MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER 2006

Present: Mrs. E. Radcliffe - Chairman Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mrs. H. F. Langford Ms. S. Musgrave Mr. G. T. Nash Mr. B. L. Smith Councillor Mrs. M. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks		Apologies: Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mr. D. P. Morris Mr. P. H. Lanfear
06/125	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
	2006/1984 E Radcliffe re O2 application
06/126	MINUTES OF 12^TH SEPTEMBER 2006
	The Minutes were approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash and seconded by Mrs. Langford.
06/127	MATTERS ARISING
	· The Clerk’s annual appraisal be carried out by the Chairman and (due to sickness of the Vice-Chairman) by Ms. Musgrave. · Mrs. James reported on the City & County of Swansea’s Strategy Update. Agreed suitable response drafted by Mrs. James be sent to the City & County of Swansea by the Clerk. · Mrs. James also reported on the report ‘Beyond Boundaries’ about closer working relationships, which was noted. · Mrs. James reported on One Voice Wales’ training programme. Agreed that this be considered when the Business Plan discussed on 2^nd November 2006.		LJ
06/128	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
	· Concern expressed at apparent lack of action by the City and County of Swansea over concerns raised under Councillor Smith’s matters on the agenda. · Agreed that for a trial period, the Clerk contact the City and County of Swansea direct with the list of concerns, with a copy to Councillor Smith. · Councillor Smith then to follow up those queries to which the Clerk receives no response.
New Items
	None
Outstanding from 16.03.06
ER	Pennard Road – request new type of sign
HL	Linkside Drive – kerbstone outside Londis Stores
GN	Pennard Road/Linkside Drive – bus shelter – can a schedule of cleaning be obtained.
Outstanding from 16.05.06
MW	Southgate Road/ Foxhole Drive – make good following removal of sign
SM	Pennard Road – repair footpath barrier adjacent to right-of-way (end house).
ER	Park Road – City and County of Swansea wrote on 25^th August 2006 that they will investigate whether there has been a breach of planning control re the large signs advertising Meadgate Development. Retrospective planning application made by Meadgate.
Outstanding from 14.06.06
RC	Southgate Road – make good trench outside Chemist – Clerk to contact BT. Mayals Road - no reply to Pennard Community Council’s letter of 20^th August 2006 that the ‘accident’ sign inappropriate. Pennard Road – City and County of Swansea’s response about the need for tarmac and bollards. (See letter attached from S. Goulden).		BLS
Outstanding from 13.07.06
SM	Linkside Drive – concern at depression in the road. Section 194 Rule re common land – concern that the City and County of Swansea are not always abiding by this rule.
GN	Pennard Road (narrows) – need to repaint road markings. Pennard Road - concern at condition of bus shelter opposite St. Mary’s Church. Linkside Drive – concern at condition of pavement adjacent to No. 6.
LJ	Kittle Hill Lane – concern about potholes.
ER	Southgate Road/Westcliff – need to replace litter bins near Pennard Stores.
Outstanding from 14.08.06
HL	Pennard Road – surface breaking up near Widegate.
ER	Foxhole Drive/Southgate Road – can tarmac be removed and area grassed. Agreed place on agenda for November. Include any other areas.		BLS
LJ	Kittle car parking outside shops - Mrs. James reported on the informal meeting held between Kittle Members, local businesses and the City and County of Swansea on 3^rd October 2006. Now waiting for a response from the National Trust about part of the green being used as a pavement.		SM
Outstanding from 12.09.06
HL	Linkside Drive – concern at the siting of a caravan outside No. 48 and the street sign which needs refixing. Queried whether planning permission required for the erection of flagpoles at the Airport.
LJ	Cannisland – need for a bus stop on both sides of the road. Kittle Hill Lane – loose stones falling off wall where road narrows.
GN	Linkside Drive – need to repaint road markings outside Londis Store.
06/129	COMMITTEES
Planning
New Applications
· No: 2006/1984 - O2 Mast Site, Southgate STW, Hael Lane, Southgate Removal of existing 15m column with replacement 15m column to support existing antennae and 1 no. 300mm and 1 no. 600mm dishes with ancillary ground based equipment Decision: Objection. See copy letters attached.			BLS
· No. 2006/1986 - 6 Southgate Road, Southgate Retention of illuminated fascia sign. Decision: Objection on the following grounds: − This not a ‘late night’ chemist − The chemist is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and an illuminated sign would intrusive visually and not compatible with a village environment − The application does not appear to be in compliance with the Unitary Development Plan.
· No. 2006/2002 - Land adjacent to Pennard Road and Park Road One non-illuminated free-standing directional sign Decision: Objection on the following grounds: - In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where we are trying to reduce the number of signs, this is visually intrusive. - Doubt is also expressed about whether the appropriate Section 194 approval has been given for the sign to be erected on common land.
· No. 2006/2002 - Sunnyside, Sandy Lane Demolition and replacement of detached chalet Decision: Pennard Community Council have no objection to the amended planning application providing it complies with the Sandy Lane Development Plan, particularly in respect of height
· No. 2006/2027 - 1 Browns Drive, Pennard Two storey side extension and single storey side/rear extension Decision: No objection
· No. 2006/2149 - 17 Foxhole Drive, Southgate Rear conservatory Decision: No objection
· No. 2006/2153 - 6 Hael Lane, Southgate Single storey rear extension Decision: No objection
Approved by the City and County of Swansea: · 15 Southgate Road – retention of existing flue with reduction in height of 0.8m and boxing of flue. · 5 Easterfield Drive – replacement dwelling For Clarification · Badgers Meadow - Pennard Community Council are concerned that details in the brochure being circulated by Meadgate, on plots 12 and 13, do not coincide with the details on their planning application. Planning Department be asked to investigate.
Community Hall
· School Gates - concern that as no springs on these gates, they are frequently left open enabling cattle to enter the complex. Agreed refer to the County Education Authority. · Pavement edge rear of the hall - agreed tenders be sought to level off the edge and provide additional lighting. · Cancer Research UK - agreed free use of the hall 21^st October 2006 for charity and fund raising. · Pennard Showcase - noted letter of appreciation from the organisers for free use of the hall. · W.I. request for repositioning piano and trolley to move chairs - agreed further discussions with users. · Future use of surgery premises - agreed explore the possibility of other users being interested in the vacancy when it arises. Advertise locally, possibly Newsletter to the Evening Post.			BLS MW/BLS BLS BLS
Field
· Dr. Waymark reported that the occupant of 17 Anderson Lane has no objection to new fencing at the rear of the premises. Only one tender received for the work. This tender did not comply with the tender document and needed clarification. Agreed three further tenders be sought			BLS
Burial Ground
· The Clerk reported he had refused permission for the ashes of the late JH to be interred in the Burial Ground on the grounds that he left Kittle some 15 years ago. The decision was upheld.
Footpath - no footpath review yet taken place			PHL
Parish Hall - no report
Neighbourhood Watch - no report
Community Councils
· Noted One Voice Wales Newsletter · Noted One Voice Wales Committee Meeting on 14^th October 2006
Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group
· The Clerk to write to Sian Jones, National Trust, suggesting dates when their Committee meet with Pennard Community Council three times a year, prior to the main Council meeting.			BLS
Pennard Area Community Partnership
· Mrs. James reported on the confusion over minutes and that the previous meeting had not been an Annual meeting. No new projects foreseen, but Cyd Coed project and Safe Routes to School ongoing.
06/130	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from:- · National Assembly Regional Committee Meeting on 20^th October 2006 · Local Government Partnership Scheme · Urdd Gobaith Cymru – request for financial assistance – not agreed · Commons Commissioner Hearing on 23^rd October 2006. CL 13 not included. · City and County of Swansea: − Community Centre Raffle − Community Safety Partnership Meeting – 17^th October 2006 − Swansea Stateholders Meeting – 18^th October 2006 − Grassed area, Vennaway Lane – ragwort removed · ICM Fortress Ltd. about the sale of Christmas trees · Gower Society Newsletter · SCVS AGM on 23^rd November 2006 · National Assembly Special Needs Conference – 17^th November 2006 · Health Challenge Wales Newsletter

