11th February 2021
To Members of the Council.
The next meeting of the Council will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday, 18th February 2021. The meeting will be held on a remote basis in accordance with the provisions of the Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020.
The agenda will be as follows:
1. To welcome all attendees and receive any apologies for absence.
2. Presentation from members of The Wales Wildlife Trust.
3. To receive any disclosures of personal and/or prejudicial interests from members in accordance with the Code of Conduct.
4. An opportunity for members of the public to speak for up to 3-minutes on any item on the agenda – 24-hour notice required.
5. To approve as a true and accurate record the minutes of the ordinary council meeting held remotely on Thursday 21 January 2021 at 7.00pm. Appendix 1
6. To approve as a true and accurate record the minutes of the extra council meeting held remotely on Thursday 28 January 2021 at 7.00pm. Appendix 2
7. To approve as a true and accurate record the minutes of the extra council meeting held remotely on Thursday 4 February 2021 at 7.00pm. Appendix 3
8. To consider entering into a new Service Level Agreement with the Llanharan Community Development Project. Appendix 4
9. To discuss any matters arising from the minutes.
10. To note actions arising from the Open Spaces, Rights of Way and Allotments Committee meeting held on Tuesday 2 February 2021. Appendix 5
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11. To note actions arising from the Community Infrastructure Levy Committee meeting held on Tuesday 9 February 2021. Appendix 6
12. To note actions arising from the Tacking Poverty Working Group meeting held on Thursday 11 February 2021. Appendix 7
13. To approve council income and expenditure for January 2021. Appendix 8
14. To receive reports from members.
15. To approve maintenance tasks undertaken in January 2021. Appendix 9
16. To receive community crime reports from the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). Appendix 10
17. To consider the following planning applications, submitted since the last meeting.
a. Reference: 21/0078/10 Date: 25/01/2021 Please ask for: Laura Heron 01443 281130 PROPOSAL: Single storey extension to the rear. LOCATION : 1 FFORDD HANN, TALBOT GREEN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9WX GRID REF: 303180.663292685, 182772.691116622
b. Reference: 21/0101/15 Date: 27/01/2021 Please ask for: Guy Watkins 01443 281130 PROPOSAL: Variation of condition 1(c) & 1(d) to extend the timescales for outline permission for 'residential development including a new access' (Ref 15/1203/13). LOCATION : LAND ADJACENT TO HENDREWEN, BRYNNA ROAD, BRYNNA, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9QE CYF GRID/GRID REF: 299484, 183328
18. All Rhondda Cynon Taff planning applications can be viewed at: https://planningonline.rctcbc.gov.uk/online-applications/
19. To consider any important items of correspondence received since the last meeting.
20. To consider any items which the Chair considers should be included on the agenda for the next meeting.
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21. To consider approving the following resolution for item 20:
By virtue of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, the press and public are excluded from discussion of the full item on the basis that disclosure thereof would be prejudicial to the public interest by reason of the confidential nature of the business to be transacted.
22. To report on Land Grab (encroachments).
Members of the public and the press may attend and can obtain any documents referenced on the agenda which are not considered confidential prior to the meeting. To request documents and or joining instructions contact [email protected] or 01443 231430.
Catherine Kennedy Clerk to the Council/Responsible Financial Officer
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LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Council meeting held by remote attendance, 7.00pm on Thursday, 21 January 2021.
The meeting was held in accordance with: The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 - enabling meetings of local authorities held before 1 May 2021 to be held by means of remote attendance.
Members Present Councillors; Chris Parker (Chair), Rob Lewis-Watkin (Deputy Chair), Jeff Williams, Geraint Hopkins, Roger Turner, Barry Stephens, Janine Turner, Pam Uppal, Rhys Jenkins, Helen Donnan, Daniel Morelli.
In Attendance Clerk to the Council/Responsible; Financial Officer Catherine Kennedy
Assistant Clerk/Project Officer Leigh Smith
Rhondda Cynon Taff (RCT) Leisure, Corporate Estates and Community Development Team Officers;
Debra Hanney, Sue Colston, Clair Ruddick and Michael Cude
2 members of the public.
Apologies Councillor Parmindra Pannu
Absent Councillors; Serkan Aksin and Will Thomas
The Chair welcomed all attendees to the meeting and accepted apologies from Councillor Parmindra Pannu.
For the benefit of the RCT Officers in attendance he asked for all meeting attendees to introduce themselves.
2020/105 Presentation from members of RCT Leisure, Corporate Estates and Community Development Teams Officers.
RCT Officers commenced the presentation with an overview of the history of Bryncae Community Centre.
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It was explained that RCT are inviting community groups to submit initial expressions of interest in taking over the management of the centre, followed by a full business case. They gave an overview of the process, with particular emphasis on requirements, to engage with the wider community, other successful projects in RCT and the availability of financial help to cover setting up costs. They responded to questions from members regarding similar projects taken on by other community councils and said if required they could signpost to a group offering funding opportunities for community groups. A discussion followed regarding different tenancy options and confirmation of the footprint of the centre and ownership of the land. Following a 30-minute discussion, the Chair thanked the RCT Officers for attending and requested that members take time to digest and consider the information received. RESOLVED a) The Chair expressed his intention to call a special meeting of the Council, Thursday, 28 January 2021.
b) He requested that members attend the meeting prepared to share their thoughts and ideas, with the aim of deciding if the Council should submit an expression of interest for the asset transfer of Bryncae Community Centre.
2020/106 Disclosures of personal and prejudicial interests a) Cllr. Barry Stephens declared an interest in item 10 – Covid-19 Grant Application, with regards to his role as Chairman of the Llanharan OAP Association.
b) Cllr. Geraint Hopkins declared an interest in a matter arising from item 8 Budget 2021-22 (L.C.D.P. Service Level Agreement), with regards to his role as a Trustee of the Llanharan Community Development Project.
2020/107 Public Speaking a) A member of the public requested to speak on a matter arising from item 8 – Budget 2021-22 - hanging baskets, planters and Christmas lights.
b) He asked members to consider if local businesses would be interested in sponsoring Christmas lights and the Summer floral display.
RESOLVED That Officers of the Council will discuss with businesses, in order to gauge public interest in sponsoring council events.
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2020/108 Minutes RESOLVED The minutes for the meeting of the Council held by remote attendance, 7.00pm, Thursday 17 December 2020 are a true and accurate record of proceedings. 2020/109 Matters arising There were no matters arising.
2020/110 Audit Committee RESOLVED The following recommendations of the Audit Committee held remotely on the 12 January 2021 were approved:
a) Invite representatives of Llanharan Community Development Project (LCDP) to prepare a detailed report of the benefits to the community, culminating from the 2018-2019 Service Level Agreement (SLA), plus a forward plan with the purpose of informing the consideration of a future SLA with Llanharan Community Council.
b) The Chair will call a Special Meeting of the Council for Thursday, 4 February 2021 to allow LCDP representatives the opportunity to present the report to members.
c) Invite Wales Wildlife Trust to present at the council meeting scheduled for 18 February 2021, with the purpose of informing members of improvements/tasks carried out in the financial year 2020-21.
d) The Clerk presented a report of information provided by the Trussel Trust Foodbank since the meeting of the Audit Committee. Members agreed that the report provided sufficient and pleasing evidence that Community Council donations over the last 3 years, have and will continue to support families with children during the school holidays in the way that the scheme was intended.
e) The foodbank budget for 2021-22 was approved.
