CYNGOR CYMUNED COEDLLAI
THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MEETING OF LEESWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE ON TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER 2015.
PRESENT
Councillor R. Williams, Chairman of the Council (in the Chair) Councillor G. Sherwood, Vice-Chairman Councillors J. Caruana, D.K. Crowther, R. Hughes, T. Hughes, C.E. Jones JP, K. McCallum JP, D. Rule, J.E. Saul.
Also in attendance Marie Reynolds – Clerk to the Council.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
These were received from Councillors J. Atkinson and Terry Hughes.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST – MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT
There were no declarations of interest.
128. FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL – LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Mr A. Roberts of Flintshire County Council was present at the meeting. Mr Roberts advised that the Unitary Development Plan expires at the end of 2015. However, this would stay in place until the new Local Development Plan is in place which could be two to three years away. The Unitary Development Plan had been written behind closed doors, this time it is different. Expressions of interest for areas to be developed have been invited across Flintshire. These areas, known as Candidate Sites, may or may not be owned by the individual submitting the expression of interest. Almost 800 Candidate Sites across the county had been submitted to Flintshire County Council. The next stage is the filtering process, Candidate Sites will be looked at with regard to planning criteria, also if these sites matched any already included in the Unitary Development Plan. Amenity areas, play areas and green spaces may already be designated as such in the current Unitary Development Plan. This new Local Development Plan will last up until 2030, it would be necessary to estimate what level of growth may be suitable for the community of Leeswood. Comment was made that one of the Candidate Sites was an area of the community that has already had planning permission refused, query raised as to why this area was included. Mr Roberts informed that these sites were not chosen by the County Council but submissions from the public, however, previous refusal is important in planning history. Observation was made that none of the sites that were partly developed or already had planning permission had been included with the candidate sites. Mr Roberts stated that he would look at the areas already committed in regard to planning and forward the details to the Clerk. The Chairman, Councillor R. Williams, thanked Mr Roberts for attending the meeting.
30 129. MINUTES
The minutes of the monthly meeting held on Tuesday 1st September 2015 had been circulated to all members. It was proposed by Councillor D.K. Crowther and seconded by Councillor C.E. Jones JP that the minutes of the monthly meeting be accepted as a true record of proceedings. All Councillors in agreement.
130. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES (NOT INCLUDED ON THE AGENDA)
Referring to Minute 121 a) of the September meeting, it was advised that yellow lines at the junction of Bryn Clyd and King Street had been requested, no permission for these had been given yet.
131. INCLUSION OF COUNCILLORS NAMES IN THE MINUTES
It was agreed that Councillors names would no longer be included in the Council’s minutes. However, the names of proposers and seconders would be included.
132. VACANCY FOR A COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR
This matter is ongoing.
133. ACQUISITION OF LAND – CEMETERY REQUIREMENTS
There had been no further information as to the progress of this matter.
134. RETIREMENT GIFT – BARRY RICHARDS
It was pointed out that a retirement gift had not yet been purchased for Mr Barry Richards. This item was to be put on the Agenda for the December meeting.
135. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Application Number 054190 Erection of extension to side of dwelling and extension to garage. The Trees, Oak Park, Leeswood, CH7 4UH.111. There was no objection to this application.
136. PLANNING DECISIONS
Application Number 053717 Demolition of existing garage and erection of triple replacement garage, single storey extension to rear and porch extension. The Old Barn, Padeswood Lake Road, Padeswood, Mold, CH7 4HZ. This has been approved by delegated officer.
Application Number 054046 First Floor extension and alterations to dwelling and erection of garage. 15 County Road, Leeswood, Mold, CH7 4RF. This has been approved by delegated officer.
31 137. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
There was no further information available on this matter.
138. HANSON HEIDELBERG LIAISON COMMITTEE
At present, the Padeswood Plant of Hanson Heidelberg is burning scrap paper, this paper being on its last life cycle where it cannot be used for anything else. The heat exchanger is continually being improved. If other materials are intended to be burned then National Resources Wales will be informed. Query was raised if it was likely that tyres would be burned? Tyres are in short supply for incineration – there is no indication that these will be used in the foreseeable future. The bagging system is no automated and the bags are now plastic.
A request was made for the Council to visit the Plant – Councillor J. Caruana stated that he would organise this.
139. NOXIOUS SMELL IN THE COMMUNITY
Once again a noxious smell had been noticed in Pontblyddyn in the area from Rose Cottage, Tai Bowen to the Riding School/Alyn Bank Farm. It was pointed out that this could be related to land. The Clerk stated that this appeared to be a seasonal smell as it had been noticed at the same time of the year previously. Investigation was to be made with residents in the area.
140. LEESWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE
Councillor G. Sherwood reported that the Community Centre was once again making efforts to fundraise. Recent successful events had been a Bingo Night and a Car Boot Sale.
The Clinic was now closed and information had come to light that a 100 year lease had been signed between the Health Board and the then Delyn Borough Council at a rate of £1 per year. Money had been received from the Health Board for caretaking services and utilities. There should have been separate meters in the Clinic but this had never happened.
