Have Your Say on a Local Toilet Strategy for Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough ACTION: to Consider a Response to the Survey

7 Correspondence i) To consider the request for sponsorship from two local residents. Annendix 5 oaae 16 ii) To note the complaint received at Penygawsi Allotment and the response made by the Manaqement Committee. Appendix sa pages 17-19 CYNGOR iii) To consider the correspondence from Penygawsi School CYMUNED requesting financial support to purchase a community defibrillator. LLANTRISANT Annendix Sb oaae 20 iv) To note the letter from a local resident to RCTCBC Highways. COMMUNITY Annendix Scoaae 21-23 COUNCIL v) To note the OVW response to the Subordinate Legislation Consolidation and Review consultation. Appendix Sd pages 24-27 Parish Office vi) To consider a response to RCTCBC's Review Of Learning Newbridge Road Support Class Provision Within Rhondda Cynon Taf. Link to report Llantrisa nt htt12s://www.rctcbc.gov.uk /EN/G etl nvolved/Consu ltations/Related Docume RCT nts/LearningSu1212ortClass12rovision/ConsultationRe12ortlearningSu1212ort CF72 8EX ClassProvision.odf Appendix se pages 28-39 st Swyddfa'r Plwyf vii)To consider a response to RCTCBC's proposed 21 Century Heol Pontnewydd Schools: Reorganisation Of Primary Schools, Secondary Schools Llantrisant And Sixth Form Provision in the Pontypridd Area. Link to report RCT -htt12s ://www.rctcbc. g ov. uk/EN/Getl nvolved/Consu ltatio ns/RelatedDocu me CF72 8EX nts/SchoolsConsultations/Pontl'.'.andH awthorn/21stCentutyS choolsConsul tationDocument2018.odf Appendix sr pages 40-51 viii) To note the Auditor General for Wales Public Interest Reports outlining inadequacies in governance and financial management for Gofalu am y Gymuned 4 Community and Town Councils in Wales. Link to report - Caring for the Community http://www.audit.wales/publications?combine=Report+in+the+public+inte Beddau rest&field_topics_tid_i18n=All&field_sectors_tid_i18n=All&created_1 =All Llantrisant &field area tid i18n 1= All&field reports tid i18n=AII Talbot Green ix) To consider the Future Generations Commissioner report Tynant "Transport Fit for Future Generations" Link to report - https://f uturegenerations.wales/wp-contenUuploads/2018/09/20180912-Tr I••••■■■■■•■■ I■ I■ I I I■■■ I■■■■■ I■■■■■ ansport-Fit-for-Future-Generations-C. pdf x) To consider a response to the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service's Improvement Plan 2019/20. Link to report - Clerc/Clerk httgs://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/ai;m/ugloads/2018/10/2434- lmgr Miss Catherine Craven ovement-Plan-2019-2020 en.gdf. Link to survey - httos://www.survevmonkev.co.uk/r/SW-FR-S xi) To consider a response to the RCTCBC Local Toilet Strategy and Survey. Siarter o Gyfeillgarwch Appendix Sg pages 52-59 Charter of Friendship xii)To decide on whether to install a bus shelter outside Salem Crecy-en-Pontheiu Flats on Talbot Road. Appendix Sh pages 60-61 8 Clerk and RFO Reports i) To agree, through RCTCBC, to purchase a CCTV to oversee the open space and bus shelter at Codgers Corner and contract out the management of its recordings. Appendix 6 pages 62-63 ii) To agree arrangement for office opening hours during the Christmas and New Year period. Appendix 6a page 64

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www.llantrisant-cc.gov.wales I� 11_1 1m1 [email protected] 9 Community Grants To confirm allocation of the 2018/19 community grants. Annendix 7 oaaes 65-80 10 Staffing To receive an update on any Staffing issues since the last CYNGOR meetinq. Confidential papers CYMUNED 11 Health & Safety LLANTRISANT To receive an update on any Health and Safety issues since the COMMUNITY last meetinq. 12 Committee and Members Reports COUNCIL i) To receive the draft minutes of the Scrutiny Committee held on the 23 October and consider its recommendations. Parish Office App 9 pages 81-84 Newbridge Road ii) To consider the request for financial support of £300 to organise Lia ntrisant an Armistice Event in Talbot Green on Remembrance Sunday. RCT Annendix 9a oaaes 85- 86 CF72 8EX iii) To receive a report from the Chair on the Community Bus. Annendix 9b oaae 87 Swyddfa'r Plwyf iv) To consider the evaluation of Remembrance Sunday 2018. Heol Pontnewydd v) To make arrangements for the Grants Presentation evening Llantrisant scheduled for Tuesday 20 November. RCT vi) To finalise arranqements for the forthcominq Christmas Events. CF72 8EX