2020/111 Precept/Budget 2021-22 RESOLVED a) There would be no increase to Council Tax Band D Precept Rate of 64.56p per household. Noted: When multiplied by the council tax base provided by RCT of £3,078.31, this will generate an income of £198,735.69.
b) That councillors should be provided with a possible decrease of 1p for consideration at next year’s council precept meeting. c) The budget for the 2021-22 financial year to be set with a total expenditure of £260,845 as listed:
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Debits Adminstration Staff Salaries & Wages (Gross) 65000 Employer Pension Contribution 13455 Employer NI Contibution 8970 Mileage & Subsistence 750 Council Tax 2400 Office Rent 3500 IT Costs (Office 365 Suite) + Web Site 2000 Telephone & Broadband 1600 Energy 1500 Water Rates (for Office) 200 Stationery and postage 700 Cleaning Materials 400 Cleaning Contract 1160 Office Capital Expenditure (incl. upgrading Chain of Office) 2000 Office Maintenance 500 Professional and Legal Fees 3000 Internal Audit Fees 450 External Audit Fees 450 Subscriptions and Memberships 2000 Bank Charges 100 Storage Space Rental 0 Sub Total 110135
Insurances Employer, Public Liability & General Insurance 3500 Vehicle Insurance 1000 Office Insurance 80 Sub Total 4580 Staff & Member Training Members 500 Staff 1000 Sub Total 1500 Member's Allowances Chair 1500 Special Responsibility 500 Member 2110 Sub Total 4110
Plant & Equipment Plant Purchase / Lease 7000 Bowser Maintenance 100 Green Mower Maintenance 1500 Red Tractor Maintenance 1200 Portable & Hand Tools Purchase 2000 Portable & Hand Tool Maintenance PPE - New & Replacement 300 Plant & Equipment Fuel 3000 4 | P a g e Council Minutes 21-01-2021
Sub Total 15100
Street Furnishings Summer Hanging Baskets inc installation 10100 Christmas Lights and Trees 38500 Public Clocks - Maintenance 900 Notice Boards - Maintenance 150 Bus shelter - Maintenance 500 Planters - Maintenance 150 Benches & Tables Maintenance 150 Sub Total 50450
Community Functions Christmas Dinners 3700 Soup and Carols 170 Firework Display 6000 Community Multi Cultural Carnival 2000
General Sponsorship 1000 Sub Total 12870
Grants General 15000 COVID-19 relief to local organisation LCDP - SLA 26000 Wild Life Trust - Brynna Woods 10000 Food Bank 5850 Sub Total 56850
Outdoor Spaces Rights of Way 1500 Skateboard Park - Maintenance 500 Play Area & Open Spaces Areas - Maintenance 1000 General Repair Consumables Sub Total 3000 War Memorials Maintenance Contract 0 Other Maintenance 1000 Sub Total 1000 Allotments Allotment - Maintenance 1000 Water 250 Sub Total 1250
Contingency Contingency 15000 Sub Total 15000
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EARMARKED RESERVES Memorial Gardens 0 Replacement Mower 0
TOTAL EARMARKED RESERVES 0
2020/112 Income and Expenditure RESOLVED a) The council income and expenditure report for December 2020 was approved.
b) A query was raised regarding the high cost of telephone and broadband.
c) The Clerk reported that she was currently in the process of negotiating an improved rate.
2020/113 Covid-19 Grant Application An emergency grant application from Llanharan OAP was considered.
RESOLVED A grant of £1000 to cover revenue expenditure for the next 6 months was approved.
2020/114 Member Reports
1. Councillor Roger Turner a) Cllr. Turner reported that the new owner of the Eagle Hotel in Brynna, has agreed for 3 brackets to be fitted to the building to accommodate Christmas trees in Winter and floral baskets in Summer. In addition, a lighting post will be moved from across the road and each Christmas a motif will be fitted. These new measures will have the positive effect of brightening up the centre of Brynna.
b) Two quotations have been received with the intention of addressing drainage problems at the Eastern front of Llanharan Cemetery. Maintenance and tarmacking will be paid for from Windmill funds.
c) There has been no change in the forecast for completion of the Llanharan Bypass, however, the online consultation planned for early this year is likely to take place in April/May 2021.
d) Cllr Hopkins informed the meeting that RCT periodically contribute monies to the ‘bypass pot’. Cllr R Turner reassured the meeting that the bypass will include the improvement of ‘Cows Corner’, the dangerous curve in the road between Bryncae and Pencoed.
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2. Councillor Barry Stephens a) Cllr. Stephens thanked Cllr R Turner for reporting the blocked drains in Brynna Road and reported that following the heavy rains there was still a problem and requested further action be taken on this matter.
3. Councillor Jeff Williams a) Cllr Williams asked if anyone was aware of work being carried out at the rear of William Street, Brynna. Cllr Parker responded to say that 2 of the transformers on poles were historically problematic and are in the process of being replaced.
4. Councillor Rhys Jenkins a) Cllr Jenkins reported that he had recently attended the Regional Meeting of One Voice Wales. b) He said the main point arising from the meeting was the requirement to ensure that all unregistered land owned by Community Councils was registered by 2025.
c) He went on to say that ensuring the registration of land is particularly important when it comes to boundary disputes.
d) He continued with an announcement from the postal service that more post people will be employed to combat the recent unreliability of the service.
5. Councillor Janine Turner a) Cllr Turner announced that she is setting up ‘Llanharan Pantry’. It is part of the ‘Fair Share’ Cymru Scheme which has local outlets in Beddau and Bryncethin. The Scheme allows local people to pick up a weekly bag of shopping worth £20 for £5 from an agreed collection point. The items are donated by shops as either surplus to requirements or short date items.
b) Last year, Fare Share Cymru saved 511 tonnes of surplus food from waste – enough to provide almost 950,000 meals – which was diverted to 136 organisations, including homeless shelters, school breakfast clubs and community centres.
c) Cllr. Barry Stephens and Geraint Hopkins complemented Cllr Turner on the setting up of the pantry and a brief discussion followed on the possibility of preparing an ‘Anti-Poverty’ Strategy.
RESOLVED d) To create an Anti-Poverty Working Group – the following councillors volunteered, Janine Turner, Barry Stephens, Geraint Hopkins and Chris Parker.
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2020/115 Maintenance To review tasks carried out by the maintenance team in December 2020.
RESOLVED a) The maintenance report for December 2020 was approved.
b) The subject of the Brynna 3G sports pitch being brushed by a local volunteer for Brynna Community Centre was raised including positive reports on the regularity and quality of the work being carried out. The Clerk reported that a risk assessment and training was initially carried out and the volunteer updates every week when he has completed the task.
2020/116 Police Crime Report The Llanharan and Brynna Police Crime Report for December 2020 was reviewed.
a) Cllr. Hopkins noted that the crime figures have been consistently low for the last couple of months.
b) The Clerk reported that dog theft was a serious problem throughout the UK, in particular South Wales. She went on to say that South Wales Police are urging people to take extra care and not to leave dogs unattended at any time.
2020/117 Publication Scheme The Clerk presented a draft Publication Scheme and recommended that council agree to adopt the scheme to formalise procedures around Data Protection and the Freedom of Information Act.
RESOLVED The recommendation to adopt the Publication Scheme was approved.
2020/118 Correspondence The meeting noted a letter received from a local resident, listing suggestions for possible uses of a piece of land at the bottom of Harold Street, Llanharan.
RESOLVED a) To commission a survey requesting ideas for future usage of the land.
b) To follow up with RCT regarding the possibility of the Community Council purchasing or leasing the land.
2020/119 Planning Applications
a) 21/0001/15 Date: 06/01/2021 PROPOSAL: Variation/removal of condition 1 (c) & (d). LOCATION: LAND AT FORMER COED ELY COLLIERY, OFF THE A4119, COED ELY. CYF GRID/GRID REF: 301654.65, 186530.84
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RESOLVED The matter of the land at Coed Ely was briefly discussed, Cllr. Helen Donnan volunteered to forward information regarding the proposed development.
b) 20/0229/10 Please ask for Gregory Smart 01443 281130 Date: 06 January 2021 TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 APPEAL UNDER S78 AGAINST REFUSAL OF A HOUSEHOLDER APPLICATION. Site Address: 9 ST JOHN'S STREET, GLYNFACH, PORTH, CF39 9LA Description of development: Demolition of single storey extension, construction of double storey extension (part retrospective). Application reference: 20/1058/10 Appellant’s name: Mr N Saunders Appeal reference: D/20/3264267 Appeal start date: 05/01/2021.
