Minutes of the meeting of the Llanbadarn Fawr Community Council held on Thursday 2 nd February 2017 at 7.00p.m. Present: Derek Price (Chair), Peter Green, Cllr. John Powell, Tony Cooke, Phil Knill, Karen Hanmore, Mike Phillips and Jenny Oglethorpe (Clerk). Apologies: Absent: Peter Chambers – noted that PC has now moved out of the area. TC proposed that a letter of thanks be sent. Agreed by all. - Clerk Minutes: Last item under Village and Community Matters amendment – A wreath was laid by the Community Council at the remembrance service. Minutes of the meeting were then agreed as an accurate record, proposed by TC and Seconded by PG. DP signed the minutes. Matters Arising:  Action from item one of Highways and PCC Matters to be carried forward. (Letter to be sent to Ken Skates – Minister).

 Grass cutting meeting with PCC still outstanding. To be followed up with PCC.

 Confirmed that Precept request has been sent. Highway and PCC Matters:  Confirmed that there is renewed interest in the Crossgates to Llandrindod Wells cyclepath. Discussions included that a recent study of the A483 Builth Wells to Newtown section had highlighted cyclist involvement in accidents.

 Members noted that work has been carried out on the registered bus stops in the village, this work has reduced the amount of parking space available outside the businesses in the village and may have an impact on the post office re-opening. This work has been carried out with funding from the T4 to raise the standard of the route. There has been consultation on this previously, but nothing recently. Members are disappointed with the lack of communication.

 Re-surfacing work is being carried out across the county with funding from the trunk road agency.

 The village circular walk section that uses the A44 road from Penybont Nursery up to the junction has been costed at approx. £20,000 to purchase land and create a footpath. DP to contact PCC to request investigation into providing a suitable solution. Also raise the problem of pedestrian facility to Greenway Manor.

 The Household Waste and Recycling Centres will be discussed at cabinet shortly. JP confirmed that it will be recommended that all sites remain open but with reduced opening hours of approx. 3 days/week. Discussion took place around fly tipping on sites where plastic and can banks have been removed, JP stated that there has not been an increase in dumping on these sites.

 Budgets will be discussed and set on the 17th February. Confirmed that no day centres will be recommended for closure. Village and Community Matters:  Street light CG65 (Guidfa Meadows) is not working. DP to report. Members were reminded that replacement of street lights to LED is due to happen shortly, only repairs were it could be dangerous i.e. road junctions will be repaired prior to the update.

 The village circular walk, recently received comments included the walk being enjoyable and well marked. The walker will be recommending the walk to his walking group.  Heart of Wales line will be starting work this spring on a footpath that follows the line from Swansea to Shrewsbury. This is being backed by Network Rail and it is hoped that local councils will be involved. Final specification of the footpath isn't yet known. A full report can be found on the Heart of Wales Line website.

 The school are looking for Welsh speaking volunteers to come into school to help children with their spoken Welsh. This was an area of weakness noted by Estyn in the recent inspection. Volunteers can contact the school office for further information. Noted that two council members are also school governors.

 TC has been accepted to join the Local Access Forum, with the February meeting due to be held in Penybont next week. The main function of the LAF is to give advice to PCC about the public access to land in the area for open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area, taking into account the needs of land management and the natural beauty of the area. There are four meetings a year. TC to feedback at next meeting.

 Noted that the Community Council still do not have a representative on the Community Centre Committee. Following discussion, KH will consider taking on this role.

 Following discussions with another community council regarding funding of de- fibrilators. Lottery Funding to be looked into. - Clerk. Finance:

 Tesco carrier bag community funds to be looked into for funding of the proposed tree carving. - Clerk.

 TC thanked both KH and JO for their work on ensuring that the financial documents for the council have been brought up to date. New legislation may mean further work but the council are in a much better position than previously.

 Cheques were written for the following : Community Centre final donation for 2016 – 17 £334, Wales Audit Office invoice £141 and Clerks wages. All payments proposed by TC and 2nd by KH.

 Final precept payment for 2016 – 17 was received on the 30th December 2016.

 Current account : £ 2130.37 (as of 22.01.17)

 Savings account : £ 2473.11 (as of 27.12.16) Correspondence:

 Email from The Community Centre, detailing new charges, contract of hire and planned improvement works. Clerk confirmed that the new contract of hire has been signed on behalf of the Community Centre and an additional key to the front door has also been signed for.

 Tenovus Cancer Care, donation request. - Noted.

 Email regarding the review of Powys by the Boundary Commission, invitation to the Chair or representative to attend a presentation evening. - DP to attend County Hall at 6.30pm on the 7th March 2017.

 Members information bulletin from PCC regarding the timeline for the Local Development Plan Update. - Clerk to email to members.

 PCC Payroll support to Community Councils. - Noted.

 Research survey regarding services provided and assests managed by community councils. - Clerk to email to members.  Chris Davies MP email informing council of meeting regarding PCC's Further Focus Changes to their LDP. - Noted.

 Code of Conduct Training for Council Members hosted by Builth Wells Town Council. - Noted.

 Clerks Briefings – Community Council Elections 4th May 2017. Clerk attending County Hall, 6.30pm on the 1st March 2017.

 Kidney Wales - 50th Year Walk around wales fundraiser. - Noted. Planning:

 P/2017/0008 Erection of extensions at Lowleighs, Penarth Drive, Crossgates. - Noted.

 P/2017/1327 Outline – all matters reserved. Residential development of 4 dwellings and associated work at Land at Llwynmelyn, Crossgates. Letter of objection sent, following email discussions between members. Development is outside the boundaries of the Local Development Plan. Any other business:  Clerk confirmed that the new website is not yet up and running. - Clerk to make this a priority. Meeting closed at 8.35pm. Date and time of next meeting : Thursday 2nd March 2017, 7pm at Crossgates Community Centre.