns Ambulance - £150

Voices in Harmony  £100

Following question/issues raised by Members it was RESOLVED that:

a)   There is a continued dog mess problem on the Elba, and a dog dispenser is required.  Clerk to request from Environment.

b)   There is a speeding problem on and around the round about by Tesco’s in inner relief rd.  Clerk to request Police operation in area.

c)   Lane from Park Rd - Bryneithin. Footpath in poor condition.  Clerk to request footpaths officer to inspect.

d)   Dog bin/sign needed for by infants school by lane.  Clerk to request again from Environment.

e)   There is a problem on Bryneithen rd with horse muck.  There is a bridleway but horse owners should be clearing up after their horses.  Clerk to advise Environment.

f)     There is problems with bus passing on Mansel Street, with cars parked both sides.  Clerk to advise traffic management.

g)   Antisocial behaviour issues by Welcome to Gower Pub.  These issues were captured on CCTv and case was to go to course, however case collapsed due to non attendance of witness, and face not visible on CCTV.

h)   Lighting needed on walkway between Brynymor Rd - Ballad Homes.  Lamposts needed for area for safety.