MEMBERS PRESENT:                   Chairman Councillor Mrs. J. Usher.

Councillors  J. Guy, Mrs. P. Guy, C. Jones, Mrs. S. Davis, D. Jones, T. Snell, P. Tucker, P. Hood-Williams, G. Nicholls & Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck.

Apologies were received from Councillor W. Smart.

37.         TO RECEIVE DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INTEREST FROM MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ADOPTED BY LHCC ON 2^nd MAY, 2008:

City & County Councillors P. Tucker & P. Hood-Williams declared an interest in respect of matters relating to the City and County of Swansea.

Councillor Mrs. S. Davis declared an interest in respect of the contractor’s account for grounds maintenance.

38.         CHAIRMAN’S REPORT/REMARKS:

The Chairman thanked all present for attending. She reported on a joint governors meeting concerning the closure of Llanmorlais Primary School and regretted that no measures concerning parking, safe routes to school and traffic control were in place before the imminent closure of Llanmorlais School.

Councillor G. Nicholls reported he had been incorrectly recorded as present when he had been absent. Councillor D. Jones reported his comments regarding coaches on Blue Anchor road had not been reported. With these amendments, the minutes of the Council meeting held on the 18^th March, 2010 was confirmed as a true record.

Councillor J. Guy reported on the lease with Swansea City Council and The Woodland Trust for Graig y Coed playing fields. With an amendment for access for the football club, the lease was approved.

Councillor Mrs. P. Guy requested a progress report on the Cremated remains plots at Parc Hendy Cemetery, the Clerk reported the matter was ongoing.

The Clerk reported that the Water board had been to inspect the water supply at Dan y Lan and discovered a leak between the stop cock and the Councils property. The water supply had been turned off and repairs were in progress.

The Clerk reported the benches and litter bins for the Councils property had been ordered and the contractor was awaiting delivery.

Councillor Mrs. S. Davis reported that the process of allowing hanging baskets in Wernffrwd Church had been started and that permission had been received from the congregation. The matter had now been sent to the Church authorities.

Councillor J. Guy raised concerns over the Council not receiving replies from the City & County of Swansea regarding enquiries made by the Council. It was agreed to pursue matters with the Chief Executive.

The Clerk reported that he had discussed the provision of skateboard facilities with the representative from City & County of Swansea and she hoped to attend a future meeting.

Councillor Mrs. P. Guy reported on a complaint regarding the footpath between Victoria road and Llotrog, the footpath was badly overgrown and needed attention.

Councillor Mrs. J. Usher reported on the sign at Wernffrwd Cross and its obstruction by overgrowing trees/ bushes.

The Clerk reported on thanks received from Penclawdd school for the use of the recreation ground for its sports day.

The Clerk reported on correspondence received from Rowland Jones regarding the land the Council rents and uses as a car park at Hermon cemetery. Instructions have been received to sell the land and the agent requests the Councils position on this matter. After some discussion it was agreed the Clerk contact the agent and request further details on the estates position and expectations.

The Clerk reported the Donkey ride in the playground at Penclawdd had broken and correspondence with Wicksteed on this matter. It was agreed to request Wicksteed repair the donkey as soon as possible.

No sub committee reports were submitted.

The accounts as detailed and agreed by the Clerk were passed for payment.

Councillors D. James and P. Hood-Williams reported that the Hall Committee in Three Crosses had approved the constitution, elected a Chair and Vice Chair and were in the process of setting up accounts. The Clerk questioned the paying of the annual grant and was given approval to do so, the Clerk questioned the paying of fees for use of the hall and it was agreed the Council should continue receiving these fees, until a formal agreement between the Hall Committee and Council had been agreed.

Councillor P. Hood-Williams reported on the increased activities in the hall and the positive interest generated since the extension had been completed.

Councillor C. Jones reported on a damaged header tank at the rugby pavilion and informed the Council that repairs were underway.

Councillor J. Guy reported that the tennis court netting was allowing tennis balls to escape from the courts. It was agreed to instruct the Council’s contractor to repair the netting.

Councillor D. Jones raised the matter of potholes on

Councillor G. Nicholls requested a traffic survey in Penclawdd with the aim of installing a pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of C.K’s supermarket. He referred to the problem of crossing the road at bank holiday periods and weekends. It was agreed to pursue this matter.

Councillor Mrs. A. Lewis-Pudduck referred to complaints she had received over the ‘safe routes to schools’ issues concerning Llanmorlais Primary School and the need for action before the majority of Llanmorlais children join Penclawdd Primary in early September. Councillor Mrs. Lewis-Pudduck requested clarification on any survey of the route and who had carried out the survey, the findings of the survey, the funds available for any work required and the timetable for such work. It was agreed to write to Mr. R. Parry, Director of Education and the City & County of Swansea on this matter.

Councillors discussed the situation with regard to the bus services to North Gower. It was agreed to write to City & County of Swansea to complain about cuts to the bus services.

Councillors P. Tucker & P. Hood-Williams withdrew.

46.         PLANNING APPLICATIONS:

Applications received from the Local Planning Authority were read out.  The applications considered were:

2010/0605; 2010/0642; 2010/0803

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Councillors P. Tucker & P. Hood-Williams returned.

1.      West Glamorgan Archive Service – Annual Report – noted.

2.      Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service – Draft Annual Plan – noted.

3.      Wicksteed – Product Information – noted.

4.      NSPCC – Request for Donation – noted.

5.      Ombudsman – Complaints Wales Consultation – noted.

6.      Swansea Waste Forum – Question Time Session – noted.

It was agreed this had been covered in earlier items.

No reports were submitted.

The next meeting of the Council will be held at Penclawdd Community Centre on Thursday 15^th July, 2010 commencing at 7.00.p.m.