MINUTES OF THE MEETING
 
HELD AT CRWYS COMMUNITY CENTRE
 
ON THURSDAY 8th DECEMBER, 2005 AT 7.00 p.m.
 
 
 

MEMBERS PRESENT:                Chairman Councillor R. Cooper

Councillors Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck, T, Snell,        P. Hood-Williams, R. Sweet, R. Griffiths.

 
 
 

Council was addressed by Mr. Mark Button representing PharmaMed who advised that he had drawn up a preliminary contract application for a new pharmacy to be located in Three Crosses.   He submitted a letter setting out his reasons for applying for the new contract and advised that he had the support of Dr. Alan Jones, Edwina Hart AM and City and County Councillor Hood-Williams.  The Chairman advised that the matter would be considered under correspondence and it was agreed to amend the agenda for this purpose.

 
 
121.     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
 

Apologies were received from Councillors Mrs. S. Davis, Mrs. P. Guy, P. Tucker, J. Guy, A. Godfrey, Ms. J. Birch and D. Morgan.

 
122.     TO RECEIVE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INTEREST FROM MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ADOPTED BY LHCC ON 13th DECEMBER, 2001:
 

City & County Councillor Hood-Williams declared an interest in respect of matters relating to the City and County of Swansea.

 
123.     CORRESPONDENCE:

(i)                  PharmaMed – application for new community pharmacy to be located in Three Crosses.  It was proposed by Councillor Hood-Williams seconded by Councillor Sweet that Council support the application and this was agreed unanimously.

(ii)                Edwina Hart AM – ‘Playing Fields Under Threat’, copy correspondence from National Playing Fields Association, seeking to compile a database of fields under threat.  Noted.

(iii)               Welsh Assembly – Three Year Revenue and Capital Settlement for Local Authorities in Wales.  Noted.

(iv)              City and County of Swansea, Community Leadership and Democracy – Notes of Community Council Forum 18th October.  Next meeting 10th January.  Noted.

(v)                CLP Development Group – notification first phase of cycle track open; has been possible due to contributions received; appreciation of grant given by L.H.C.C.  Noted.

(vi)              The Gower Society – correspondence concerning dredging off Helwick Bank.  Noted.

(vii)             Letter of complaint, resident Dukefield, concerning condition of verges and dumping of garden arisings.  Councillor Hood-Williams to take up the matter.

(viii)           South Wales Police Authority – invitation to attend meeting about policing issues, Liberty Stadium, Friday 13th January 2.00 – 4.30 pm.  Noted.

(ix)              Charity Commission Newsletter.  Noted.

(x)                C.P.R.W. – Branch Newsletter.  Noted.

(xi)              S.C.V.S. – Annual Report.  Noted.

(xii)             Swansea Local Health Board – Annual Report.  Noted.

 
 
124.     CHAIRMAN’S REPORT /REMARKS:
 

            The Chairman thanked Councillor Mrs. Lewis-Pudduck for standing in for him at the Remembrance Sunday Service.

 
125.     TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 10th NOVEMBER, 2005:
 

The minutes of the Council meeting held on Thursday 10th November, 2005 were confirmed as a true record.

 
126.     MATTERS ARISING:
 

Councillor Hood-Williams advised that Upper Killay CC had agreed to produce a definitive map of footpaths in their administrative area and he suggested that all Community Councils do likewise to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Gower AONB status.  It was agreed to place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting.

 

Councillor Mrs. Lewis-Pudduck advised that she had read Swansea Local Health Board Annual Report and confirmed that there was no mention of the salary or any increase relative to the Chief Executive. 

 
127.     CLERK’S REPORT:
 
            The Clerk referred to the Remembrance Sunday Service, which was well attended.  He had been asked whether a roll of honour, for those who lost their lives in conflict, could be fixed to the memorial stone and sought information on names.
 
The Clerk had attended a Training Conference arranged by S.L.C.C. on 5th December.  The topics covered were anti-social behaviour, litter, graffiti, dog fouling, abandoned cars etc., together with conduct of meetings and professional update.
 
