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Notice of Meeting I hereby summon you to attend a meeting of Llangunnor Community Council to be held in Babell Zion Chapel on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 7.00pm or virtually via zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83293342780?pwd=4MXPWgYgHX8VT6VLP5Z8hieGErkp34.1 Meeting ID: 832 9334 2780 Passcode: 503747 Clerk- 10/07/2025 To discuss the following agenda:
76) To receive apologies for absence
77) To record all declarations of interest
78) Chair’s Announcements
79) 12 Minutes public participation
80) To approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 19th June 2025 (App. Pages 2-3) Park & Environment
81) Council Storage Unit: results of initial research into a solution (App. Page 4)
82) Park Water Supply: results of initial research into a solution (App. Pages 5-9)
83) Play equipment inspections: update on Dragon Play provision and other provider option (App. Pages 10-13 & additional attachment)
84) Tree Maintenance: update on engagement with tree surgeons in relation to tree report (App. Page 14)
85) Cllr P.Totterdale Bench: a) review quote for install (App. Page 15) b) agree wording of memorial plaque
86) Net Fencing: review of damage to the net fencing on boundary of park opposite playground, agree action (App. Page 16)
87) Gate not closing: options of repair, replacement or alternative (App. Page 17)
88) Traffic congestion and safety concerns around Llangunnor School—residents’ complaints regarding parking on Haulfryn, Bron y Dre, and Clos Sticle during school hours, and discussion of potential solutions (e.g. Park & Stride, signage, liaising with the school or County Council) (App. Page 18)
89) Path Safety Concern – Bolahaul Road to Pibwrlwyd/Cwmffrwd Route (App. Page 19)
90) Bin replacement following storm damage: options to be discussed
91) Agree any amendments to draft Environmental Report for 2020-2023 (App. Pages 20-21)
92) Discuss suggestion of pedestrian crossing outside of park Events - None Web & Media
79) Discuss bringing standardisation to email signatures
80) Discuss purchasing business cards for councillors
81) Discuss updating headshots and councillor blurbs Finance
93) To receive monthly Financial Report and to approve the schedule of payments for July 2025 (App. Pages 22-26, Invoices App. & additional attachment) Other business
94) To receive reports from Members representing Council on other Bodies/Training. d) One Voice Wales a. Review of constitution: Opportunity to propose any amendments in writing by 15th August 2025. (App. Pages 27
40) b. Confirm attendee of Extraordinary meeting on 3rd September at 4:00 (remotely) e) School Governors f) anything else. a. Licencing application – Morrisons (App. Pages 41)
95) To receive correspondence and agree responses.
96) To receive Report from County Councillor Cllr Elwyn Williams
97) Councillors’ Reports
98) Next meeting to be held Thursday 18th September 2025

July 2025

Minutes of a Monthly Meeting of Llangunnor Community Council held at Babell Zion Newydd and via Zoom on Tuesday 15th July 2025 at 7.00pm

PRESENT: Councillor Elwyn Williams (Chair), Geraint Bevan, Graham Slate, Jennifer Slate and Scott Bayes

Via Zoom: Councillor Stewart Bowen and Lee Whatley attended remotely

84. APOLOGIES: Councillor Matthew Williams

Clerk, Amy Evans and one member of the public present Robin Griffiths

85. Declaration of Interest

Cllr E.Williams 104 and Cllr S.Bowen 92 and 94

86. Chair's Announcements

• None

87. Public Questions

None

88. Minutes

To approve the minutes of the meeting of Council held on 19th June 2025 RESOLVED

89. Council Storage Unit

Council Storage Unit: Clerk to investigate a larger shipping container, base, install costs and planning

90. Park Water Supply

Park Water Supply: Clerk to apply to Welsh Water initially for the assessment. Clerk to look at grant opportunities. RESOLVED

91. Play equipment inspections

: Dragon Play to not continue with inspections. Rezabond to continue the contract with first due in September, quotes to be provided for the work suggested RESOLVED

92. Tree Maintenance

Tree Maintenance: RESOLVED to proceed with the quote. Cllr G.Bevan and Clerk to discuss with the landowner on the option for removing the second tree.

