Clyro Community Council
OCTOBER 2005 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler
Cllr. Herdman (arrived during meeting) County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Hood, Williams
MINUTES: The minutes of the September 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: none
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR12604 Full: Conversion of a barn to residential use and installation of septic tank at Lower Cwmgwannon
The plans were passed round. The Chairman and Cllr. Smith had been for a site visit. No objections were raised to this application.
NEW: PR593002 – Full: Conversion of farm building (Retrospective) to dwelling and construction of single garage, new vehicular access and installation of septic tank at Ty Gwennol, Clyro
The Clerk explained that the original permission had been invalidated by the fact that works which should have been done before building commenced had not been carried out. The new plans were passed round. All Councillors were in favour of the application.
Re PR107404 (Clyro Court Barns reapplication). A letter from Steve Packer explaining that an approval decision was to be issued, was read to the meeting. This stated that the proposed foul and surface water scheme is now acceptable to the Land Drainage Authority; that CCW have confirmed that, subject to safeguarding conditions, there will be no substantial impacts on protected species.
Mr. Packer understands that the silos will be stored pending their usage elsewhere. Any reuse on site would require a further planning permission.
Subsequent permission received.
Re PR66405 Change of use of existing camping site area to siting of 15 additional holiday caravans and installation of septic tank at Forest Park Caravan Site – permission received.
Re Conversion/demolition of barn at Penllan. Planning officers have visited this site. The applicant must now put in an application to build the dwellings for which he had been given permission for conversion.
Re Old Pottery, Clyro. The old stone tile roof has been removed from the building. This information has been passed to Planning.
MATTERS ARISING
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW
This is still in place and the enforcement officer has not responded to the Clerk’s requests.
Re PARKING ON PAVEMENTS
The Clerk has again sent a note to the police station to PC Swales asking about this, but has received no reply. A letter to be addressed to the Officer in Charge.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
The school governors being absent, no report was given.
POLICE REPORT
PC Swales being absent, no report was given.
COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES – INFORMATION BROCHURES
The Chairman and Cllr. Green had no particular comments to make, beyond saying that the contents were largely a matter of common sense. The Vice Chairman took one of these.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION
The consultation period has been extended to 31st October. The Chairman thought the questions asked would be better answered by someone with more knowledge of the school. Cllr. Herdman to be asked for her opinion.
DANGERS OF THE NARROWING OF THE PAINSCASTLE ROAD BY PENTWYN SCHOOL
The Clerk has asked Highways for their suggestions in this matter, but has received no reply as yet. County Cllr. Morris suggested writing a letter, asking Highways that this item be added to the Estimates for Expenditure list. This was agreed.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that the County Council was quiet at present, but that the autumn meeting was later in the week.
There is discussion as to whether or not all committees should be held in the evening. Cllr. Morris considers this not feasible, given the travelling distances involved.
The Council’s committee structure is being looked at. It has been recommended that Councillors should indicate what they stand for when put up for nomination.
The public want to keep village schools. This is very expensive. (Education takes up 60% of the Council’s budget.) County Cllr. Morris sits on the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Committee.
Discussion followed about the disadvantages of children having to travel to schools a long distance from their homes, including the fragmenting of communities.
County Morris said that a parent has again raised the subject of parking by Clyro school at a school meeting. The Chairman said that Mrs. Jackson is happy for the Friends of the School to cut the hedge on her side. Cllr. Herdman has organised this. County Cllr. Morris again suggested to the parents the idea of the "walking bus" but this is not popular with parents.
With regard to requests for improvements by Highways, County Cllr. Morris said that the Highways Budget has been reduced to 60% of what it once was.
CORRESPONDENCE
PROPOSED PUBLIC PATH ORDER AT CLYRO
Powys County Council proposes to divert footpath CY1981, extinguish footpath CY1982, and create a new stretch of footpath. Councillors had no objection to this but will ask that good signposting be provided.
GARAGE SIGNS
Cllr. Wheeler said that Cllr. Hood had asked her to tell Councillors that petrol station signs are being placed on the grass in front of the garage, asking whether they are supposed to be there. This is covenanted land. Councillors discussed this. No action taken.
