Appendix 1a

Cyngor Cymuned Community Council Croesawn ohebu yn Gymraeg a fydd gohebu yn y Gymraeg ddim yn arwain at oedi gormodol. Rhowch wybod inni beth yw'ch dewis iaith e.e. Cymraeg neu'n ddwyieithog

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Draft Minutes Draft Minutes of the Meeting of the Pontyclun Community Council held at Café 50, Heol yr Orsaf, Pontyclun at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday 10th October 2018.

PCC Member attendance at ordinary meetings 2017 2018 Member name Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Sep Oct Martin Ashford Margaret Griffiths Paul Griffiths Neil Holley Anne Jackson Gwyn Jackson Kate Jones Karan Lane Alison Theaker Carole Willis Mike Davies

Present Apologies Absent

1. To receive apologies for absence - None 2. Disclosure of personal and pecuniary interest in items of business a. Councillors Margaret & Paul Griffiths declared they were members of the Pontyclun Environment Trust (Agenda item 7) 3. To Confirm minutes of the Council meeting of 12th September 2018 are a true record a. Minutes confirmed with one amendment – Minute 3.b.i, second sentence to read “The car park is now being used for school drop off and pick up.” b. Matters arising i. Clerk has obtained Breakdown cover for the Council van at a cost of just under £35 (inc VAT) ii. Two planning applications which we raised queries for have been approved by RCT CBC 1. Removal of trees near to Llys Newydd, Talygarn 2. Extension at 8 castell y Mwnys,

Appendix 1a 4. To confirm Council payments & review budget spend a. Payments for September confirmed b. Action – Clerk to contact Primary School regarding payment for grass cutting which remains overdue MM606 c. Action- Clerk to request Full Stop law for their £1500 donation towards Café 50 MM607 5. To accept external audit for year 2017-8 a. Council accepted External audit for 2017-8 6. Report from Social & Cultural working group a. Written report included in papers for the meeting was discussed b. Christmas i. Council agree to work with MacMillan to arrange the Pontyclun Christmas Fair as one combined event at the Pontyclun Athletic Club ii. MacMillan are arranging the indoor stalls and ourselves the outside entertainment and food vendors 1. We already have 5 confirmed vendors for outside plus 4 fairground rides/games and the Council’s own marquee. iii. The Council are also arranging a Santa and face painting (which will be indoors) iv. A Combined leaflet will be designed, and the Council agreed to pay for printing of 1000 copies (bilingual) and to spend up to £200 on banners. The banners to ideally be ones which are “future-proofed” v. If bands can be found for an evening music event, then this can also be run. vi. The Council agreed to seek sponsors for the Christmas event c. Café 50 catering i. The Council endorsed the working groups recommendation for the caterer which included - 1. Caterer must set up Standing Order for weekly rent payments 2. They have till mid-November to clear the arrears 3. If the arrears are not cleared the Council will look at alternative arrangements 4. Action – Clerk to confirm above to caterer MM608 d. Peace at last i. Events have been set up and are being promoted ii. Several acts have been confirmed for Poems and pints night iii. The Clerk confirmed that entries for the competition are now being received

7. To consider report from Environment working group a. Written report included in papers was discussed b. Council agreed to include cost of replacement planter at the Windsor in 2019/20 budget c. Council agreed to work with YGGG towards potentially making Pontyclun a less plastic reliant location d. Council agreed spend of up to £50 towards land registry searches to identify landowners along the river so we can encourage then to support keeping the river clean e. Council agreed to pay for removal of 3 trees at the Riverside walk and a damaged limb along Millfield with the Environment trust contributing £440 towards the cost. Action Clerk to arrange MM609 8. To consider report from Economy working group a. Written report included in papers was discussed b. Council agreed to include £500 within budget for 2019-20 towards cost of completing and publishing walking routes in the area 9. To consider Report from the Clerk a. Men in Sheds i. The Council wanted to thank Tara Davies for her work in securing this support ii. Council wants to ensure that existing local groups are supported/utilised and agreed to support groups appropriately with use of Council facilities if needed b. Health & safety i. Action – Clerk to provide costings for the suggested Health & safety measure to include with 2019/20 budget discussion MM610 ii. Action – Clerk to see if a peer review of our Health & Safety processes can be arranged MM611 c. Ivor Woods Trees i. Council agreed to share cost saving of access via Otters Brook lodge with landowner at 50/50 up to max £50 d. Council decided to request donations with social media posts e. Council confirmed they have no intention to place a second noticeboard in Heol yr Orsaf Appendix 1b

Cyngor Cymuned Pontyclun Community Council Croesawn ohebu yn Gymraeg a fydd gohebu yn y Gymraeg ddim yn arwain at oedi gormodol. Rhowch wybod inni beth yw'ch dewis iaith e.e. Cymraeg neu'n ddwyieithog

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Draft Minutes Draft minutes of an extraordinary meeting of the Pontyclun Community Council held at Café 50, Heol yr Orsaf, Pontyclun at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday 17th October 2018.

PCC Member attendance at meetings 2017 2018 Member name Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Sep Oct Ex Oct Martin Ashford Margaret Griffiths Paul Griffiths Neil Holley Anne Jackson Gwyn Jackson Kate Jones Karan Lane Alison Theaker Carole Willis Mike Davies

