Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 10th August 2017 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: Philippa Richards (Chairperson), Carolyn Edwards (Vice Chairperson), Menna Mortimore, Andrew Hippsley, Rhian Williams.
Residents of Dunraven Street: Keri Baker, Nicola Jones,Gayle Medeiros, David Powell, Richard Jessett, Emma Powell, Pam Hall, D James, KA James, Kevin Hardwick, W Jones, Nikki Collins, Rhys Williams, All left prior at 7.20pm.
Clerk: Donna Roberts
083/17 Apologies: Amanda Doherty, Julia Hippsley, Chris Kelly, Rhian Watts, Bethan Rosser
084/17 Declaration of Interest.
Cllr Edwards due to County Borough Status
085/17 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on 7th June 2017 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr Richards.
The minutes of the Meeting on 7th July 2017 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr Richards.
086/17 Matters Arising
Further information requested re Bank Accounts, continue with the process to open accounts in Glynneath branch of TSB.
Planning for the development of the petrol station at the bottom of Empire Ave is ongoing, Cllr Edwards in contact with developer.
Trees in Edwards Street – Cllr Edwards to contact NPTCBC.
Unity Mine road – Cllr Edwards to contact.
One Voice Wales – next meeting 7th September 2017.
Asbestos abatement – work will be completed on 31st July 2017
Electrical survey completed – no concerns raised.
Water Tanks @ The Welfare Hall – Cllr Edwards to contact plumber
087/17 Planning
No planning applications received
088/17 Crime and Disorder.
Resident form Dunraven Street attended the meeting and raised the following concerns:
Antisocial behavior, raid by armed police officers in the street wearing riot gear had entered gardens of neighbouring properties, large volume of traffic using the street during both day and night, resident feel intimidated, residents have seen what appears to be drug dealing from one house in the street, residents have identified children as young as 12 being sold what they believe to be drugs in the street.
Residents are contacting SWP on a special number to report any activities, Some residents have fitted CCTV.
Concerns that the landlord of two properties have not registered to rent the properties.
Residents requested the support of Councillors to resolve these issues.
Residents advised to keep a record of events and report all activities to SWP.
Residents asked to attend next PACT meeting on 27th September at St Mary’s Church.
Cllr Edwards to report the issues to Antisocial behavior department of NPTCBC.
Action: DR to contact SWP to arrange meeting between residents and SWP
089/16 Finance
Payments agreed
CGL £9835
HR Harris Accountants £1224
SWALEC £60
British Gas £259
Zurich Insurance £1299
One Voice Wales Membership £72
Monies Received
Hall rental £1672
Budget discuss in line with cash flow forecast. Budget approved for July 2017.
090/17 Correspondence
Cwmgwrach/Blaengwrach Educational Grant Committee – Request to nominate representative from Blaengwrach Community Council. Action: Dr to contact Committee re Cllr Edwards as representative.
Cwmgwrach Moving Forward – Request for donation for Party in the Park on 5th August. Cllrs discussed that the use of The Welfare Hall had been donated free of charge for the event and the event had already taken place. Cllrs suggested that a request for donations be made in advance of the next event. Concerns were raised as to the cleanliness of the Hall following the event. Councillors decided that a joint visit following the next event would take place to ensure that the terms and conditions of hire had been adhered to.
09117 Committee Reports
No reports presented
092/17 Matters Raised by Cllrs
Transfer of Bank Accounts – ongoing, application form for Wages account has now been completed. Application for on line banking also completed.
Training for new Cllrs – One Voice Wales are not able to provide a trainer for the original date that was booked awaiting list of alternative dates. Clerk at Glynneath Town Council has been contacted re Glynneath Town Cllrs attending awaiting reply. Cllr Edwards will contact Glynneath Councillors to obtain number.
Drainage at The Welfare Park – The issue of water rentention to the rear of the Welfare Hall will be included in the development of the Park project.
Cleaner/caretaker holidays – Councillors decided not to employ someone to cover the holiday (14/8/17 to 29/8/17). Cllrs would cover the duties during this time.
Tennis court nets – Cllrs have received a request to replace the nets at the tennis court. Action: DR to order new nets up to the value of £100.
Park project survey – Cllrs will deliver the questionnaires to all house in Cwmgwrach.
093/17 Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 14th September 2017 at St Mary’s Church.
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday14th September 2017 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: Philippa Richards (Chairperson), Carolyn Edwards (Vice Chairperson), Amanda Doherty, Julia Hippsley, Andrew Hippsley, Rhian Watts, Rhian Williams, Bethan Rosser
Clerk: Donna Roberts
Chris Baylis (Age Connect) attended meeting and discussed the services available via Age Connect in Cwmgwrach.
094/17 Apologies: Chris Kelly, Menna Mortimore
095/17 Declaration of Interest.
Cllr Edwards due to County Borough Status. Cllr Doherty re contractor.
096/17 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on 14th September 2017 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by CllrEdwards, seconded by Cllr Williams .
097/17 Matters Arising
PACT meeting with Dunraven Street residents – Residents to meet with SWP prior to PACT meeting on 27th September 2017
Trees at Edward Street – Cllr Edwards has spoken to NPTCBC and will re contact for progress report.
Road at Unity Mine – to be reviewed at a later date.
Asbestos abatement work has now been completed at The Welfare Hall.
Quotes for water tank removal and replaced by mains feed water. Quote for work from DD Plumbers, £2490.00 plus VAT approved by full Cllrs.
