MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON MONDAY 14^th AUGUST 2006

Present: Mrs. E. Radcliffe - Chairman Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James Apologies: Ms. S. Musgrave Dr. P. M. Waymark

Mr. N. E. King Mr. P. H. Lanfear Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. D. P. Morris Mr. G. T. Nash Mr. B. L. Smith

06/101	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Ms. Bryden-Smith declared an interest in the item on pre-consultation by MMO2 and took no part in the discussion. (Minute 06/105 Planning). Mr. Lanfear declared an interest in the item about Burrows Close. (Minute 06/105 Planning). Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest in the footpath across the playing field and took no part in the discussion. (Minute 06/105 Playing Field and Minute 06/112).
06/102	MINUTES OF 13^TH JULY 2006 Approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash and seconded by Mrs. James.
06/103	MATTERS ARISING · Noted letter from the City and County of Swansea about financial assistance towards setting up a seasonal team to combat unauthorised camping on South Gower. Agreed help in monitoring but not financially. · Noted letter from Ilston Community Council replying to the City and County of Swansea along the same lines. · Agreed that the draft budget for 2007/2008 include £1,000.00 towards the appointment of a Gower Ranger.	BLS BLS

06/104		COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
a) Concern expressed at the time taken on these items, and lack of action on the part of the City and County of Swansea. Agreed that these concerns be discussed with Councillor Mrs. Smith.
b) New Items Reported 14.08.06 by:
GG	Could a mirror be erected on the corner of Fairwood Road/Vennaway Lane?
HL	Vennaway Lane road surface breaking up near Fairwood Road.
HL	Lane adjacent to 38 Southgate Road – tree overhanging footpath and pavement.		BLS
CB-S	Kittle Hill Lane/Fairwood Road – need to cut back bushes currently obstructing motorists’ view of oncoming traffic.
RC	Pennard Drive – overhanging hedge hazardous to pedestrians.		BLS
GN	Garden rubbish bags. When will these be distributed in Pennard?		BLS
LJ	60 to 62 Pennard Road –clearance of brambles and branches to be cleared that restrict the pavement
PM	Vennaway Lane – remove ragwort and bushes growing on verge next to Burial Ground car park.		BLS
ER	Foxhole Drive/Southgate Road – can tarmac be removed and the area grassed over?		BLS
	Letter to City and County of Swansea generally about overhanging trees and hedges in the Pennard area.		BLS
c) It was agreed that the Chairman contact the Leader of the City and County of Swansea, and the Clerk to contact the Chief Executive, about Pennard Community Council’s concern at the non-attendance of Councillor Mrs. Smith and a County Official at a meeting arranged via Councillor Smith to discuss the future of the public toilets at Southgate Road.			ER/ BLS
d) Minutes of the informal meeting about car parking in Kittle held on 17^th July 2006 noted. Agreed that a representative of the City and County of Swansea be asked to meet the group to consider recommendations in the Minutes.			BLS