Present Apologies Absent 1. To receive apologies for absence a. Apologies from Councillors, Kate Jones; Gwyn Jackson; Alison Theaker and Karan Lane b. Councillor Lane advised her voting preferences by e-mail 2. Disclosure of personal and pecuniary interest in items of business listed below in accordance with the Code of Conduct. a. No interests declared 3. To discuss report on the Electoral review for Pontyclun Community a. Chair introduced the Electoral review and report i. Boundary Commission review requested by Welsh Government ii. RCT CBC currently has 75 council members which is max in Wales and not expec5ted to change iii. Within RCT due to population changes there is a wide variety of electors v members though average is 2300. iv. Aim of review is to bring representation across the County nearer the average. v. Pontyclun currently has about 3000 electors per member and RCT proposals would bring us far nearer to the average once the housing with planning permission was completed. vi. Their proposal to transfer Tyla Garw to Pontyclun would also bring Llanharry Community nearer to the average. vii. RCT CBC also see the boundary changes as an opportunity to tidy up some boundaries to ones which people might recognise easily. viii. RCT CBC is proposing Pontyclun has 3 members in a 3-member ward. The Boundary commission’s preference is for 1-member wards where possible ix. The Chair in his report has identified 3 separate 1-member wards which would provide clarity and accountability to residents. b. Members of the Community present were given the opportunity to raise issues and the following key points were raised i. See the sense of a boundary review ii. It is important that a public consultation is undertaken iii. Might be difficult to find enough candidates to have a meaningful election in 3 separate wards iv. Llanharry Community Council are proposing alternate suggestions of keeping Tyla Garw & also gaining and Talygarn Appendix 1b v. The suggestion to move the community boundary north to lie along the A473 would bring into it the Old Llantrisant Church cemetery, Purlite site (contaminated land) and the Dynamite store in . There are virtually no domestic properties in this area so would not add a penny to the precept but could increase costs to the council in managing issues from these. 4. Councillors then discussed the various issues and resident comments a. This discussion is party of the overall consultation which is including i. RCT CBC are consulting on their proposals which any individual can respond to ii. The details of this report have been published in the Diary requesting comments iii. This meeting has been publicised as normal iv. The Boundary commission are accepting comments by 23rd Oct pending them issuing their recommendations which will be subject to consultation prior to implementation b. In the last election we had 13 candidates standing and the one before 39 stood. Whilst this is not a guarantee for the future we do not appear to have had major issues in the past i. It was noted that candidates do not have to live within the wards as there is some leeway in the electoral rules c. Noted that residents in Tyla Garw feel part of Pontyclun and rely on Pontyclun services. i. Indeed, when the Bailey Bridge at Station Terrace was closed many Tyla Garw residents came to us with queries as they felt part of Pontyclun d. Current northern boundary zig zags around buildings and a move to follow A473 would be much clearer and recognisable to residents. i. Residents in Pontyclun feel that they have an interest in what happens there but as this is outside our boundary our views have secondary consideration ii. Most consider to be in Pontyclun which this boundary change would make happen iii. The cemetery is in the care of RCT CBC and not Llantrisant Community Council, so boundary change would not change this or our costs iv. It is noted that the 2 industrial sites above are transferred though Llantrisant Community Council has no responsibility for them at present, so none will transfer to us. 5. Comment was made that the Boundary Commission in the past has ignored proposals based on properties with planning permission but not yet built. a. If they do this again then the RCT proposals will not be accepted and new proposals may have to be put forward b. This was noted. Our meeting today is to answer those proposals which are being put forward and if required we can consider any others going forward. 6. Because of this review the Community Council boundaries will also be reviewed. The Council believes that this is an opportunity for us to be proactive and make suggestions for this Community Council review. Councillors noted that the last Community Council boundary review was a desk exercise and some boundaries do not make sense in practice. a. The report recommends that we have 12 Community Councillors with 4 in each on the proposed Borough wards 7. Councillors then voted on the motion which was proposed by the chair and seconded by Councillor Neil Holley "In response to the Electoral Review by the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales. Pontyclun Community Council submits the following proposals to the Commission and to RCT County Borough Council: The boundary of the Pontyclun community should be extended to include Tyla Garw and all land lying between the existing community boundary and the A473; The Pontyclun community should be represented on RCT County Borough Council by three members, each representing single member wards." a. Members considered each section in turn a. Transfer Tyla Garw to Pontyclun b. 3 single member wards for the Borough Council as described in report c. Move the northern border to follow the A473 d. Recommend 12 Community Council wards as per report b. Members voted to support each change and actioned Clerk to advise RCT CBC for their review and also directly to the Boundary Commission providing them both with the recommendations and summary of the Councils discussions. Action Clerk to advise bodies accordingly MM612

Appendix 2

REPORT OF MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT WORKING GROUP

Date : Wednesday 24th October 2018 - 6.30pm

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence. 2. Matters Arising from Minutes of Working Group Meeting held 19.09.18. 3. Plastic Free Pontyclun. 4. Pontyclun Community Garden – Any business to raise. 5. Pontyclun Environment Group – Any business to raise. 6. Budgeting. 7. A.O.B

Present

Paul Griffiths; Neil Holley, Karan Lane; Pontyclun Environment Group (PEG) :- Sarah Jenkins; Lisa Williams (Pontyclun Community Garden)

1. Apologies Anne Jackson & Gwyn Jackson.

2. Matters Arising from Minutes of Working Group Meeting of 19.09.18

(i) Dog Litter Bins - The group briefly discussed the matter of dog litter bins and it was agreed that no request for additional bins would be made of RCT at the present time, but additional bins can of course be requested in the future if an additional need is identified.

(ii) Meeting with Ray Edwards - Following a request by Sarah, Karan has asked Mr Edwards to confirm the extent of the spraying treatment undertaken along the Brynsadler Mill walk. Karan awaits a response but will chase this up as needed.

(iii) River Rubbish - Karan advised that she met with the Clerk to check Land Registry land ownership details. Following discussion the group agreed that it was useful to have the land ownership details but that, at present, the ownership information should be kept on file for use in the future as and when/if issues arise. It was agreed that proactively contacting owners at this point in time would not be beneficial.

(iv) Llais Y Goedwig - Following on from the previous working group meeting, it was agreed that Sarah would pass Karan the contact details she has for Llais Y Goedwig to arrange the proposed meeting with LYG.

(v) Brynsadler Mill River Walk - Karan advised Sarah that the Community Council has agreed to meet the sum of £400, being around half the cost of the tree surgeon costs for the works needed to dangerous trees, and will also meet the approximate £100 cost for dealing with lobbing works to the overhanging tree at Millfield.

3.Plastic Free Pontyclun - KL updated the working group that a meeting has been arranged with YGGG Llantrisant on Wednesday 14th November – 11am to 12pm. Since the meeting Carole, Anne, Gwyn, Margaret & Mike have confirmed to Karan that they are able to attend the presentation at the school on the 14th. Appendix 2

4. Pontyclun Community Garden - Lisa explained about the most recent issues the Community Garden Group have been experiencing with neighbouring owner/occupiers, and in particular with one neighbour. In summary, the situation has deteriorated to a point whereby some members of the garden group are no longer comfortable to work at the garden site. Also, one neighbour in particular is “stirring up” problems for the group with other neighbours which has made the situation worse. Initial suggestions were made that perhaps the Community Council could grant some form of agreement to the garden so that if/when the site of the garden is moved any future challenges could, hopefully, be quickly resolved. Investigation of the Community Council’s legal position needs to happen first before any firm decisions on the nature of any agreement with the garden group can be made. After some discussion of the problems the following actions were agreed :-

1. Lisa/Pontyclun Community Garden will discuss the possibility of moving the location of the garden. Moving the garden to near the boundary fencing of the park along Cowbridge Road (perhaps more towards the play area) was discussed at the meeting as an initial suggestion as this would have the advantage of making the garden more visible from outside of the park.

2. Karan will ask the Clerk for a copy of the lease that the Community Council have with RCT Council for the park land as the terms and conditions of the lease need to be checked to make sure that any plans for the garden will not breach any lease covenants/obligations.

