Ilston Community Council __________________________________ At a meeting of the Ilston Community Council held at Penmaen and Nicholaston Parish Hall on Wednesday, 27 September 2006 Present:    Councillors Mrs. F. Owen-John, H. John, W. J. Anderson, R. Hanson, N. Hollett,     P. J. Burgess, Mrs. J. Griffiths and W. J. Harris.      In the Chair:    Councillor Mrs. F. Owen-John. Noted with sadness the passing of Mrs. Marjorie Morrish in July 2006 who had been a very active Member and Past Chairman of the Council. The Chairman asked that grateful thanks be recorded in respect of the work carried out by Councillor Rodney Hanson in getting Broadband available on the Penmaen exchange. The Clerk reported that Mrs. Morgan of Cartersford may attend a meeting sometime in the future regarding her property. 1.    Apologies for Absence.     Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mr. J. Llewellyn, T. Beynon and      V. M. Jones.            2.    Minutes. The minutes for the meeting held on 26 July 2006 were read, confirmed and signed as a true record.      3.    Matters Arising. On 3 3 para (b) Traffic problems, Penmaen Hill.  Noted sign erected – check when further work may be carried out and when they intend to move the tourist sign off the dangerous bend. On 3.3.7(a)    Fly Tipping.  Noted matter ongoing with Councillor R. Hanson. On 8 (b)    Drainage off Cefn Bryn.  Noted matters ongoing. On 9(b)    State of Furzehill Lane.  Noted letters dated 24 and 27 July 2006 from Highways Department - take up problems with potholes to Ilston Village and  which still remain at Parkmill.       Further noted that work scheduled to be carried out on A4118 from Nicholaston to Oxwich, during the current financial year has yet to be done.  The Chairman has raised this matter with Chris Gibbons of the Highways Department.  Council agreed a letter now be sent, asking where and how are changes made in the Highways Asset Management Programme 2005 – 2010. On 6(a)    Hedgerow adjacent to Byways, Lunnon and the garden and land adjacent to Byways Lunnon.  Noted letter dated 4 August from the Planning Department stating development undertaken is an enclosure used for compost materials and is permitted.  There is currently no evidence that change of use of the land into residential use has occurred.     Agreed Clerk take up with Mrs. Merlin Kingham, then discuss with Councillor P. Burgess prior to further letter being sent to Planning Department. On 4.    Helwick Bank Inquiry.  Chairman reported that as yet there is no date for report. On 8(a)    Land North of Western Farm, Nicholaston.   Noted letter dated 4th September 2006 from Planning Department stating matter will be investigated.     Further noted – caravan had been placed there and the Clerk had written a further letter. 4.    Reports from Members     Noted that unfortunately Councillor Anderson was unable to attend Community Councils Forum on 26 September 2006.   5.    Planning Applications.     The weekly lists were received.     Noted letter dated 15 August 2006 – Planning Department, Section 78 Appeal to Welsh Assembly – Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Fletcher, Furzehill Farm, Ilston.  Proposed Development:  Demolition of existing barns and construction of one dwelling with attached garage, workshop and storage area (Application 2005/2632 following refusal of planning permission. (a)    Application No. 2006/1657     Location:    Field 9555, Fairwood Corner Farm.     Proposal:    Caravan rally, maximum of 60 units, 22 – 24 September 06 inclusive.     As date had already passed, agreed to note application. (b)    Application No. 2006/1859     Location:    Nicholaston House, Penmaen.     Proposal:    To fell one ash tree covered by TPO 216.     Applicant:    D. Styants     Agreed matter should be left to the Officer responsible for trees in the Planning Department. (c)     Application Nos. 2006/2022 and 2006/2024     Location:    West Glamorgan Guides Activity Centre, Parkmill     Proposal:    External alteration to toilets to include 2 new doors and a window and additional storage.     Applicant:    J. B. Jamieson     Agreed to raise no objection. The Area 2 Development Control Committee Agenda and papers for 1, 15, 22 and 29 August 2006 were handed to Councillor H. John previously and for 12 and 19 September 2006 at this meeting. 