No further news was available regarding the asset transfer. A Family Night with disco and bar was planned for Saturday 31st October 2015. The Allotments Association had recently made a donation of £200 to the Community Centre.
141. BIG BUDGET/COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFERS
Notification of Free One Day Training on Tuesday 20th October 2015 between 10am and 3pm at FLVC, Corlan, Unit 3, Mold Business Park, Wrexham Road, Mold. This is open to 3rd Sector Organisations in Flintshire who are contemplating or already involved with CAT and seeking to understand the potential benefits and good practice principles in greater depth.
32 142. MISS CHERYL FRANCIS – LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION – LEESWOOD BROWNIES
Miss Francis had been approached with regard to the type of gift that she would prefer to receive. Following discussion it was understood that a gift of jewellery was not the preferred choice. The Clerk informed that she had spoken to Miss Francis before the meeting and Miss Francis said she would give the matter some further thought. Comment was made that it would be nice if the gift was purchased in time for the Civic Service then it could be presented that afternoon.
143. MOVEMENT OF 30MPH SIGNAGE AT STRYT CAE RHEDYN
This was now on the list of proposed highway works to be done. Investigation was to be made about the possibility of match funding the project and the cost involved.
144. ARRIVA WALES – BUS SERVICE ISSUES
The Clerk advised that following a visit to the Wrexham Depot Arriva by a member of the Council she had received an e-mail from Mr Mick Morton, General Manager, Arriva North West and Wales. An invitation had been sent to Mr Morton requesting that he or a representative attends the next meeting of this Council on Tuesday 3rd November at 6pm.
145. ONE VOICE WALES – FLINTSHIRE/WREXHAM AREA COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE
Members will find enclosed details of the next Flintshire/Wrexham Area Committee Meeting which will take place at Mold Town Hall on Thursday 8th October 2015 at 7.00pm. The Council representatives advised that they both had prior commitments that evening. However, Councillor G. Sherwood informed that he would try to attend.
146. WALES AUDIT OFFICE – EXTERNAL AUDIT ARRANGEMENTS 2015-2016, 2016-2017 AND 2018-2019
Notification received that the Auditor General for Wales will become the statutory auditor following the amendment of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 by Section 11 of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2013 and the completion of the 2014-2015 audit by UHY Hacker Young. This information was accepted.
147. MATCH FUNDING SCHEME – IMPROVEMENT TO CHILDREN’S PLAY AREAS 2015/2016
Correspondence received from Ian Bancroft, Chief Officer, Organisational Change, Flintshire County Council, advising that this Council has been successful in obtaining £3,000 in match funding for the Phoenix Park Play Area. Confirmation of acceptance is required by 30th October 2015. All Councillors in agreement that this confirmation be sent.
33 148. COUNTY COUNCIL MATTERS
a) Pot holes on the Hall Hill (before the Dovecote) and on Dingle Road were hopefully to be repaired. b) Councillor R. Hughes thanked the Community Council for the donation of £100 to his Charities.
149. MATTERS OF AN IMPORTANT NATURE
a) Street Light, Garages, Heol-y-Goron – report that a street light was out in this area. This would be attended to. Councillor R. Hughes advised that he regularly went through Leeswood, Pontblyddyn and Padeswood checking on the street lights. b) Bethel Chapel verge – the bushes on the verge had been cut by the new owners of Slievnamon. Comment was made that the verge was the responsibility of this Community Council. It was agreed that an approach be made requesting that the rubbish be moved and also, at the same time to explain that any work on the verge should be done by the Community Council. c) Chairman’s Board – it was noted that the Chairman’s Board required updating. Approach was to be made to Flintshire County Council enquiring as to which sign writer they used. d) Change of Community Council name from ‘Leeswood Community Council’ to ‘Leeswood and Pontblyddyn Community Council’ – this was to be put on the Agenda for the next meeting.
150. CORRESPONDENCE
a) Mold Town Council – invitation to the Mayor’s Civic Service on Sunday 27th September at St. Mary’s Church, Mold at 11am. Councillor G. Sherwood attended. b) Flint Town Council – invitation to the Urdd Proclamation Ceremony on Saturday 3rd October from 12.45pm onwards. c) Buckley Town Council – notification of the Mayor’s Charity Ball and Dinner on Friday 6th November at the Beaufort Park Hotel, New Brighton. d) Flintshire County Council – notice of Standards Committee Meeting at the Edith Banks Memorial Hall, Northop on Monday 5th October at 6.30pm. e) Flintshire County Council – request for items to be discussed at the County Forum Meeting at Gwernymynydd Village Centre on 22nd October.
151. ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Payee Detail Amount Miss M Reynolds Stationery/Postage/Printing £80.66 Miss M Reynolds Salary/Expenses – September 2015 £538.40 Aled Davies Agricultural Grass cutting in Cemetery August £585.60 2015 Aled Davies Agricultural Grass cutting in Cemetery September £597.60 2015 Society Local Council Clerks Membership for Clerk 2015/2016 £128.00 HMRC PAYE/NI due for Quarter 2 2015/2016 £347.40 Total £2,277.66
34 152. INCOME RECEIVED
Delyth Williams New Grave £775.00
153. BANK BALANCES
The bank statements had not been received at the time of the meeting.
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