5. Pontyclun Environment Group -

(i) Sarah provided the group with suggested heads of terms for a revised lease between the Community Council and Pontyclun Environment Group. Some slight amendments to the version of the heads of terms provided were agreed at the meeting. Following the meeting Sarah has e-mailed Karan a revised version and a copy is attached to this report.

Action :- The Council should consider the proposed heads of terms and decide how it wishes to progress the matter (e.g: is the Council happy for the Working Group to progress the revised lease, with reference to full Council as/when needed?).

(ii) Sarah confirmed that the planned Autumn Clun would be on Sunday 4th November – 10am to 11.30am. Following the meeting, the Autumn Clun was well attended and the weather stayed dry !!!

6. Budgeting

Paul, Neil and Karan discussed this item of the Agenda after Lisa and Sarah had left the meeting. It was agreed that whilst the working group would make no request for funds for new enterprises, Karan will contact the Clerk to ask the Clerk to give consideration to how the existing tree reserve fund can be replenished. It is hoped that the tree reserve fund could be replenished by means of Council budget management. It is understood that there are no funds in the Council’s tree reserve at present.

Appendix 2

DATE OF NEXT WG MEETING: T.B.A – Mid-December has been suggested. [Type here] Appendix 2a

Manageable obligations for land at Brynsadler Mill owned by Pontyclun Community Council

25th October 2018

Pontyclun Environment Group Pontyclun Community Council CAN be responsible for CAN be responsible for Maintaining a natural footpath along the Management, clearance, removal etc. of river bank by removal of overgrowing mature trees on their land vegetation Management, clearance, removal etc. of Maintaining entrance steps tree branches that overhang adjoining highways i.e. Cowbridge Road and Maintaining boundary post and wire fence Millfield between Community Council-owned land and adjoining field Maintenance and management of boundaries between land and adjoining Maintaining access to ‘beach’ area highways i.e. Cowbridge Road and Providing and managing noticeboard at Millfield entrance Preventing or restricting public access to Clearing overgrowth of brambles etc. the land alongside footpath Providing and managing a dog waste bin Coppicing saplings to promote healthy at footpath entrance growth in wooded area adjacent to Preventing or managing erosion of the Millfield and placing these to create river bank wildlife habitats Controlling notifiable invasive species Working with expert organisations/individuals to promote diversity of flora and fauna (e.g. Wildlife Trust, Woodland Trust, RCT Ecologist) Removing litter Payment of Public Liability insurance for use of land as a footpath Promoting the footpath as a green public amenity for Pontyclun residents and visitors

Appendix 3

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Council payments summary

1. List of Payments made in October is attached for noting & confirmation by members.

Action –

1. Council to note & confirm payments for Oct Appendix 3a Appendix 4

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Pontyclun Park Grass cutting costs and Pontyclun Primary School

Members are aware that whilst we own Pontyclun park the Pontyclun primary school uses the park as a sports ground during the year.

Our lease on the park requires us to give them priority over other users.

We have an agreement with the school that they pay 50% of the RCT CBC grass cutting/ line painting bills.

Prior to the Council taking over the Park the school paid the whole cost and were also responsible for maintaining the fencing.

We have sent the school an invoice for their share of the grass cutting costs.

The Headmaster on behalf of the Governors has written asking if we could meet the cost for this year and a copy of the letter is attached in the accompanying appendix.

Members should note

1. The bill elates to 2017 and was issued in March this year for approx. £920 2. The bill for 2018 grass cutting will be received late February/early March for payment. We will then invoice the school again for 2018. 3. In our budget for this year we are only expecting one payment and in the normal course we would expect another next year.

Action –

1. Council to confirm what action they wish to take with this invoice 2. Council to confirm what they wish to do when next bill from RCT is received (& future years) so this can be factored into budgeting. Appendix 4a Appendix 5

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Safe routes consultation 1. RCT CBC have launched a consultation on the possible introduction of a number of initiatives as part of the Safe Routes scheme. Many of these suggestions were included in our Safe Routes in the Community submission in 2017. 2. Details are in the accompanying appendices (including a copy of our Safe routes submission from 2017) a. Note that where an uncontrolled crossing is proposed, this is not a zebra (or other formal) crossing 3. RCT CBC are contacting households directly, have published details on their website and also put up road signs promoting responses. 4. The summary of comments on the consultation from facebook is also provided

Action –

1. Council to confirm response to consultation Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a APPENDIXAppendix 5a 1 APPENDIXAppendix 5a 1 Appendix 5a Appendix 5a Appendix 5a APPENDIXAppendix 5a 3 APPENDIXAppendix 5a 3 APPENDIXAppendix 5a 3 Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

Safe Routes in Communities Scheme. Survey of Parents walking children to Pontyclun Primary School

The following statements were collected from parents following the distribution of a questionnaire.

Comments about walking in the streets around the school “Castan road and Palalwyf Avenue as cars come around the bend quickly, my daughter was knocked down on the zebra crossing that used to be by Co-op before it changed to a pelican crossing”

“Can be difficult to cross near the school as people driving very fast, rushing off to work after dropping children off. Would not be safe for children to walk without a parent present. The worst time is the mornings."

Some people drive their cars through the lanes, surrounding the primary school, to avoid sitting on the traffic on the main roads. I have witnessed a few near misses with regards to this. One example - a parent dropped a child off just to the right of the entrance to the lane; the child ran around the corner, into the lane where a car was driving through. The girl was looking down at the floor( obviously not expecting a car to be driving through the lane) and It was only due to the fact that I screamed out that a collision was avoided. "I think there should be a designated area for crossing Palalwyf Avenue, sometimes you're in the middle of the road before you can see if it's safe to cross"

“Cars are also driving too fast in the streets close to the primary school. There has been many a potential accident on the morning walks.

“The side roads prior to the school get very congested at drop off and pick up time because of the number of parents who drive to school. This makes crossing through parked cars challenging”

There is no longer a lollipop lady near the school."

“Cerdin Avenue and Cowbridge road because of the cars and delivery drivers parked on the double yellow lines. Witnessed many near misses as the view in all directions from&onto Cerdin Avenue is blocked by vehicles parked on the double yellow lines.”

Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

“Corner of Llwynfen and Cerdin avenue is difficult to cross. Also Cerdin ave and Cowbridge road junction is an accident waiting to happen.”

“have witnessed many near misses. The parked cars/delivery lorries on the double yellow lines on Cerdin ave are causing obstructions and limiting the view of pedestrians and drivers.”

"Seen a car mount the curb to turn left next the florists, which came close to children."

