Clyro Community Council
JUNE 2005 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL -
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th JUNE at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. Herdman Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith
Cllr. Williams (arrived during meeting)
County Cllr. M. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Wheeler and Hood.
MINUTES: The minutes of the May 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the
Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Herdman, in connection with planning application no. PR582404.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW - PR582404: Full: Change of use of and for the siting of holiday let log cabin and installation of septic tank at Clyro Hill Farm
- Cllr. Herdman left the room -
The plans were passed round and discussed. All Councillors then voted in favour of the application.
- Cllr. Herdman returned to the meeting -
NEW: PR107404: Conversion of 6 barns into dwellings, installation of private treatment plant and creation of pond and relocation of existing silos at Clyro Farm Barns – re-application.
Work on this site has been stopped and previous planning permission withdrawn. The current plans contain new detail about drainage.
Councillors had no objection to the overall plans for the Barns but a query will be returned to Planning about intentions for the silos, as will Councillors’ concern that no planning permission should be given until all matters regarding sewage and soakaways are satisfactorily resolved.
- Cllr. Williams arrived -
Re: PR525701 Extension at Kilvert’s Mill – permission received.
Update Re PR632400 – Change of use/restoration of former cottage to residential; change of use of outbuildings to ancillary residential and installation of private treatment plant at Cwm Pelved, nr Clyro. As Clyro Community Council had disagreed with the planning officer’s decision to turn this application down, it went before the Radnorshire Planning Committee. Following a site visit, and the gathering of additional support for the application, the Planning Committee unanimously voted in its favour at their last meeting.
Update Re PR 631500 – Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing defective, dis-used potter’s workshop and shop and PR631501 – Full: Erection of a dwelling on site of existing buildings at dis-used potter’s workshop, shop and yard at Clyro
A protocol meeting site visit of the Planning Committee has been scheduled; the Chairman will go to represent the Community Council.
MATTERS ARISING
GATE FROM BYPASS INTO PLAYING FIELD
The Chairman told the meeting that this had fallen over while people (including children) were attempting to pass through it. Urgent repair is needed. County Cllr. Morris will look into this.
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW.
The Clerk has twice contacted the Enforcement Officer about this, and will have to do so again; asking also this time for a proper report on conditions regarding maintenance of the land (as it is understood that money has been paid to the County Council for maintenance).
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS MATTERS UPDATE
VERGES, BENCH AND URBAN/RURAL CLASSIFICATION: The Clerk has written to John Owen to ask that, early in the season, verges are only cut as far back as is necessary for safety; that the village’s bench be delivered, and also for an explanation of the classification of Clyro by Highways as "urban" rather than "rural"- if this is in fact the case.
PARKING: One problem regarding cars parking on the pavement seems to have been resolved.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams told Councillors that the school had appointed a new teacher, Mrs. Angela Howells, who will teach years 3 and 4, starting from September. The school fete will take place on 1st July. Everyone was encouraged to buy a balloon (for £1) for release on the day. Miss Todd is leaving, and there will be a Greek day/evening at the school on 8th July to which all parents, ex-pupils etc. are invited. (All welcome; bring food to share.)
Cllr. Herdman thanked County Cllr. Morris for her contribution to the school playground. The paper bank will remain open during the summer holidays, and unwanted mobile phones and spent ink cartridges are still wanted.
POLICE REPORT
PC Swales was not at the meeting.
ASSEMBLY – REVIEW OF MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Chairman has been looking at this. Comments to be returned by the end of July.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that she’d noted that there have been a lot more people walking along the main road, and that she hoped that Highways will commit to firming up the verge for the Wye Valley walk at Llowes.
Re parking on the estate: County Cllr. Morris has been told that the land which lies between the wood and the houses has been designated to be built on one day and is "housing land".
A consultation document will be coming soon about schooling and will be very important for the survival of very small schools. (The exact definition of a "small school" is unclear.)
CORRESPONDENCE
CRIME AND DISORDER REDUCTION (FROM NACRO CYMRU)
This was taken by Cllr. Herdman. Cllr. M. Morgan and the Chairman were also interested in seeing it.
RE OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Several copies have been received of information booklets explaining how to complain about a public body, and also about an individual who is thought to have breached the code of conduct. The Chairman and Cllr. M. Morgan to have copies.
MINI PITCH PROPOSAL FROM THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WALES
This was taken by Cllr. Green.
TALGARTH AND DISTRICT FOCUS ON HEALTH GROUP
Minutes and notice of meeting received.
COMMUNITY STRATEGY
Two copies of the Community Strategy document itself, and news about its progress have been received. The local group is effectively "dead". The Chairman and County Cllr. Morris took copies of the strategy.
GUIDE TO PUBLIC PATHS
Copies of the guide received. The Clerk to send one to Sally Holtermann.
FIRE AND RESCUE: NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WALES
No action taken.
