MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 16^TH JULY 2008

Present: Dr. R. J. Cook - Chair Mr. D. C. Hickery Mr. L. Irwin Mrs. L. James Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. M. H. Layton Mr.P. J. Middleton Mr. G. T. Nash

Mrs. L. Silver Mr. B. L. Smith Mr. Mark Smith Cllr. Mrs. M. Smith Mr. A. C. Thomas Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies: Mr. N. E. King

08/122	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
	Mark Smith declared an interest in Minute 08/129.
08/123	QUESTIONS BY THE PUBLIC
	None
08/124	MINUTES of 10^th JUNE 2008
	Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by George Nash, that the Minutes, as amended, be approved.
08/125	MATTERS ARISING
	None
08/126	MINUTES OF 26^TH JUNE 2008
	Proposed by Margaret Waymark, seconded by Lynda James, that the Minutes be approved.
08/127	MATTERS ARISING
	None
08/128	PARKING – SOUTHGATE ROAD/ANDERSON LANE
	Concern at parking problem around the traffic calming could create a hazard. Agreed that a representative of the City and County of Swansea’s Highway Department, be asked to meet representatives of Pennard Community Council to discuss the problem on site.	AT/BS/ RC/ Cllr MS
08/129	PARKING AT HEATHERSLADE ROAD
	Concern at parking problem in the vicinity which could create a hazard. Agreed as Minute 08/128.	AT/BS/ RC/ Cllr MS
08/130	SANDY LANE ACCESS
	Problem of satellite navigation systems directing lorries up Sandy Lane discussed. Agreed as Minute 08/128	AT/BS/ RC/ Cllr MS
08/131	MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
	Concern expressed about the possible additional influx of caravans to Gower under the proposed modification order. Agreed to express concern to the City and County of Swansea about:
	· up to 500 more caravans being allowed in Gower, which dramatically overturns current policies which work effectively. · the main problem appears to be that site owners allow static caravans to stay on site even when unoccupied, thus preventing sites being available for the genuine mobile caravans. · Gower is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and does need protection by the City and County of Swansea for the benefit of everyone. A 10% increase in the number of caravans in Gower will seriously undermine this fragile situation.	BS

08/132	ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Payable to		Purpose	Cheque No.	VAT	Total
B. L. Smith Customs & Excise C&CS Caterclean E.O.N. Fire Protection Family Housing SWALEC D. Carosi SLCC Spencers D. Watkins P. Carosi C. Suttie Kittle Res. Assoc. C & CS SWALEC		Pay – July 2008 557.94 refund on keys/plaque 32.00 Tax/NI Elections Hall – cleaning materials hall – gas supply Hall – fire equipment check Photocopying – 12 months Burial Ground – lighting Hall – window cleaning Conference – refund by Glam. Branch Field 296.67 BG 263.92 Misc. 26.55 “ 35.64 Pound 11.20 Hall 39.32 Field – Skateboards misc. Hall – cleaning Field – maintenance S.137 Grant Hall – rates Hall - electricity	2401 2402 2403 2404 2405 2406 2407 2408 2409 2410 2411 2412 2413 2414 2415 DD DD	- - - 18.28 7.56 12.46 16.50 0.31 - 7.88 116.31 - - - - - -	589.94 171.22 591.50 122.71 158.69 83.66 110.78 6.66 12.00 52.88 780.90 2,050.00 160.00 43.00 125.00 128.00 119.00 5,305.94

Noted refund from Streetmaster due to double payment.

BALANCES AS AT 16^THJULY 2008
Current Account Deposit Account No. 2 Account No. 4 Account Less Cheques not presented	28,719.43 1,502.21 1,920.00 17,386.92 49,528.56 3,723.00 45,805.56	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less Payments Balances	40,896.88 29,655.89 70,562.77 24,747.21 45,805.56