“Crossing the roads from the lanes is not great. Some parents/residents driving are very aware and cautious others are not”

“parent doing a u turn outside the school gates by the athletic club. The driver mounted the curb in front of us when reversing”

"The main road is very busy and hazardous to cross. A lot of Parents park around Park Crescent and cross the road opposite the park. It would benefit from an additional crossing or lollipop person to ensure safe crossing"

“I find it dangerous crossing by the athletic club. Due to all the parked cars and unable to see oncoming traffic. My son has nearly got hit by a van due us stepping out to see if any oncoming traffic is coming as we need to step out to see this. As sometimes I do it they automatically think I'm crossing so follow me. Something needs to be done as one day it's going to happen and a child might run across thinking its safe to cross as an adult has stepped onto the road to see if it's clear. Which happened to my son luckily I was quick”

"It is difficult to cross the road, even using the zebra crossing! Cars drive way too fast along the main Cowbridge road through Pontyclun village. It is much more difficult too when Mary is using her walking frame. This could be the same for parents with buggies?"

“ “Outside spar due to vehicles parking on the junction”

“We come from Tal y garn and crossing the road at the Llanharry turning is a problem”

"Yes, cars driving over the crossing, when you are actually on the crossing in the middle of the road! This has happened quite a few times!" Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

Responses from residents living on the south side of the village Yes. The pavements walking near the bridge in Brynsadler are extremely narrow and very dangerous considering the flow of traffic that occurs constantly in this area. Not personally but have witnessed speeding cars and near misses (as cars so close to narrow pedestrian pavement) could some barriers be installed at the narrower parts of the road? I am very concerned about the main road and pavements leading from the new park down to Brynsadler”

“From Elms farm difficult to cross at junction towards Brynsadler”

“it is very difficult to find a safe place to cross over to the school side before you reach the village itself, partly because of the bends in the road, partly because of the speed some traffic drive at and partly because of parked cars."

“Difficult to cross from railway bridge over to Kudos and from Giles gallery over to the Flower pot. Lots of parked cars to have to walk between.”

South “The little slip walk through from Maes yr Afon to Glan yr Afon. This is very steep although I conceed I don't think there is anything that can be done about this because of the houses adjacent Cars reversing to turn around at the top of the above mentioned walkway on Glan yr Afon. Some cars have even hit the boundary wall on one of the houses there” “Crossing from Talygarn to Brynsadler is always busy. However the decision to walk is based mainly upon distance”

“Crossing from the Crescent side to the school side due to poor parking” Yes because you have to step into the road to see around parked cars coming up the hill from Brynsadler”

"Yes. Narrow pavements along Cowbridge Road, beside Ivor Arms pub. Difficult to cross road over Cowbridge Road towards park. Curve in the road makes it difficult to see traffic. Also the build-up of traffic means having to cross between cars at times. Potential - cars close to pavement on Cowbridge Road. Witness cars pulling out without being able to see on going traffic.”

“as we are only walking from across Cowbridge Road. Cars don't always stop at the zebra crossing....on two occasions a car almost hit my son.”

Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

“Yes due to cars turning into the side road entrance off Palalwyf Avenue and parking on corners.”

South “There are no designated crossings from Brynsadler along Cowbridge Road up to the school. The pelican crossing opposite the Ivor Arms pub is not suitable as the pavement on that side of the bridge is too narrow to walk across. The road is very difficult to cross as it is busy and traffic often speeds on both sides of the road. Yes. A couple of occasions when vehicles have been speeding we have had to run to avoid them.”

South "It is extremely difficult, when coming from Brynsadler and parking the car opposite the monument to cross the road, the traffic is extremely busy and on many times where there is parked cars either side of you when crossing, difficult to see if it is safe to cross the road and have resulted in, stepping onto the road with my daughter to see if we can see if it is safe to cross.”

South "The path coming from Llanharry Road on to Cowbridge road, towards Pontyclun, there is a very narrow path as you go around Brynsadler hill, passing the mail box. This is only wide enough for one person, and with the big heavy, speeding lorries and coaches that are frequent in the morning rush hour, it gets very scary. Also the path opposite MB garage, over the bridge toward Pontyclun Village, although it's wider, there is a lot of over grown trees and bushes which makes it very hard to walk safety. Again with the constant speeding cars it gets quite hair-raising. There is also nowhere safe to cross from the right side of the road (side of entrance to Clos Brenin) to the left side other than walking all the way into the Village which isn't ideal if you use the other school entrance." "We walk to and from school and past Brynsadler hill, every day and thankfully we have never been involved in an accident however the amount is 'close calls' are too many to note. Because cars speed up and down that part of the village (the slight bend in the road going from the Maes y Felin park towards Brynsadler) so many times, we have gone to cross the road and on the 2nd check before we walk, a car has appeared. Thankfully we are very cautious. But there is nowhere to safely cross from the leaving the Heol y Felin part of the school and waking towards Brynsadler."

South “The pavement leading from the Elms Farm estate in Llanharry right down to Brynsadler is far too narrow and too close to the road to make it safe to walk. There is no safe crossing point when you reach the junction at the top of Brynsadler Hill and the pavement down through Brynsadler to the Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

Ivor pub is far too narrow. Also the crossing across the river over the bridge is unsuitable to walk across safely. There is also no safe place to cross the road in front of Pontyclun Park near the monument to get to the school side of the road. I have not witnessed any near accidents but see people cross by the monument every day when it is not safe”

South "I walk my 3 children from The Hollies. There is a very narrow pavement across the Bridge. If we cross at the lights at The Ivor to avoid this side of the bridge we then have to deal with a narrow section of pavement near the footpath access, when it is wet we often get splashed by cars as water collects on the road here. We then have to cross the main road further up towards the school which is difficult at busy times. Walking home from school if it is dry we walk through the park as it feels safer, but then we have to deal with speeding lorries and the empty school buses that fly down the road towards Brynsadler. Then we have to either cross the busy road or walk along the very narrow pavement again. I choose to walk my children to school as in my opinion it is healthier and it is better for the environment, however I do find every day stressful and often question if driving would be safer. We haven't personally been involved in any accidents or potential accidents but I feel it is only a matter of time before there is one. It would be amazing to have a safer, less stressful walk to and from school each day."

South “Very narrow pavement over the bridge to Brynsadler. Large lorries scare the children when walking on the path.”

South no no. “but a 20mph speed limit around the school would be welcomed”

South N/a No. “Just busy with cars”

South “Top of Brynsadler hill There have been accidents in the past at this crossing point”

South “It is difficult to cross the road by the Pontyclun Park which that road could benefit from a speed camera. Yes people driving dangerously along the road by Pontyclun Park.”

“Brynsadler hill is very narrow to walk down and very unsafe with kids on bikes / scooters.”