06/105	COMMITTEES
Planning · New Application - 2006/1532 - 6 Bendrick Drive, Southgate Two storey rear extension and two storey single side extension. Addition of pitched roof over existing two storey rear wing and two storey side extension with first floor balcony. Decision: No objection · New Application - 2006/1626 Kilsaron, High Pennard Use of land as residential curtilage (application for a Certificate of Lawful Development). Decision: Reiterate previous decision, that it is against the local plan for agricultural land to be taken into domestic use. · Pre-Planning Consultation Installation of additional MMO2 Airwave apparatus at existing O2 mast at Hael Lane, Southgate. Replace existing 15m monopole with stronger 15m monopole. This structure will support the existing O2 and Airwave equipment plus proposed new 300mm and 600mm dishes at 14.32m. A small ground based equipment cabinet is also proposed. Decision: The letter from MMO2 about pre-planning consultation noted. Agreed that a public meeting be called to seek the views of local residents before replying to MMO2. Member of Parliament and the Welsh Assembly be asked for their advice.		BLS BLS
Appeals · 9 Heatherslade Close, Southgate Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension.
· Plot Substitution - Burrows Close – Application 2006/1331 Different style and height proposed from original. No objection.
· Revised Urban Development Plan - noted
Community Hall GN reported progress on facilities for youths. It was agreed that Pennard Community Council contribute up to £500.00 towards any start-up costs. This included Aikido and street dancing. The Clerk reported that the NHS had circulated local dental practices about the availability of the surgery by January 2007.
Field Management Committee Future use of building. (ER sought the advice of Members as to whether they considered she had a conflict of interest by owning two properties and land adjoining the field. It was the unanimous view that there was no conflict of interest in respect of the future use of buildings in the field). Working party to meet in September. GN gave a progress report:- − tennis net now in use − holes filled in by the pavilion − cricket season ended − posts for football nets to be erected − hedge laying scheduled for September − drainage system under review		ER
Three tenders for the provision of mobile football posts received (all excluding VAT). Sporty Co. - £785.00, Regency - £1,190.00, Sports Equipment - £1,137.50 (plus carriage). Agreed lowest tender from Sporty Co. be accepted.		MW
GN reported that Mr. Robin Stuart-Low had agreed to donate £600.00 towards the mobile goal posts. A suitable letter of thanks to be sent to Mr. Stuart-Low. GG raised his concern about overhead cables. Ideally Meadgate to arrange for the cables to be laid underground. LJ questioned the quality of the finish to the ramp into the pavilion, and there was still a lip to negotiate on the inside, making the ramp still unsuitable for wheelchairs. Decided to hold payment until checked by the field management committee.		BLS
Burial Ground RC reported grass not cut due to very dry weather.
Footpaths Agreed that PL provide each Member (except PM) with a list of footpaths to be walked and by what date. Following the walk, report back to PL. The footpath from Hael Lane to Hunts Farm may be blocked off. PL to investigate.		PL PL
Parish Hall No report
Neighbourhood Watch No report
Community Councils − GG reported on the Forum Meeting about transfer of housing stock, and the City Centre Framework − LJ was congratulated on being appointed to the Community Council’s Standards Sub-Committee. − Noted area meeting of One Voice Wales on 10^th August 2006.
Pennard Cliffs Liaison Group No report
Pennard Area Community Partnership No report
06/106	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from: · National Trust about volunteers for National Coastwatch and Newsletter. · Genesis Project about training for specific groups · Safer Swansea Partnership · Welsh Assembly about draft requirements concerning older people and First Minister’s Annual Report. · Swansea Institute Newsletter · Age Concern invitation to their AGM on 4^th October 2006 · 3 Anderson Lane about a request for contribution to make up Anderson Lane · Bishopston Comprehensive School Newsletter · City and County of Swansea Gower Management Plan · Pennard Carnival “thank-you” letter Pennard Primary School Governing Body – agreed that LJ be Pennard Community Council’s representative on the Governing Body from 24^th November 2006. Welsh Assembly – the Beacham Review of Local Service Delivery. LJ to attend.		AG BLS BLS LJ

06/107 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 14^TH AUGUST 2006
Payable to Steve’s Building Isaacs G. Davies Sporty Co. Spencers P. Carosi Inland Revenue B. L. Smith	Purpose Hall – pointing/cladding Burial Ground – grave 263 P.Field – wc repair P.Field – tennis post and net P.Field – 205.92 June B.Ground – 208.80 June P.Field – 205.92 July B.Ground – 208.80 July P.Field – wheelchair ramp 566.40 P.Field – safety surface 1,620.00 P.Field –slide safety surface 270.00 Hall – Cleaning Tax/NI Pay - 530.86 Expenses 5.00	Cheque No. 2085 2086 2087 2088 2089 2090 2091 2092	VAT - - 7.87 38.09 36.04 36.54 36.04 36.54 99.12 283.50 47.25 - - -	Total Amount 5,523.00 110.00 52.87 255.74 3,860.87 60.00 183.36 535.86 10,581.70

BALANCE AS AT 14^TH AUGUST 2006
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less cheques not presented	8,004.22 14,923.14 1,821.23 13,178.48 37,927.07 60.00 37,867.07	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balance	35,116.89 20,266.16 _________ 55,382.99 17,515.92 37,867.07

06/108	GRANTS OF RIGHT None
06/109	MATTERS OUTSTANDING Green Path - no progress. Waiting for Councillor Mrs. Smith to arrange for revised plan of proposed path.	MS
06/110	GOWER WEBSITE LJ gave a progress report. More emphasis needs to be made of the contributions made by Community Councils to their particular area. It was not agreed that Members’ photographs be included on the Website. Further grant application to be made to enlarge the website.
06/111	30mph SPEED LIMIT IN GOWER Agreed that item be deferred pending Government legislation.
06/112	FOOTPATH ACROSS THE PLAYING FIELD PACP had recommended that there be a path from Anderson Lane across the Playing Field and over private land to the rear of the school. This evoked considerable discussion. Agreed that PACP enter into dialogue with the owners of the land on either side of the Playing Field to see if this is feasible.	CBS LJ
The meeting closed at 9.30 pm.