06/131	ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 11^TH OCTOBER 2006
Payable to		Purpose	Cheque	VAT	Total Due
B. L. Smith Inland Revenue G. Davies SWALEC C&CS Pennard School Powergen Sporty Co. C&CS Spencers P. Carosi		Pay – October 680.68 Less tax 149.60 Tax/NI P. Field - WC repair Burial Ground Hall lease Dancing and Aikido hall hire Hall – gas P. Field – mobile goals/nets Hall – waste P. Field 275.58 B. Ground 245.17 B. Ground Misc. 33.10 Pound 10.40 C. Hall 28.16 Misc. other 24.66 Hall cleaning	2103 2105 2106 2107 2108 2109 2110 2111 2112 2113 2113	- - 7.00 0.56 - - 0.99 137.44 5.50 108.00 -	531.08 183.14 47.00 12.10 150.00 40.00 149.79 922.74 36.96 725.17 60.00 2,857.98

Balance as at 11^th October 2006
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less cheques not presented	10,529.67 14,977.35 1,827.85 13,226.36 40,559.24 75.00 40,484.24	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less payments Balance	35,116.89 35,006.48 _________ 70,123.37 29,637.13 40,484.24

06/132	GRANTS OF RIGHT none
06/133	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
· Green Path
06/134	GOWER WEBSITE
· Mrs. James reported on the meeting held on 3^rd October 2006. Need to encourage users to update information about their area. · Agreed £100.00 be placed in the draft budget, to jointly fund with other Gower communities, a tent advertising the role of community councils at the next Gower Show. · Not agreed that a group photograph of Pennard Community Council be taken and placed on the website. · A training and social evening being organised for 21^st November 2006 to be held at County Hall following the Community Forum meeting. It is hoped that all members of all Gower Councils will attend.

06/135	FACILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
· Dr. Waymark reported on the proposed future development of the field and premises. This was agreed in principle, budget provision to be made for this purpose. · Agreed the first step be the provision of a Youth Shelter located near the main entrance. This to be erected in the current financial year. Agreed to consult young people and residents. · It was also agreed to arrange for a demonstration on a try before you buy basis of a mobile skate board ramp system from Tribeskate. This might in future be installed on a temporary basis in the hall car park and any other flat area on an ad hoc basis. Neighbouring community councils to be invited to attend the try before you but with a view to co-operation on the matter. · It was agreed that the City and County of Swansea be approached about the possibility of Fairwood Airport being used for motor cycling. · Street Dancing classes had ten attendees at their first class, Aikido five attendees.		MW MW BLS
06/136	REVISED LIST OF TENDERERS
· Agreed as amended
06/137	TAPE RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
· Agreed to defer this item until November Council
The meeting closed at 9.55 pm.