“Brynsadler hill is very narrow”

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South “Ivor Bridge at the junction of The Hollies has a very narrow path which is also uneven. Very dangerous section of road.” South "Because one side of the bridge (next to Ivor arms) is so narrow we are forced to cross Cowbridge road and walk along the north side - there is then no crossing between the bridge and the school - which is a wide and busy road. Ideally the bridge would be useable on both sides, or there would be some sort of crossing near the park"

“The pavement on the bridge over the river as you come from The Hollies on one side is dangerously narrow and not flat. There is also ivy and greenery growing over the wall which makes it even more difficult to keep close towards the wall away from the traffic. I have slipped off the narrow pavement, mentioned above, a couple of times and on one occasion twisted my ankle Responses from residents living on the north side of the village North "Outside the vets. No dropped curb where the opening to the car park is. Also crossing from Giles gallery across to the flower pot. This used to be manned by Anne the lollipop lady but we don’t have this anymore. Also no dropped curb behind Giles gallery leading to the lanes."

North “Narrow pavement and road between the Bute and river past the railway station” North "Heol very busy with cars that approach roundabout at speed”

“Clun avenue also very busy and though traffic slower comes from three directions so hard for children to cross safely" "No but witness some near misses on Clun Avenue at peak times”

“Witnessed very unsafe parking close to the roundabout on Heol Miskin which limits view of cars and impedes crossing safely"

North “No pavement past hill up past Brunel pub”

North “Speeding cars in Clun Avenue and Heol Miskin when trying to cross the road.”

North “Difficult to cross over Heol Miskin by the allotment at the top of Clun Avenue”

North "Along by the railway, there is no path for prams. Only steps"

North “Yes people not stopping at pedestrian crossing”

Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

North “from Heol Hendy crossing the road towards the rugby pitch” North "Yes. We walk to school from Rhodfa Bryn Rhydd, Lanelay Hall Barratt development and the pavements on Lanelay Road are too narrow to negotiate with a 4 year old and a pushchair. Although it is much safer with the introduction of the lights crossing." North “Difficult in general in all streets around the school due to it being so busy at school dropping off/collection time. Maybe a lollipop person on the Main Street leading to the school? My car was hit by a local resident whilst it was parked up. Luckily none of us were inside at the time.”

North "Hazardous on the Main Street leading to the school at drop off/pick up Times. Due to parked cars, people driving fast rushing. Maybe a lollipop person would be a good idea at peak times? My car was smashed into but luckily none of us were in it at the time as I had parked up.”

North “Not really as we walk through the back lanes - a crossing on Palalwyf Avenue would be good”

North "yes, cars not stopping at pedestrian crossing."

North “There are no crossings along the main road from St Paul's Church to the village. I see school children and parents trying to cross that section of the road between School Street and Merthyr Street.” "Yes, Clun Avenue by the rugby club and heol Miskin are terrible to walk down with children, the cars go so fast!"

“Crossing the roads on the above roads is treacherous every day”

North “Heol Miskin and Clun avenue by the rugby club are a nightmare to walk down by Crossing Heol Miskin just up from the rugby club is an accident waiting to happen. The parked cars block the road view.”

“We walk from Tylagarw every day and just past the bridge near the entrance to the train station (Bridgend side) can be treacherous as there are NO pavements and vehicles often come at speed around the corner” “It's difficult for children to cross the road that Bethel Baptist church is on heading up towards Hendy and Miskin. No but the cars drive so fast I worry for my son coming from Y Pant to meet us at Pontyclun Primary School”

“Crossing from Clun Avenue to the entrance through Pontyclun rugby club.”

Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

“Crossing from the lanes is a bit tricky. Some parents/residents drive cautiously others do not. Yes outside the school gates by the Athletic Club. Parent was doing a U-turn and mounted the curb in front of us when reversing”

"The Clun avenue junction where cars turn onto Clun avenue from Llantrisant road is very dangerous, cars rush to turn up onto this road, I've had a few incidents where cars rush to turn up this road when it's busy and don't notice you crossing, resulting in slamming on the brakes and myself or my children jumping back out of harm's way"

“We come from the Tyla Garw estate and there is a small industrial est with a wooden bridge you need to go over. That’s the one place that is a little difficult because there is no pavement.”

“Difficult to cross Heol Miskin near the allotments and then the road between the allotments and the rugby club. The side roads then in Pontyclun are very difficult.

“The wooden bridge over the river by the station (on the industrial estate) Not with a car but due to sharp metal sticking out of the ground by the bridge” ."

“Junction between Clun avenue and Cowbridge road is difficult to cross because it is busy.”

“Junction of Clun Avenue and Cowbridge road is a busy place to cross” "Yes, crossing the road by Miskin/Pontyclun rugby club, traffic is always busy and it's hard to find a safe time to cross in between traffic breaks." "Yes, almost ran over a few times.”

“Once again on the same road as previously mentioned above as traffic is always busy especially in the morning and even more so in the afternoon. Even when there's a break in traffic there's danger due to drivers speeding up when coming around the corners or parked cars just pulling off."

“Near Bethel baptist church as cars do not stop. Also the road adjacent to the rear entrance of the rugby club. Cars exceed 30 mph. The junction is very busy at all times of day” “roads are very busy with a high volume of traffic” “It is difficult to cross the road around Clun avenue (between the 2 allotments).” “It is narrow in parts opposite the allotments when coming from Miskin”

Appendix 5a APPENDIX 4

"It is difficult to cross the road safely during drop off and pick up hours due to the large number of vehicles parked on double yellow lines in the streets. We need a residents only parking regulation, to decrease the extremely high number of vehicles driving and parking in close vicinity to the school."

“ my children walk from school on their own, and I worry for their safety, due to the high volume of traffic at the end of the school day. I would say the pavements are mostly in fair condition, and easy to use, if there are no vehicles parked illegally, or speeding drivers, who endanger everyone."

“South Crossing from the monument or the side of the park onto the other side of the road”

"Clun Avenue - poor visibility, fast coming cars and no official road crossing (just dropped kerbs)."

"It is hard to cross Clun Avenue - there is no zebra crossing, the cars are coming fast and visibility at dropped kerbs is poor."

“Speeding cars in Clun Avenue and Heol Miskin when trying to cross the road.”

"Crossing the road from the bridge over to Kudos (before getting to the pelican crossing) can sometimes be difficult and dangerous due to large lorries or vans parked on the corner.”

“The road going down to School Street is often obstructed by a large van parked by stores4floors and they can often be doing work on the pavement outside the shop, causing you to walk on the road. This is more on the walk home rather than to school.”

"Yes when they walk to school from their grandparents house in the Hollies, Brynsadler. The bridge across the river, in front of the Ivor arms scares the children when lorries pass as you go over the bridge as it's so narrow.”

“I live in Miskin and the main road is difficult to cross. I would not be happy for my daughter to cross without me. The new lights in the village have stopped the problem regarding the crossing.”

"Yes. Heol miskin, towards the top of the hill is extremely narrow.”

