Clyro Community Council
DECEMBER 2005 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 13th DECEMBER at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Herdman and Hood
MINUTES: The minutes of the November 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Smith re planning application no. PR33111.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR593003. Change of use of one barn into 2 dwellings units, plus extension; erection dwelling with double garage, installation of septic tank and improvements to access at West Barn and Orchard House, Penllan
The plans were passed round, and the Chairman asked Councillors for their comments. Cllr. Hood had sent in a letter, which was read to the meeting, in which he said that this should have been two applications: one regarding a conversion to two dwellings and the other for a new dwelling. (This view was supported by the Chairman and some other Councillors.) Cllr. Hood suggested the application be returned to the planning office with a request for it to be resubmitted as two applications. Other views were that it was a shame that the barn had come down; that it should go up again much as it was. Following discussion, the Council voted in favour of the application, with the additional comments to be returned to the planning officer.
NEW: PR33111. Erection of extension to new building at Pentwyn School
The plans were viewed by Councillors. Cllr. Smith did not vote. All others voted in favour of the application. The Vice Chairman said that road safety would need attention here.
MATTERS ARISING
PARKING ON THE PAVEMENTS
A letter from Margaret Brett was read to the meeting regarding parking by the junction. In fact, Councillors originally asked for police help with parking on the pavement, rather than parking close to the junction. This has, however, been deemed to be causing an obstruction by the police. The Clerk told Councillors that Sergeant Lucy Bassett is hoping to come to the Community Council meeting in January to discuss this. She is concerned that there should be a consistent approach to the problem.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
PCC – REVIEW OF COMMUNITIES – PRACTICE AND POLICY DOCUMENT
The Chairman reported that the proposed changes in councillor numbers and wards would not affect Clyro.
OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT 2004/5
The Chairman said that this had been interesting.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams being absent, no report was given. However, the Clerk relayed information (passed on by Cllr. Herdman) about the school’s new poetry book which is now on sale, and the Chairman noted that the school play was on later in the week.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was unable to attend.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Councillor Morris told Councillors that there will be an important County Council meeting on 19th December in which small school closures will be discussed. The Welsh Office is pushing hard for a workable policy. According to the national standards relating to school size, 40 Powys schools would have to close in order to meet national standards. The County Council at present cannot balance the books.
There is presently a review of Council committee structure. The amount of work Councillors do is going up, which costs the taxpayer, and moves are afoot for working parties to make economies. There is little growth in the Council’s budget, and Highways’ share is getting less every year, in spite of the amount of maintenance, including repair of old bridges, needed. The Chief Executive is planning administrative economies.
County Cllr. Morris said she thought it would take 4 or 5 years before "things begin to bite" regarding school closures; also that she thought Clyro would probably be safe.
CORRESPONDENCE
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – PRE-INQUIRY PROPOSED CHANGES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS NOV. 05
Comments on changes were requested. The Chairman took this.
VACANCY FOR NON-OFFICER MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF POWYS HEALTH BOARD
A letter inviting applications was read to the meeting. County Cllr. Morris told Councillors that the meetings are held in Bronllys.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
Notice of meetings received.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
A letter explaining the Community Health Council’s opposition to new proposals to amalgamate different areas was read to the meeting. Support was requested. The letter, along with accompanying copies of correspondence, was taken by the Vice Chairman.
HAY-ON-WYE AND DISTRICT FOCUS ON HEALTH GROUP
Minutes received.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – CONSULTATION PAPER ON 3 YEAR REVENUE AND CAPITAL SETTLEMENTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Taken by the Chairman.
LLYSWEN CHEEKY MONKEYS
This letter explained what this not-for-profit out of school club does, and also that they would be grateful for financial support. According to the list of schools mentioned, their service does not appear to extend to Clyro. No action taken.
JILL EVANS
Christmas card received.
LOCAL HEALTH BOARD
Leaflets and posters received inviting view sharing and opinions concerning the future development of the health service.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £1,636.11 at 6th December.
Reserve Account: £2,649.30 as at 30th September.
NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET
The Clerk presented the proposed budget for next year. Anticipated expenditure: £2026. This was approved by Councillors.
PRECEPT FOR NEXT YEAR
The Vice Chairman proposed that the precept remain the same. This was seconded by Cllr. Smith and agreed by Councillors.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. M. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 8.55. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
Eight members of the public attended the meeting. The Chairman asked if they would like to say anything, or to comment on the meeting in general. None did so.
The Chairman then invited members of the public to stay and join Councillors in a glass of wine and some mince pies etc to celebrate Christmas.