Code of Conduct training to be booked for October. Action DR to arrange training.
Planning issues re development of land at Empire Ave. There are problems with sale of land.
Demolition of Pumping station and drainage of former paddling pool site. Cllrs decided to get quotes re demolition of building, water supply and electrical supply. Cllr decided that the drainage of the land would be included in the development project planned for the Welfare Park.
098/17 Planning
No planning applications received
099/17 Crime and Disorder.
PACT meeting 27th September at 6.30 pm
100/16 Finance
Payments agreed
Wales Audit Office £213
Wired Up Wales £90
British Gas £166
Small Plant & Machinery £138
NPTCBC £2006
Tennis nets £70
PHH £1197
St Cadocs £21
JV Rees £6
Timpsons £29
St Cadocs £9
Payments Received
Burial £450
Transfer of Bank Account
General and Wages Accounts are now up and running. Savings Account still at Barclays Bank awaiting TSB account opening.
Budget discuss in line with cash flow forecast. Budget approved for August 2017.
101/17 Correspondence
NPT – Digital Survey. Action: DR to complete and return
102/17 Committee Reports
Cllr Edwards -Vale of Neath Practice surgery – Building to start Spring 2018
104/17 Matters Raised by Cllrs
Cwmgwrach RFC – Cllrs discussed the overgrown trees – The rugby club have agreed to remove the trees and brambles.
105/17 Dissemination of information
All emails from One Voice Wales to be forwarded to all Cllrs.
Information from NPTCVS to be forwarded if area appropriate, Job vacancies are not to be forwarded.
106/17 Water Tanks @ The Welfare Hall
Quote received from DD Plumbers Plumbing and Heating, £2490 plus VAT. Cllr decided to engage the services of DD Plumbing to carry out the work as soon as possible. Action: DR to contact company to arrange a date for the work to be carried out.
107/17 Logo for Blaengwrach Community Council
Cllr Doherty to contact local graphic designer re logo.
108/17 Set Date & Time of next meeting
12th October 2017 at St Marys Church at 6>30pm
109/17 Staffing (closed meeting)
Cllrs decided in the closed meeting that they will set up a HR committee.
Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
Thursday 12th October 2017 at 6.30 p.m.
Present: Philippa Richards (Chairperson), Carolyn Edwards (Vice Chairperson), Menna Mortimore, Julia Hippsley, Andrew Hippsley, Chris Kelly, Rhian Watts.
Clerk: Donna Roberts
110/17 Apologies: Amanda Doherty, Rhian Williams
111/17 Declaration of Interest.
Cllr Edwards due to County Borough Status
112/17 Minutes.
The minutes of the Meeting on 2017 of the Blaengwrach Community Council were accepted as a true record, proposed by Cllr Edwards, seconded by Cllr Richards.
113/17 Matters Arising
Trees in Edwards Street – On going
Road to Unity Mine – On going
Development of Petrol Station at Empire Ave – On going.
Logo for Blaengwrach Community Council – On going
Vale of Neath Practice – no update on development
Trees at Cwmgwrach Rugby Club- work will be carried out the Cwmgwrach RFC
Neighbourhood Watch meeting – 18/10/17 at 6.30
Drainage of Park area – Cllr Doherty is to contact contractor re quote for drainage for park area.
114/17 Planning
P2017/0787 – no objections
P2017/0894 – no objections
115/17 Crime and Disorder.
No figures received. Action: DR to contact Claire Rogers re figures.
116/17 Finance
Payments
Wales Audit £213.30
Wired up Wales £90.00
British gas £166.29
Small Plant & Machinery £138.00
NPTCBC Election £2006.62
Tennis Nets £70.62
PHH Environmental £1197.60
St Cadoc £21.00
JV Rees £6.00
Timpsons £29.00
St Cadoc £9.00
Payments Received
Burial £450.00
Budget discuss in line with cash flow forecast. Budget approved for September.
Cllr Edwards requested that list of income and expenditure be emailed prior to next month’s meeting. Action: DR
117/17 Correspondence
Letter received by Cllr Edwards re issues in Heol Wenallt and Dunraven Street. Action: Cllr Edwards to reply.
Age Connects – request for information on installation of WiFi at The Welfare Hall, Cllrs discussed issue and decided there are no plans at the moment to install WiFi.
118/17 Committee Reports
No reports presented
119/17 Matters Raised by Cllrs
Posters for Remembrance Service. ACTION: DR to place poster in notice board and local shop.
Booker account – DR to check status of account
Documents held at Barclays Bank. Action: DR to compose letter of authority to collect documents. Documents to be collected by Cllr Mortimore.
Christmas Tree at The Welfare Hall. Action: Cllr Edwards to arrange delivery, DR to arrange delivery of Christmas lights.
See-Saw at park – Company has been contacted, Cllrs decided parts to be ordered for caretaker/gardener to install.
DR to email Cllr Rosser to confirm minister for Remembrance Service.
Glynneath Regeneration Group – Cllr Richards and Cllr Watts to represent Blaengwrach Community Council
Quotes received for demolition of pumping station and removal of electrical supply.
External Lighting – Quote to be obtained from electrician.
Code of Conduct training – Confirmed Wednesday 25th October 6.30 pm at St Mary’s Church
120/17 Set Date & Time of next meeting
Next meeting: 6.30 p.m. on Thursday 9th November 2017 at St Mary’s Church.
