JANUARY 2006 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 10th JANUARY 2006 at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler Cllr. Williams
Police Constable Swales and Police Sergeant Bassett
APOLOGIES: County Cllr. Morris
MINUTES: The minutes of the December 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: none.
The Chairman wished everyone a Very Happy New Year.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR41301 – Full: Extension to provide porch and conversion of integral garage to provide sun room at “Ty Melin”, Rhydspence.
The plans were passed round. All Councillors present were in favour of the application.
- Police Sergeant Bassett and Police Constable Swales arrived at this point -
Permission received: PR12604 – Conversion of barn to residential use and installation of septic tank at Lower Cwmgwannon
Permission received: PR63530016 Extension to living accommodation and creation of new bathroom on 1st floor plus alterations and repairs to existing cottage at 16, The Village
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS and PARKING MATTERS
The Clerk had nothing new to report.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – PRE-INQUIRY PROPOSED CHANGES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS NOV. 05
The Chairman said he could see nothing in this which would affect Clyro.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – CONSULTATION PAPER ON 3 YEAR REVENUE AND CAPITAL SETTLEMENTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The Chairman explained that it is proposed that Councils’ budgets run for 3 years at a time rather than being reviewed every year, which would help with forward planning. Not much detail was given.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams was unable to attend the last Governors’ meeting earlier in the evening, so Cllr. Herdman reported that the school inspection will be in the summer term. Work is underway on the planning and strategy review. Both Cllr. Herdman and Williams thought that there was a good team of teachers in place. The Friends are purchasing two interactive whiteboards. Fundraising will be needed for the other two.
POLICE REPORT
Sergeant Lucy Bassett introduced herself to Councillors. She is on temporary placement in Hay. The officers discussed with Councillors the matters of parking in the village, and speeds of traffic on the A438. There have been no complaints in the past month, but Cllr. Smith noted that there was still parking on the pavement further up the Painscastle Road. Cllr. Hood said that a trailer parked in the lay-by above Pentwyn was obscuring the school sign. The Vice-Chairman reported that there have been complaints about people parking in the road in front of The Orchard, but this is not in breach of the law.
Sergeant Bassett said that Clyro has a very low level of crime according to the crime statistics. There is also a high detection rate in this area.
The speeding detection motorbike was out in Clyro on the A438 in May, September and November. There was found to be a low number of offenders compared with most sites where this has been in operation.
Councillors drew to the officers’ attention their concern regarding the speed of traffic coming down the Painscastle Road.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
The Clerk explained that County Cllr. Morris was attending the meeting in Glasbury, but sent her best wishes and offered help with any problems arising this evening.
CORRESPONDENCE
INVITATION TO JOIN ONE VOICE WALES
Taken by the Chairman.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CONSULTATION – There will be a workshop event in late February (during the daytime). This to be considered next month.
PCC STRATEGY FOR SPORT, LEISURE AND RECREATION 2005 – 10
The Vice-Chairman took this.
PCC COUNTY COUNCIL RE SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE HALL/COMMUNITY COUNCILS
The Clerk read this letter to Councillors. In future years, the amount of the County Council grant to each local hall will in part reflect the amount the local Community Council raises for it through the precept. (Grant levels for the next financial year will remain as they are.) Councillors discussed this. Clyro Community Council has already requested its precept for next year, and has agreed upon its budget. The Hall Committee has not as yet asked for any support from the Community Council. No action to be taken as yet.
EMAIL FROM POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
The Clerk read to Councillors an email from Craig Duggan, PCC’s Welsh Language Officer. This asked whether Clyro Community Council has a role to play in the promotion of Welsh locally, and what the Community Council could do to play its part in the revival of the Welsh language in its part of Wales. He offered help (if requested) with encouraging awareness and support for the language. It was thought by Councillors that there were several, only, Welsh speakers in Clyro. No action taken.
MESSAGE FROM T. FAIRFIELD RE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
Tom Fairfield asked: would the Council ask the planning department to see a copy of the environmental reports relevant to planning applications. Councillors agreed to this.
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE RISK REDUCTION PLAN
Taken by the Chairman.
POWYS COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP
This concerned proposals to address antisocial behaviour and crime. Having just heard that Clyro has a particularly low crime rate, Councillors decided that this was not paricularly relevant. No action taken.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2,327.36 at 5th January 2006.