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES: COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVES
The letter, which concerned fire safety in the home, and road safety, was read to Councillors. Copies of the information sheet to be requested for the WI and other local organisations.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - RADNORSHIRE AUTUMN LIAISON MEETING
Agenda received. This meeting will take place on Monday 17th October. The Chairman, Cllrs. Green and
M. Morgan and the Clerk will be going.
Cllr. Herdman arrived at this point.
The Chairman asked Cllr. Herdman if she would respond on the Community Council’s behalf to the Primary School Consultation. Cllr. Herdman will return her comments directly to the County Council.
SEMINAR PLAY AND LEISURE
EISTEDDFOD DENBIGHSHIRE – REQUEST FOR FUNDING
The Clerk to respond, explaining that it is not the Community Council’s policy to support actions outside the area.
PAVO CONFERENCE on STRONGER RURAL COMMUNITIES
This will take place in Llandrindod Wells on Monday 17th October during the day. Councillors are invited to attend.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current account: £1914.96 as at 5th October
Reserve Account £2638 as at 5th October
AUDIT
The audit has been satisfactorily completed.
ANNUAL RETURN
Cllr. M. Morgan proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, a motion to approve and accept the annual return for the year April 2004 – end March 2005. This was agreed by Councillors, and the annual return was accordingly accepted by the Community Council.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler, and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95
British Legion donation: £30 (as agreed by Councillors at the August meeting)
OTHER BUSINESS
BOLLARDS ON THE A438
Cllr. Herdman said that the bollards have again been "causing problems". There have been two accidents, involving a lorry, which split its tire, and a landrover with trailer, which bounced off the bollard and onto the pavement, at 3.20 in the afternoon. Cllr. Herdman said that parents of schoolchildren are concerned about this. The Chairman suggested that parents be asked to write directly to Highways, as the Community Council has already done so.
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.10pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
The Clerk asked that the Community Council’s Financial Regulations be reviewed at next month’s meeting; also that Councillors consider any suggestions they may have for the budget for next year, which is to be presented in December.
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 11th OCTOBER at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Smith Cllr. Wheeler
Cllr. Herdman (arrived during meeting) County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Hood, Williams
MINUTES: The minutes of the September 2005 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: none
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR12604 Full: Conversion of a barn to residential use and installation of septic tank at Lower Cwmgwannon
The plans were passed round. The Chairman and Cllr. Smith had been for a site visit. No objections were raised to this application.
NEW: PR593002 – Full: Conversion of farm building (Retrospective) to dwelling and construction of single garage, new vehicular access and installation of septic tank at Ty Gwennol, Clyro
The Clerk explained that the original permission had been invalidated by the fact that works which should have been done before building commenced had not been carried out. The new plans were passed round. All Councillors were in favour of the application.
Re PR107404 (Clyro Court Barns reapplication). A letter from Steve Packer explaining that an approval decision was to be issued, was read to the meeting. This stated that the proposed foul and surface water scheme is now acceptable to the Land Drainage Authority; that CCW have confirmed that, subject to safeguarding conditions, there will be no substantial impacts on protected species.
Mr. Packer understands that the silos will be stored pending their usage elsewhere. Any reuse on site would require a further planning permission.
Subsequent permission received.
Re PR66405 Change of use of existing camping site area to siting of 15 additional holiday caravans and installation of septic tank at Forest Park Caravan Site – permission received.
Re Conversion/demolition of barn at Penllan. Planning officers have visited this site. The applicant must now put in an application to build the dwellings for which he had been given permission for conversion.
Re Old Pottery, Clyro. The old stone tile roof has been removed from the building. This information has been passed to Planning.
MATTERS ARISING
ADVERTISEMENT BOARD ON BUTTERCUP MEADOW
This is still in place and the enforcement officer has not responded to the Clerk’s requests.
Re PARKING ON PAVEMENTS
The Clerk has again sent a note to the police station to PC Swales asking about this, but has received no reply. A letter to be addressed to the Officer in Charge.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
The school governors being absent, no report was given.
POLICE REPORT
PC Swales being absent, no report was given.
COUNTRYSIDE COUNCIL FOR WALES – INFORMATION BROCHURES
The Chairman and Cllr. Green had no particular comments to make, beyond saying that the contents were largely a matter of common sense. The Vice Chairman took one of these.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - POLICY FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL ORGANISATION
The consultation period has been extended to 31st October. The Chairman thought the questions asked would be better answered by someone with more knowledge of the school. Cllr. Herdman to be asked for her opinion.
