Clyro Community Council
NOVEMBER 2005 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 8th November at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood Cllr. Williams County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Green, P.C. Swales
MINUTES: The minutes of the October 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR260601 – Full: Change of use of agricultural barn & extension to provide blacksmith fabrication shop (B2 use) and erection of one dwelling and installation septic tank at Bryn-y-Garth, Painscastle.
Letters of objection were received and read by Councillors, as were letters in support of the application, which were brought by the applicant. (Councillors were surprised to hear of the circumstances necessitating the applicant’s move from Painscastle.) Individual observations regarding the application included: that the applicant should be able to stay where he is, that a business was acceptable on the proposed site, but that a house should not be built there; that the barn should have less of a visual impact than it does at present; that it would benefit Clyro to have a blacksmith here and the applicant would need a home within 2 miles or so of his business and wouldn’t be able to find one if the permission for a house were not granted; that visual improvement of the barn was a good idea but that it would set a precedent to grant permission for a house. Councillors voted (5 for, 3 against) in favour of the application.
Re PR161906 Listed building consent: Erection of extensions at Baskerville Hall Hotel – planning permission received.
Re PR161907: Erection of new function room, bar, cellars and toilet extensions to Baskerville Hall Hotel – planning permission received.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS UPDATE
DANGERS OF THE NARROWING OF THE PAINSCASTLE ROAD BY PENTWYN SCHOOL Correspondence from Richard Hobbs was read to the meeting explaining why Highways will not prioritise this matter. Comments were that this was "an accident waiting to happen"; that the situation would be better if the hedges were kept trimmed.
PARKING ON THE PAVEMENTS in Clyro. The traffic warden has been here and has issued fines.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Herdman reported that the new teacher is now settled in; that the number attending the playgroup on Thursdays was 12; that the school is beginning its school restructuring review. The poetry book is in progress, and it’s hoped there may be TV coverage during the Hay winter festival. £100 was raised for the school by the Lions’ fireworks display. This money will be used to help finance whiteboards. Jane, the ex-cook, is now retiring.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales has spoken with the Clerk, who gave a report on his behalf. Parking tickets have been issued in the village. Re: speed of traffic on the A438: The police bike has been in Clyro.
Re: bollards. P.C. Swales feels that they do work, but that traffic speeds up too soon on its way out of the village in the Hereford direction, and that a speed camera would be the only solution. Powys County Council, however, has not chosen this option for dealing with traffic speed, and uses signs and bollards instead.
P.C. Swales will ask about having the police van in Clyro.
Cllr. Williams said that he had written to Cardiff asking for a speed camera.
The Chairman said that he had spoken to one resident who had written to the Community Council asking for a schools sign and flashing lights. (Both these are already in situ.)
RADNORSHIRE AUTUMN LIAISON MEETING
The Chairman, Clerk, Cllrs. Green and M. Morgan attended this. Presentations given included budget information, with a report from Richard Hobbs on the (inadequate) Highways budget; information about electoral reform and Councillor numbers. Some Community Councillors expressed frustration with lack of support from the County Council for local undertakings and Community Council initiatives. Funds have been allocated for a County Ecologist (although this does not guarantee that one will be appointed).
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION
Cllr. Herdman has returned comments on the Community Council’s behalf.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that the role of County Councillors was under discussion. It has been suggested that County Councillors should not sit on the same committee for more than two years. There are also changes underway regarding appointments of Directors in the County administration.
CORRESPONDENCE
PCC: CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO VILLAGE HALL/ COMMUNITY CENTRE FUNDING
This asked whether the County Council’s contribution to village halls should be tied to the amount contributed by Community Councils. Councillors did not agree with this. A note to be returned explaining also that Clyro Community Council does not give money to village projects like the hall; the Village Projects Team being self-funding.
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS
The Chairman will look into this.
NATIONAL GRID RE PROPOSED GAS PIPELINE
A letter about the proposed pipeline was read to Councillors.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL – INVITATION TO PUBLIC MEETING
This arrived too late to be useful.
PCC – REVIEW OF COMMUNITIES – PRACTICE AND POLICY DOCUMENT
The Clerk and Chairman will look at this.
OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT 2004/5
Taken by the Chairman.
POWYS CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU
Annual request for funding received. The Clerk to respond with a refusal.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RE PLANNING
County Cllr. Morris explained that this questionnaire, concerning communications with/from Herefordshire County Council, would have been sent to Clyro in case of "fringe consultations". The Clerk will complete and return the form.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS REVIEW
No requests for amendments were received or suggested. The financial regulations were then formally accepted for the next year.
PROPOSALS FOR NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET
No suggestions received. The Clerk to present the proposed budget next month.
AUDIT FEE
Payment of this invoice, for £58.75, was proposed by Cllr. Hood and seconded by Cllr. Williams. All in favour.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 + £3 for stamps was proposed by Cllr. Hood, seconded by Cllr. Williams and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £89.95
Audit Fee: £58.75
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.10. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
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held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 8th November at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler Cllr. Herdman Cllr. Hood Cllr. Williams County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllr. Green, P.C. Swales
MINUTES: The minutes of the October 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR260601 – Full: Change of use of agricultural barn & extension to provide blacksmith fabrication shop (B2 use) and erection of one dwelling and installation septic tank at Bryn-y-Garth, Painscastle.