LICENCE APPLICATIONS: GREEN MAN FESTIVAL AT BASKERVILLE HALL - PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE and OCCASIONAL CINEMA LICENCE
The Green Man Festival is scheduled this year to take place on August 19th – 21st. No objection was raised. Numbers up to 2000 are expected. No objection was raised to either of these applications.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MID AND WEST REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
This will take place on Friday 17th June.
TOM FAIRFIELD
The Clerk read out objections from Tom Fairfield regarding the planning application for 6 barns at Clyro Court Farm. These concerned the sewage plant and herringbone soakaway, the grey water pond, and the ecological scoping. He is asking to speak as objector to this application at the Planning Committee meeting.
Tom also hoping that the county will appoint a county ecologist.
ONE VOICE WALES
A copy of minutes of the last meeting were taken by the Chairman.
CARE AND REPAIR IN POWYS.
Information was taken by Cllr. Smith.
Re POWYS LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES SERVICES
A presentation will take place on Tuesday 2nd August at 11am in Llandrindod, about the county services, and the BBC WW2 People’s War Project. The BBC is building a collection of memories of the nation at war, and is inviting contributions to this. Further information about how to contribute is available from the Clerk, or from Catherine Richards, Powys County Council’s Archives Manager, on (01597) 826088.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
CLERK’S SALARY
At the Annual General Meeting, Councillors voted to raise the Clerk’s salary by 5%. Cllr. Herdman proposed, and Cllr. Williams seconded, confirmation of this increase. All voted in favour.
Cllr. Herdman proposed, and Cllr. M. Morgan seconded, payment to the Clerk of one month’s salary of £86.95. This was agreed.
ALLIANZ CORNHILL INSURANCE
During the last month, Zurich Municipal Insurance sent a proposal to the Community Council of their insurance policy; the premium for this year to be £175. The Chairman consulted other Members about this and the decision was taken to go ahead with this. The cheque, for £175 was drawn and posted.
AUDIT DATE
The audit date for this year is August 12th.
PAYMENTS
Cheques were drawn as follows:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95.
OTHER BUSINESS
PATH TO HAY
Cllr. Smith raised the subject of the condition of the path. Suggestions were made about the need to tarmac the path, widen it, perhaps have a verge both sides of it etc.
SPEED CAMERAS
Cllr. Williams will ask about average speeds recorded by the police van, when it was in Clyro. He said that he’d been told that people had objected to the police van parking at the bus shelter.
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.25pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk.
The Chairman then invited contributions from all at the meeting.
CHAIRMAN:
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held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th JUNE at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. Herdman Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith
Cllr. Williams (arrived during meeting)
County Cllr. M. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Wheeler and Hood.
MINUTES: The minutes of the May 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the
Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Cllr. Herdman, in connection with planning application no. PR582404.
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW - PR582404: Full: Change of use of and for the siting of holiday let log cabin and installation of septic tank at Clyro Hill Farm
- Cllr. Herdman left the room -
The plans were passed round and discussed. All Councillors then voted in favour of the application.
- Cllr. Herdman returned to the meeting -
NEW: PR107404: Conversion of 6 barns into dwellings, installation of private treatment plant and creation of pond and relocation of existing silos at Clyro Farm Barns – re-application.
Work on this site has been stopped and previous planning permission withdrawn. The current plans contain new detail about drainage.
Councillors had no objection to the overall plans for the Barns but a query will be returned to Planning about intentions for the silos, as will Councillors’ concern that no planning permission should be given until all matters regarding sewage and soakaways are satisfactorily resolved.
- Cllr. Williams arrived -
Re: PR525701 Extension at Kilvert’s Mill – permission received.
Update Re PR632400 – Change of use/restoration of former cottage to residential; change of use of outbuildings to ancillary residential and installation of private treatment plant at Cwm Pelved, nr Clyro. As Clyro Community Council had disagreed with the planning officer’s decision to turn this application down, it went before the Radnorshire Planning Committee. Following a site visit, and the gathering of additional support for the application, the Planning Committee unanimously voted in its favour at their last meeting.
Update Re PR 631500 – Conservation Area Consent: Demolition of existing defective, dis-used potter’s workshop and shop and PR631501 – Full: Erection of a dwelling on site of existing buildings at dis-used potter’s workshop, shop and yard at Clyro
A protocol meeting site visit of the Planning Committee has been scheduled; the Chairman will go to represent the Community Council.
MATTERS ARISING
GATE FROM BYPASS INTO PLAYING FIELD
The Chairman told the meeting that this had fallen over while people (including children) were attempting to pass through it. Urgent repair is needed. County Cllr. Morris will look into this.
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW.
The Clerk has twice contacted the Enforcement Officer about this, and will have to do so again; asking also this time for a proper report on conditions regarding maintenance of the land (as it is understood that money has been paid to the County Council for maintenance).
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS MATTERS UPDATE
VERGES, BENCH AND URBAN/RURAL CLASSIFICATION: The Clerk has written to John Owen to ask that, early in the season, verges are only cut as far back as is necessary for safety; that the village’s bench be delivered, and also for an explanation of the classification of Clyro by Highways as "urban" rather than "rural"- if this is in fact the case.