93. Cllr P.Totterdale Bench

a) review quote for install RESOLVED b) agree wording of memorial plaque – Cllr.G.Bevan to create and circulate, family to be consulted

94. Net Fencing: review of damage to the net fencing on boundary of park opposite playground - By Stewart Bowen

Net Fencing: Clerk to seek quotes for trimming of the hedge and options for replacement fence, same and more sturdy RESOLVED (Cllr G.Bevan left the room temporarily for this agenda item)

95. Gate not closing: options of repair, replacement or alternative

Gate not closing: Clerk to post a poll on Facebook to gauge the public opinion on the options RESOLVED

96. Traffic congestion and safety concerns around Llangunnor School

review of the survey and in depth discussion on the issue and possible solutions. Clerk to request a multi-organisation meeting with school, police, County Council, a select number of residents and Community Council for September RESOLVED (Cllr J.Slate left the room temporarily for this agenda item)

97. Path Safety Concern – Bolahaul Road to Pibwrlwyd/Cwmffrwd Route - Scott Bayes

council agrees this is an issue, however the opportunity to put in a footpath has previously been discussed but the with no options suitable

98. Bin replacement following storm damage

Bin replacement following storm damage: - no information received before this meeting, Cllr L.Whatley believes this may have been removed by the council to encourage users to take rubbish home/minimise public waste creation.

99. Council Storage Unit

Agree any amendments to draft Environmental Report for 2020-2023, small amendment made. RESOLVED to submit and upload to website.

59. Council Storage Unit

100) Discuss suggestion of pedestrian crossing outside of park: Clerk to contact CCC to review the area, suggest an increase signage regarding children crossing and perhaps a zebra crossing. RESOLVED Events - None Web & Media 59. Council Storage Unit

101) Email signatures: Clerk to circulate optional templates RESOLVED 59. Council Storage Unit

102) Business cards for councillors: Clerk to investigate costs associated with a small run for councillors and Clerk vs just for the Clerk RESOVLED 103. Headshots and councillor blurbs

Headshots to be updated by Clerk in agreed location and councillors to send updated blurbs as necessary RESOLVED

104. Approve the Schedule of Accounts

To receive monthly Financial Report and to approve the schedule of payments for July 2025 RESOLVED

105. Reports from Members Representing Council on other Bodies

Riverside Association -

One Voice Wales - a. Review of constitution: Opportunity to propose any amendments in writing by 15th August 2025 – Cllr L.Whatley reported, no amendments declared b. Confirm attendee of Extraordinary meeting on 3rd September at 4:00 (remotely) Cllr L.Whatley – Clerk to confirm attendance (in future meetings this agenda point is to be discussed in Correspondence)

School Governors - no meetings

Training -

c) anything else. a. Licencing application – Morrisons (in future meetings this agenda point is to be discussed in Planning committee)

106. Correspondence

The following correspondence be noted/action taken: None recorded

107. County Councillor Report

Nothing to report

108. Councillor's Report

• Cllr Lee Whatley: – Welcomed new councillor Cllr S.Bayes
• Cllr G.Bevan – lovely to see the participation from Llangunnor School in Gwyl Canol Dref event in town last week

• Cllr J.Slate – Food that is leftover from the funrun that is short-dated is to be donated to the Food Bank in Johnstown
• Cllr G.Slate – - - - - - Stickler lane hedgerows have been cut Babell Hill has also been cut back Flowers are looking good Pigeons are back under the bridge – request to clean again River Festival in town next weekend – Clerk to place on Facebook
• Cllr S.Bayes – Gave thanks for being co-opted onto the council. Has had some communication with residents and is looking forward to being part of the Community Council

109. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 18th September 2025

Meeting finished at 21:17

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