RESOLVED There were no comments regarding the above planning application.
c) 20/1399/10 Date: 07/01/2021 Please ask for: Laura Heron 01443 281130 PROPOSAL: Two storey rear extension. LOCATION: 24 DUFFRYN CRESCENT, LLANHARAN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9RS GRID REF: 299264, 182753.
RESOLVED There were no comments regarding the above planning application.
d) 20/1264/10 Date: 08/01/2021 Please ask for: Gregory Smart 01443 281130 PROPOSAL: Single storey extension to rear for hydrotherapy pool with balcony. LOCATION: 20 LONYDD GLAS, LLANHARAN, PONTYCLUN, CF72 9FZ GRID REF: 299272, 182287.
RESOLVED There were no comments regarding the above planning application.
All Rhondda Cynon Taff planning applications can be viewed at: https://planningonline.rctcbc.gov.uk/online-applications/
2020/220 Matters of Urgency There were no matters of urgency to discuss.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting ended at 9.00pm
Councillor Chris Parker Chair of the Council
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LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Extraordinary meeting of the Council meeting held by remote attendance, 7.00pm on Thursday, 28 January 2021.
The meeting was held in accordance with: The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 - enabling meetings of local authorities held before 1 May 2021 to be held by means of remote attendance.
Present: Councillors Chris Parker (Chair), Rob Lewis-Watkin (Deputy Chair), Roger Turner, Barry Stephens, Jeff Williams, Pam Uppal, Rhys Jenkins, Janine Turner, Parmindra Pannu, Serkan Aksin.
Apologies: Councillor Helen Donnan
Clerk to the Council/Responsible Financial Officer: Catherine Kennedy
Assistant Clerk/Project Officer: Leigh Smith
Disclosures of personal and prejudicial interests: There were no disclosures of interests.
2020/221 Bryncae Community Centre – Asset Transfer a) Cllr. Chris Parker Chair of the Council welcomed members and thanked them for attending this special meeting of the council.
b) He informed members that the purpose of the meeting was to consider and discuss if Llanharan Community Council should express an interest in the Asset Transfer of Bryncae Community Centre.
c) He reminded members that RCT Officers presented to the council meeting held on 21 January 2021, detailing facts and figures based on the running of the centre, followed by a question/answer session.
d) A presentation was received from Cllr. Roger Turner informing the meeting of the background to the community centre.
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RESOLVED i. The motion to express an interest in the asset transfer of Bryncae Community Centre was approved.
ii. The formation of a working group for the purpose of developing a business plan to support the asset transfer was approved. iii. It was agreed that Cllrs. Roger Turner, Rhys Jenkins, Barry Stephens, Parmindra Pannu, Janine Turner, plus Catherine Kennedy (Clerk) and Leigh Smith (Assistant Clerk) would form the working group.
With no further business to discuss the Chair closed the meeting at 7.30pm.
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LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the Extraordinary meeting of the Council meeting held by remote attendance, 7.00pm on Thursday, 4 February 2021.
The meeting was held in accordance with:
The Local Authorities (Coronavirus) (Meetings) (Wales) Regulations 2020 - enabling meetings of local authorities held before 1 May 2021 to be held by means of remote attendance.
Present: Councillors Chris. Parker (Chair), Rob Lewis-Watkin (Deputy Chair), Roger Turner, Barry Stephens, Rhys Jenkins, Pam Uppal, Geraint Hopkins
Absent: Councillors Daniel Morelli, Will Thomas
Llanharan Community Development Project (LCDP): Katie Evans, Jane Hawkshaw, Darren Russell, Rhian Symons and Neil McAndrew.
Clerk to the Council/Responsible Financial Officer (RFO): Catherine Kennedy
Assistant Clerk/Project Officer: Leigh Smith plus 2 members of the public
2020/222 Acceptance of Apologies for Absence Received from Councillors Parmindra Pannu, Janine Turner, Serkan Aksin, Jeff Williams, Helen Donnan
2020/223 To receive Declarations of Interests Cllr G Hopkins declared that as a Trustee of LCDP he had a non- pecuniary interest in item 3.
2020/224 Welcome The Chair of the Council welcomed attendees and requested they observe a minute’s silence in respect of all those locally, nationally and throughout the world who have suffered due to the Covid-29 Pandemic.
2020/225 To receive a presentation from the Llanharan Community Development Project (LCDP)
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Below is a summary of the presentation:
a) Mission Statement/Aims b) Childcare and Play Provisions c) Some provisions on hold, others continue on-line d) 35 local people employed full time and part time plus 20 volunteers e) Adult education provision f) Ongoing services during pandemic include – advice lines, activity and care packs, onsite day nursery, youth and holiday club, cream teas for elderly g) Other fundraising efforts h) Financial Overview i) Online and door to door survey for existing and non-service users j) Key Findings k) Continue to expand services offering community led activities l) Question and answers
Members thanked LCDP representatives for a professional and informative presentation.
ACTIONS m) LCDP to provide a detailed breakdown of the working hours of staff members, including any difference of hours worked due to the pandemic.
n) The Chair informed members that an item would be added to the next council agenda with regards to making a decision on the feasibility of a new Service Level Agreement.
With no further business to discuss the Chair closed the meeting at 7.45pm.
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Thank you for your continued financial support, particularly during past three years. The staff, management committee and members of LCDP greatly value the commitment of Llanharan Community Council. We also fully appreciate the current financial restrictions on local authorities, particularly the difficulties that have been amplified amongst many voluntary sectors since the COVID-19 pandemic. LCDP Aims Our mission is to develop, support & empower all ages of our community through learning, play & partnerships. To achieve this, we identify the needs and support the well-being of the people primarily within the areas of Llanharan, Brynna and Bryncae. Through partnerships and employing local qualified staff we aim to deliver high quality childcare, play opportunities and education. Funding received from Llanharan Community Council 2018-2021 2018-2019 £24,000 2019-2020 £24,360 2020-2021 £25,112
Funding-related activities From April 2020 to April LCDP continued to address the needs of people of all ages resident in Llanharan, Brynna, Bryncae and surrounding community area through the following activities with support from the Llanharan Community Council: Early Years • Onsite day nursery in LCDP for 6 weeks to 5 years (Llanharan) • Play tots all day Playschool for ages 2- 5 years (Brynna) Children • Holiday Play scheme (3 to 12 years of age) • All year round Playschemes (Play support sessions across 4 settings) • After school clubs (Llanharan: Dolau Primary School, Brynna: Brynna Primary School) Young people • Youth club (Llanharan and Bryncae) • Activity club (Llanharan) • Volunteering opportunities Wider Community • Happy Dayz Wellbeing support group • Advice and Information • Arcadia Community Cafe
Funding related activities during the COVID-19 pandemic From April 2020 to April 2021 during the ongoing COIVD-19 Pandemic LCDP has continued supporting the community through the following activities:
• Advice, information and signposting to support • Onsite day nursery • Play tots all day Playschool (Brynna) • Weekly online Youth Club • Holiday club 8am to 6pm • Play support sessions (four settings) • Online mental health and wellbeing • 2,5000 activity packs delivered to individuals within the local community, facilitated by joint collaboration with Llanharan Community Council and Llanharan RFC: o 1,500 cream teas o 250 Christmas treat boxes o 300 Adult packs o 1,000 Children Activity packs o 250 Children’s Halloween packs
Actions arising from the Open Spaces, Rights of Way and Allotments Committee meeting held on Tuesday 2 February 2021.
