GOWERTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

CYNGOR CYMUNEDOL TREGŴYR

 
Minutes of a Meeting of Council held on Wednesday  5th September 2007
PRESENT:  Cllrs. Barbara Small, Anthony Yardley, Linda Bolchover, Peter Johns, Linda Bolchover and Ros Holt.
 
ALSO PRESENT:              Clerk Serena Thomas, PC Phil Barrow (arrived 9pm)
 
36  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:   Cllrs Anita Bowen, L. Carey, M. Egan, G. Evans,                          G. Morgan,  S. Jones, B. Guard.
 

37  DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS: 

None Received
 
38 MEETING WITH :  PC Phil Barrow
PC Phil Barrow- reported the following:
There has been a recent problem with car vandalism in area, with one particular vehicle on a recent Saturday night.  Up to this Saturday there crime figures have been low, however due to the amount of reported crime related to this incident, it has now bumped up the areas crime rate average.
Council reported some used syringes in certain areas within Gowerton, which cause concern, PC barrow stated that the Police and Neighbourhood Watch have had good success in getting information on problem residence.  This has resulted in several drugs warrants being carried out.
Councillor asked whether PC Barrow thought that CCTV would impact on the drugs problems, he stated he thinks that most drug related issues happen in the privacy of people homes so this would have limited success.
Council also reported that issues are being reported to Council due to encountered problems after hours in Gowerton Surgery Car Park.  PC Barrow stated he is aware of the problem, as on a recent Tuesday night, there were 24 cars with youths parked up late at night.
Pc Barrow finally encouraged all Councillors to come along to the PACT meetings, which give an open forum with the residents to discuss local issues, however if Council wish to have Police attendance at meetings due to a specific issue, he would be glad to attend.
Council requested PC Barrow to bring along crime figures for Gowerton.
 
39 PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS:
None received.
 
 

40 COUNCIL MINUTES   - 5th July 2007

a)       the Minutes were accepted as a true record except to clarify that under minute 33, Sue Jones has been elected as Chairman of the Swansea Area Committee of One Voice Wales.
b)       Matters arising:  Noted.

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

 
 

41  REPORTS BY THE WARD MEMBER

No report

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42 PLANNING MATTERS
Resolved that:
 
  1. 2007/1875 - 10 Clos Helyg, Gowerton.  Single detached garage conversion - removal of condition ps p/p 99/0026 - No Objection
  2. 2007/1545 - Hillside, Cae Mansel Rd.  Rear single storey and 2 storey extensions; retention of rear conservatory. No Objection
  3. 2007/1674 - No 2 Baytree Court, Cecil Rd, Gowerton.  Rear conservatory No Objection
  4. 2007/1492 - Island Farm, Pontycob Rd, Gowerton.  Conversion of building to two holiday cottages. No Objection
  5. 2007/1530 - 56 Llys Baldwin, Gowerton.  Single storey side extension and garage conversion. No Objection
  6. 2007/1947 - 7 Bishwell Rd, Gowerton.  Single storey rear extension.  No Objection
 
 
 

43       CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

No announcements
 
 

44       REPORT OF THE CLERK

(A)  MISCELLANEOUS
 

  The Clerk further commented upon her report, previously circulated with the agenda. 

  1. Newsletter - To be circulated at next meeting
  2. Councillor Anita Bowens letter of resignation received.  Clerk to send letter to thank for hard work, also Clerk to check on procedures for vacancy.
  3. Community Council Forum date - Tuesday 18th September 5.00pm - Noted
  4. Neighbourhood Watch signage costs contribution total cost for 3 = £69.00- More information needed
  5. Resident complaint re: anti social behaviour in Gowerton - reported to PC Phil Barrow
  6. Resident Complain re: litter - Clerk to contact Environment
  7. Welsh Water Upgrade information- Noted
  8. Letter received from Pontardawe Town Council - Noted
  9. Swansea Bay Woman of the Year Awards - Cllr Linda Bolchover nominated
  10. One Voice Wales Area Committee meeting - Thursday 11th October - 7pm - Noted
  11. One Voice Wales Bulletin to read out - including details of AGM in Llandrindod Wells.  Noted
  12. Ty Agored Abertawe Open House (Gower Churches) Sunday 9th September Programme available for anyone interested - Noted
  13. Email received re: vandalism of lights in Park Rd  Park. - reported to PC Phil Barrow
  14. Area near bus bay on Park Rd (Central reservation) rubbish being dumped - Clerk to contact environment
  15. Tregwyr Junior School, 16 windows smashed over summer holidays.- reported to PC Phil Barrow
  16. Christmas Working Party Arrangements - no working party for September.
17.  Community/Town Council Forum - Time of Meeting.  Noted - no preference
18.  Review of Polling Districts,places and stations - Noted - current facilities suffice.
 
 
 
 
(B)  FINANCIAL MATTERS

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

a)       The following payments are authorised                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                       Amount £’s    VAT  

a)
NTL
Telephone adv charges
31.99
 
Yes
b)
Neat Ideas
General Stationary/Accounts prep (63.07 + 47.49)
110.56
 
Yes
c)
Bay Landscapes
Monthly Cutting Charge
498.06
 
Yes
d)
Woodland Trust
Annual Membership
42.00
 
No
e)
Zurich Municipal
LCAS renewal
99.88
 
Yes
f)
Clerk
Office Provision Allowance
117.48
 
No
g)
SLCC
Membership - reissue of cheque due to non receipt
120.00
 
No
 
 
Council Financial Accounts 2006/07

Council formally resolved to adopt the above mentioned accounts and approve Statement of Assurance as outlined by audit documents from Wales Audit Office.

 
 
S137 Payments

Woodland Trust - £50.00

Marie Curie Cancer Care - £150.00

 
 
(C)  CORRESPONDENCE

The   items of correspondence were noted and the Clerk informed Members of the 1 additional item received. 

 
45        QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO COUNCIL BUSINESS

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

 

1.      To date the pavement as you enter Drovers Point from Gorwydd Rd, has still not been completed.  Clerk to chase up highways.

2.      A phone call has been received from a Mount Pleasant resident, who feels that there does not seem to be many facilities for children from 11-13 years old.  The children in her areas are constantly playing football on the street.  Possibility of asking school for fields to be available for the community.  Or some formal space to be marked in Park Rd park.  Clerk to contact Parks.

3.      Brownies won the Gold Award for the small communities section of Swansea in Bloom. Clerk to write a letter of congratulations.

4.      Steps leading down to surgery need to be more thoroughly maintains, as brambles need to be cut back considerably.  Clerk to send letter to surgery.

5.      In the Evening Post there is currently a grant available of £10,000 for community projects.  Noted.

6.      Its is believed that the land opposite Swansea Sound building is going to be developed to house a Car Valet and Public House.

7.      The possibility of CCTV in the area should be considered as being addressed by the city and County of Swansea. Clerk to send letter to Anthony O’Sullivan to request clarification on current position.

 
Meeting closed at 9.35pm                                                                                               …………………………………
                                                                                                                                   Chairman