PEN-Y-FFORDD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting of the Pen-y-ffordd Community Council, held in the War Memorial Institute, on Wednesday 8th February 2012.
Present : Cllr D. Williams, Chairman of the Council (In the Chair)
Cllr T.W. Jones OBE, Vice Chairman
Cllr’s C. Bithell, Mrs. C. Hinds, Mrs M.D. Jones, Mrs. L. Vidamour
Apologies for absence were received from : Cllr’s J.W. Bell, Mrs. E. M. Davies, S.E. Davies, Mrs. J. Hopwood.
In Attendance : G.N.I. Jones, Clerk to the Council.
203. MINUTES
Resolved:
That the Minutes of the proceedings of the meeting held on Wednesday 11th January 2012 be confirmed as a correct record, and signed by the Chairman, Cllr D. Williams.
204. Matters arising from the Minutes.
Minute No. 177 – Planning Applications
Plan No : 0488992
Proposal: The White Lion Development.
The Clerk had left the meeting, whilst this matter was discussed on 11th January 2012 .
Cllr D. Williams wished it to be added to the preamble that he could not support the decision to support the application, for the reason that he did not feel that the social mix of properties served the community, and that a better deal could have been achieved.
Minute No. 182 – Penymynydd Woods – Hope Road
The Clerk informed that he had spoken to an officer of Flintshire County Council, and that they were to visit the area referred to, with a view to obtaining some form of agreement to locate seating.
205. North Wales
a) Recruitment of Police and Community Support Officers
b) Theft of Central Heating oil and Access Penymynydd Road
Correspondence from Darren Wareing, Chief Inspector, informed the County of Flintshire
The funding for these additional officers has been made available by the Welsh Assembly Government and recruitment has already started.
With regard to the theft of heating oil, and access only – Penymynydd Road
Cllr Mrs. D. Hinds informed that she had attended a Town, Community and County Council members’ meeting along with the North Wales Police. She found the meeting to be very uninteresting, and with regard to the reporting of instances, a shambles.
Cllr T.W. Jones described the meeting as pathetic, it most certainly did not replace the attendance of a police officer at meetings. Cllr Jones made the point that it is not necessary to have an officer to attend every community council meeting, but it is nice to have a presence, when there is something to report.
Inspector Iwan Jones, at the meeting gave the promise, that if his own phone number is used he would respond.
If a special request was made for an officer to attend a meeting on a one-off occasion, then he would endeavor to have an officer present.
There were no reports of incidents etc, Cllr Jones has the feeling that the police have gone remote.
Cllr Jones had reported that a lady had had her central heating oile stolen on four occasions, it would appear that the theft of the central heating oil is at the moment the biggest problem in the area.
Resolved:
That Cllr’s Mrs. C. Hinds and T.W. Jones be thanked for their report.
206. Planning Applications.
1. Plan No: 049324
Proposal: Removal of existing conservatory, erection of a new porch to side of house, with a large kitchen, with family room and first floor extension to form new bedroom and en-suite
Location: Burfield House, Chester Road
2. Plan No: 049332
Proposal: Erection of a first floor extension
Location: 14 Cae Vownog, Pen-y-ffordd.
3. Plan No: 049370
Proposal: Erection of a ground floor extension to provide double garage, utility, shower room and kitchen extension.
Location: Ingleborough, Abbott’s Lane, Pen-y-ffordd.
Resolved:
That applications 1, 2, and 3 above be supported.
207. PACA Update
Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds informed that at present there is little to report, until Section 106 agreements have been resolved.
208. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
Cllr Mrs. L. Vidamour reported that the sub-committee had met, first of all it was not happy with a coin that had been provided by the Clerk, as it appeared to be inferior, not worthy of the occasion.
The sub-committee also considered that to present a five pound coin to every child in education would be too expensive, committing the Council to in excess of £2,000 expenditure.
The Clerk informed that he had spoken to the Headmaster of Pentrobin V.P. School and that he was quite happy to go along with Abbott’s Lane, and the Junior School
Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds informed that she had made enquiries with regard to the production of a two pound coin, which may be more suitable, however the supplier was not sure at the moment whether this would be produced.
The Clerk advised that at Abbott’s Lane School Pen-y-ffordd Junior School
The Clerk continued that he had included an amount of £1,200 provisionally in the budget, and that the cost of purchasing 400 commemorative mugs, would be within the budget of £1,200.
Cllr C. Bithell thanked the sub-committee for the work that they had done.
The point was put that there could be Junior School
The Clerk was asked to place an appropriate notice in the notice boards, asking for information with regard to junior school pupils who attend school outside of the Pen-y-ffordd Community Council area.