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"No actual accidents but constantly aware of cars driving too quickly ( in excess of 40mph) who don't slow down at all when driving past children. It's an accident waiting to happen. This applies to the main route between Miskin and Pontyclun (Heol Miskin).”

APPENDIX 5

Appendix 5a

Cyngor Cymuned Pontyclun Community Council

Swyddfa Cyngor Cymuned Community Council Office Canolfan Gymunedol Pontyclun Pontyclun Community Centre Heol yr Orsaf Heol yr Orsaf Pontyclun Pontyclun CF72 9EE CF72 9EE

Ffôn: 01443 238500 Telephone: 01443 238500 E-bost: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Gwefan: www.pontyclun.net Website: www.pontyclun.net

43 replies received in total

37 Respondees used walking as a method to reach facilities 5 of the walkers only use walking as a method of travel 6 only used cars – one was wheelchair user Key issues advised

1. Lack of parking 2. Poor bus services / not enough stops/routes

13 respondees used public transport for some travelling Key issues

1. Poor bus services / not enough stops/routes 2. No public transport top retail parks nearby 3. Frequency of Train service in day

Only one respondee used a cycle to travel

General issues identified

1. Poor street lighting 2. Narrow roads/pavements 3. Uneven pavements 4. Lack of disability access 5. Lorries/ cars parking on pavements 6. Parking in Pontyclun APPENDIX 6

Appendix 5a Cyngor Cymuned Pontyclun Community Council

Swyddfa Cyngor Cymuned Community Council Office Canolfan Gymunedol Pontyclun Pontyclun Community Centre Heol yr Orsaf Heol yr Orsaf Pontyclun Pontyclun CF72 9EE CF72 9EE

Ffôn: 01443 238500 Telephone: 01443 238500 E-bost: [email protected] E mail: [email protected] Gwefan: www.pontyclun.net Website: www.pontyclun.net

21 Sept 2017

Consultation on Active Travel and Cycling

Pontyclun Community Council shares with the Welsh Government and County Borough Council the ambition that citizens of Pontyclun can choose to move within their communities by walking and cycling as they engage in social activities, go to school and go shopping.

We are a long way from achieving this ambition. In this response, we aim to test what actions are most likely to get us closer to that ambition.

Pontyclun to Cycle Route In 2013 the route along the River Ely between Pontyclun and opened. It has been hugely appreciated and is regarded already as part of the fabric of Pontyclun.

After years of pressure from people in Pontyclun, during 2017 this route will be finally extended to run along the old railway line to Cross Inn. This will allow cycle and walking access to the Talbot Green retail parks and access to the ‘Community Route’ to . There is widespread anticipation of this announced new link and it will transform lifestyles for many people in Pontyclun.

The expectation is that the path will follow the railway route under the A4119 and will emerge onto Cardiff Road and Main Road in Cross Inn to link to the Community Route and that this link will happen immediately. It can easily be made safe at the junction with Cross Inn Road by requiring the traffic from Cross Inn Road to halt.

At a consultation meeting at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital it was suggested by an RCT officer that the link from the old railway track to the existing community route would be delayed to some future unknown date and that it will be diverted uphill towards the Leisure Centre. This is unacceptable and will result in the continued separation of Pontyclun from the Community Route. The Community Council opposes the delay and the proposed diversion in the strongest possible terms.

APPENDIX 6

Appendix 5a Mwyndy to Talbot Green

RCT Council is proposing that there should be a walking and cycle path between Mwyndy and Talbot Green alongside the A4119 dual carriage way and across the intersection with the A473.

Pontyclun Community Council shares the ambition of providing an Active Travel link for the residents of Cefn yr Hendy. Since 2000 there have been a thousand dwellings on Cefn yr Hendy whose only link to English medium schools and retail outlets is by car. The LDP anticipated a further 400 dwellings on this site.

However, it is the strong view of the Community Council that the proposed route alongside the dual carriage will not attract any new cyclists. For at least 70 metres it will be no more than a metre wide. The untested air quality is likely to be very poor. The narrowness of the path and the lack of a separation from the dual carriageway make the proposed path contrary to Welsh Government guidance as attested by a Sustrans officer who visited the site with Community Council members.

There is an alternative by converting Public Rights of Way 314 and 315 into cycle paths. Residents of Cefn yr Hendy and Miskin would be linked to the Community Route and the Talbot Green retail parks by such a route.

Brynsadler Hill

RCT Council is proposing that Llanharry, Talygarn and Brynsadler should be linked to Pontyclun through a cycle route along Brynsadler Hill. This is clearly unachievable and would be opposed by the Community Council if it led to the loss of residents parking on the Hill.

A more imaginative route may be to use the back lane behind the west side terrace of Brynsadler Hill.

Julius Roszkowski BSc (Hons) Clerc / Clerk Cyngor Cymuned Pontyclun Community Council Canolfan Gymunedol Pontyclun Community Centre Heol yr Orsaf Pontyclun CF72 9EE

Appendix 5b

The Owner / Occupier

Fy Nghyf/ My Ref: P-095 Dyddiad/ Date: 30 October 2018

Dear Sir / Madam,

Welsh Government funding has been secured to introduce a Safe Routes in the Community (SRIC) scheme in Pontyclun.

The scheme which is currently being developed will introduce a 20mph speed limit in Cowbridge Road between its junctions with Park Crescent and Station Terrace and include the side roads in between.

It is also proposed to introduce School Keep Clear markings on Heol Y Felin and relocate the existing north bound bus stop from outside the Tesco store to the existing layby outside the Masonic Hall.

Details of the proposals are shown on the attached drawings P095-75-0001 and P95-75-0002

I shall be pleased to receive your observations on these proposals. For your convenience, a pro forma and postage paid addressed envelope is enclosed. Alternatively you may wish to respond by e-mail to [email protected] Responses should be returned with your observations by 20 November 2018. If I do not hear from you by that date, I shall assume that you have no comment to make on the proposals.

Your comments are important to us and will help the Council in its decision making process. Any comments received will help us decide whether to make changes to the proposals and all observations relating to the scheme will be taken into consideration, however the Council will make no formal response to your comments at this stage.

For further information visit www.rctcbc.gov.uk/traffic.

I trust the above information is of assistance.

Yours faithfully

Andrew McGowan Uwch Beiriannydd, Materion Rheoli Traffig Senior Engineer,Traffic Management

Appendix 5b

Y Perchennog / Meddiannydd

Fy Nghyf/ My Ref: P-095 Dyddiad/Date: 30 Hydref 2018

Annwyl Syr / Fadam,

Mae cyllid gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn golygu y bydd cynllun Llwybrau Diogel yn y Gymuned (SRIC) yn cael ei gyflwyno ym Mhont-y-clun.

