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March 2009

Minutes of Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held in Llangunnor School, on Thursday 19th March 2009 at 7.00pm

PRESENT: Councillor Doreen Valentine (Chairman), Alun West, Geraint Bevan, Robin O Griffiths, DI Davies, Sarah Howells, Selwyn H Thomas, James Anthony Green, L Keith Carmody, Richard S Thomas and D Elwyn Williams

APOLOGIES: Councillors C Merlin Jones and EA Jones

IN ATTENDANCE: Mr Arundale, Chief Constable, Divisional Commander Chief Superintendant Keith Jones, Dyfed Powys Police and PC M Richardson

105. Chairman

With apologies for absence tendered by the Council Chairman the Vice Chair, Cllr D Valentine chaired the meeting

106. Presentation by Chief Constable and the Chief Superintendent

Mr Arundel and Chief Superintendent Keith Jones were welcomed to the meeting and proceeded to address the meeting:
i) Mr Arudale thanked Council for the invitation to the meeting and outlined his background and police experience previous to his appointment as Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police. He emphasised his commitment to police visibility and the ethos of neighbourhood policing and in that respect, he is regularly 'out on patrol'.
ii) Chief Superintendant Keith Jones detailed the historical crime records for the Carmarthen division and Llangunnor in particular and declared that in his view the low levels of recorded crime clearly illustrated that Llangunnor can be confidently deemed a 'safe' community.
iii) Following careful analysis of the numbers of public callers and times of calling at the Carmarthen Town Police Station it had been agreed for efficiency reasons, to rationalise access times and confine public opening hours between 8.00am and 8.00pm. This enables the Division to increase its resource deployment for neighbourhood policing. The public can still gain access via the 999 emergency number, the published non emergency number [08453302000] and the 'customer service' phones located outside every police station. Officers will target situations by home visits if necessary.
iv) The issue of parking on the B4300 in front of the Police HQ is being addressed by the formation of a 'travel to work' plan aimed at reducing the number of employee vehicles. Unfortunately there is no further parking space on site at present. In conjunction with the County Highways department the Police Authority is seeking ways of illiminating parking on the road by designating it as a 'clearway'.
v) Both Chief Constable and the Chief Superintendent declared full support for the opportunity to establish a 'public caller surgery' in Yr Aelwyd, as part of a strategy for diverse neighbourhood police bases within the division reaching out to the wider community. The surgery at Yr Aelwyd would be in addition to the established arrangement in the retail store MATALAN.
vi) Members utilised the opportunity to ask a variety of questions involving excessive speeding on local roads, police precept and budget, support for victims of crime, following which the Chairman warmly thanked both Officers for their thorough presentations and for their support to the Llangunnor Community

Chairman and Members warmly thanked both Officers for their attendance and support to the Llangunnor Community

107. Police Report

PC Richardson provided a detailed report on his involvement in the community. A PACT meeting had been poorly attended probably due to lack of publicity and marketing and in future this will be improved. Vehicle speed monitoring is regularly taking place in Heol Capel Dewi and should inform the request by Council to the County Highways for the 40mph extension along the road. On going support is given to the Youth Service football intitave and involves around 15 youngsters from Llangunnnor. Operations have been initiated to counter the nuisance of 'boy racers' in MATALAN parking ground and enforcable action taken on littering and graffiti. A Member brought attention to the practice of youths gathering in the concrete 'look out shelter' in the field above the Park. PC Richardson noted the matter

108. Chairman's Announcements

Members were reminded to declare any pecuniary interests and appropriately record in the attendance register

109. Minutes

RESOLVED to approve as a correct record the minutes of:
i) The Monthly Council meeting held on 19th February 2009
ii) The Planning Committee Meeting held on 19th February 2009

In considering the minutes the following points were raised:

i) Minute 99: County Director of Regeneration has accepted invitation to attend the May Council meeting and requests an earlier start. RESOLVED: Agreed to meeting starting at 6.15pm
ii) Minute 101i): Riverside development - work has commenced on the initial phase from the boat yard to Pont Lesneven
iii) Minute 103xvi): Cllr EA Jones provided information on the Mobile Youth Service. RESOLVED: Clerk to obtain further details
iv) Minute 104i): Green bins for rubbish disposal, Llangunnor Road - referring to previous minutes Council RESOLVED: demand that the County Council remove the bunkers as already general waste is being dumped alongside the bins

110. Llangunnor Park

Clerk reported on confirmation received from the County Parks Officer that the Green Flag Quality Standard Award is run by a national consortium involving Keep Britain Tidy and Green Space. County Council had decided to make one new application each year with Penlan Park, Llandeilo being the first one that was submitted in January this year. Application is quite an onerous process that also requires some capital funding in order to make the necessary improvements accompanied by a 5 year management plan, which sets out further improvements over the course of the plan. There is also a need to work quite closely with various community groups who use the particular facility

RESOLVED: note the report and thank the Parks Officer for the information

It was also reported that dates for playground health and safety inspection training courses were awaited. Clerk confirmed that the 'Partnership Agreement' with the County Council stated that the Community Council would resource the weekly inspection of the Park and that the County Council would supply the training. Clerk also reminded Council of the financial implication of conducting weekly inspections.
RESOLVED: Clerk to consult with the Parks Officer on the time commitment associated with conducting the inspections

111. Neighbourhood Police Base

Clerk reported on a letter received from the Assistant Chief Executive of County Council stating that the structural alterations currently undertaken at Yr Aelwyd may mean that the facility is better able to accommodate the drop-in surgery for the police in future, whereas previously it had been unable to do so. There is now a distinct possibility that it may be possible. On completion of the alterations a site visit will be arranged involving County Councillor Merlin Jones to discuss whether something may be possible. It is stressed that the final decision for a surgery base rests with the police should suitable accommodation be identified.

