Minutes of a Meeting of Council held on Wednesday  7th December 2005
 
 
PRESENT:                          Cllrs. Gareth Morgan, Barrie Guard, Ian Gibson,  Anthony Yardley,
Mike Egan, Barbara Small, Peter Johns, Ros Holt, Gareth Evans,
 
ALSO PRESENT:              Clerk Serena Thomas, PCSO Karen Garrington
 
 
66  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:   Sue Jones, Linda Bolchover, Mike Sander, Mike Nicholls
 
 

67  DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS: 

None Received
 

68 MEETING WITH : Catrin Stevens - Eisteddfordd

Ms Stevens outlined the following:
Ø      She is promoting the Eisteddfordd within Community Councils
Ø      They are particularly interested in raising interest with English Speakers to draw in as many people as possible, not just Welsh Speakers.
Ø      Next year it will be held on Old Felindre Site by M4.
Ø      Economically the benefit to an area - in Llanelli in yr 200 - 6.4 million
Ø      Eisteddfordd costs 2.7 million to run, 81% has already been raised by volunteers
Ø      Over 160,000 people expected at 2006 Eisteddfordd, and 4-500 stalls, lots to do for all ages
Ø      Important as it brings community together and regenerates area
Ø      Thanked for the contribution Gowerton Community Council has already made
 
Finally Council thanked Ms Stevens for her presentation
 
MEETING WITH : PCSO Karen Garrington
PCSO Karen Garrington reported that the crime figures for Gowerton were down, and then invited Council members to advise her of any local issues, the following were reported:
Ø      Bricks have been thrown at cars in Shaws St, and Gurnos Rd
Ø      Illegal bonfire in Shaws wood
Ø      Local business premises ‘Phonelink Installations Ltd’ had their window smashed by students from local Comprehensive school throwing rugby ball, window has been replaced, however students are still throwing rugby ball across road.
Ø      Ffordd Beck resident- wheelchair bound, is having difficulty in accessibility to Elba due to amount of cars parked on double yellow lines at entrance way
PCSO Garrington thanked members for input, and advised she would follow these up.  It was also reported to Council that a Llys Elba resident has been encountering some anti-social behaviour late at night, which she is currently pursuing, also she advised that currently the police are targeting Auto crime, shed burgularly as there will be many bike boxes/TV/Hifi empty boxes on display and thieves will take an interest in this.
PCSO Garrington also stated that a light is needed by entrance to police station as it is pitch black late at night, and a Cycle Helmet is still required for her bike safety kit, she will be able to use her own jacket.
Clerk to investigate with City if light can be supplied.
 
69 PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS:

None received

 

70 COUNCIL MINUTES   –   2nd November 2005

a)       the Minutes were accepted as a true record.-
b)       Matters arising: Noted.

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

 

71      REPORTS BY THE WARD MEMBER

None Received

 

72      PLANNING MATTERS

The Clerk commented upon her written report.  RESOLVED that the following delegated decisions were ratified:

 
1.      2005/2294 - Cattle Market Development, Gorwydd Rd, Gowerton - Object due to retrospective request
2.      2005/1913 - Land adjacent to 2 George Manning way.  Object due to proposed size of dwelling
3.      2005/1547 amended plans - Land adjoining Cefn Bryn, Uplands, Gowerton. No Objection
4.      2005/2261 - 42 Sterry Rd - Change of Use - Object due to litter and highway problems.


 

73      CHAIRMAN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Chairman made no announcements:

 

74      REPORT OF THE CLERK

 
 
(A)  MISCELLANEOUS

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

 

RESOLVED that:

 

a)     2004 Grant funding - Via Community Safety Unit - Will have to be returned to Welsh Assembly Government in due course

b)     Newsletters- have been printed and distributed to councillors

 
(B)  FINANCIAL MATTERS
 

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

a)       the following payments are authorised:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  VAT

a)
NTL
Telephone adv charges
28.69
 
Yes
b)
Office Allowance
Last Quarter
97.48
 
Yes
c)
Bay Landscapes
Inv no : 000127
130.00
 
Yes
d)
Clerks expenses
Mileage Allowance
57.97
 
No
e)
Neat Ideas
Stationary
148.27
 
Yes
f)
Post Office
50 x 1st Class Stamps
3.60
 
Yes
g)
The Found Out
Payment for Buffet
250.00
 
No
h)
The Found Out
Payment for Wine
78.00
 
No
i)
Kingsbridge Print
2,500 Winter Newsletters
347.00
 
Yes
j)
Booker Ltd
Chocolate Bars for Xmas Parade
72.73
 
Yes
 
(C)  CORRESPONDENCE

The   items of correspondence were noted and the Clerk informed Members of the7 additional items received. 

 
 
75        QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO COUNCIL BUSINESS

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

 

a)      Resignation of Reverend John Whettleton - Clerk to send letter of thanks for services to village.

b)      Richard Brighton Passed away, ex member of Council - Clerk to send letter of condolence.

c)      Hedges between 85/91 Brynymor rd by old bridge- Clerk to advise Highways accordingly..