Gofalu am y Gymuned Caring for the Community Beddau Llantrisant Talbot Green Tynant

Clerc/Clerk Miss Catherine Craven

Siarter o Gyfeillgarwch Charter of Friendship Crecy-en-Pontheiu

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Minutes for the Monthly Meeting of Llantrisant Community Council held at Caerlan Hall, Llantrisant on 9 October 2018 at 6.30pm

Present: Councillors A Matheson (Chair) B Farr R Hunt D Nicholas V Nicholas S Powell A Robinson S Trask

Also present: Clerk: Catherine Craven

1. Apologies Apologies received from Councillors J Barton, A Crutcher, M Davies and K Williams Members noted the apologies. Absent: Councillors A Moss and J Woodington 2. Declarations of Interest Cllr Powell declared an interest in relation to agenda item 6 ‘Member RCTCBC Planning Committee’ 3. Minutes To confirm and sign the minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on the 11 September 2018. Resolved: that the minutes of the Monthly Meeting held on the 11 September 2018 were confirmed and signed by the Chair as a true record with the amendments as listed above. Councillors David Nicholas, Veronica Nicholas, Brian Farr, Ron Hunt, Adam Robinson and Sam Trask also requested the records to show that they had not taken their renumeration for 2018/19. The Clerk reminded Members that ‘it is the duty of the proper officer of a council to make arrangements for the correct payments to be made to all individuals entitled to receive them, and ‘an individual may decline to receive part, or all, of the payments if they so wish. This must be done in writing and is an individual matter. A community or town council member wishing to decline payments must themselves write to their proper officer to do so to thereby prevent payments being made to themselves alone. The Chair reported that Councillor A Moss had not submitted a letter of resignation. 4. Action Table To note the Clerks report on actions from the meeting on the 11 September 2018. Action 126 – the Vice Chair met with the student to discuss his research. Action 29 – Benches had been delivered and are scheduled be fitted by RCTCBC in time for Remembrance Sunday on the 11th Resolved: that the actions were noted. 5 . Finance a. To receive and adopt the accounts for payment for October 2018. Plusnet 20.09.18 Broadband/Landline £ 44.20 Xinn Ltd 09.10.18 Web Provision £ 10.00

Barclaycard 09.10.18 water butt, refreshments, magnets £ 148.41 Petty Cash 09.10.18 refreshments, laundry £ 14.89 Toshiba 06.10.18 Copier lease and charges £ 510.57 HMRC 09.10.18 NI and Tax (September) £ 1,344.75 Wages 15.09.18 Pay (September ) £ 6,063.44 Pensions 09.10.18 Pensions (September ) £ 1,759.21 Plusnet Broadband - Llys y Cwm £ 17.49

1 RCTCBC 15.10.18 Rates - Llys y Cwm £ 170.00 RCTCBC 15.10.18 Rates - Caerlan £ 463.00 SSE 13.08.19 Gas - Llys y Cwm £ 239.28 Action for hearing Loss 09.10.18 Sonido listener £ 134.53 SSE 04.10.18 Electricity - Caerlan £ 58.93 BT 021.09.18 BT - alarm line £ 45.47 Queensbury Shelters 09.10.18 Bus Shelter - Parish Road £ 5,712.70 Queensbury Shelters 09.10.18 Bus Shelter - Heol Seward £ 4,305.22 Country Timbers 09.10.18 Timber for boardwalk £ 799.46 RCTCBC 09.10.18 Horticultural Services £ 5,742.00 Les Kirk Clocks 09.10.18 Annual Maintenance - Beddau Clock £ 240.00 Trivalis Garage Rent £ 30.61 UK Fuels 10.10.18 Diesel/Unleaded £ 157.71 TOTAL £ 28,011.87 ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS Marcon Services 10.10.18 Watering and removal of baskets £ 2,432.02 Vision ICT 10.10.18 new staff emails £ 43.20 RCTCBC 10.10.18 Community Bus (Sept) £ 540.00 SSE 10.10.18 Christmas Light electrics £ 35.86 Cardea Solutions 10.10.18 Radiator Covers (Llys y Cwm) £ 545.81 Trustmark Stationery 10.10.18 Paper, diaries £ 21.65 Leekes 10.10.18 Llys y Cwm repairs, bench base £ 102.18 Royal British Legion 10.10.18 3 x poppy wreaths £ 120.00 SLCC 10.10.18 11th ed. Local Council Administration £ 108.79 Jason Akers 10.10.18 Mileage (Sept) £ 53.37 David Ogilvie 10.10.18 War Memorial Benches £ 5,438.40 Forest Garden Ltd 10.10.18 Planters, benches - Llys y Cwm £ 385.95