RESOLVED: to note the report and thank the County Council for the response and convey the Chief Constable's support for a surgery facility at Yr Aelwyd subject to the needs of the local Neighbourhood Police Team

112. Rights of Way Footpaths in Penymorfa

Clerk reported on confirmation received from the County Council that the developer, Mr TI Davies, had agreed to the dedication of the footpath between Penymorfa and y Talar and the two footpaths between Bryntywi and Awel Tywi and Llangunnor Road subject to formal agreements being finalised RESOLVED: to note the report

113. Reports from Members Representing the Council on other Bodies

One Voice Wales Area meeting - Cllr Howells reported on her attendance at the area meeting that had included a presentation on 'community websites' and invitation to submit resolutions to the Un Llais Cymru/One Voice Wales AGM. RESOLVED: the report be noted

114. Approve Schedule of Accounts

RESOLVED: approve the monthly income and expenditure schedule presented by the Clerk:

A) Council is requested to consider and approve the following items of expenditure:

Payee Info (£) Amount
E Williams Bus Shelters (Feb 09) 57.00
Playing Field (Feb 09) 70.00
IW Davies Salary - March 09 441.74
Office Allowance - March 09 70.00
IT Allowance - March 09 20.00
Office Support - March 09 147.24
Bowen & Weaving 4x Certificate Frames 32.00
Llangunnor School Provide reception for guests at presentation to H Gleeson 50.00
Hannah Gleeson Personal gift for achievement 25.00

B) Council to note receipt of income:None

115. Correspondance

RESOLVED to receive the monthly schedule of correspondence and agreed action as follows:

Item From Nature of Correspondence
i Welsh Assembly Government: Posters 'Have your say on bilingual services' - displayed on Council noticeboards
Acknowledgement received to Council's letter re: Home to School Transport'
ii Un Llais Cymru/One Voice Wales: Noted e-trading trial involving community and town councils
Renewal of Annual Membership. RESOLVED: Renew
Notice of Area meeting at Newcastle Emlyn on 17/03/09 - to Cllrs Howells and D Valentine
iii Carmarthenshire County Council: Director of Regeneration to attend May Council meeting. RESOLVED: Meeting to commence at 6.15pm as requested by the Director
Consultation on request to change the street name and post code for 'Primrose Hill, Mount Pleasant, Llangunnor. RESOLVED: Request County Council to obtain views of all residences in the street prior to Communuity Council deliberation
Details of action undertaken by County Street Scene in Pensarn. RESOLVED: Convey appreciation for the work done and note that a meeting is to be held with the Director of Regeneration
Noted update on the Connect2 cycle path between Johnstown and Pont King Morgan
Noted consultation on the West Wales 'Shoreline Management Plan Process'
Noted acknowlegement of petition for Heol Capel Dewi 40mph extension
Acceptance of suggested glass bottle bank location in lay-by near Ysgol Llangynnwr School. RESOLVED: confirm pending consultation with residents in 'The Cottage'
Noted acknowlegement of request for 'Halt' sign in Stephen's Way, Pensarn
Noted acknowlegement of appeal for 20mph zone in the Penymorfa area
iv Financial Appeals: Carmarthen Youth Opera. RESOLVED: Refer to April 2009 meeting
v Society of Local Council Clerks: Noted the new qualification certificate designed for Local Council Clerks in Wales
vi Cllr G Green: Update on ground contamination investigations undertaken at Tywi View Residential Park and thanks to the Council for their support in respect of the matter. RESOLVED: to note the situation and the sentiment
vii Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales: Noted copies received of first newsletter
viii Ysgol Llangynnwr School: Invitation to attend the presentation to Miss Hannah Gleeson for her success at the Special Winter Olympics in Idaho, USA. RESOLVED: Copied to all Members
ix Llanelli TUC: Noted notice of organised 'anti-BNP' rally at Llanelli on 28th March
x DigitalUK: Noted information on TV signals conversion to digital transmission. Transmitter conversion dates to note - Preseli 19 August 2009; Carmel 26 August 2009
xi Calor Village of the Year: Noted details of the national competition for the 'Calor Village of the Year'
xii World Wildlife Foundation: Noted campaign for all powered lights to be switched off for 1 hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 28th March 2009 to counter 'global warming'
xiii Carmarthenshire Tourism Association: Noted information on the lottery funded project 'Tywi - A river through time' - Llangunnor is outside the project boundary
xiv HM Revenue and Customs: Annual return documents for submission by 19th May 2009. RESOLVED: Clerk to action
xv Noted all other correspondence and promotional material received

116. Any Other Matter: - RESOLVED

i) Refer to County Council:
Poor surface condition of footpath 28/1 [riverside west of Carmarthen Bridge]
Llangunnor end of Pont King Morgan structure needs cleaning.
Fly tipping and litter along former A48 in Nantycaws
Request clearing of pavement between Philadelphia Chapel and Pennant, Nantycaws.
Danger to youths climbing onto steel structure under Pont Cynnwr
Fence at rear of pavement between Old Llangunnor Road junction and 'The Decorating Centre' Llangunnor Road has further deteriorated and is now a public safety hazard

ii) Boat moored in River Tywi
Request the 'Admiral of the Port' to arrange for the removal of the boat moored in the River Tywi by Carmarthen Bridge displaying protest material



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