MEMBERS PRESENT:                   Chairman Councillor Mrs. P. Guy.

Councillors  J. Guy, C. Jones, R. Cooper,  Mrs. S. Davis, D. Jones, P. Place, P. Tucker, W. Smart, P. Hood-Williams, Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck & Mrs. J. Usher.

No apologies were received.

18.         CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/REMARKS:

The Chairman reported on the busy year the Community Council had experienced, she reminded members of the projects that had come to conclusion in the last year throughout all the communities of Llanrhidian Higher. She took the opportunity to thank all the Councillors for their work in the past year and their professionalism in their undertakings on behalf of the Council. She thanked the Clerk for his assistance and wished the new Chairman good luck and a successful term.
Councillor P. Place thanked the Chairman on behalf of the Council  for her service and for a job well done.

19.         TO ELECT A CHAIRPERSON FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR, 2010/2011

Councillor Mrs. S. Davis  nominated Councillor Mrs. J. Usher as Chairman, seconded by Councillor Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck.  This was agreed unanimously.  Councillor Mrs. J. Usher declared her acceptance of office.

20.         TO ELECT A VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR, 2010/2011

Councillor J. Guy  nominated Councillor R. Cooper as Vice Chairman, seconded by Councillor C. Jones.  This was agreed unanimously.  Councillor R. Cooper declared his acceptance of office.

21.         TO AGREE DATES OF MEETINGS FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR, 2010/2011

The dates provided by the Clerk were agreed.

22.         TO RECEIVE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INTEREST FROM MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ADOPTED BY LHCC ON 2^nd MAY, 2008:

City & County Councillor P. Tucker declared an interest in respect of matters relating to the City and County of Swansea.

Councillor Mrs. S. Davis declared an interest in respect of the contractor’s account for grounds maintenance.

23.         CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/REMARKS:

The Chairman thanked all present for attending.

The minutes of the Council meeting held on the 15^th April, 2010 were confirmed as a true record.

Councillor Mrs. S. Davis reported on matters concerning Llanmorlais School, the display and safekeeping of memorabilia from the school at Llanmorlais Community Centre was ongoing.

Councillor Mrs. J. Usher thanked Councillor P. Tucker for seeing to the removal of graffiti at Wernffrwd.

Councillor R. Cooper commented on the successful opening of the MUGA at Llanmorlais. He congratulated and thanked all involved and expressed the opinion that such a project brought great credit to the Community Council.

The Clerk reported the proposed lease with City & County of Swansea and the Woodland trust concerning Graig y Coed playing fields had been received. The lease was distributed to be discussed at the next meeting.

The Clerk reported that the alarm at Three Crosses Community Centre had been replaced.

The Clerk reported on a tender from the Councils contractor for the refurbishment of the cremated remains garden at Parc Hendy cemetery. The Council voted unanimously to proceed with this project.

           The Clerk reported work concerning the extension to Parc Hendy cemetery was ongoing.

           The Clerk reported the inspections were now due on the Councils playgrounds.

Councillor C. Jones reported that Councillors from Penclawdd had met at Parc Hendy Cemetery along with the Council’s contractor to discuss crumbling graves. The Council is awaiting feedback from the Contractor on this matter.

The accounts as detailed and agreed by the Clerk were passed for payment. It was agreed to withhold payment on the water account regarding Dan-y-Lan playing fields and request clarification and investigation on why the account is so large.

Councillor Mrs. P. Guy reported on a request for litter bins at Dan-y-Lan playing fields. It was unanimously agreed to provide bins based on the Council’s policy in this regard.

Councillor Mrs. P. Guy reported on the benches at the Memorial Hall, Penclawdd. The benches were now unfit for purpose and unsuitable for repair. It was unanimously approved to replace these benches.

Councillor J. Guy proposed that the benches in Three Crosses at the Community Centre also be replaced on the same grounds. This was unanimously approved.