Total £ 37,839.10 Resolved: that the accounts for payment for October 2018 were approved. Cheques were signed by Cllrs B Farr and D Nicholas. On-line payments to be authorised by Cllr S Trask and S Powell. b. To confirm the income and expenditure account for September 2018 Resolved: that the income and expenditure accounts for September were accepted and approved. c. To note the completed annual return and issues arising report from the external auditor. At the Annual meeting Members noted the Internal Auditors Report ‘We conducted an extensive review of the new register with the RFO, checking the total asset value recorded in the 2016-17 Annual Return against the value of all assets recorded in the new register, less disposals, plus additions and have agreed the declared asset values accordingly. Conclusions and recommendation: No issues arise in this area currently warranting formal comment or recommendation. The RFO is awaiting a response from the external auditor to clarify the recommendations it has made. Resolved: that the completed annual return was noted and the external auditors response to the RFO query will be reported once received. 6 Planning a. To consider planning applications received since the last meeting. Councillor S Powell updated Members on the new footpath links on the community route between Green Park, Talbot Green and Cross Inn. Resolved: that an objection to 18/1008/10 proposal to build a four bedroom detached house is

2 objected to due to concerns over vehicular access from this development and its proximity to the road junction.mm131 b. To receive the proposed development of up to 350 dwellings, land for a new primary school, local shop and associated works on land at Cwm Isaf Farm, Efail Isaf. Resolved: that an objection to the proposal is made due to concerns such a large development, in conjunctions with other new and large developments in the area, will have a detrimental effect on the current infrastructures. mm132 7 Correspondence a. To receive correspondence from Grow For It: Llantrisant Community Gardening and Wellbeing. Members agree that the Grow for it Community Garden in Southgate is an exciting project and providing support through horticultural therapy can benefit local residents. Resolved: that Members wish the Grow for it Community Garden all the best in its community endeavours. b. To consider the OVW training availability Autumn 2018 The Clerk reported that in line with the Standing Orders all Councillors must attend a Code Of Conduct course. Still to attend is Councillors J Barton and the recently elected A Robinson. mm42 One Voice Wales has four courses listed for Code of Conduct – 15th and 29th October, 27th November 2018 and the 20th March 2019. Resolved: that the training was noted. c. To consider the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales draft report for 2019 and the determinations for the next financial year. Consultation period ends 27 November. Link to electronic report https://gov.wales/docs/dsjlg/publications/181002-irp-draft-report-en.pdf Resolved: that the draft report be deferred to the Scrutiny Committee for consideration. d. To consider a response to the Welsh Government Consultation on Unadopted Roads Part 1 Resolved: that no response is made. 8 Clerk and RFO Reports a. To receive a presentation on the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and consider its statutory duty. Resolved: that the Communications Committee and Clerk move forward with drafting an Annual Report for 2019. mm32 9 Staffing a. To receive an update on any Staffing issues since the last meeting. Resolved: that the Clerk reports no matters arising. b. To welcome the new Children and Youth Coordinator – Mrs Samantha Harrison who started in the post on the 1 October. Resolved: that Mrs S Harrison is welcomed as the Council’s Children and Youth Coordinator. 10 Health & Safety a. To receive an update on any Health and Safety issues since the last meeting. Resolved: that the Clerk reports no matters arising b. To receive a complaint from a local farmer regarding dumping of waste from Brynteg Allotment. Appendix 7 (page 87) Resolved: that a letter is sent to the Brynteg Allotment Committee to address the complaint raised in the correspondence. mm133 11 Committee and Members Reports a. To make arrangements for a Grants Presentation Evening Tuesday 20 November 6.30pm. Members agreed the event would be a good way to celebrate local activities and provide networking opportunities for organisations and Councillors alike. Resolved: that a Grants Presentation Evening was agreed for Tuesday 20 November 6.30pm. at Llys y Cwm. A buffet will be provided. mm134