An approach had been made by Mrs. Stevens, Vice-Chair of the Eisiteddfod Committee, who wished to address Council.  It was suggested that this be placed on the agenda for the February meeting.
 
The Clerk wished all Members a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

           

128.     ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT /FINANCIAL REPORT:

 

The accounts as detailed and agreed by the Clerk were passed for payment.

 

The Clerk advised that details of the Council Tax base had been received for year 2006/2007.  There were 2,223 Band D equivalents for the year, an increase of 31.  The precept payment dates were the last day of April, August and December 2006.

 

129.     COUNCIL PROPERTY, LOTTERY FUNDING AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS:    

 

            Penclawdd Ward Members confirmed that a new Christmas tree had been erected at the Memorial Gardens.

 

            The Clerk referred to the provision of fencing at the football field and advised that a revised quotation had been received to include colour coating, in the sum of £9,696.60 plus VAT.  This represented an increase of £1,355.05 plus VAT.  It was agreed to defer this to the next meeting.  Councillor J. Guy had requested additional fencing to the rear of the changing rooms at the football field.  The contractor had quoted for 3 additional panels in the sum of £713.06 plus VAT.  It was agreed that this be deferred to the next meeting.

 

            An application was received from a local pharmacist to allow the construction of a new pharmacy on the site of the Memorial Hall, Penclawdd.  Members were in favour, the site being next to the Health Centre.   The Clerk advised that since this land was held in trust, consultation was necessary with the Charity Commissioners.

 

            Three Crosses WI submitted a request for enlargement of Crwys Hall.  This was included within the Ward project list and was deferred to the finance meeting.

 

            The Clerk referred to complaints received concerning use of the track and public footpath adjacent to the Banc, Three Crosses by developers on adjacent land.  Councillor Hood-Williams had spoken with the developers and advised of the situation that vehicular access over common land was a criminal offence.  The Clerk advised that he had contacted Inspector Williams and that officers would speak with the developer.  Councillor Hood-Williams also advised that the hedge to Joiners Road had been broken through and the opening to the path was being infilled.  The Clerk advised that he had sought legal advice from SLCC concerning vehicles being driven over the track and footpath.

 

            The Clerk advised that Penclawdd Primary School had sought consent for use of the Recreation Ground for a school rugby match on 1st December.  This he had agreed, advising the co-ordinator of the schools’ responsibility for insurance.

 

            Correspondence was received from 7th Cwm Newydd (Penclawdd) Scout Group advising that the current lease on the Scout Hall terminates in 2007 and seeking a further 30 year term.  The grant of a new lease was agreed in principle, but details of costs were deferred, for further deliberation.

 

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Councillor Hood-Williams withdrew.

 
130.     PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
 

Applications received from the Local Planning Authority were read out.  The applications considered were:

 

2005/2336; 2005/2349; 2005/2370; 2005/2386; 2005/2432; 2005/2451.

 

Copy correspondence was received from Mr. Ioan Stock addressed to the Head of Planning Services, City and County of Swansea with critical analysis of the handling of various planning applications relative to Tir Gil Farm.

 

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Councillor Hood-Williams returned.

 

Following the presentation of the Draft UDP on 1st December, the Chairman asked for comment.  There was general discussion in respect of parking areas at the gateway to Gower and on incineration of waste.  However, there was no consensus for further consultation in respect of these matters. 

 
 
131.     FOOTPATHS:
 
            There was no report.
 
132.     DELEGATES REPORTS:
 

There were no reports.

 
133.     ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
 

            There was no other business.

 

            The Chairman wished all a Happy Christmas and advised of Carol Services at Penclawdd and Three Crosses on 13th December.

 
134.     DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF NEXT MEETING:
 

            The next meeting of the Council will be held at Penclawdd Community Centre on Thursday 19th January, 2006 commencing at 7.00.p.m.

 

            A finance meeting will follow.

 
 
 
 

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Chairman