Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 12th June 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), M Aveyard (Deputy Chairperson), A Challenger, A Siddley, J Price, J Bodman
Clerk: D Roberts
265/14 Apologies: G Harries, C Pavett, C Harris, C Edwards
266/14 Item one: Declaration of Interest.
Cllr. Alf Siddley. Declared an interest with regards all Planning Matters in view of his County Borough Status.
267/14 Item two: Minutes.
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting on Thursday 15th May 2014 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Bodman, seconded by Cllr Challenger .
268/14 Item Three: Matters Arising
Cllr E Jones of Glynneath Town Council will liaise with the Police Commissioner regarding the patrol of the area by PCSO’s.
There has been no reply to the request for a quote for the repairs to the roof of The Welfare Hall. All Cllrs present agreed to use the quote from the company already received.
269/14 Item four: Planning
P2014/0070 – no objections raised.
270/14 Item five: Crime and Disorder.
The incidents of vandalism in the park have been captured on the CCTV and the quality of the images is very good.
The vandalism in the park is to be raised at the next PACT meeting with the view to making it a priority in the area.
271/14 Item six: Finance
Payments Agreed – £4716
Payments received – £20198 (inc precept)
272/14 Item seven: Correspondence
Me,Myself and I Club – request for funding – declined.
273/14 Item eight: Committee Reports
New Health Centre – Cllr Siddley
274/14 Item nine: Any Other Business
There is an issue with dog fouling in the cemetery. Action: DR to get quotes for new metal signage to attach to the gate.
A request has been received from a resident requesting new nets for the tennis court. Action: DR to get quotes and email Cllrs to approve costs.
The youth group based at The Cabin have requested a litter bin in The Welfare Park. Action: DR to get quotes re costs.
275/14 Item ten: Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on 10th July 2014 at St Mary’s Church
Meeting closed 7.20pm
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 10th July 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), M Aveyard (Deputy Chairperson), A Siddley, J Price, J Bodman G Harries, C Pavett, C Harris, C Edwards,
Clerk: Apologies – D Roberts
Minutes take by Cllr Pavett.
276/14 Apologies: A Challenger
277/14 Item one: Declaration of Interest.
Cllr. Alf Siddley. Declared an interest with regards all Planning Matters in view of his County Borough Status.
278/14 Item two: Minutes.
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting on Thursday 2012 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr J Price, seconded by Cllr J Bodman.
279/14 Item Three: Matters Arising
Cllr A Price reported more vandalism at The Welfare Park has been reported. Cllr Price urged all Cllrs attend the next PACT meeting.
Repairs to the roof of The Welfare Hall to be carried out over the summer.
280/14 Item four: Planning
P2014/0475 – details emailed – no objections
P2014/0233 – no objections
281/14 Item five: Crime and Disorder.
Other than matters arising, no new items.
282/14 Item six: Finance
2013/2014 Accounts discussed and approved. Proposed by Cllr Aveyard and seconded by Cllr Bodman
283/14 Item seven: Correspondence
ROSPA safety report for Welfare Park
Planning Inspectorate letter received, invitation to Ty Newydd 22/07/14.
284/14 Item eight: Committee Reports
Cllr Siddley – Health Centre and care home
Cllr Siddley – NPTCBC Committee meeting – savings of £23 million need to made this year.
285/14 Item nine: Any Other Business
Cllr Bodman – not enough drop kerbs around the school – reported by a resident.
Cllr A Price – The right hand side of the road to the underpass is overgrown. Cllr Siddley to investigate and see if anything can be done.
Cllr A Price – School has had grant for underpass project and it is close to getting underway. Approval from Welsh Government is needed for the design.
The concrete for the memorial benches has been laid in the park and has been funded by Selar.
Entrance to Cwmgwrach – Cllr Siddley investigating options and funding.
286/14 Item ten: Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on 11th September 2014 at St Mary’s Church
Meeting closed
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 11th September 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), J Price, G Harries, C Pavett, C Edwards, A Challenger
Clerk: D Roberts
287/14 Apologies: M Aveyard (Deputy Chairperson), A Siddley, C Harris, J Bodman
288/14 Item one: Declaration of Interest.
No Declarations
289/14 Item two: Minutes.
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting on Thursday 10th July 2014 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr J Price.
290/14 Item Three: Matters Arising
PCSO did not attend PACT meeting 10/9/14
There is a new Sergeant in Glynneath. The overgrown area at the underpass is privately owned.
Awaiting planning permission from Thw Welsh Office before starting work on the underpass.
Memorial benches have been delivered.
291/14 Item four: Planning
P2014/0826 – details emailed – no objections
292/14 Item five: Crime and Disorder.
Two hour delay following the reporting of an incident at Heol Wenallt – to be raised at the next PACT meeting.
PCSO is now taking his breaks at The Cabin to increase police presence in Cwmgwrach.
293/14 Item six: Finance
Payments Received – £2039 plus precept
Payments approved – £3317
294/14 Item seven: Correspondence
Consultation on bus routes – details emailed to all
NT CVS – Nomination form for board members
295/14 Item eight: Committee Reports
No reports
296/14 Item nine: Any Other Business
Cllr Edwards has received information on The Charter via NPTCBC – Action: information to be forwarded to clerk to add as an agenda item.
Unveiling of the memorial benches will take place on Saturday 11th October 2014 followed by a buffet and guest speakers.
Remembrance Day Service will take place on Sunday 9th November
Complaint received from resident re motorbikes damaging footpaths, advised to report to South Wales Police and raised at next PACT meeting.
First Response attended the meeting and explained the role of the service, they will apply to Selar Community Fund for extra equipment.