3 b. To receive feedback from Llantrisant Ward Members meeting at Penygawsi Allotments regarding surfacing the front access area. Resolved: that a new quote has been requested for matting the grass area. mm120 c. To receive feedback from the Vice Chair following the Community Liaison Committee meeting on Tuesday 25th September. The Vice Chair and RFO attended The Vice Chair reported that the relaunch of the RCTCBC led Community Liaison Committee was welcomed. Matters arising on the September agenda included the RCTCBC Youth Engagement and Participation Service, the need to revise the out of date Model Charter, the local resolution procedure, the on-going review of the electoral arrangements by the Local Democracy and Boundary commission for Wales and finally training opportunities. Resolved: that the Vice Chairs report was noted. d. To receive feedback from the Chair OVW AGM and Conference 29th Sept and note next meeting 4th October. The Chair and Councillor D Nicholas attended. The Chair reported that the key note speakers Alun Davies AM had sent his apologies. The leader of the WLGA and the Independent Review Panel both gave an insight on the vision for the future of Town and Community Councils with a bigger role and greater partnership roles and more robust charters with local authorities resulting in more responsibilities at the grass root level all being discussed and proposals being developed at higher levels. Resolved: the report was noted. e. To set a meeting date for Scrutiny Meeting – Agenda Items to include Review of six monthly accounts, budget preparation for 2018/19 and progress made on traffic light asset register. Resolved: that a meeting for Tuesday 23 October at 1.00pm was agreed at Caerlan Hall. f. To review the current committees structure.

STAFFING Cllr A Robinson Cllr J Barton CHAIR: Cllr V Nicholas Cllr A Crutcher Cllr A Matheson Cllr V Nicholas Cllr S Powell SCRUTINY Cllr J Barton Cllr A Crutcher CHAIR: Cllr R Hunt Cllr R Hunt Cllr A Matheson Cllr A Moss Cllr S Powell LLYS Y CWM HALL Cllr J Barton Cllr M Davies CHAIR: Cllr M Davies Cll A Matheson Cllr R Hunt Cllr K Williams Cllr V Nicholas EVENTS Cllr J Barton Cllr A Crutcher CHAIR: Cllr J Barton Cllr A Matheson Cllr A Moss Cllr S Trask Cllr V Nicholas Cllr J Woodington Cllr S Powell COMMUNICATIONS and Cllr J Barton Cllr A Crutcher Wellbeing Cllr A Matheson Cllr D Nicholas CHAIR: Cllr A Crutcher Cllr S Powell GRIEVENCE: Cllr K Williams Cllr B Farr CHAIR: Cllr B Farr Cllr M Davies

APPEALS: Cllr S Trask Cllr J Woodington CHAIR: Cllr R Hunt Cllr R Hunt HEALTH & SAFETY Cllr A Crutcher Cllr A Matheson CHAIR: Cllr S Trask Cllr A Moss Cllr S Powell Cllr S Trask Cllr D Nicholas CAERLAN HALL Cllr B Farr Cllr A Crutcher

4 CHAIR: Cllr A Matheson Cllr Robinson Cllr A Matheson Cllr S Powell Cllr D Nicholas ALLOTMENTS Cllr B Farr Cllr M Davies CHAIR: Cllr S Powell Cllr A Matheson Cllr S Powell Cllr V Nicholas Cllr D Nicholas