1. Memorial Garden project
Set a deadline to receive Memorial Garden quotes in time for consideration at the March Full Council meeting. Note that planning permission for the storage garage has been approved and further quotations are being obtained.
2. Footpath from Meadow Rise to the north of Llanharan Cemetery
That the Project Officer/Assistant Clerk engage RCT to inspect and clear as necessary the three drains on the section of footpath leading down to Brynna Road.
3. Allotments – General
That the Project Officer/Assistant Clerk draw up a progress report of outstanding payments due for the next ORA Committee.
4. Update from Councillor C. Parker regarding Trenos Garden Working Group meeting.
Key points:
a. Given concerns over disruption to a Violet Oil Beetle colony on the North side of the proposed footbridge, Network Rail have proposed the use of a new design of bridge to mitigate any impact on the colony.
b. Councillor H. Donnan is providing Network Rail with details of specifications for Bridges, road crossings and safety standards from the British Horse Society
c. Network Rail shared the results of a survey of the crossing revealing exceptionally high usage of the crossing during the summer and 3 dangerous occurrences, being where train drivers have had to apply their brakes in an emergency.
d. The project incorporates co-ordinating a number of technical and other issues that need to be closely co-ordinated. Access to the crossing from the southern side of the railway, closure of other crossings such as that at Brynnau Gwynion and access to the new crossing from that point and other areas of the community.
e. Persimmon are contributing as per the section 106 agreement in place as part of the housing development and are co-operating fully and working with network rail.
5. Update from Mr M. Steer co-optee to the ORA Committee
Mr Steer submitted a statement on the subject to support the new crossing in principle but to register concerns with regards to the impact on the Violet Oil Beetle colony. He welcomed Network Rail proposing a new design to mitigate this and looked forward to seeing more details.
6. The purchase of new Benches for the route from Llanharan to Talbot Green
That the Project Officer/Assistant Clerk engages RCTCBC to consult whether the suggested locations (1 - Near the layby opposite the Screwfix building and 2 - Near the layby opposite the Blakemore existing bench) are appropriate, or if they wish to suggest alternative locations.
7. Proposed active travel route between Jubilee Street and Maes Y Gobaith
a. Councillor C. Parker to update at the next meeting regarding the proposed active travel route between Jubilee Street and Maes Y Gobaith.
b. The Assistant Clerk/Project Officer to engage with the owners of Garth Uchaf to see if a suitable alternative route can be identified to avoid the blocked section of path.
c. That a central database of issues regarding individual Rights of Way be setup and maintained.
d. The Assistant Clerk/Project Officer to speak to the RCT Rights of Way Officer to enquire about the supply of way-markers and roadside signs, including the potential for the Community Council to purchase and fit them in future with RCT consent.
e. That a draft leaflet/factsheet be produced containing information outlining the rights and responsibilities of landowners, RCT, The Community Council and members of the public.
f. That a draft leaflet/factsheet be produced containing information on popular or interesting walking routes around the community.
Full Council Meeting 18.2.21 Appendix 6
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SUMMARY OF RESOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLVED The minutes for the meeting held remotely on Tuesday 17th November 2020 at 7.00pm were approved as an accurate record.
RECOMMENDED – That the following potential projects be rejected and removed from the potential projects list: 11/20/08 -(Extra dog bins to be sited on opencast), 11/20/09 - (Regular litter picking patrols on opencast); 11/20/10 - (Re-opening of footpath behind Heritage Way to Bryncae Arms);
RECOMMENDED – To remove ‘Purchase of new bus shelters’ from the CIL123 list as this is now funded via RCT.
RECOMMENDED – That the following potential projects be discussed in Full Council for consideration for adding to the Councils CIL123 list: 11/20/18 - (Extending the LCDP drop in center), 11/20/35 - (Provision for a 4G Pitch); 11/20/36 - (Further MUGA play area(s));
RECOMMENDED – That the following projects be added to the CIL123 list and Active projects list:
• Improvements to path from Meadow Rise across top of Llanharan cemetery to join with PROW. Est cost £6k;
• Improvements to Parc Bryn Derwyn path. From public highway to the wooded section. Est cost £4k;
• Improvements to path next to Brynna School to Brynna woods. Est costs £850;
• Lamp posts upgrades - Brynna and Bridgend road. Est cost £35k;
• Purchase of 10 benches. 2 for Brynna playing fields and 8 for ‘New Road’ Cost £4,513;
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• Purchase of Planters for various locations. Cost £2,500;
RECOMMENDED – That an application form be drafted for use by community organisations when proposing projects for CIL funding. With a minimum value of £1000.
Further agenda items
RECOMMENDED – That the definitions and method of managing the CIL123 list, Potential Project list and Active project list be accepted. (Appendix 6a)
RECOMMENDED – That potential project 11/20/25, ‘Provision of dropped kerbs to allow disabled residents to fully access the community’ be considered for addition to the Council’s CIL123 list and Active Project list.
In particular further investigation to be undertaken into potential community need regarding the estates north of Brynna Road, from Gellifedi Road across to Meadow Rise Versus planned RCT improvements.
Full Council 18th February 2021 Appendix 6a
Proposed definitions and management of project lists. Amendment to Project roadmap.
CIL123 list.
The CIL123 list is a ‘wish-list’ of projects that the Council is currently minded to undertake at some point either now or in the future.
Some rough costs and detail may be included for context but no indication of phasing.
Projects may be added to or removed from the CIL123 list by resolution of the council from any source.
Projects will be removed from the CIL123 list when completed.
Potential project list.
Any potential project suggested for CIL funding from any source is added to the potential project list.
It is intended as a database of suggestions received from public consultations, suggestions from members of the public, councillors and others.
Projects may be taken forward to the CIL123 list or Active Projects list or removed from the list (with reasons) by resolution of the council.
Active Project list.
The Active Projects list shows which projects the Project Officer is actively progressing. It will also show all completed projects.