6.    Review of Community Areas and Electoral Arrangements     After discussion, agreed that the status quo remain. 7.    Speeding and Road Safety in the Community Area.     Noted that at previous meetings in the Gower area, 40 m.p.h. overall in Gower with 30 m.p.h. through the villages had been mooted.     Agreed Councillor W. Anderson raise this matter at the Community Councils Forum and Councillor R. Hanson to take up with Sion Brackenbury, Commons Initiative Project Manager.  Both Members to report back. 7.    Correspondence.     Received and noted:- a)    Invoice dated 11 August 2006, Penmaen & Nicholaston Parish Hall in respect of hire of hall and electricity to July 2006 in the sum of £114.00.  Agreed payment be made. b)    Invoice D. Cottle Typing Services dated 23/9/06 in respect of typing and clerical services, 28 April to 22 September 2006 in the sum of £188.70.  Agreed payment be made. c)    Letter dated 11 September 2006 from Miss Sarah Vine of Reynoldston asking that Members return the questionnaire they agreed to complete after her visit to the meeting on 26 July 2006. d)    Letter dated 4/9/06 – Lord Mayor’s secretary inviting Chairman and Clerk to the Lord Mayor’s Civic Service on Sunday, 8th October 2006, at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Swansea.  Noted Chairman able to attend but unfortunately the Clerk could not and his apology has been sent. e)    Welsh Assembly letter dated 28 July 2006 – Commissioner for Older People in Wales Draft Regulations. f)    National Botanic Garden of Wales letter, July 06, inviting clerk to visit stand at National Eisteddfod on August 7 at 2.00 p.m. – Clerk unable to attend and apology sent. g)    Letter dated 4/8/06 from Legal Services, C & C of Swansea – Community Councils Standards Sub-Committee Vacancy – consultation before making an appointment. h)    Letter Planning Services dated 7/8/06 – City & County of Swansea Unitary Development Plan – Pre-Inquiry Modification – to Chairman on 10.8.06 and then Councillors Rodney Hanson and V. M. Jones. i)    Planning Inspectorate letter dated 23 August 2006, Govt., View.  New arrangements Dredging Helwick Bank – Report delivery date 8.9.06. j)    Society of Local Council Clerks and One Voice Wales letter 11/9/06.  Delivering Neighbourhood Services – questionnaire. k)    Community Forum Agenda for meeting 26 September 2006. l)    Community Forum 1 August 2006 – Presentation on City Centre Framework & Housing Stock Transfer. m)    Commons Commissioner Register Unit Nos. and names of land – Fairwood and Clyne Commons (CL15) – date of Hearing 23 October 2006 (commencement). n)    Wales Audit Office letter 31/10/06 – Inquiry into Welsh Ambulance Services, NHS trust. o)    Sports Council for Wales letter 1/9/06 – WA Govt. Active Lifestyles Community Capital programme. p)    Swansea in Bloom Agenda meeting 16 August 2006. q)    Society of Local Council Clerks – re Membership. r)    WA Govt. letter 9/8/06 – Beecham Review of Local Services Deliveries – Beyond Boundaries – papers to Chairman in 1st inst. then Councillor P. Burgess. s)    Swansea Community Strategy Update – 2006 – papers to Councillor Mrs. J. Griffiths in 1st inst. t)    Adjudication Panel for Wales – Annual Report 2005/06 – papers to Councillor J. Harris in 1st inst. u)    One Voice Wales letter 5/9/06 – National Training Strategy. v)    SCVS New Magazine, Issue 1, Autumn 06. w)    Health Challenge Wales Magazine, Summer 06 – copies to Members. x)    Welsh Assembly – LG Partnership Scheme Annual Report 2005-2006 – Vice Chairman in 1st inst. y)    Clerks & Councils Direct – September 2006, Issue 47. z)    Imagemakers Newsletter, Issue 20, Sept. 2006. aa)    Urdd National Eisteddford 2007 Carms. – financial appeal. bb)    Marie Curie Cancer Care Swansea – financial appeal. cc)    British Red Cross South & West Wales – financial appeal. dd)    Shelter Cymru Swansea – financial appeal. ee)    Various equipment brochures. ff)    Invitation Age Concern AGM 4/10/06 – guest speaker Chief Constable Barbara Wilding – Chairman to attend. 9.    Any Other Business     a)    Gower Management Plan.  Noted Councillor H. John will obtain copies for Members.     b)        Date of next meeting.  Noted date as Wednesday, 25 October 2006, at 7.30 p.m.      There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.00 p.m.          Chairman.