Organisation Current End of term Representative of Office. Llantrisant Town Trust Cllr A Matheson May 2020 Cllr D Nicholas May 2020 Cllr R Hunt Dec 2020 One Voice Wales Cllr A Matheson May 2019 Cllr D Nicholas RCTCBC Cllr A Matheson May 2019 Community Liaison Committee Cllr S Powell BATCL Cllr V Nicholas May 2019 Cllr M Davies Destination Management RCTCBC Cllr A Matheson May 2019 Cllr S Powell Governor YGG Castellau Cllr D Nicholas 14th Oct 2021 Governor Gwaunmeisgyn Primary Cllr S Trask 10th July 2021 Governor Tonysguboriau Primary Cllr A Matheson 10th Oct 2021 Governor Llantrisant Primary School Jonathan Gilmore 13th Oct 2020 Governor Penygawsi Primary School Cllr T Crutcher 10th July 2021 st

Governor Llwyn Crwn Primary Cllr V Nicholas 31 Aug 2020 Resolved: that the above nominations were agreed.

The Council wished Councillor Stephen Powell and his wife to be all the best on their forthcoming Wedding Day.

The meeting ended at 8.10pm

5 appendix 2 Agenda Action required By Whom Comments Item October 2018 135 Waive £150 Renumeration Payment. Members Members MUST put Already received from in writing to Proper DN VN ST RH MD BF KW Officer to waive all/part of their renumeration fee 134 11a Grants Presentation Evening ALL Tuesday 20 Nov 133 10b Send a letter to the Brynteg Allotment Letter given to Committee to address the complaint of secretary rubbish being tipped over the fence onto private land 132 6b Cwm Isaf Farm, Efail Isaf - an objection to Clerk Request to clarify sent the proposal is made due to concerns such to Members as a large development, in conjunctions with matters addressed by other new and large developments in the developers in area, will have a detrimental effect on the published reports current infrastructure. 131 6a 18/1008/10 proposal to build a four bedroom Clerk Completed detached house is objected to due to Thu, 11 Oct, 2018 at concerns over vehicular access from this 08:35 development and its proximity to the road junction. September 2018 130 4 Request quotes for refurbishment of the RFO requested youth shelter. 129 7 Write to RCT Planning re school “site” and Clerk RCTCBC confirm s106 funding. developer has designated an area for a school and is awaiting as response from Education as to what is required. 128 8i Place order with RCTCBC for resurfacing Cllr Powell, Completed PROW 320 RFO 127 8v Send photographs to Royal Mint and share Clerk/RFO Sent to Ron and their request for memories. asked for a write up to accompany photos 126 8viii To meet research student Chair/Vice completed 125 8x Chase up Cardiff Road traffic management Clerk 124 9ii Find ways to give local youth a voice in Youth Coord community issues Sch Govs 123 9iii To discuss timings of future visits with Twinning Crecy. Committee 122 12iii Investigate Incumbents board up to Chair/Vice RFO has started this £1000 Chair/RFO July Meetings 2018 121 Costs for Tynant War Members for CCTV at Clerk Tabled for Nov Codgers Corner 120 11iv Allotments – Llantrisant Ward to meet re Allotment Quote requested. Cllr site entrance Penygawsi. Cut back hedge at Committee Farr is meeting with Brynteg and management committees at contractors sourced Brynteg and Pencoedcae are requested to by the Clerk. ensure paths are kept clear.