Llanharan Community Council. - Proposed CIL123 list For CILcom 9th February 2021
Project Potential Original Updated Date added Project Project description No p no Estimated cost estimated cost Garage for asset Build a storage garage on the LCC19/07 Prior 1/10/20 £15,000 storage memorial garden site. Memorial Garden Refurbish the memorial garden at LCC21/04 09/20/01 Prior 1/10/20 £10,000 landscaping (and resurfacing) Grove Terrace. Prior 1/10/20 Upgrade of Council notice boards £5,000 Land preparation for Prior 1/10/20 bench at bottom of £1,150 Oakbrook Gateway to the village Prior 1/10/20 £6,000 (signage) Land from Grove Prior 1/10/20 Terrace to Chapel Rd £6,000 (Improvements) Improvements to the Prior 1/10/20 Welfare Field £0 Shower Block Proposed access from Prior 1/10/20 Terrys Way to Jubilee £250,000 Street Improvements to path from Meadow Proposed Rise across top of Llanharan cemetery £6,300 to join with PROW Improvements to Parc Bryn Derwyn Proposed path. From public highway to the £4,000 wooded section. Improvements to path next to Brynna Proposed £850 School to Brynna woods Lamp posts upgrades - Brynna and Proposed £35,000 Bridgend road. 2 For Brynna playing fields. 3 For 'New Proposed Purchase of 5 benches - Jan21 £2,256 Road' Proposed Purchase of 5 benches - 2021 For 'New Road' £2,256 Proposed Purchase of further planters Locations to be added here. £2,500 Llanharan Community Council - Active Project List
For CILcom 9th Feb 21 Project progress narrative Project Potential p Original Updated Further Forecast total Date completed/Final Date added Project Project description (inc links to investigation Status Monies spent Further notes No no Estimated cost estimated cost documents) monies Est spend Spend Additional park benches for the Completed prior to CIL LCC19/01 Prior 1/10/20 Park Benches £2,285 Project completed. £950 £950 ? community. committee Additional planters for the Completed prior to CIL LCC19/02 Prior 1/10/20 Planters £4,420 Project completed. £4,420 £4,420 ? community. committee Completed prior to CIL LCC19/03 Prior 1/10/20 Pavement at Wood-view £10,000 Project completed. £4,500 £4,500 ? committee Resurfacing of land adjacent to BT Completed prior to CIL LCC19/04 Prior 1/10/20 £830 Project completed. £830 £830 ? telephone box, William committee Street Llanharan Recreational Completed prior to CIL LCC19/05 Prior 1/10/20 Ground Trust Detail on use required. £12,432 Project completed. £12,432 £12,432 22/07/2020 committee Infrastructure Grant Brynna Community Completed prior to CIL LCC19/06 Prior 1/10/20 Trust Infrastructure Detail on use required. £15,000 Project completed. £15,000 £15,000 22/07/2020 committee Grant Improvement of Tan Y Completed prior to CIL LCC19/08 Prior 1/10/20 Bryn – Church Street Improve bridleway £7,000 Project completed. £7,200 £7,200 01/09/2020 committee Bridleway PSM31/1 Garage for asset Build a storage garage on the LCC19/07 Prior 1/10/20 £15,000 Awaiting quote and BOM Investigation in progress £0 £25,000 £25,000 storage memorial garden site. Memorial Garden Refurbish the memorial garden at Design in place. Arranging LCC21/04 09/20/01 Prior 1/10/20 £10,000 £15,000 £0 £15,000 £15,000 landscaping (and resurfacing) Grove Terrace. quotes Path from Meadow rise across top of Asphalt and drainage. Incorp two LCC21/01 11/20/01 06/11/2020 Llanharan cemetery to join with removable bollards to prevent access £6,300 Awaiting quotes £6,000 £6,000 PROW to vehicles. LCC21/02 Parc Bryn Derwyn path Asphalt £4,000 Awaiting quotes £4,000 £4,000 Path next to Brynna School to Brynna LCC21/03 Asphalt £850 Awaiting quotes £850 £850 woods Lamp posts upgrades - Brynna and LCC21/05 07/01/2021 £35,000 Awaiting quotes £35,000 £35,000 Bridgend road. LCC21/06 07/01/2021 Further 5 benches - Jan21 475 each. £2,256 Purchased £2,257 £2,257 LCC21/07 07/01/2021 Further 5 benches - 2021 £2,256 £2,257 £2,257 LCC21/08 07/01/2021 Planters Large oct - 408ea small 176ea est - £2,500 £2,500 £2,500
Further est Remaining from actual Remaining from Actual spend Forecast spend spend funds received forecast funds Ph1 Totals £130,130 £47,589 £90,607 £138,196 £83,576 £226,203 No Date added to list Project Project description
Complaints received from residents during consultation for Memorial garden/garage. The road is particularly narrow and exacerbates the parking issues (eg - Vans cannot park on 11/20/27 16/10/2020 Road widening on Grove Terrace (linked with memorial garden/garage) the carriageway and leave adequate space for delivery vans/emergency vehicles to safely pass without encroaching onto the grass verge, opposite).
11/20/01 06/11/2020 Path from Medow rise across top of Llanharan cemetry to join with PROW Improvements to the path (asphalting?) and potentially make PROW? 11/20/02 06/11/2020 Improving the entrance to Bryngwiniog play area (Mountain hare) Asphalting / signage? walking options for people in the newer houses to reach not only the train station but also the general amenities in the Village. The route, starting from the 'black path' at the bottom of Jubilee Street, could link onto the path that runs from Authors Place to the 11/20/03 06/11/2020 Walking commuter route. Railway station to authors place. Bryncae Community Centre. From there the unofficial path along the railway line could be resurfaced to link into the current footpath from Brynna Woods RAN/20/1. Some initial work has been done by Community Councillor Jeff Williams and there is an appetite from Welsh Government to create more 'active travel routes'.
11/20/04 06/11/2020 Outdoor exercise equipment. Suggest - Number of sites suggested With all the new housing being built at that end of Llanharan, residents will need safe options to walk/travel/horse ride into the Village to access the amenities. We should Create an active travel route from the film studios end of the A473 entering into the 11/20/05 06/11/2020 want to promote this rather than to encourage residents to drive to the local shops. A Village multi-user path would hopefully encourage people to walk/ride and therefore reduce traffic on our roads. 11/20/16 06/11/2020 Cow Corner pedestrian/cycle way 11/20/31 06/11/2020 Improvements to Llanharan service station - Loreal roundabout path/cycleway There are amazing public rights of way in the area and this would be a good way of helping people get outdoors and get active. Create the routes with a bespoke waymark, Create a series of well waymarked and published local walking/horse riding routes. With 11/20/06 06/11/2020 good quality gates/stiles, published availability, and some information boards to give the information boards and a bespoke waymark. user a more thorough experience. The routes could range in distance and hopefully give that helping hand that some people need to get out walking/riding. 11/20/07 06/11/2020 Traffic calming measures on Enterprise Way
11/20/08 Dog bins on opencast
11/20/09 Regular litter picking on opencast 11/20/10 Reopening of footpath behind Heritage Way to Bryncae arms 11/20/11 Rennovation of park on the welfare ground. See also 12/20/10
11/20/12 06/11/2020 A recycling area in the community. Bottle bank, clothes recycling skip and large general skip to discourage fly tipping
11/20/13 06/11/2020 Provision of a Saturday market. 11/20/14 06/11/2020 A pedestrian crossing on Bridgend road 11/20/15 06/11/2020 Access to the opencast lakes when houses are built Comment from proposer - Not the bridle path which is being looked into. Not everyone 11/20/17 06/11/2020 Path from the Station to Bryncae. likes horses. 11/20/18 06/11/2020 Extending the LCDP drop in center. 11/20/19 06/11/2020 Purchase the land behind Haran roofing 11/20/20 Traffic restrictions along bridgend road Not speed bumps 11/20/21 06/11/2020 Make speed limit near Dolau school 20mph. Community orchard, containing eating and cooking apples, pears, and plums. This would give public free access to fresh, locally grown seasonal fruit and could be 11/20/22 06/11/2020 A community orchard linked to with local food support services (food banks perhaps). These flowering trees would also support local biodiversity as they are important for pollinators.
Raised beds for community food growing, could be herbs, or perennial plants such as rhubarb, currants, gooseberries, winter greens etc. If the beds are raised, they will be easier for people with mobility issues to tend and reach. In combination with seating, 11/20/23 06/11/2020 Community garden area with raised beds for community growing they would provide a place for productivity and rest for people seeking connection with nature, who may not have their own garden (rental property, flats). This would have great benefits for wellbeing.
Nature Oases, to remediate for the local loss of natural habitats, little pockets of wildflowers, plants for pollinators, rotting log piles, bug hotels, hedgehog habitat, bat 11/20/24 06/11/2020 Nature Oases. Possibly linked by footpaths with information boards boxes, wet ditches. There could be fenced off /gated areas to protect nature and public. Information boards about why the areas are being left 'wild'. A walking trail could be produced between the sites. Re: Local Project Idea
To whom it may concern
I am writing in response to the Llanharan Council advert regarding the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) scheme and would like to suggest a project idea that funds could be used for.
My x-year-old son xxxx has a neuromuscular disorder, is unable to walk and is therefore fully dependant on his powered wheelchair for his mobility. We have lived in Llanharan for many years and as a family have always enjoyed walks around the village including visits to the local woodlands and shops as well as accessing community services at Llanharan Drop-in Centre. xxxxxx also attends the nearby xxxxx School in xxxxxxx. Provision of (8) dropped kerbs at xxxxxxxx to allow diabled son to fully access the 11/20/25 06/11/2020 However, it is proving increasingly difficult to take xxxxxx out for walks in his chair due to community. the lack of dropped kerbs in the area. We are living in xxxxxx and even getting xxxxxxx out of the estate can be difficult as he is unable to cross the road safely. We often need to walk further to find where kerbs are sunken or broken so xxxxx can manoeuvre slowly across them. However, there is a risk xxxxx may damage his very expensive powered wheelchair in the process!