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 13th DECEMBER at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Herdman and Hood
MINUTES: The minutes of the November 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Smith re planning application no. PR33111.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR593003. Change of use of one barn into 2 dwellings units, plus extension; erection dwelling with double garage, installation of septic tank and improvements to access at West Barn and Orchard House, Penllan
The plans were passed round, and the Chairman asked Councillors for their comments. Cllr. Hood had sent in a letter, which was read to the meeting, in which he said that this should have been two applications: one regarding a conversion to two dwellings and the other for a new dwelling. (This view was supported by the Chairman and some other Councillors.) Cllr. Hood suggested the application be returned to the planning office with a request for it to be resubmitted as two applications. Other views were that it was a shame that the barn had come down; that it should go up again much as it was. Following discussion, the Council voted in favour of the application, with the additional comments to be returned to the planning officer.
NEW: PR33111. Erection of extension to new building at Pentwyn School
The plans were viewed by Councillors. Cllr. Smith did not vote. All others voted in favour of the application. The Vice Chairman said that road safety would need attention here.
MATTERS ARISING
PARKING ON THE PAVEMENTS
A letter from Margaret Brett was read to the meeting regarding parking by the junction. In fact, Councillors originally asked for police help with parking on the pavement, rather than parking close to the junction. This has, however, been deemed to be causing an obstruction by the police. The Clerk told Councillors that Sergeant Lucy Bassett is hoping to come to the Community Council meeting in January to discuss this. She is concerned that there should be a consistent approach to the problem.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
PCC – REVIEW OF COMMUNITIES – PRACTICE AND POLICY DOCUMENT
The Chairman reported that the proposed changes in councillor numbers and wards would not affect Clyro.
OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT 2004/5
The Chairman said that this had been interesting.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams being absent, no report was given. However, the Clerk relayed information (passed on by Cllr. Herdman) about the school’s new poetry book which is now on sale, and the Chairman noted that the school play was on later in the week.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was unable to attend.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Councillor Morris told Councillors that there will be an important County Council meeting on 19th December in which small school closures will be discussed. The Welsh Office is pushing hard for a workable policy. According to the national standards relating to school size, 40 Powys schools would have to close in order to meet national standards. The County Council at present cannot balance the books.
There is presently a review of Council committee structure. The amount of work Councillors do is going up, which costs the taxpayer, and moves are afoot for working parties to make economies. There is little growth in the Council’s budget, and Highways’ share is getting less every year, in spite of the amount of maintenance, including repair of old bridges, needed. The Chief Executive is planning administrative economies.
County Cllr. Morris said she thought it would take 4 or 5 years before "things begin to bite" regarding school closures; also that she thought Clyro would probably be safe.
CORRESPONDENCE
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – PRE-INQUIRY PROPOSED CHANGES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS NOV. 05
Comments on changes were requested. The Chairman took this.
VACANCY FOR NON-OFFICER MEMBERS ON THE BOARD OF POWYS HEALTH BOARD
A letter inviting applications was read to the meeting. County Cllr. Morris told Councillors that the meetings are held in Bronllys.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
Notice of meetings received.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL
A letter explaining the Community Health Council’s opposition to new proposals to amalgamate different areas was read to the meeting. Support was requested. The letter, along with accompanying copies of correspondence, was taken by the Vice Chairman.
HAY-ON-WYE AND DISTRICT FOCUS ON HEALTH GROUP
Minutes received.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – CONSULTATION PAPER ON 3 YEAR REVENUE AND CAPITAL SETTLEMENTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Taken by the Chairman.
LLYSWEN CHEEKY MONKEYS
This letter explained what this not-for-profit out of school club does, and also that they would be grateful for financial support. According to the list of schools mentioned, their service does not appear to extend to Clyro. No action taken.
JILL EVANS
Christmas card received.
LOCAL HEALTH BOARD
Leaflets and posters received inviting view sharing and opinions concerning the future development of the health service.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £1,636.11 at 6th December.
Reserve Account: £2,649.30 as at 30th September.
NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET
The Clerk presented the proposed budget for next year. Anticipated expenditure: £2026. This was approved by Councillors.
PRECEPT FOR NEXT YEAR
The Vice Chairman proposed that the precept remain the same. This was seconded by Cllr. Smith and agreed by Councillors.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. M. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 8.55. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
Eight members of the public attended the meeting. The Chairman asked if they would like to say anything, or to comment on the meeting in general. None did so.
The Chairman then invited members of the public to stay and join Councillors in a glass of wine and some mince pies etc to celebrate Christmas.