6 118 9ii Review Floral Displays and Open Spaces Clerk/RFO Meeting Wed 5 Sept – Scrutiny feedback Oct Committee 117 Replace ‘red listed’ assets RFO Tabled for Scrutiny Oct meeting 116 8viii OVW Conference Future role of CTC Chair/Clerk Sat 29 September 115 8v Planter for swan street Clerk/Ward RCT confirmed members permission pending order 114 8iii Request a site visit with CPL Clerk/Ward Arranged for the Matters I would like to discuss are. Members 29 November 12.30 1. Upkeep and maintenance of the access at the site. roadway, Windsor Gdns. 2. Responsibility for the Security of the ex Cwm Colliery Coke works site and its buildings. 3. Plans for the Future use of the site? Housing? Recreation? Both? Thanks Regards Mal. June Meetings 2018 110 12 To work with local resident on Dan Caerlan Llantrisant iii to explore options for use of former Ward playground site. Members 109 12i Appoint Youth Development and Staffing Appointed 1 October Participation Officer Committee Annual and May Meeting 2018 mm103 Notice board Brynteg Green Clerk/RFO Permission being sought from landowner and RCT mm102 12 Objection to VOG M4 Junction Clerk/TC Sent 14/06/18 Monthly Meeting November 2017 mm54 12a Monitor approved repayment plan for the RFO/All Llys y Cwm regular hall user mm42 6a Code of Conduct course – still to attend JB/AR AR to attend Nov mm40 Take forward training opportunities run by Events the Listening Project committee Monthly Meeting October 2017 mm32 4 Communications committee to meet with the Communication Clerk to take the annual report forward Comm Clerk Monthly Meeting September 2017 mm30 Create a four-page offline hard copy Comm newsletter Committee mm29 Work in partnership with Llantrisant War Clerk/RFO Working with RCT on Memorial Committee to purchase six installation. Benches benches, three Great War Benches and Ordered Sept 8-10 three Second War Benches, to enhance the week delivery. seating area on the Bull Ring and one Lectern no longer lectern. A contribution towards the cost of required. these items will be made by the committee Monthly Meeting May 2017 8b Request dog and litter bins for Llantrisant Clerk Letter sent Common 31 May 17 Chase up June 20018 12 Request a lid for the bin at the start of Clerk Requested PROW 292 SG Thu 08/06/2017 09:26

12 Dog bin for Chartist Road Clerk Letter sent 31st May

7 Chase up June 2018 12 May 17 Write to RCT Car Parks to request a Clerk Email sent 30.05.17 disabled bay Chase up June 2018

PENDING ITEMS from previous meetings

• Footpath, The Acre, Llantrisant • Grass Verges Dan Caerlan • Urinals, Llantrisant • Reproduction of the Bunny Walk leaflets – In process of being designed

8 Appendix 3

9 Appendix 3a

10 11 12 13 14 appendix 4

Planning applications for the meeting on the 13 November 2018

LLANTRISANT REF: 18/1128/10 PROPOSAL: Demolish existing rear single storey extension and construct new single storey extension to rear elevation, for use by a disabled person LOCATION : 17 PARKDALE VIEW, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8DT

REF: 18/1062/10 PROPOSAL: This application is for the instillation of three new windsocks (4 meter pole height of which 3 meters extends above the building) to be added to two of the buildings on site. LOCATION : ROYAL MINT, LLANTRISANT BUSINESS PARK, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8YT

REF: 18/0956/10 PROPOSAL: Demolition of existing workshop/garage and construction of single dwelling. LOCATION: 1 RUPERRA STREET, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, CF72 8EX

BEDDAU REF: 18/1106/10 PROPOSAL: Proposed first floor side and single storey rear extension LOCATION : 8 HEOL UNDEB, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2LB

REF: 18/1113/10 PROPOSAL: Raised decking at rear of the property LOCATION : 9 CLOS POWYS, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2SY

REF: 18/1192/10 PROPOSAL: Single storey front extension to create lounge LOCATION : 14 HEOL FAENOR, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2JN

REF: 18/1054/10 PROPOSAL: Proposed single story rear extension. LOCATION : 29 CWRT CASTELLAU, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2FE

TYNANT REF: 18/0442/10 PROPOSAL: Two storey rear extension. LOCATION : 26 MOORLAND CRESCENT, BEDDAU, PONTYPRIDD, CF38 2DN

TALBOT GREEN

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Appendix 5 AGENDA ITEM (7i) – Request for sponsorship for local charity.

To consider request for a donation from two local residents

Correspondence Received:

16 Correspondence Received

Appendix 5a AGENDA ITEM 7(ii) – Penygawsi Allotments

Action required:

To note the letter from a local resident to RCTCBC Highways.

Correspondence Received:

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Appendix 5b AGENDA ITEM 7(iii) – Community Defibrillator

Action required:

To consider the request for financial support from Penygawsi School

Correspondence Received:

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AGENDA ITEM 7(iv)– Llantrisant Highway Matters - letter by a local resident

Action required:

To note the correspondence.