08/133	FORMER SURGERY
	The Heads of Terms for the grant of the Lease for the former surgery circulated and agreed. Plenary powers to Chair, Vice-Chair and Clerk to execute.
08/134	COMMUNITY CHANNEL
	Lynda James gave a progress report following their Annual General Meeting.
08/135	HALL CLEANER AND FIELD HANDYMAN
	· Noted new terms as agreed by Field Handyman · No reply as yet from Hall Cleaners	BS
08/136	GRANTS OF RIGHT
	None
08/137	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
	· Green Path – request that the City and County of Swansea cut back the hedge adjacent to 76 Pennard Road and remove the stones alongside the highway · Car Parking – no response from the City and County of Swansea about car parking problems at Linkside Drive/Pennard Drive. · Fencing, Barland Quarry – deferred · Bus Stop, Cannisland	Cllr MS
08/138	COMMITTEES
	Planning Minutes of Planning Committee held on 10^th May 2008 noted.
	New Planning Applications – no objections 2008/1122  -  40 Pennard Road - Side extension and rear conservatory 2008/1192  -  16 Pennard Road - Rear conservatory 2008/1208  - 41 Belvedere Close, Kittle - Rear conservatory 2008/1212  -  39 Sandy Lane - Gable window 2008/1251  -  54 Sandy Lane - Rear conservatory 2008/1342  -  13 Pennard Drive - Amendment to 2002/0216, ground floor extension
	New Planning Applications –objections 2008/1194  -  Plot 22A, Eastcliff 2008/1200  -  Plot 22B, Eastcliff ·     Change of use from agricultural land as the plot is part of a field. ·        UDP Policy page 35 “extensions into the surrounding countryside will not be permitted”  Development that involves (i)   the capturing of surrounding countryside through an extension of the built up area and residential curtilage; (ii)  the extension of a settlement in the form of ribbon development; will not be permitted ·        Point 4.6.7 (iii) “Southgate: further intensification of development along Eastcliff and Westcliffe will not be permitted” · Policy EV22 page 40  “The countryside through the county will be preserved and enhanced for the sake of its natural heritage, natural resources and cultural environment and agricultural and recreational value through the control of development
	Site Visits 2008/1312 - 71 Southgate Road, Southgate two storey extension plus housing for a swimming pool 2008/1473 – 22 Bosco Lane, Southgate increase in ridge height to 7.1 metres
	Decisions by the City and County of Swansea 2008/0331- land to rear of 25 Southgate Road detached bungalow with detached garage - Approved 2008/0605 – 64 Southgate Road change of use to bakers - Approved with several caveats including a two year temporary planning approval 2008/0962 – 10 Beaufort Drive single storey side extension - Approved 2008/0600 – 24 Browns Drive - Approved two storey part single side extension and conservatory
	Appeals 2007/2456 - 78 Linkside Drive - rear extension Dismissed by Welsh Assembly Government 2007/1953 - 91 Southgate Road - increase in ridge height, balcony and side dormer. Going to Welsh Assembly Government
	Enforcement Meadgate have until the 14^th September 2008 to appeal to the City and County of Swansea about upgrading the highway to Pennard Road. If no appeal, enforcement action will be served by the City and County of Swansea.
	Hall
	· Minutes of the Hall Committee of 10^th July 2008 noted. · Agreed free use of hall to Parent and Toddlers for preparing Carnival float.
	Field
	· Minutes of the Field Committee held on 14^th July 2008 noted. · Agreed a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Peter Lanfear and Mr. D. Watkins for their assistance with finalising compleltion of the skateboard ramp.	BS
	Burial Ground
	· George Nash resigned as Chair of the Burial Ground due to other commitments. · The appointment of Wesley Weeks as Chair was unanimously agreed. · Wes Weeks reported on a recent meeting with Spencers about outstanding issues which need to be addressed by Spencers.
	Parish Hall/Church
	No report
	Footpaths
	Minutes of the Footpath Committee held on 25^th June 2008 noted.
	Neighbourhood Watch
	No report
	Community Councils
	· The Society of Local Council Clerks Regional Conference payment of £45.00 agreed, which will be reimbursed by the Glamorgan Branch of the SLCC.

	· SLCC National Conference on 17^th October 2008 noted · Clerks’ Councils’ Newsletter noted · Community Forum – Ralph Cook reported on the last meeting about the Code of Conduct.
	Pennard Area Community Partnership
	Lynda James reported on their recently held AGM, giving a broader membership and seeking new projects.
	Environment
	· Minutes of the Environment Committee of 11^th June 2008 and 10^th July 2008 noted. · Noted the reply from the City and County of Swansea about bus shelters, which had been added to their list for maintenance.
08/139	CORRESPONDENCE
	Noted the following from: · Mazars about the annual audit and further information required · HJ about allotments · JC about the chicane at Southgate Road · City and County of Swansea’s reply to outstanding enquiries · Shelter seeking financial assistance · WAG review of electoral arrangements for principal authorities. · WAG – local government partnership schemes · Ombudsman – revised complaints procedures
	The meeting closed at 9.55pm.

MINUTES OF THE MEETING SPECIAL MEETING

OF PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON WEDNESDAY 16^TH JULY 2008

Present: Dr. R. J. Cook - Chair Mr. D. C. Hickery Mrs. L. James Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr.P. J. Middleton Mr. G. T. Nash

Mrs. L. Silver Mr. B. L. Smith Mr. Mark Smith Mr. A. C. Thomas Mr. W. Weeks

Apologies: Mr. N. E. King

Ms. Siân Jones, the National Trust Property Manager, gave a verbal report on the activities of the National Trust locally.

No major plans afoot, but pulling up ragwort on National Trust land being given a priority.

Emphasise the need for local people to make the National Trust aware of any local issues that require their attention.

The Gower Ranger post now back in operation, dealing with such matters as illegal camping, which is also a problem for Pennard Golf Club.

A current campaign is to make people aware of the danger plastic bags pose to leather jack turtles in the area.

No real problems so far this year with jet skiers at Three Cliffs.

Booklets are now available by the National Trust on exploring Gower and the Activities available in the area.

On dog fouling the National Trust would discuss this with the City and County of Swansea.

Consideration also to be given to a very small section of footpath PD1 leading from Westcliff to Three Cliffs being made more wheelchair friendly, and review the ‘Take Away’ policy.

The Chair formally thanked Ms. Jones for addressing the Council meeting.