PARKING: One problem regarding cars parking on the pavement seems to have been resolved.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Williams told Councillors that the school had appointed a new teacher, Mrs. Angela Howells, who will teach years 3 and 4, starting from September. The school fete will take place on 1st July. Everyone was encouraged to buy a balloon (for £1) for release on the day. Miss Todd is leaving, and there will be a Greek day/evening at the school on 8th July to which all parents, ex-pupils etc. are invited. (All welcome; bring food to share.)
Cllr. Herdman thanked County Cllr. Morris for her contribution to the school playground. The paper bank will remain open during the summer holidays, and unwanted mobile phones and spent ink cartridges are still wanted.
POLICE REPORT
PC Swales was not at the meeting.
ASSEMBLY – REVIEW OF MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
The Chairman has been looking at this. Comments to be returned by the end of July.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that she’d noted that there have been a lot more people walking along the main road, and that she hoped that Highways will commit to firming up the verge for the Wye Valley walk at Llowes.
Re parking on the estate: County Cllr. Morris has been told that the land which lies between the wood and the houses has been designated to be built on one day and is "housing land".
A consultation document will be coming soon about schooling and will be very important for the survival of very small schools. (The exact definition of a "small school" is unclear.)
CORRESPONDENCE
CRIME AND DISORDER REDUCTION (FROM NACRO CYMRU)
This was taken by Cllr. Herdman. Cllr. M. Morgan and the Chairman were also interested in seeing it.
RE OMBUDSMAN SERVICE
Several copies have been received of information booklets explaining how to complain about a public body, and also about an individual who is thought to have breached the code of conduct. The Chairman and Cllr. M. Morgan to have copies.
MINI PITCH PROPOSAL FROM THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION WALES
This was taken by Cllr. Green.
TALGARTH AND DISTRICT FOCUS ON HEALTH GROUP
Minutes and notice of meeting received.
COMMUNITY STRATEGY
Two copies of the Community Strategy document itself, and news about its progress have been received. The local group is effectively "dead". The Chairman and County Cllr. Morris took copies of the strategy.
GUIDE TO PUBLIC PATHS
Copies of the guide received. The Clerk to send one to Sally Holtermann.
FIRE AND RESCUE: NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR WALES
No action taken.
LICENCE APPLICATIONS: GREEN MAN FESTIVAL AT BASKERVILLE HALL - PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT LICENCE and OCCASIONAL CINEMA LICENCE
The Green Man Festival is scheduled this year to take place on August 19th – 21st. No objection was raised. Numbers up to 2000 are expected. No objection was raised to either of these applications.
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MID AND WEST REGIONAL COMMITTEE MEETING
This will take place on Friday 17th June.
TOM FAIRFIELD
The Clerk read out objections from Tom Fairfield regarding the planning application for 6 barns at Clyro Court Farm. These concerned the sewage plant and herringbone soakaway, the grey water pond, and the ecological scoping. He is asking to speak as objector to this application at the Planning Committee meeting.
Tom also hoping that the county will appoint a county ecologist.
ONE VOICE WALES
A copy of minutes of the last meeting were taken by the Chairman.
CARE AND REPAIR IN POWYS.
Information was taken by Cllr. Smith.
Re POWYS LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES SERVICES
A presentation will take place on Tuesday 2nd August at 11am in Llandrindod, about the county services, and the BBC WW2 People’s War Project. The BBC is building a collection of memories of the nation at war, and is inviting contributions to this. Further information about how to contribute is available from the Clerk, or from Catherine Richards, Powys County Council’s Archives Manager, on (01597) 826088.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
CLERK’S SALARY
At the Annual General Meeting, Councillors voted to raise the Clerk’s salary by 5%. Cllr. Herdman proposed, and Cllr. Williams seconded, confirmation of this increase. All voted in favour.
Cllr. Herdman proposed, and Cllr. M. Morgan seconded, payment to the Clerk of one month’s salary of £86.95. This was agreed.
ALLIANZ CORNHILL INSURANCE
During the last month, Zurich Municipal Insurance sent a proposal to the Community Council of their insurance policy; the premium for this year to be £175. The Chairman consulted other Members about this and the decision was taken to go ahead with this. The cheque, for £175 was drawn and posted.
AUDIT DATE
The audit date for this year is August 12th.
PAYMENTS
Cheques were drawn as follows:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95.
OTHER BUSINESS
PATH TO HAY
Cllr. Smith raised the subject of the condition of the path. Suggestions were made about the need to tarmac the path, widen it, perhaps have a verge both sides of it etc.
SPEED CAMERAS
Cllr. Williams will ask about average speeds recorded by the police van, when it was in Clyro. He said that he’d been told that people had objected to the police van parking at the bus shelter.
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.25pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk.
The Chairman then invited contributions from all at the meeting.
CHAIRMAN:
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