Councillor J. Guy proposed that two new benches be provided for Crofty and Llanmorlais to be positioned at the Councillors’ discretion. This was unanimously approved.

Councillor P. Guy reported that the Yew tree in Parc Hendy needed attention again. It was unanimously approved that the tree be trimmed.

Councillor R. Cooper reported on hanging baskets at Wernffrwd. He suggested that the Council purchase supports for baskets and place the supports within the Church grounds. Councillor Mrs. S. Davis agreed to consult with the Church on this matter. Councillor J. Guy proposed that Councillors Cooper, Davis, Lewis-Pudduck and Usher have the Councils discretion to deal with this matter. This was unanimously approved.

Councillor A. Lewis-Pudduck proposed that flowers be hung on the signpost to Wernffrwd. Councillor Cooper agreed that this was an option but felt that it would benefit motorists passing through the village rather than the residents of the village. He agreed to discuss this with the Parks department with a view to possible introduction next year.

Councillor R. Cooper reported complaints to him regarding the blackboards outside the Royal Oak. Councillor Tucker agreed to attend to this.

Councillor J. Guy reported that an evaluation pack will be sent from ‘The Big Lottery’ regarding Three Crosses hall in August and the Council should be aware of the need to keep matters progressing with the hall.

Councillor W. Smart reported the Hall Committee would be holding an A.G.M. on Monday 19^th May, to elect officers and approve the constitution.

Councillor W. Smart reported that the gate to the playground at Three Crosses had broken and needed to be replaced. He proposed that a new self closing gate be fitted to meet current playground standards rather than repair an inadequate gate. This was unanimously approved.

Councillor W. Smart reported the swings at Three Crosses were still in need of repair. It was unanimously agreed to proceed with replacement or repair of these swings.

Councillor D. Jones reported on the state of the roads in the Community he drew the Council’s attention to Blue Anchor Road and

Councillor P. Hood-Williams reported on Swansea City Council’s road repair policies and emergency procedures. He informed the Council that insurance claims would only be considered if potholes involved in accidents had been reported to the City Council, he urged the reporting of such holes as soon as possible.

The Council was further advised of poor roads or surfaces regarding – Victoria road, Penclawdd and Marsh road, Wernffrwd.

Councillor Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck requested the Council seek further site meetings with City & County of Swansea regarding the Wernffrwd – Crofty road. This was unanimously approved.

Councillor P. Tucker reported on concerns raised at the last P.A.C.T. meeting in Penclawdd concerning speeding in the communities.

Councillor P. Tucker reported on the ‘Safe route to School’ initiative and the need to progress with the improvements agreed.

Councillor Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck gave the opinion that the County of Swansea must comply with the undertakings it has given parents on ‘safe routes to schools’. Councillor J. Guy reported on the traffic situation in Penclawdd around the School and proposed that the Council write to the City & County of Swansea detailing the Council’s concerns in this matter.

Councillors  Hood-Williams & Tucker withdrew.

31.         PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

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

2010/0689 ; 2010/0117 ; 2010/1852 ; 2010/0037 ; 2010/0590 ; 2010/0685 ; 2010/0521 ; 2010/0606 ; 2010/0642 ; 2010/0605

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Councillors  Hood-Williams & Tucker returned.

1.      City & County of Swansea – Rural Development News Issue 5 – noted.

2.      Welsh Assembly – Shared Community newsletter - noted.

3.      City & County of Swansea – Application to divert footpath 62, Pant Glas - noted.

4.      One Voice Wales – The Voice newsletter - noted.

5.      Swansea Council for Voluntary Service – South Wales Regional funding fair - noted.

6.      City & County of Swansea – Children and Young People, Skateboard facilities in Llanrhidian Higher  - invite to next meeting.

Councillor R. Cooper reported on the walking leaflet, this was ongoing and he hoped progress would be made soon.

No reports were submitted.

The next meeting of the Council will be held at Three Crosses Community Centre on Thursday 17^th June, 2010 commencing at 7.00.p.m.