Therefore, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider our request to have the kerbs dropped in our local area. I am also aware that this is an issue within the Brynna area too, as another parent who’s child is also a wheelchair user is similarly finding it difficult to take her child out for walks due to the lack of accessibility. It would be great to think that as xxxx gets older and gains more independence, he could have full access to the community as well as his school without the stress of finding a suitable access route.
11/20/26 06/11/2020 Brynna 3G. Replacing floodlights with LED Development of building or new build for community provision such as extra childcare. 11/20/28 16/10/2020 New build - development childcare provision Possibly in partnership with local group Add access steps up the grass bank to access the footpath that runs at the rear of the 11/20/29 06/11/2020 houses at Heritage way to the Bryncae arms There is nothing for children of this age. Also, given the delays to the 'new'school the Dolau Primary School - Climbing/play area for Key stage 2 pupils. Could also be made 11/20/32 06/11/2020 yard is likely to be largely taken up with portakabin classrooms for a period to cope with available to the community (eg After school club) the demand from homes already built. 11/20/32a 07/11/2020 Bike/scooter rack/storage area for Dolau pupils The school has an outdoor wooded area with a bug hotel etc.. And would like to build a 11/20/33 08/11/2020 Llanharan Primary School - 'Outdoor classroom' shelter so lessons could be held there. Could also be made available to local groups (Guides, cubs etc…) 11/20/34 09/11/2020 Llanharan Primary School - Recording equipment for childrens radio station project proposal put forward by pupils 11/20/35 10/11/2020 4G sports pitch Location options available 11/20/36 MUGA play area Location options available 11/20/37 Speed camera (school) -infastructure?
There is a dog poo bin on the meadow rise play area. See photo attached. It is attached to an old lamppost but is set back from the path. It might not be so easy to see from the photo, but the grass in front is quite muddy. It would be great to lay a couple of slabs 11/20/38 11.11.2020 Better access to Dog mess bin in medow rise here so that people can get to the bin without getting muddy. I know it sounds a very petty request, but it could mean the difference between someone putting bags in the bin or leaving them on the floor next to the bin. Regardless, it will offer a very small improvement in quality to people who have to use it.
11/20/39 11.11.2020 Infill of flooded footpath road up near Mynydd Coedbychan (farm). Past Gellifedi road. 11/20/40 Investigate land behind Haran roofing - other land purchase opportunities 11/20/41 Investigate ownership of land near chapel near school Move Robert St park into the green field. Then put allotments in the original Park field. 11/20/42 Then add a running track and outdoor exercise equipment. Earth track somewhere for the kids to take their bikes. Used to be one in brynna woods. 11/20/43 06/11/2020 Simple BMX track (Similar to what they have at Park Slip) Inexpensive to build. Minimal maintenance required.
People come from miles around, often elderly people. Could use CIL money to refurbish if 11/20/44 06/11/2020 open public loo and shelter in Llanharan cemetry necessary and LCC staff could open/close it and keep it clean.
A single story swimming pool with changing rooms and a small gym. Could be priced 11/20/45 06/11/2020 Swimming pool / Gym competitively and run by a community group Similar to the facility in Pencoed. 11/20/46 11.11.2020 establish a well needed footway from Allotment site to Maes yr Gobaith area 11/20/47 11.11.2020 Indoor sports facility/hall 11/20/48 11.11.2020 Bike racks at Train station Current portacabin is decrepid. Leaking, no power and cold. Not fit for purpose. Options 11/20/49 25.11.2020 British legion - building of a storage building on LRFC ground for a) container b) building a block shed. Full refurb. Guttering, drains, fascia, new floor doors. Options could range from full 12/20/01 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Changing room refurb refurb to more limited work Could be used for outdoor events or those using the fields/chaging rooms. When main 12/20/02 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Small extention to house external toilet. hall toilets are not available (closed or hall being rented). Improve the pathway to make it safer and more established, to the right of the welfare 12/20/03 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Improvements to the pathway to the boxing club entrance. hall and down to the boxing club. Limited works to relevel a small area just inside the main gate. Not tarmacing or anything 12/20/04 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Works to improve the levels at the welfare ground entrance. substantial. To provide a safe and dry access path to the football field and beyond. Possibly following 12/20/05 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Pathway down to and past football field. Compacted dust or similar. on from the path to the boxing club (To the right of the welfare hall).
12/20/06 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Repairs tro boxing club roof. The roof is in danger of collapse at some stage and requires repairs. Also insulating.
Welfare ground - Repair of condemmed floodlights on rugby pitch. Limited scheme (Half Erection of new lights and power supply. Single phase power supply currently available 12/20/07 20/12/2020 pitch) from hall limits scope to half pitch. Erection of new lights and power supply. Plus upgrade of power supply to 3phase and 12/20/08 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Repair of condemmed floodlights on rugby pitch. - Full pitch trenching. Fit access door and portch to meeting room so it can be used independantly whilst the 12/20/09 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Lower priority - External portch and access door to meeting room. hall is being hired. Note: Would also require external toilet (See pp no 12/20/02 above)
Floor alteration to rubber safety flooring. Replacement components for existing play 12/20/10 20/12/2020 Welfare ground - Limited refurb of park. See also 11/20/11 equipment. Possibly new apperatus but priority is improving the existing facility.
12/20/11 20/12/2020 Mains water supply to Brynna allotments. Mains feed to a number of points in the allotment and the community garden
Zig zag path down the bank to allow pushchair/wheelchair access. (Not tarmac) and a 12/20/12 20/12/2020 Access improvements to Llanharan community garden. suitable gateway. Idea to make the garden an area of mindfulness and seclusion for all.
Currentrly work relies on volunteers and what can be achieved is limited. Access to 20/12/2020 Development work to Llanharan community garden. proper funding would allow the garden to be developed properly.
20/12/2020 Street signage to the Welfare ground To allow those visitng to be able to find the facility from the highway
20/12/2020 Street signage for the Llanharan community garden To allow those visiting to be able to find the facility from the highway
20/12/2020 Bryncae community centre - Proper path from the carpark to the fire door There is a desire line pathway in mud. To make a proper path here.
20/12/2020 Removal of old redundant play equipment from the bryncae community centre green area. Legacy of the old playpark. Some equipment was never removed and is an eyesore. Top end of Bryncae community centre - Convert the area to a wildlife area. Encourage 20/12/2020 bees, diverse wildlife and flora. I would like to request that it is considered that a project to tarmac a path from Bethlehem View to the "eco houses" in Brynna through the woods. This would be a hugely ambitious project and cost a lot of money but being at the heart of the whole community, I think would be a very positive move and widely supported. With the 13.1.2021 appropriate drainage where relevant, it would make the woods a lot more accessible to everyone in the community and improve this amazing resource we have whilst also helping to protect the integrity of the paths that are there.I would love to hear any feedback from councillors on this.
Note: According to Parc Llanilid design and access statement Aug 2010 the following included in the new development of 1800 homes 1 400m2 community centre 2 pubs/restaurants 1 Library (with cafe) 1 large food store + parking 5 retail outletts/small shops + parking 1 indoor sports/community facility 400m2 Health centre (4 docs) + dentist. Up to 800m2 Primary school Nursery (Poss in community centre) MUGA (in school) 2 x sports pitches (In school) 4 x LEAPs 1 NEAP Multiple smaller LAP play areas
TOTALS CIL receipts Financial year £1,710.25 Received 2017/18 £1,393.89 Received 2018/19 £72,938.00 Received 2019/20 £72,865.14 Received Apr-20 19/20 £72,865.14 Received Oct-20 20/21 £72,865.14 expected Apr-21 20/21
Llanilid OCC Phase 1 216 dwellings £72,865.14 expected Oct-21 21/22
L OCC Ph2 462 Dwellings £600,000.00 est expected ?