Resolved:
1: That a quantity of 400 mugs be purchased.
2. That an appropriate notice, in accordance with the above, be posted in the notice boards, and other vantage points in the community.
209 Proposed Allotment – Hawarden Estate – Pen-y-ffordd Community Council
Members had been previously circulated with correspondence from Mr. William Hall and Co. Agents for Gladstone Estates, which regretted to inform that a rejection has been received from the Estate’s tenant, who is now saying she does not wish for the proposal to go ahead, and in particular does not want any work to be carried out on the proposed site at the present time.
It is understood the reason for her objection is that she considers the area of land proposed to be used to be too large for the purpose and she is prepared to surrender her tenancy only for the smallest enclosure of land nearest the access track.
The Chairman, Cllr D. Williams informed that he had visited Mrs. Lewis, and in her opinion, Mr W.S. Hall had acted prematurely, and that there were certain small issues which she wished to further.
Cllr Williams continued that he had had a meeting with the respective allotments tenants and that they did not wish to spend monies, until such time as they knew the clear position, and did not wish to comply with Mr. Hall’s request that planning consent should be first sought.
Cllr Williams continued that the allotment members are disappointed with Mr. Hall’s reaction, and that the group are prepared to look elsewhere.
Cllr C. Bithell suggested that the matter should be left to ride, until the next meeting, where further information may be available.
Resolved:
That the matter be agended for the March meeting.
210. Match Funding Scheme, Improvements to Children’s Play Areas
Correspondence from the Public Open Spaces Manager confirmed the Community Council’s agreement to match fund up to £5,000, for improvements to Melwood Close and Dobshill play areas. This offer will be reported to a future meeting of the Council’s Executive committee for consideration, the outcome of which will be shared with the Community Council in due course.
Resolved:
That detail of the response be noted.
211. Proposal to Alter the Date of Local Government Elections in Wales
Correspondence received from the Welsh Assembly Government sought the views on the proposal to move the date of Local Government Elections in Wales
It would appear that the national Assembly Elections will be delayed by one year, because of the Parliamentary Elections, to 2016, which would then clash with the Local Government Elections.
If the Local Government Elections were delayed to 2017, they will then stand alone.
Members were of the opinion that the Local Government Elections should remain as scheduled.
Resolved:
That the Welsh Assembly Government be informed that the decision of the Community Council is that status quo should exist, and that the Local Government Elections should be held in may 2016.
212 Town and Community Council Street
Correspondence from the Head of Street Scene informed that a Task and Finish group has been established to look at street lighting generally across the County.
Within the terms of reference, one aspect that will be considered is Town and Community Council lighting and the links to the Street Lighting Service provided by the County.
Members suggested that the County Council could be asked to takeover the responsibility of street lighting from Pen-y-ffordd Community Council.
Resolved
That the foregoing point be put to the Head of Street Scene.
213 Speed Restriction - Pen-y-ffordd Community Council Area
The Clerk reminded members that he had questioned the Head of Assets and Transportation, as to what traffic calming measures would be introduced for Chester Road
The response informed that a detailed investigation of any appropriate proposals for Chester Road have not yet commenced, due to the current pressures on completing schemes already in progress.
Any measures identified would need to address the problems currently being experienced, but at present there are no indications as to what these may be.
Resolved:
That a response to the effect that now the current pressure has been eased, then has any proposals for Chester Road
214 White Lion Development.
Cllr T.W Jones asked the question as to whether or not the application for the White Lion Development has been determined.
Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds responded that it had been approved by the County Council, but there were Section 106 issues to be agreed.
Resolved:
That the foregoing statement of Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds be noted.
215 Pantomime
Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds referred to the excellence of the pantomime, and asked that a letter of congratulations be communicated to the organizers.
Resolved:
That an appropriate letter of congratulations be communicated to the organisers.
216 Castle Cement Padeswood Works.
Cllr Mrs. C. Hinds informed that there was now a new person in charge, of both Castle Cement and Ribblesdale, as they had merged, the person in charge being Mr. Garry Young.
She further advised that working capacity would now be 50% and that additional staff were to be taken on.
Resolved:
That Cllr. Mrs. C. Hinds, be thanked for her report.
217 Street Scene
Cllr Mrs C. Hinds advised that a new venture was being launched by Street Scene, covering a multitude of services.
Further details would soon be available.
Resolved:
That Cllr. Mrs. C. Hinds be thanked for the information.
218 Wrexham Bidston Railway Line.
Cllr Mrs. L. Vidamour informed that she had received an email from the above, inviting the Community Council to take up a corporate membership for a subscription fee of £10.00 per annum.
Resolved:
That membership be taken up, a cost of £5.00 per annum.
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