Ilston Community Council
At a meeting of the
Ilston Community Council held at Penmaen and Nicholaston Parish Hall on
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Present: Councillors Mrs. C. Grove, Dr.
J. Kingham, T. Beynon (North Hills), Mrs. J. Llewellyn and Mrs. F.
Owen-John.
In the absence
of the Chairman, the Chair was taken by the Vice-Chairman, Councillor Mrs. C.
Grove.
1. Apologies
for Absence.
Apologies for absence were received
from Councillors Mrs. J. A. Griffiths (Chairman), John Howells, V. Jones, N. Hollett and T. Beynon
(Nicholaston).
2. Minutes.
The
minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 2011 were confirmed and signed as a
true record.
3. Matters
Arising.
On 3.4 Shed at The Forge,
Cartersford. Noted still
ongoing and a letter is awaited from Mr. Rhodri Williams of the Planning
Department.
On 9(b) Grant towards
replacement of a lawn strimmer, Ilston Church Grounds. Noted
paid invoice to be obtained by
Councillor Tom Beynon (North Hills) and forwarded to the Clerk for payment.
On 7(f) Letter dated 28/6/11,
One Voice Wales – Diamond Jubilee Beacons – papers with Chairman who will
report back to next meeting.
On 8(a) Speed indicator
device, Parkmill. Noted Clerk’s report that the indicator
will work as long as there is daylight and will charge sufficiently to work
overnight. The Highways Department
thanked Councillor Church for his offer to run it off the mains supply, but
would not go down that line and will check again. Further
noted the indicator is now working on and off. Clerk to take up again.
On (6) Rural Development
Partnership. Noted Councillor Church not at meeting and the following points
were raised on the minute:-
1. Knotweed problem not discussed by the Working Party.
2. Cheque for extra insurance premium for two
benches (Fund account) only one signature.
3. Letter re kerbside planting Penmaen and
Parkmill.
Agreed Clerk take up matters with
Councillor R. Church and also ask that he prepare a full income and expenditure
report to go out with the agenda for the next meeting.
On (7) Candidate Site Lunnon. Noted
letter dated 17 October 2011 from the Leader of the Council, Councillor C.
Holley, stating that the Council is not in a position to consider the transfer
of such assets and if it intended to dispose of them, it would be through the
normal marketing of the site.
On 9(b) Cattle grids. Noted
cattle grids were still full of
rubbish and that a pothole 15cms. deep near Furzeland Farm, 400 yards from the
North Road towards Lunnon, needed urgent attention.
Agreed Clerk further matters again with the Highway Department.
4. Reports
from Members.
Councillor
F. Owen-John reported on the Community Forum meeting held on 6/10/11, as
follows:-
(a) Update on the Charter, and
(b) Rural bus subsidies.
Councillor
Mrs. F. Owen-John was thanked for her comprehensive reports.
5. Planning
Applications.
The
weekly lists were received.
(a) Application
No. 2011/1317
Location: Rectory Cottage, Ilston.
Proposal: Detached log cabin.
Applicant: Mr. C. Coode.
Agreed to raise no objection.
(Councillor C.
Grove to e-mail response.)
(b) Application No.
2011/1358
Location: Field 8254, Fairwood Corner Farm, Fairwood.
Proposal: Caravan rally, 12 units, 15th-21st July
2012.
Applicant: Mrs. M. Brown.
Agreed to raise no objection.
(c) Application No. 2011/1325
Location: The Beacons, Nicholaston.
Proposal: Extensions to north and east elevations and conservatory to
south elevation.
Applicants: Mr. & Mrs. R. Taylor.
Agreed to raise no objection.
(d) Application No. 2011/1348
Location: Parc Le Breos House, Parkmill.
Proposal: Construction of 2-storey building comprising three 2-bedroom
units of holiday accommodation.
Applicant: Mrs. Olive Edwards.
Agreed to raise no objection.
6. Rural Development Partnership.
In
the absence of Councillor R. Church, there was no update on this occasion.
7. Correspondence.
Received and
noted:-
a) Letter dated 13/10/11, Legal Services, C
& C of Swansea, Charter between C & C of Swansea and Councils within
its boundaries. – contact details and for information Rural Bus Subsidies
report.
b) Play for Wales, Issue 35, Autumn 2011.
c) Bishopston Comprehensive Community School
Magazine, Issue 13, Autumn 2011.
d) Bobath Cymru Wales – financial appeal and
Annual Review 2009/10.
e) Brochures from Furniture at Work and G. L.
Jones Playgrounds.
8. Any
Other Business
(a) Highway problems. Noted
overhanging hedgerows all over the Community area and shoulder of Lunnon
Road, east side, midway between Wiloxton Farm and Lunnon Village.
Agreed
that the Clerk take up with Highways Department.
(b) Precept 2012/13. Noted
consideration of the precept 2012/13 would be placed on the agenda for the
next meeting.
(e) Dates of Meetings. Noted
dates as: 30 November 2011 at 7.30
p.m., and
25 January 2012 at 7.30 p.m.
There being no further
business, the meeting closed at 8.50 p.m.
Chairman