16 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS: 

In relation to required Pelican crossing in Gowerton, resident attended meeting as she had seen details on internet about funding given in Oystermouth for a safe crossing for schools on 23^rd May.  If this school can get this funding, then why not Gowerton also?  Clerk to advise ward member.

19 COUNCIL MINUTES   –   7^th May 2008

The written report of the Clerk regarding matters arising and subsequent actions taken was noted.

20  REPORT BY THE WARD MEMBER

Cllr Sue Jones gave her apologies for absence; however Cllr Jones emailed the following summarized report:

• She has received various training from several departments and has attended many presentations.
  
• Cllr Jones has been allocated a ‘signposter’ who is named contact person within the City and County of Swansea.
  
• There are several committees she is a part of i.e. planning area 2, Health and Social care to name but a few.
  
• There have been several issues within Gowerton that she has been dealing with, including, new build in Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr, ownership of land in Fairwood Terrace, Pelican crossing appeal and is arranging a meeting with the drug project to see what they have in store for Gowerton after the report of a drop in facility in Gowerton.
  
• An award was given to PC Phil Barrow for his hard work within Gowerton and surrounding areas.
  
• Also Sue has met with the NEAT team to arrange and give them areas to clear of litter, and arranged for a dog bin receptacle to be erected on Gorwydd Rd and chasing up the upside down sign on Park Rd.
  
• There have also been several other individual issues, and many visits she has made to resident homes.
  
• She concluded stating she will endeavour to make as many Community Council meetings as possible, but tonight has another meeting in relation to Post Office Closures, but should any Councillors have any issues please do not hesitate to contact her at her home number.
  

21       PLANNING MATTERS

The Clerk commented upon her written report.  RESOLVED:

Letter received re: potential application on 116 Gorwydd Rd read out and noted by members.

22  CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

23  REPORT OF THE CLERK

RESOLVED that:

1. Post-Office Ltd’s network change programme - Consultation - 5th June 2008.  Mike Sander to attend - Clerk to arrange.
   
2. Letter received from Welsh Assembly Government - re: litter, dog control, fly posting fixed penalty notice return request.  Noted.
   
3. One Voice Wales - Swansea Area Committee - Agenda/minutes.  Noted.
   
4. Community Council Forum - Tuesday 17th June 2008 - 5.00pm - the Council Chamber.  Clerk to send Peter Johns apologies.
   
5. Modification of Unitary Development Plan.  Copy given to LB.
   
6. Co-Option of 3 x new councillors.  Clerk will contact any candidates to arrange informal interviews on third Weds of July (16^th) for new councillors to take position in September’s meeting.
   

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

a)       the following payments are authorised:       

The items of correspondence were noted.

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

a.  Dog Bin needed on waste ground by Gorwydd Rd.  Clerk to contact Environment.

b.  Inner relief Rd landscaping  needs to be cut back urgently.

c.  Park bench at bottom of Bishwell Rd/Gorwydd Rd by BT phone box needs to be replaced or removed.

d. Inner relief rd seating needed between Surgery and Commercial.  Clerk to check whether viable option with highways.

e.  Elba Memorial.  Currently in bad state of repair, needs to be maintained.  Clerk to contact hurch to clarify who is responsible for this work.

f.  Surgery Car Park.  Complaints are being received as many cars are parked in car park all day.  This car park is meant to be a short stay car park, however there is no signage to confirm this.  Clerk to contact relevant Council dept to request this signage.

g. Children from Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr seem to be off school premises during the school day, walking streets.  Clerk to clarify with YGG what their policy is is relation to this issue.

h.  Gower Website Meetings Cllr Egan attended these on 19.05.2008 and 02.06.08.  Many other community councils are experiencing problems with responses from the City and Council of Swansea.  They are currently looking at ways to improve relationships and also to improve the current website.  The current web designer has given her 3 months notice , however she would be willing to reconsider if she was paid in accordance with other web designers.  The website committee has requested that she collate costs for between April-June so they can get an idea of average costings.

i.  Mount Street drainage gulley is still concerted in.  Clerk to chase this up.