L OCC Ph 3/4 510 Dwellings £650,000.00 est expected ?
L OCC 5-8 607 Dwellings £775,000.00 est expected ?
Less Total Less actual Funds Minus 10% Remaining allocated forecast spend remaining sleeve spend spend Current actual £221,772 £47,389.00 £174,383 £90,607.00 £137,996 £83,776 £75,399 receipts
Expected receipts £364,399 £47,389.00 £317,010 £90,607.00 £137,996 £226,403 £203,762 PH1 OCC
Expected receipts £2,392,503 £47,389.00 £2,345,114 £90,607.00 £137,996 £2,254,507 £2,029,056 Ph2-8 OCC
Actions agreed from the inaugural meeting of the Tackling Poverty Working Group held at 7.00pm on Thursday 11 February 2021.
Make the following updates to the draft Tackling Poverty Strategy 1. Add Rhondda Housing Association to list of partners.
2. Research and add data, for example number of local people/children accessing foodbank, pantry and free school meals.
3. Working group members to email Clerk with suggestions regarding Llanharan Community Council’s vision and forward strategy.
4. Develop website page for local businesses/developers to advertise vacancies encouraging local people to apply.
5. Hold 2-week consultation with local residents and businesses.
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LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Anti-Poverty Strategy Liveable Llanharan – plan for change
2021 - 2023
CONTENTS
To be completed
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1. Introduction
Llanharan Community Council is committed to reducing poverty and the impacts that poverty has upon its residents.
The impacts of poverty can last a lifetime and some interventions can take a lifetime to manifest themselves in a changed and improved situation.
This strategy outlines actions to tackle poverty in the Llanharan Community and to prioritise services where they will have the greatest impact.
2. What is poverty?
Poverty is a state or condition in which a person or community lacks the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living.
3. A vision for Llanharan - The Liveable Llanharan Programme
Liveable Llanharan, is the Community Council’s long-term plan for change.
Financial, demographic and social challenges facing Llanharan require radical approaches.
Liveable Llanharan is a programme of activity, tools and techniques that will help us to take a managed approach to the challenges that the Community faces.
The objectives are:
• to expand and improve services to the community • to deliver better outcomes for residents to achieve financial sustainability • to improve the environment to make Llanharan a better place to be • to collaborate with community organisations/groups, businesses’ and residents
4. Well-being of Future Generations Act
Welsh Government has a national picture and approach to well-being through legislation within the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.
The idea of embedding poverty prevention within the Community Council’s work builds not only upon statutory requirements, but also emphasises a local approach to its delivery. It is essential that our approach aligns with the wider direction of Welsh Government, implemented locally through Liveable Llanharan. The wider strategic context can be seen here: 3
Well-being of Future Generations Act
Our Poverty strategy will make a positive contribution to Well Being Goals of the Act.
A resilient Wales - A nation which maintains and enhances a biodiverse natural environment with healthy functioning ecosystems supporting social, economic and ecological resilience and the capacity to adapt to (e.g. climate) change.
A prosperous Wales - An innovative, productive/low carbon society recognising the limits of the global environment; using resources efficiently/proportionately and which develops a skilled and well-educated population, in a wealth generating economy, providing employment opportunities, allowing people to benefit from the wealth generated through securing decent work.
A healthier Wales - A society in which people’s physical and mental wellbeing is maximised and in which choices and behaviours that benefit future health are understood.
A more equal Wales - A society that enables people to fulfil their potential no matter what their background or circumstances.
A Wales of cohesive communities - Attractive/viable/safe and well-connected communities.
A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh Language - Society promoting/protecting culture/heritage/Welsh language, encouraging participation in arts/sports /recreation.
A globally responsible Wales. When improving the socio-economic environmental and cultural well- being of Wales, we consider the positive contribution to global well- being.
The Community Council’s delivery of the Poverty Strategy takes into account the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations Acts, alongside additional legislation such as the Environment (Wales) Act 2016.
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5. Our successes
Llanharan Community Council has a history of supporting residents using our statutory duties and powers.
We have a number of examples (below) of successful anti-poverty projects;
• school holiday support for the local foodbank • annual grants to community organisations • emergency Covid-19 Grants in the face of the Pandemic • senior citizen Christmas dinners • Christmas hampers for vulnerable people • Weekly food pantry in collaboration with Fair Share Cymru
6. Impact Assessment
There will be an annual impact assessment as follows:
• link to the Well-being of Future Generations Act and Social Services and Well- • being Act
• focus on a clear sustainable Llanharan
• clear and measurable milestones
• a definition of poverty
• work with people and organisations experiencing poverty to develop provision
• tackling Poverty Strategy Working Group - the purpose of the group is to examine – how can the Community Council’s Tackling Poverty Strategy be improved
7. The costs of poverty were highlighted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in 2016 with its ‘Prosperity without Poverty’ Report.
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8. The effects of poverty
Poverty affects every stage of people’s lives.
• children have poorer mental and physical health
• people have fewer years free from illness and are likely to die sooner
• children achieve worse results at every stage in school, restricting potential and increasing the risk of passing poverty between generations
• people pay more for essential goods and services such as fuel, transport and food
9. The importance of partnerships
We recognise that reducing poverty is everyone’s business.
Community Councils are the grassroots level of local government and has a leading role in setting priorities and providing the framework, but businesses, community organisations/groups and residents have a vital part to play too.
