Notices

Following consultation with and guidance received from Senedd Wales, the Blaengwrach Community Council have decided to reopen the children`s playground, MUGA & 3G Pitch in the Welfare Park with effect from Monday 20th July 2020. All visitors/users to/of the Park, Muga, 3G Pitch & the Park`s Green Areas are REMINDED of the following guidance issued by the Senedd to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus/Covid-19; a) That people NOT from the same household/social "bubble" SHOULD maintain a two metre distance … [Read more...]

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF DATE FOR EXERCISE OF ELECTOR`S RIGHTS BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL, FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 31st March 2020 Certification and approval of the Annual Accounts for 2019-2020 Regulation 15(1) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) require that the Responsible Financial Officer of the BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL sign and date the Statement of Accounts, and certify that it presents fairly the financial position of the BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL at the end of … [Read more...]

Under existing guidelines from Senedd Cymru regarding the Coronavirus/Covid19 Pandemic, the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Council COULD NOT TAKE PLACE in May 2020 and no future date can be set at the moment. Therefore the Annual General Meeting will take place on a date to be determined after the lifting/easement of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions. This means that no dates can be published for Council meetings due to take place between June 2020 & May 2021. THIS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS SOON AS … [Read more...]

Following Senydd Cymru Guidelines and discussions with the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and other Town and Community Councils in the borough, The Blaengwrach Community Council have decided to reopen certain areas of the Welfare Park with effect from Thursday 4th June 2020. The present guidelines state that Children`s Play Areas, Multiuse Games Areas (MUGAs) and enclosed sports areas ARE TO REMAIN CLOSED.Therefore, the children`s playground, MUGA & 3G Pitch will remain closed and locked until further … [Read more...]

Following last week`s announcement by the First Minister of Senydd Cymru please note that the Welfare Park and Welfare Hall WILL REMAIN LOCKED & CLOSED until further notice. The Cemetery gates will remain open but everyone who attends the Cemetery MUST adhere to the "social distancing guidelines" Clive Baker (for and on behalf of the Blaengwrach Community Council) Clerk to the Council … [Read more...]

STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS MADE TO MEMBERS OF BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR 1st APRIL 2019 to 31st MARCH 2020. COUNCILLOR: PAYMENTS MADE for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc. (Maximum £150.00 per Member/per Year) Julia Hippsley £150.00; Andrew Hippsley £150.00; Rhian Williams £150.00; Carolyn Edwards … [Read more...]

Following the UK Government guidelines, relating to playgrounds, to stem the Coronavirus spread it has been decided that the Welfare Park will BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The gates will be locked with effect from Tuesday 24th March 2020 and will not be open until the threat of the virus has been cleared. Clive Baker Clerk to Blaengwrach Community Council … [Read more...]

USEFUL INFORMATION: As the Government steps up its fight against the Corona Virus many of us will require assistance as we self-isolate, or more information about current services and if there will be an effect on them. This leaflet is designed to provide you with the basic information to allow you to make contact with people who are able to assist or signpost you to the correct service. It is important to note that this is general advice and developing daily. You can contact anyone mentioned below: AGE … [Read more...]

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011. Councillors Name: Julia Hippsley - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum £150.00 per Councillor/per year); Andrew Hippsley - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum £150.00 per Councillor/per year); Rhian Watts - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum … [Read more...]

For Financial Year ending 31st March 2019 This notice applies from 22nd May 2019 to 19th June 2019. Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the annual return and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc. relating to them for twenty (20) working days on reasonable application to: The Clerk, Blaengwrach Community Council, The Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin, … [Read more...]

Notice is hereby given for the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Council which will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 10th May 2018 in the St. Mary`s Church Hall, Blaengwrach. This will be followed by the monthly meeting of the Council. The agendas are as follows: AGM: Apologies for Absence; Declarations of Interest; Nomination(s) & Appointment of Chair of the Council; Nomination(s) & Appointment of Deputy Chair of the Council; Appointment of Community Councillors to Council Committees; … [Read more...]