297/14 Item ten: Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting 6.30 p.m. on 9th October 2014 at St Mary’s Church
Meeting closed 7.55 pm
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 9th October 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), M Aveyard (Deputy Chairperson), A Challenger, G Harris, C Pavett, J Price, J Bodman, C Edwards
Clerk: D Roberts
298/14 Apologies: C Harris, A Siddley
299/14 Declaration of Interest.
None received
300/14 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on 11th September 2014 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr J Price .
301/14 Matters Arising
No matters arising
302/14 Planning
No planning applications received.
303/14 Crime and Disorder.
No issues raised
304/14 Finance
Payments agreed £2312
Payments Received £947
Mazars audit report 2013/2104 – Reply from Mazars received, issues raised regarding audit report not being submitted by 30th June 2014 (submitted 8th July due to timing of Council meetings)and certification not received by 30th September (submitted 9th October due to timing of Council meetings) No other issues.
305/14 Correspondence
Wales Audit Office – refund of £30 can be applied for. Action: DR to complete paperwork.
306/14 Committee Reports
Cllr Edwards – Liaison Committee
Cllrs A Price – Budget cuts at NPTCBC
Cllr J Price – Selar Liaison Committee
307/14 Carter Agreement
All Cllrs have received a copy of the Charter Agreement. Action: carry forward to next meeting to discuss.
308/14 Any Other Business
Community Council website – the website has been developed. Action: DR to email link to all Cllrs to discuss and approve at next meeting.
There are overgrown trees on privately owned land on the road leading to the underpass. Cllrs Siddley to contact NPTCBC to arrange for the road to be swept when all the leaves have fallen from the trees.
Petition relating to playing fields at Fothergill Road – Cllrs stated that any development of the area would be discussed with residents at a public consultation meeting. Action: Copy petition to be taken to NPTCBC by Cllrs Siddley and original returned to resident.
Groundworks – The development of the entrance to the village is under discussion and may be redesigned.
Remembrance Service will take place at The Welfare Hall on Sunday 9th November.
Selar Community Fund – Match funding is no longer required for applications under £15000.
309/14 Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 13th November 2014 at St Mary’s Church.
Meeting closed 7.00pm
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 13th November 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), G Harris, C Pavett, J Price, C Harris
Clerk: D Roberts
310 /14 Apologies: M Aveyard, A Siddley, J Bodman, C Edwards, A Challenger
311/14 Declaration of Interest.
No declarations of interest.
312/14 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on 2014 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Pavett , seconded by Cllr J Price .
313/14 Matters Arising
No matters arising
314/14 Planning
P2014/1011
No issues raised
315/14 Crime and Disorder.
No issues raised
316/14 Finance
Payments agreed £604
Payments Received £1300
Dormant bank accounts to be combined and utilised as contingency funding. Action: Cllr A Price to contact Barclays Bank.
317/14 Correspondence
NPTCBC – Family Information Service. Action: leaflets to be placed in foyer at The Welfare Hall.
Welsh Government – Truck Road Speed Limit Review. Action DR to complete and return.
Natural Resources Wales – Trees in Towns & Cities. Action: DR to file.
Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod – Information on LLangollen 2015.
318/14 Committee Reports
Cllr J Price – Selar Community Benefit Fund – Two applications submitted.
319/14 Charter Agreement
The Charter Agreement was discussed and approved by all members present.
320/14 Any Other Business
BCC Website – further information is needed to comply with Welsh Government Legislation.
The opening ceremony for the Underpass project will take place on Friday 5th December at 2.30 pm.
Bro Morganwg will not be hiring The Welfare Hall after December due to cuts in funding.
There is a Community Councillor vacancy on the Board of Governors at Blaengwrach Primary School. Cllr Pavett has agreed to represent the Community Council.
Plans were discussed and agreed for the switching on of the Christmas tree lights and family entertainment on Saturday 29th November.
321/14 Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 4th December 2014 at St Mary’s Church.
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 4th December 2014 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: A Price (Chairperson), M Aveyard (Deputy Chairperson), G Harries, J Price, J Bodman, C Edwards
Minutes take by Cllr Edwards
322 /14 Apologies: A Siddley, C Pavett, C Harries, D Roberts(Clerk)
323/14 Declaration of Interest.
None declared
324/14 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on Thursday 13th December 2014 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr J Price , seconded by Cllr G Harries .
325/14 Matters Arising
Opening of the underpass 5/12/14b at 2.30pm
Christmas party went well, better controlled this year due to ticket holders only attending. Father Christmas went around the village on sleigh, looked well again this year. Letters of thanks to be sent.
326/14 Planning
No planning applications received.
327/14 Crime and Disorder.
One house break in in Parish Road.
328/14 Finance
Payments agreed £358
Payments Received £937
Precept due in, outstanding payment for repair of guttering approx £5000.
329/14 Correspondence
Email – defibrillator cabinets – prices for cabinets noted
Funding for equipment agreed
Blaenhonddan Community Council – Hall hiring fees – agreed copy to be sent to clerk.
Pen y Cymoedd Construction Liaison Committee – Re-structuring committee – Cllr J Price 10/12/14 at 10 am.
Age Well in Wales – Older Person’s Commissioner in Wales
Letter of thanks from Enfys Brown.
330/14 Committee Reports
Liaison meeting NPTCBC 10th December 2014.
First Responders – clothing and equipment agreed, 3 defibrillators and bags.
Police gong to The Cabin at lunch times, rota to be published when available.
331/14 Any Other Business
Young Mothers asked if they could hold a BBQ in the summer
Guides in Welfare Hall overnight
Service in Calfaria 14th December 2014 at 2.30pm
Historical Society requested storage space for archived items
332/14 Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 8th January 2015 at St Mary’s Church.
Meeting closed 8:00pm
Accepted as a true record