Bydd y cynllun, sy'n cael ei ddatblygu ar hyn o bryd, yn cyflwyno terfyn cyflymder o 20mya ar Heol y Bont-faen rhwng ei chyffyrdd â Park Crescent a Station Terrace a bydd y ffyrdd ar yr ochrau rhwng y strydoedd yma yn rhan o'r cynllun.

Mae bwriad hefyd i gyflwyno marciau ffordd 'Ysgol: Cadwch Yn Glir' ar Heol Y Felin, yn ogystal ag adleoli'r safle bws presennol sy'n mynd i gyfeiriad y gogledd o'r tu allan i siop Tesco i'r gilfan sy'n bodoli eisoes y tu allan i Neuadd y Seiri Rhyddion.

Mae manylion y cynllun i’w gweld yn llun P095-75-0001 a P95-75-0002 sydd wedi'i gynnwys.

Hoffwn i gael eich sylwadau ynglŷn â'r cynlluniau yma. Amgaeaf ffurflen ateb ynghyd ag amlen barod, er hwylustod i chi. Fel arall, efallai hoffech chi ymateb drwy anfon neges ebost i [email protected]. Anfonwch eich sylwadau aton ni erbyn 20 Tachwedd 2018. Os na fydda i wedi clywed oddi wrthoch chi erbyn hynny, bydda i'n ei chymryd hi'n ganiataol nad oes sylwadau gyda chi ar y cynnig.

Mae'ch sylwadau chi'n bwysig i ni a byddan nhw o gymorth i'r Cyngor wrth i ni ddod i benderfyniad. Bydd unrhyw sylwadau sy'n dod i law yn ein helpu ni i benderfynu a fydd eisiau gwneud unrhyw newidiadau i'r cynigion. Byddwn ni'n ystyried yr holl sylwadau ynglŷn â'r cynllun, ond, fydd dim ymateb ffurfiol iddyn nhw yn ystod y cyfnod yma.

Am ragor o wybodaeth ewch i: www.rctcbc.gov.uk/traffig.

Hyderaf fod yr uchod o gymorth i chi.

Yn gywir

Andrew McGowan Uwch Beiriannydd, Materion Rheoli Traffig Senior Engineer, Traffic Management

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´ Adolygiad/ Manylion Adolygiad/Revision Details Erbyn/By Dyddiad/Date Revision Cleient/ Client Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Rhondda Cynon Taf ´ Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Prosiect/ Project Mynediad preifat i'r Neuadd ac Ymyl yr Afon i aros fel y mae Llwybrau Diogel Yn y Gymuned Private access to Hall & River Edge Pont-y-clun Man croesi heb reolaeth arfaethedig to remain as existing (palmant botymog) a throedffordd Safer Routes in the Community Proposed uncontrolled crossing point (tactile paving) & Footway Pontyclun

Teitl y Llun/ Dwg Title Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus ar 8.1m Welliannau i Gerddwyr Pedestrian Improvements

7.8m Public Consultation 303375E 303400E 303425E 303450E

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PROSIECTAU STRATEGOL/STRATEGIC PROJECTS

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Adolygiad/ Manylion Adolygiad/Revision Details Erbyn/By Dyddiad/Date Revision Cleient/ Client Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Rhondda Cynon Taf Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Prosiect/ Project Llwybrau Diogel Yn y Gymuned Pont-y-clun ´ Safer Routes in the Community Pontyclun

Teitl y Llun/ Dwg Title Ymgynghoriad Cyhoeddus ar Gyfyngiad Cyflymder o 20 MYA 20 MPH Speed Limit Public Consultation

Rhif y Prosiect/ Project No. Graddfa/ Scale @ A1 Dyddiad/ Date P095 1:1,000 25/9/18 Rhif y Llun/ Dwg No. Adolygiad/ Revision P095_75_001 P01 Darluniwyd gan/ Drawn by Gwiriwyd gan/ Checked by Gymeradwywyd gan/Approved by: STB NJM NJM

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RHONDDA CYNON TAF CORPORATE AND FRONTLINE SERVICES HIGHWAYS AND STREETCARE 22/10/2018 15:55:07

PROSIECTAU STRATEGOL/STRATEGIC PROJECTS

Print Date: Ty Sardis/Sardis House, Heol Sardis/Sardis Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1DU O:\Strategic Projects\Projects\P-095 Pontyclun SRIC\2 Drawings\P095-75-0001 TRO_Consultation drawing.dwg Ffon/Tel: 01443 425001 Ffacs/Fax: 01443 490414 Appendix 5e

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Key comment areas

• “Waste of money” as it is difficult to go faster than 20mph much of the time, with some saying you can almost never go faster than 20 mph. • How will the new limits be enforced if at all? If not being enforced why implement them. • Traffic is busy and flow is slow, not that it is not safe – though there are also comments about dangerous driving outside peak times and that a speed limit reduction would help. • Putting a bus stop opposite the entrance to Heol y Felin is potentially dangerous • Reducing speed limits can increase pollution • Some support for any proposals to make things safer

Additional suggestions relating to the consultation include

• Higher speed limit signs so they can be seen from further away • Different colour tarmac to encourage cars to slow down • Reduce speed limit in Miskin • Reduce speed limit in Brynsadler • Traffic lights at junction at top of Brynsadler • Make mini-roundabouts have raised curbs to force cars round rather than driving over • Double yellow lines by St Pauls Church • Traffic calming near Y Pant – inc where has the camera gone? • Put a roundabout at junction of Heol y Felin / Cowbridge Rd – this was proposed a number of years ago but never implemented

Other suggestions

• Put a gate at the Brynsadler end of the park to make it safer for kids in park • Speak to Co-op and Spar to see if their deliveries can be moved to outside rush hour – as these cause traffic to snarl up.

Appendix 6

Minutes of social and cultural working group

Tuesday 30th October

Present

Anne Jackson, Gwyn Jackson, Paul Griffiths, Mike Davies, Martin Ashford

Apologies

Karan lane, Carole Willis.

Peace at Last final arrangements

6th November Public lecture

Undertake marketing in last week

12th November U3A walk

All organised .

Edgely Thomas leading the walk.

Will finish at Talygarn Manor

12th November afternoon tea

Check with PPS re singing

Check with Graham re tea

19th November U3A lunch

All organised . About 30 people will be attending. Food using recipes from the prod will be served

24th November Song Poems and pints

All organised

Final marketing to be done during November

Gwyn to organise advertising at the athletic Club

1st December Christmas Festival

1. Macmillan have traders for all stalls. 2. Martin Ashford to be Father Christmas. Margaret to liaise with Pontyclun Primary School PTA re decoration of grotto and helpers Appendix 6

3. Check with Clerk that stage is ordered and arrival and departure times 4. Mike to organise PA system on stage 5. School car park will be available for traders to move cars to after setting up. 6. Licensing is the responsibility of Athletic Club and is all in place 7. Lights to go on at 5.30. Ask Clerk to ask FANDES to organise this and to remove RCDs for lighting 8. Check with PAG that tree will be erected and lights to go on at same time 9. Marg to arrange to meet Tommy re fairground rides 10. Finalise banners and posters and get these to MacMillan for distribution. Place in PCC notice boards. 11. Ask Neil to start promoting on face book in mid November 12. Ask all volunteers to be available on day at 9 a.m 13. Outdoor food stalls has been organised by the Clerk.

