MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

PENNARD COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2006

Present: Mrs. E. Radcliffe - Chairman Ms. C. Bryden-Smith Dr. R. J. Cook Ms. A. Gerke Mr. G. W. Gregory Mrs. L. James Mr. N. E. King Mrs. H. F. Langford Mr. G. T. Nash Mr. B. L. Smith Dr. P. M. Waymark Mr. W. Weeks			Apologies: Mr. D. P. Morris Ms. S. Musgrave Councillor Mrs. M. Smith
06/140	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
	Dr. Waymark and Mrs. Radcliffe declared an interest in planning application 2006/2230 and took no part in discussions. Ms. Gerke declared an interest in planning application 2006/2361.
06/141	MINUTES OF 11^TH OCTOBER 2006
	The Minutes were approved, as amended, by Mr. Nash and seconded by Dr. Waymark.
06/142	MATTERS ARISING
	There were no matters arising.
06/143	MINUTES OF 2^ND NOVEMBER 2006
	Approved by Dr. Waymark and seconded by Mrs. James
06/144	MATTERS ARISING
	Noted the Business Plan under review.
06/145	COUNCILLOR MRS. M. SMITH
New Items
HL	Chevron sign missing on road from Kittle to Barland Quarry.
HL	Linkside Drive – No. 42 – new street light not working – Clerk to contact C&C Swansea – Steve Searle						BLS
ER	Linkside Drive/Pennard Road – telephone kiosk vandalised - Clerk to contact BT						BLS
LJ	Kittle – some parts of the pavement repaired, other parts still need repairing.
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
SM	Pennard Road – repair footpath barrier adjacent to right-of-way (end house).
Outstanding from 14.06.06
RC	Southgate Road – make good trench outside Chemist – Clerk to contact BT.						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. (Refer to Gill Day). Linkside Drive – concern at condition of pavement adjacent to No. 6.						BLS
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.
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.
	Noted response from the City and County of Swansea to: Pennard Road – bollards and Tarmac Mayals Road – accident sign Foxhole Drive – greening Tarmac area
06/146	COMMITTEES
Planning
New Applications
No. 2006/2230 – 19 Anderson Lane, Southgate Two storey side extension and single storey side porch extension Decision: No objection
No. 2006/2307 – 54 Linkside Drive, Pennard Conversion of garage to living accommodation (variation of Condition D of planning permission 84/1022 granted on 25^th October 1984). Decision: Recommend that existing garages be restricted to garages for private motor vehicles in accordance with Condition D of Planning Permission 84/1022.
No. 2006/2361 – Hedge Ways, High Pennard Detached dwelling with detached garage Decision: Objection on the grounds that this would be a departure from the Swansea Development Plan.
No. 2006/2406 – 25 Southgate Road, Southgate Detached dwelling (outline) Decision: Objection on the grounds that this would be overdevelopment of the site.
No. 2006/1801 – 65 Pennard Road Amended plan for the erection of two detached dwellings Decision: Deferred
No. 2006/2450 – 4 Hael Lane, Southgate Alterations to existing hipped roof to mansard roof with rear dormer, first floor rear extension with rear dormer, front dormer with balcony, front porch and two single storey rear extensions. Decision: Defer for site visit.
No. 2006/2453 – 33 Pennard Drive, Pennard Detached outbuilding Decision: Defer for site visit
No. 2006/2457 – 91 Southgate Road, Southgate Two storey side extension Decision: No objection
No. 2006/2465 – 98 Pennard Road, Pennard Part two storey part single storey rear extension Decision: Defer for site visit
No. 2006/2470 – 26 Easterfield Drive, Southgate Single storey rear extension Decision: No objection
Agreed plenary powers be given to Planning Committee to deal with those applications deferred.
Noted: − Martin Caton, MP, following up the 02 mast application. − Refusal by the City and County of Swansea for the retention of an illuminated sign at 6 Southgate Road. − Approval by the City and County of Swansea to extensions to 53 and 58 Pennard Road.
Query: − Planning application for the development of a detached house at Pen-y-Bach Farm, Fairwood Common.							BLS
Community Hall
− Hall Users Meeting – PMW reported on revised layout of chairs, tables and piano. − Agreed that five uniform small tables be purchased. − Noted that a foot clinic starting to use the small hall. − Future use of Surgery premises – noted intervention of Edwina Hart, AM, in pressing the Welsh Assembly about dental grants. − Showcase 2000 - agreed free use of hall for the next exhibition in 2009. − Car Park layout – noted reconfiguration of school car park. − Insurance – noted that the Council’s insurers had negotiated a settlement on the claim made by Mrs. P. de Torres.							BLS BLS BLS