Reserve Account: £2,659.87 as at 5th January 2006.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. Herdman, seconded by Cllr. M. Morgan 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 9.02. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 10th JANUARY 2006 at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler Cllr. Williams
Police Constable Swales and Police Sergeant Bassett
APOLOGIES: County Cllr. Morris
MINUTES: The minutes of the December 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: none.
The Chairman wished everyone a Very Happy New Year.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR41301 – Full: Extension to provide porch and conversion of integral garage to provide sun room at “Ty Melin”, Rhydspence.
The plans were passed round. All Councillors present were in favour of the application.
- Police Sergeant Bassett and Police Constable Swales arrived at this point -
Permission received: PR12604 – Conversion of barn to residential use and installation of septic tank at Lower Cwmgwannon
Permission received: PR63530016 Extension to living accommodation and creation of new bathroom on 1st floor plus alterations and repairs to existing cottage at 16, The Village
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS and PARKING MATTERS
The Clerk had nothing new to report.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL RE UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN – PRE-INQUIRY PROPOSED CHANGES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS NOV. 05
The Chairman said he could see nothing in this which would affect Clyro.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – CONSULTATION PAPER ON 3 YEAR REVENUE AND CAPITAL SETTLEMENTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES
The Chairman explained that it is proposed that Councils’ budgets run for 3 years at a time rather than being reviewed every year, which would help with forward planning. Not much detail was given.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams was unable to attend the last Governors’ meeting earlier in the evening, so Cllr. Herdman reported that the school inspection will be in the summer term. Work is underway on the planning and strategy review. Both Cllr. Herdman and Williams thought that there was a good team of teachers in place. The Friends are purchasing two interactive whiteboards. Fundraising will be needed for the other two.
POLICE REPORT
Sergeant Lucy Bassett introduced herself to Councillors. She is on temporary placement in Hay. The officers discussed with Councillors the matters of parking in the village, and speeds of traffic on the A438. There have been no complaints in the past month, but Cllr. Smith noted that there was still parking on the pavement further up the Painscastle Road. Cllr. Hood said that a trailer parked in the lay-by above Pentwyn was obscuring the school sign. The Vice-Chairman reported that there have been complaints about people parking in the road in front of The Orchard, but this is not in breach of the law.
Sergeant Bassett said that Clyro has a very low level of crime according to the crime statistics. There is also a high detection rate in this area.
The speeding detection motorbike was out in Clyro on the A438 in May, September and November. There was found to be a low number of offenders compared with most sites where this has been in operation.
Councillors drew to the officers’ attention their concern regarding the speed of traffic coming down the Painscastle Road.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
The Clerk explained that County Cllr. Morris was attending the meeting in Glasbury, but sent her best wishes and offered help with any problems arising this evening.
CORRESPONDENCE
INVITATION TO JOIN ONE VOICE WALES
Taken by the Chairman.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT CONSULTATION – There will be a workshop event in late February (during the daytime). This to be considered next month.
PCC STRATEGY FOR SPORT, LEISURE AND RECREATION 2005 – 10
The Vice-Chairman took this.
PCC COUNTY COUNCIL RE SUPPORT FOR VILLAGE HALL/COMMUNITY COUNCILS
The Clerk read this letter to Councillors. In future years, the amount of the County Council grant to each local hall will in part reflect the amount the local Community Council raises for it through the precept. (Grant levels for the next financial year will remain as they are.) Councillors discussed this. Clyro Community Council has already requested its precept for next year, and has agreed upon its budget. The Hall Committee has not as yet asked for any support from the Community Council. No action to be taken as yet.
EMAIL FROM POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
The Clerk read to Councillors an email from Craig Duggan, PCC’s Welsh Language Officer. This asked whether Clyro Community Council has a role to play in the promotion of Welsh locally, and what the Community Council could do to play its part in the revival of the Welsh language in its part of Wales. He offered help (if requested) with encouraging awareness and support for the language. It was thought by Councillors that there were several, only, Welsh speakers in Clyro. No action taken.
MESSAGE FROM T. FAIRFIELD RE ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS
Tom Fairfield asked: would the Council ask the planning department to see a copy of the environmental reports relevant to planning applications. Councillors agreed to this.
FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE RISK REDUCTION PLAN
Taken by the Chairman.
POWYS COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP
This concerned proposals to address antisocial behaviour and crime. Having just heard that Clyro has a particularly low crime rate, Councillors decided that this was not paricularly relevant. No action taken.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2,327.36 at 5th January 2006.
Reserve Account: £2,659.87 as at 5th January 2006.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. Herdman, seconded by Cllr. M. Morgan 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 9.02. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
Clyro Community Council