Local Partners
• The Llanharan Community Development Project • The Llanharan OAP Association • The Brynna OAP Association • The Llanharan Recreational Ground Trust • The Brynna Community Trust • Interlink • Trivallis Homes • The Welsh Wildlife Trust
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Date: 11/02/2021 Llanharan Community Council Page 1 Time: 16:14 Bank Reconciliation up to 31/01/2021 for Cashbook No 1 - Current Bank A/c
Date Cheque/Ref Amnt Paid Amnt Banked Stat Amnt Difference Cleared Payee Name or Description
07/01/2021 BACS 40.00 40.00 R Lee Huckridge 07/01/2021 BACS 10,970.00 10,970.00 R Lee Huckridge 07/01/2021 DD 6.35 6.35 R Barclays 07/01/2021 Interest 0.09 0.09 R Receipt(s) Banked 08/01/2021 DD 25.00 25.00 R Tesco Mobile 11/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 11/01/2021 Pendre 193.70 193.70 R Receipt(s) Banked 11/01/2021 Bridgend 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 12/01/2021 BACS 272.84 272.84 R SSE 12/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 12/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 12/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 12/01/2021 Allotments 78.00 78.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 12/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 13/01/2021 Allotments 39.00 39.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 13/01/2021 Allotments 78.00 78.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 13/01/2021 Jubilee 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 14/01/2021 BridgendRd 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 15/01/2021 Jubilee 88.00 88.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 18/01/2021 BACS 5.00 5.00 R RCT 18/01/2021 BACS 17.00 17.00 R RCT 18/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 18/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 18/01/2021 Allotment 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 20/01/2021 BACS 2,707.50 2,707.50 R NBB Recycled Furniture 20/01/2021 BACS -2,707.50 -2,707.50 R NBB Recycled Furniture 20/01/2021 BACS 2,707.50 2,707.50 R NBB Recycled Furniture 20/01/2021 bacs 2,256.25 2,256.25 R Receipt(s) Banked 21/01/2021 Allotment 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 22/01/2021 VAT 9,948.51 9,948.51 R Receipt(s) Banked 25/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 25/01/2021 Allotments 20.00 20.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 27/01/2021 BACS 150.00 150.00 R The Wildlife Trust 27/01/2021 BACS 1,000.00 1,000.00 R Llanharan OAP Association 27/01/2021 BACS 69.22 69.22 R Treforest Hardware 27/01/2021 DD 71.08 71.08 R Barclay Card Commercial 27/01/2021 BACS 23.30 23.30 R Barclay Card Commercial 27/01/2021 DD 47.28 47.28 R Screwfix 27/01/2021 DD 44.62 44.62 R Llanharan Concrete 27/01/2021 DD 14.39 14.39 R Zomm 27/01/2021 DD 129.36 129.36 R Microsoft 27/01/2021 BACS 15.17 15.17 R Adobe Acrobat 27/01/2021 DD 409.98 409.98 R Leekes 27/01/2021 DD 29.40 29.40 R Barclay Card Commercial 28/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked
Date: 11/02/2021 Llanharan Community Council Page 2 Time: 16:14 Bank Reconciliation up to 31/01/2021 for Cashbook No 1 - Current Bank A/c
Date Cheque/Ref Amnt Paid Amnt Banked Stat Amnt Difference Cleared Payee Name or Description
29/01/2021 BACS 4,164.62 4,164.62 R Staff Salaries 29/01/2021 BACS 884.90 884.90 R Employer PAYE Cumbernauld 29/01/2021 BACS 678.86 678.86 R RCT 29/01/2021 BACS 60.00 60.00 R K Lee Wah 29/01/2021 BACS 119.70 119.70 R Staff Member 29/01/2021 Allotments 26.00 26.00 R Receipt(s) Banked 31/01/2021 BACS 106.80 106.80 R THE FESTIVE LIGHTING CO LTD
22,062.37 13,091.55
Date: 11/02/2021 Llanharan Community Council Page 1
Time: 16:15 Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 31/01/2021 User: CATHY for Cashbook 1 - Current Bank A/c
Bank Statement Account Name (s) Statement Date Page No Balances
Current A/c 31/01/2021 552.00 Premium A/c 31/01/2021 119,240.05
119,792.05 Unpresented Cheques (Minus) Amount
0.00
0.00
119,792.05
Receipts not Banked/Cleared (Plus)
0.00 0.00
119,792.05
Balance per Cash Book is :- 119,792.05 Difference is :- 0.00
Date: 10/02/2021 Llanharan Community Council Page 1 Time: 15:56 Bank Reconciliation up to 31/01/2021 for Cashbook No 2 - Public Sector Deposit Fund
Date Cheque/Ref Amnt Paid Amnt Banked Stat Amnt Difference Cleared Payee Name or Description
04/01/2021 Interest 5.84 5.84 R Receipt(s) Banked 20/01/2021 BACS 2,707.50 2,707.50 R NBB Recycled Furniture 20/01/2021 BACS -2,707.50 -2,707.50 R NBB Recycled Furniture 20/01/2021 bacs 2,256.25 2,256.25 R Current Bank A/c
2,256.25 5.84
Date: 11/02/2021 Llanharan Community Council Page 1
Time: 16:16 Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 31/01/2021 User: CATHY for Cashbook 2 - Public Sector Deposit Fund
Bank Statement Account Name (s) Statement Date Page No Balances
The Public Sector Deposit Fund 31/01/2021 172,755.68
172,755.68
Unpresented Cheques (Minus) Amount
0.00
0.00
172,755.68
Receipts not Banked/Cleared (Plus)
0.00
0.00
172,755.68
Balance per Cash Book is :- 172,755.68
Difference is :- 0.00
LLANHARAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE REPORT 31 January 2021
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY INCOME Date Income 2017/2018 1,710.25 2018/2019 1,393.89 2019/2020 72,938.00 22/04/2020 72,865.14 02/11/2020 72,865.14
TOTAL 221,772.42
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY EXPENDITURE Date Expenditure Expenditure Detail 23/06/2020 4,420.00 Planters 29/06/2020 830.00 William Street 22/07/2020 12,432.00 Llanharan Recreational Ground Trust 22/07/2020 15,000.00 Brynna Community Trust 11/08/2020 950.00 Park Benches 27/08/2020 4,500.00 Pavement at Woodview
13/11/2020 8,640.00 Tan-Y-Bryn Bridleway 20/01/2021 2,256.25 5 x Park Benches TOTAL SPEND 49,028.25
BALANCE AS AT 31 JANUARY 2021 = 172,744.17
Maintenance Report Council Meeting, 7.00pm on Thursday 18 February 2021 Appendix 9
Task and Project Work – 1 January to 31 January 2021
The following tasks were carried out: 1. Brushing of the 3G sports field (Volunteer) 2. Disposal of Christmas trees 3. Defibrillator Check 4. Sanding down and painting of benches Bryncae and Ynysmaerdy 5. Fixing leak at Jubilee Allotments 6. Fit paving slabs around dog waste bin Meadow Rise and trough Bridgend Rd allotments 7. Populate notice boards with rights of way maps and office opening hours 8. Clean bus shelters and notice boards 9. Sanding down and jet washing of front of council office 10. Cleaning of Llanaharan OAP Hall 11. Litter picking, discuss location of park benches 12. Hedge trimming, pruning, rubbish removal at Meadow Rise Play Area 13. Salt spreading and cleaning of paths following snow fall
Catherine Kennedy Clerk to the Council/Responsible Financial Officer
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Brynna Crime Report – Last 30 days
Burglary – 0 Accounts
Damage – 1 Account • Powell drive – Vehicle interference. Someone has tried to prize open side door of van. No access gained. CCTV checked. No further information known. No suspect identified.
Theft – 6 Account • Bridgend road – Theft of diesel bowser. No CCTV. House to House not suitable. • Bridgend road – Theft from store. Meat taken. Awaiting stills from CCTV to circulate and identify perpetrator. • Bridgend road – Theft from store. Male responsible re attended store and paid for goods. • Hillcrest – Theft from garden. Metal taken. CCTV captured incident. Investigation ongoing. • Tan y Bryn – Theft of enforcement officer ticket book. Item returned after verbal altercation. Person identified and enquiries carried out. Relevant support and advice provided. No formal action taken.
Anti Social Behaviour – 15 Accounts • Enterprise way & beside Dragon studios (open cast site) – Covid breaches. Unnecessary travel. Persons parking vehicles and exercising. Regular Hi-vis patrols conducted. Responsible persons have been warned. Fixed penalty notices given to those that return after receiving their warning or those seen blatantly breaching. Enquiries made on vehicles parked in surrounding area (in the residential estates) to establish if their travel was essential. • Meadow rise – Covid breach. Enquiries made. Providing care to a relative. No breach • Hillcrest – Covid breach. Son attending parents address. Attended and said person could prove they hadn’t been at the address. No breach. • Powell drive – Covid breach. No persons present on police attendance. Enquiries made. No person identified. • Heritage way – Neighbour dispute. Noise nuisance. Suitable advice provided.
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Llanharan Crime Report – Last 30 days
Burglary – 0 Accounts
Damage – 1 Account • Park view – Packages tampered with and believed to be smelling of urine. Police have tried contacting the reported person to make further enquiries however no further police action wanted.
Theft – 3 Accounts • Coedcae lane industrial estate – Lintels taken. CCTV enquiries being conducted. • Bridgend road – No attempt to pay for fuel. Awaiting stills of subject.
Anti Social Behaviour – 7 Accounts • St Peters close – Covid breach. Police attended, enquiries made. Essential work being carried out. No breach. • Danygraig road –Covid breach. Enquiries made. No evidence to suggest a covid breach. Said person has breached company policies. • Nant y dwrgi – Covid breach. Police attended. No other persons there. No breach. • St James Mews - Essential work being carried out. No breach. • Dog groomers breaching covid. Police attended and enquiries made. Strict measures are in place to follow covid guidelines – only pets for welfare reasons are attending. No breach. • Park view – Covid breach. House party. Police attended. Said persons reside at the address. No breach.
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