Tenders Four quotations requested for additional lighting. Three replies from: − Killay Electrics - £230.00 − Gower Electrics - £225.00 − Phillips Services - £250.00 plus VAT However it had been pointed out that the current lights had been realigned and were they to be returned to their original position, the work may be unnecessary. Three quotations requested for kerbstone. No respsonse. MW agreed to progress the matter. Agreed these items be deferred for Hall Committee to review.							MW
Nuisance by youths in the car park Discussion took place about youths using the Hall car park as a play area and skateboard ramp. Concern about health and safety and insurance implications apart from quiet enjoyment of the hall for legitimate users. Agreed the car park a ‘no go’ area except for legitimate hall users and appropriate signs be erected (use Charterbrook) to this effect. Youth newsletter to explain reasons.							BLS
Agreed that the Head Teacher at Pennard Primary School be asked to remove the timber left by their ‘round house’, which is used by the youths, and the caretaker be asked to close the gates as previously agreed.							BLS
Field Dr. Waymark reported on damage that had taken place on the field which had been reported to the Police. Insurance claim to be made. Tender: Four quotations sought for the fencing and two replies received. The original quotation from Holland Landscapes for £373.00 and from Spencers £283.50 plus VAT. Agreed to accept the quotation from Spencers.							BLS
Burial Ground Dr. Cook reported that cattle had got into the Burial Ground and caused considerable damage. Spencers had cleared up the general mess but nine headstones needed to be re-erected, which was not covered by insurance. Agreed quotations be sought for the re-erection of these headstones.							BLS
Footpath Review of footpaths had not yet taken place.							PHL
Parish Hall Noted the invitation from the Parish Hall to attend a Carol Concert at 6.30pm on 6^th December in the National Trust Car Park in aid of St. Mary’s Tower, and their Newsletter about progress on the Church’s renovations.
Neighbourhood Watch Mrs. James reported on local crime statistics and that Pennard had the lowest crime rate for the area. Two Police support Officers are due to be appointed for Bishopston, Kittle and Pennard. Agreed to consider request for a base in Pennard when request officially received.
Community Councils Noted the Community Forum on 21^st November and Newsletter from One Voice Wales.
Pennard Area Community Partnership No report
06/147	CORRESPONDENCE
Noted the following from:- − City and County of Swansea – Life Begins at 50 and Improvement Plan 2000 – 2007 − Local Health Board – Annual report − MacMillan Cancer Support, Bobarth Children’s Therapy Centre, British Heart Foundation and Eisteddfod for financial assistance. − IT Wales – free public lecture about Upgrading Humans, Commons Commission Hearing (CL13 not included). − Countryside Alliance – value of Local Police Officers − Welsh Assembly – Consultation on Cleaner Neighbourhoods
06/148	ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT AS AT 16^TH NOVEMBER 2006
Payable to		Purpose		Cheque	VAT	Total Due
Celtic Mowers Spencers G. Davies C. Suttie B. L. Smith Inland Revenue Isaacs Staples M. Waymark P. Carosi M. Henwood		P. Field Maintenance 275.68 B. Ground “ 245.17 B. Ground Misc. 33.10 Pound 10.40 Hall 28.16 Miscellaneous 24.66 Hall – gas safety check P. Field - clean pavilion - prepare pitch Pay November 2006 Tax/NI Reopen Grave 357 Stationery Misc. supplies Hall cleaning Storeroom lock and keys 140 P.Field - repairs Pav. 210.00		2115 2116 2117 2118 2119 2120 2121 2122 2123 2125 2126	13.13 108.00 46.37 - - - - - 2.43 - - -	88.13 725.27 311.37 125.50 530.86 183.36 110.00 16.33 55.19 60.00 350.00 2,555.91

Balance as at 16^th November 2006
Current Account Holding Account No. 2 Account Planned Maintenance (BG £1,500, PF £7,000 CH £4,500) Less cheques not presented	12,109.18 15,005.05 1,831.23 13,250.82 42,196.28 1,707.91 40,488.37	Opening Balance Add Receipts Less payments Balance	35,116.89 37,961.59 _________ 73,078.48 32,590.11 40,488.37

06/149	GRANTS OF RIGHT
Agreed for Mr. Richard Philippe
06/150	MATTERS OUTSTANDING
Green Path
06/151	GOWER WEBSITE
− Mrs. James gave a progress report. − Agreed an additional web page at a cost of £30.00		LJ
06/152	FACILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
A website skateboard ramp will be demonstrated at the rear of the Community Hall on Saturday, 13^th January 2007 between 1.0pm and 3.00pm. The cost is £250.00 plus VAT, and mileage cost of £180.00 plus VAT. Invite Bishopston and Llanrhidian Higher Community Councils to attend. Letter and publicity to be arranged.		BLS
06/153	TAPE RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS
No further action
The meeting closed at 9.50 pm.