DANGERS OF THE NARROWING OF THE PAINSCASTLE ROAD BY PENTWYN SCHOOL
The Clerk has asked Highways for their suggestions in this matter, but has received no reply as yet. County Cllr. Morris suggested writing a letter, asking Highways that this item be added to the Estimates for Expenditure list. This was agreed.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
County Cllr. Morris said that the County Council was quiet at present, but that the autumn meeting was later in the week.
There is discussion as to whether or not all committees should be held in the evening. Cllr. Morris considers this not feasible, given the travelling distances involved.
The Council’s committee structure is being looked at. It has been recommended that Councillors should indicate what they stand for when put up for nomination.
The public want to keep village schools. This is very expensive. (Education takes up 60% of the Council’s budget.) County Cllr. Morris sits on the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Committee.
Discussion followed about the disadvantages of children having to travel to schools a long distance from their homes, including the fragmenting of communities.
County Morris said that a parent has again raised the subject of parking by Clyro school at a school meeting. The Chairman said that Mrs. Jackson is happy for the Friends of the School to cut the hedge on her side. Cllr. Herdman has organised this. County Cllr. Morris again suggested to the parents the idea of the "walking bus" but this is not popular with parents.
With regard to requests for improvements by Highways, County Cllr. Morris said that the Highways Budget has been reduced to 60% of what it once was.
CORRESPONDENCE
PROPOSED PUBLIC PATH ORDER AT CLYRO
Powys County Council proposes to divert footpath CY1981, extinguish footpath CY1982, and create a new stretch of footpath. Councillors had no objection to this but will ask that good signposting be provided.
GARAGE SIGNS
Cllr. Wheeler said that Cllr. Hood had asked her to tell Councillors that petrol station signs are being placed on the grass in front of the garage, asking whether they are supposed to be there. This is covenanted land. Councillors discussed this. No action taken.
MID AND WEST WALES FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES: COMMUNITY SAFETY INITIATIVES
The letter, which concerned fire safety in the home, and road safety, was read to Councillors. Copies of the information sheet to be requested for the WI and other local organisations.
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL - RADNORSHIRE AUTUMN LIAISON MEETING
Agenda received. This meeting will take place on Monday 17th October. The Chairman, Cllrs. Green and
M. Morgan and the Clerk will be going.
Cllr. Herdman arrived at this point.
The Chairman asked Cllr. Herdman if she would respond on the Community Council’s behalf to the Primary School Consultation. Cllr. Herdman will return her comments directly to the County Council.
SEMINAR PLAY AND LEISURE
EISTEDDFOD DENBIGHSHIRE – REQUEST FOR FUNDING
The Clerk to respond, explaining that it is not the Community Council’s policy to support actions outside the area.
PAVO CONFERENCE on STRONGER RURAL COMMUNITIES
This will take place in Llandrindod Wells on Monday 17th October during the day. Councillors are invited to attend.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current account: £1914.96 as at 5th October
Reserve Account £2638 as at 5th October
AUDIT
The audit has been satisfactorily completed.
ANNUAL RETURN
Cllr. M. Morgan proposed, and Cllr. Herdman seconded, a motion to approve and accept the annual return for the year April 2004 – end March 2005. This was agreed by Councillors, and the annual return was accordingly accepted by the Community Council.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler, and agreed by Councillors.
PAYMENTS
Two cheques to be drawn:
Clerk’s salary: £86.95
British Legion donation: £30 (as agreed by Councillors at the August meeting)
OTHER BUSINESS
BOLLARDS ON THE A438
Cllr. Herdman said that the bollards have again been "causing problems". There have been two accidents, involving a lorry, which split its tire, and a landrover with trailer, which bounced off the bollard and onto the pavement, at 3.20 in the afternoon. Cllr. Herdman said that parents of schoolchildren are concerned about this. The Chairman suggested that parents be asked to write directly to Highways, as the Community Council has already done so.
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.10pm. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
The Clerk asked that the Community Council’s Financial Regulations be reviewed at next month’s meeting; also that Councillors consider any suggestions they may have for the budget for next year, which is to be presented in December.