Social and cultural events for 2019 / 2020

It was recognised that some events the PCC had organised had been successful and others not. It was also recognised that there is a limit to the amount that the councillors can organise. Working group recommend that 1. we ask council staff to organise the Easter egg hunt the walking festival but to arrange fewer walks with targeted audiences e.g U3A walking group 2. we ask Martin Ashford to organise another Dark Sky night with a variety of activities and a budget of £200. 3. we organise a community picnic in June with games and the involvement of local schools, sports clubs and young people’s organisations and with a budget of £600 for a stage 4. We organise the Christmas Festival with a budget of £1200.00 Appendix 7

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Miskin Fireworks display

1. Historically there has been a fireworks display held in Miskin. This has been organised by the Scouts and held at Miskin Mill with funds raised from the display going to support Scouting locally. 2. Unfortunately, due to issues at the Scouts there was no display this year and this has been commented at on social media 3. A number of volunteers have put their names forward to help organise an event in future 4. Councillor Kate Jones is requesting that the Council look at ways that we could help support the relaunch of this well attended event in future years. She requests that we ask the Social and Cultural Working Group to consider options and report back to the Council early in 2019

Action –

1. Council to request Social and Cultural Working Group to consider how the Council could best support this event in future years and report back to the council. Appendix 8

Cyngor Cymuned Pontyclun Community Council

14 November 2018

Report on Full Stop Law Sponsorship of Café 50

Purpose of Report

To consider future arrangements for the sponsorship of Café 50 by Full Stop Law

Background

Since 2014 Full Stop Law have provided £1500 each year as a sponsor of Café 50. They have been the only law firm in Pontyclun and wish to be seen to contribute to the community.

Initially the Council took steps to acknowledge this sponsorship on notices and published articles but such actions have been less obvious in the recent past.

The Council Chair and the Convenor of the Social and Cultural Working Group recently met with partners of Full Stop Law to review the arrangements for sponsorship.

The partners confirmed their commitment to continued support for Café 50. There was a shared understanding of the need for Full Stop Law to be seen to be using their professional expertise in support of the community.

In discussion, the following proposal was developed as a possible means of achieving the objectives of both the Community Council and Full Stop Law:

- The Community Council organises four session a year at Café 50 at which representatives of Full Stop Law offer to draw up free wills for residents. - Full stop law will donate at least £25 per will to Café 50. - Full Stop Law will underwrite the arrangement so that if less than £1,500 is received in donations, Full Stop Law will donate £500 per annum to meet the shortfall. - The total donations that this venture could attract equates to £2800 as follows o 28 appointments per day x 4 days = 112 appointments @ £25 = £2800. Appendix 8

This arrangement will require significant input from the Café 50 Coordinator in arranging dates, space at Café 50, marketing the offer of a ‘free’ will service and making appointments for each session.

No marketing activities will be pledged by Full Stop Law towards this venture and therefore the success in terms of donations will rest with how many people we arrange appointments for and who then subsequently sign up for the service.

Members should note that in addition Full Stop Law will continue to raise funds via Quizzes, raffles etc

Action – Members to consider this sponsorship proposal Appendix 9

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Barclaycard – Welsh Government e-purchasing scheme

1. The Welsh Government has a scheme which is available to all public bodies where they have arranged preferential terms with Barclays for the use of Credit cards 2. Our Financial regulations do allow for payment by card, though would need some changes for practicality 3. The Welsh Government scheme allows for a. No minimum or maximum number of cards/ spend or limits b. No charge for the cards c. Ability to restrict where spend can be made eg no cash withdrawals and restrict industry types. d. Payment in full each month with electronic reporting e. Members of the scheme receive a rebate annually based on their individual usage. Rebate is based on total scheme usage and last year was fractionally above 1% of total turnover 4. Adopting the scheme would allow us to – a. Close some of the trade accounts we have and pay by card which would streamline administration and save on postage. b. Provide a method for caretakers to pay as they go for things such as fuel – our previous supplier with whom we had an account is no longer trading. This will save them some time c. Clerk believes that it would be possible to spend between £5-10k a year on cards generating us additional income of £50-100 pa starting in 2020-21.

Clerk wishes to progress on the basis that 2 cards are obtained one with a spending limit of £500 pm (Caretakers) and the other £1kpm (Clerk) with the restriction that

• No cash withdrawals allowed • No hospitality spend allowed

Action –

1. Council to confirm agreement subject to approved financial regulation changes Appendix 10

Cyngor Cymuned PONTYCLUN Community Council

Report from the Clerk Miskin Quarry There have been some issues with quarrying at Miskin Quarry over the last few weeks with some resident complaints. Councillor Mike Davies will update members with the current position Trees at roadside in Millfied The Council has received a request to lop back the trees along the side of the road in Millfield. The trees lie on part of the Riverside Walk land which is leased to the Environment Group.

Local residents are saying that the trees have grown such that they are encroaching on the road and that they are also concerned that their phonelines will be effected.

The cost to trim back the trees along the road would be £550 + VAT.

Clerk has contacted BT whose Tree lopping policy can be summarised as, if service is effected they would pay to cut back trees causing the problems (either by doing the work themselves or reimbursing us).

If service is not being effected then they will not contribute towards and work. Therefore if we chose to take action now this would be at our expense.

There is one tree which is effecting traffic. Council agreed to have this lopped and tree surgeons have been instructed. Some of the other trees could start effecting phone lines but are not a major issue for vehicles.

The Clerk’s recommendation is to include this whole wooded area in our next round of tree inspections top ensure that there are no trees in danger of falling, taking appropriate action at that time.

Action – What action do members wish to take regarding these trees Clerk’s appraisal The Council should arrange an annual appraisal for the Clerk, which is due now.

The appraisal should be undertaken by a small subgroup of members

Action – Council to agree membership of group to undertake appraisal for clerk Council noticeboards The Clerk has received a verbal complaint from a resident that we have “political literature” displayed in our noticeboards, which amongst other things is in contravention of RCT CBC policy.

The material in question is a poster advertising the surgeries of the local MP.

The Clerk believes that, when asked, we have published such notices relating to surgeries by duly elected representatives of Pontyclun – AM; MP and MEPs. No general or electioneering notices are published just those specifically promoting surgeries by elected members and open to the public.

Action – can members confirm Council policy for these notices