Letters of objection were received and read by Councillors, as were letters in support of the application, which were brought by the applicant. (Councillors were surprised to hear of the circumstances necessitating the applicant’s move from Painscastle.) Individual observations regarding the application included: that the applicant should be able to stay where he is, that a business was acceptable on the proposed site, but that a house should not be built there; that the barn should have less of a visual impact than it does at present; that it would benefit Clyro to have a blacksmith here and the applicant would need a home within 2 miles or so of his business and wouldn’t be able to find one if the permission for a house were not granted; that visual improvement of the barn was a good idea but that it would set a precedent to grant permission for a house. Councillors voted (5 for, 3 against) in favour of the application.
Re PR161906 Listed building consent: Erection of extensions at Baskerville Hall Hotel – planning permission received.
Re PR161907: Erection of new function room, bar, cellars and toilet extensions to Baskerville Hall Hotel – planning permission received.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS UPDATE
DANGERS OF THE NARROWING OF THE PAINSCASTLE ROAD BY PENTWYN SCHOOL Correspondence from Richard Hobbs was read to the meeting explaining why Highways will not prioritise this matter. Comments were that this was "an accident waiting to happen"; that the situation would be better if the hedges were kept trimmed.
PARKING ON THE PAVEMENTS in Clyro. The traffic warden has been here and has issued fines.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Cllr. Herdman reported that the new teacher is now settled in; that the number attending the playgroup on Thursdays was 12; that the school is beginning its school restructuring review. The poetry book is in progress, and it’s hoped there may be TV coverage during the Hay winter festival. £100 was raised for the school by the Lions’ fireworks display. This money will be used to help finance whiteboards. Jane, the ex-cook, is now retiring.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales has spoken with the Clerk, who gave a report on his behalf. Parking tickets have been issued in the village. Re: speed of traffic on the A438: The police bike has been in Clyro.
Re: bollards. P.C. Swales feels that they do work, but that traffic speeds up too soon on its way out of the village in the Hereford direction, and that a speed camera would be the only solution. Powys County Council, however, has not chosen this option for dealing with traffic speed, and uses signs and bollards instead.
P.C. Swales will ask about having the police van in Clyro.
Cllr. Williams said that he had written to Cardiff asking for a speed camera.
The Chairman said that he had spoken to one resident who had written to the Community Council asking for a schools sign and flashing lights. (Both these are already in situ.)
RADNORSHIRE AUTUMN LIAISON MEETING
The Chairman, Clerk, Cllrs. Green and M. Morgan attended this. Presentations given included budget information, with a report from Richard Hobbs on the (inadequate) Highways budget; information about electoral reform and Councillor numbers. Some Community Councillors expressed frustration with lack of support from the County Council for local undertakings and Community Council initiatives. Funds have been allocated for a County Ecologist (although this does not guarantee that one will be appointed).
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION
Cllr. Herdman has returned comments on the Community Council’s behalf.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that the role of County Councillors was under discussion. It has been suggested that County Councillors should not sit on the same committee for more than two years. There are also changes underway regarding appointments of Directors in the County administration.
CORRESPONDENCE
PCC: CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO VILLAGE HALL/ COMMUNITY CENTRE FUNDING
This asked whether the County Council’s contribution to village halls should be tied to the amount contributed by Community Councils. Councillors did not agree with this. A note to be returned explaining also that Clyro Community Council does not give money to village projects like the hall; the Village Projects Team being self-funding.
REVIEW OF COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS
The Chairman will look into this.
NATIONAL GRID RE PROPOSED GAS PIPELINE
A letter about the proposed pipeline was read to Councillors.
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL – INVITATION TO PUBLIC MEETING
This arrived too late to be useful.
PCC – REVIEW OF COMMUNITIES – PRACTICE AND POLICY DOCUMENT
The Clerk and Chairman will look at this.
OMBUDSMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT 2004/5
Taken by the Chairman.
POWYS CITIZENS’ ADVICE BUREAU
Annual request for funding received. The Clerk to respond with a refusal.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RE PLANNING
County Cllr. Morris explained that this questionnaire, concerning communications with/from Herefordshire County Council, would have been sent to Clyro in case of "fringe consultations". The Clerk will complete and return the form.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS REVIEW
No requests for amendments were received or suggested. The financial regulations were then formally accepted for the next year.
PROPOSALS FOR NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET
No suggestions received. The Clerk to present the proposed budget next month.
AUDIT FEE
Payment of this invoice, for £58.75, was proposed by Cllr. Hood and seconded by Cllr. Williams. All in favour.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 + £3 for stamps was proposed by Cllr. Hood, seconded by Cllr. Williams and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £89.95
Audit Fee: £58.75
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.10. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
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