Correspondence Received:

Andrew McGowan, Senior Engineer, Traffic Management, RCT BC, Sardis House, Sardis Road, Pontypridd CF37 1DU

22nd October 2018

Your reference: 1010044673644

Llantrisant Highway Matters

Dear Mr McGowan,

Further to our recent correspondence I would be obliged if you could take the following into consideration when analysing the results of your traffic survey conducted by Tracsis between Wednesday October 10th and Wednesday October 17th 2018. It has always been my and many other residents of Erw Hir and the High Street’s concern that the conclusion of any such survey is based on both sound information and the validity of any conclusions drawn. With that in mind I would draw your attention to the following:-

I am most concerned, as I've stated in previous correspondence, of that part of the High Street between the Cross Keys public house and Southgate. I welcome, therefore, that one of your three traffic survey points was along this stretch of road.

a) If it was indeed the intention of the survey to not only count vehicles and their direction but also to calculate their speed then in my and others opinion the position of one of your traffic survey points, that is the one between properties 23 and 26/26a High Street (Position A on the attached plan), could have been better sited to a location nearer to Position B as indicated on my plan. This is because the stretch of road between 37 and 30 High Street is that part of the road where cars, particularly those proceeding in a southerly direction, are more inclined to travel at excessive speeds (they are travelling downhill with no obvious obstructions). When vehicles are approaching Point A on the attached plan (where one of the survey points was situated) drivers can see those vehicles proceeding uphill pulling out into the road so as to negotiate the narrow pinch point adjacent to properties 12 and 14, High Street. In most circumstances, not always unfortunately, this then is more likely to slow traffic down.

b) Residents have noticed a vehicle parked adjacent to properties 26 and 26a High Street on several occasions when passing during the week that the survey was being conducted. Sometimes this was parked just beyond the survey point and on one occasion it was noticed that a vehicle was parked over the survey point itself. Residents can also confirm that a vehicle was also regularly parked at this point while roofing work was being conducted on the property opposite 24, High Street. Whilst this is not a usual occurrence, although vehicles can legitimately park along there to load and unload, it will nevertheless have a significant bearing on the survey itself and any conclusions drawn.

I am much encouraged that the local authority appear to be taking concerns of residents on board in consideration of these serious traffic safety issues caused predominantly by much of the traffic travelling at excessive speeds ie more than 20 mph through the town. This results in vehicles mounting pavements (where they exist) or also travelling so close to pavements that when they meet traffic travelling in the opposite direction their wing mirrors often by necessity encroach on pavements often hitting pedestrians.

21 Finally, I would like to make another more personal suggestion that has little to do with safety but at little expense can prevent gridlock on certain occasions. I am making this suggestion now as it is a situation that hitherto has unlikely come to your attention.

You will be aware that there is a bus stop outside the Wheatsheaf public house for buses proceeding to Talbot Green and there is another, not quite opposite, but outside the old Penuel chapel, for buses going in the direction of Pontypridd. Let me say at the outset that I am not advocating that these bus stops are removed or relocated. Indeed, they provide an important public service and any inconvenience caused by the present locations has to be realistically borne by all road users.

However, there is often a situation whereby a bus stops outside the Wheatsheaf public house, a vehicle(s) then pull up right behind it but cannot pass because there is a vehicle coming up the hill wanting to turn right into Roam Road/Erw Hir but can't because the vehicle behind the bus can't move and by this time there is a vehicle (or two) waiting to come out of Erw Hir. In the meantime traffic behind the vehicle wanting to turn right into Roam Road has built up and consequently the bus stopped outside the Wheatsheaf is finding it difficult to pull off because one or two large vehicles (maybe another bus) coming up the hill are blocking the road. All this leads to grid lock when it could so easily be resolved by hatching a small area of one side of the road at the entrance to Roam Road/Erw Hir as shown on the plan. The hatching itself should make it clear to road users to keep this area free of stationary vehicles and also alert drivers to the otherwise concealed junction.

I will be happy to supply you with names and addresses of many others residents of the High Street and Erw Hir who have been consulted and are supportive of the contents of this letter.

Thanking you for your consideration of these matters.

Yours sincerely,

CCs: Andrew Morgan Leader of RCT BC

The Llantrisant Community Council

Owen Smith MP

Mick Antoniw AM

22 23 Correspondence Received Appendix 5d

AGENDA ITEM 7(v) – Subordinate Legislation Consolidation and Review

Action required: To note the OVW response

The Voice of Community and Town Councils in Wales

Response by One Voice Wales

Subordinate Legislation Consolidation and Review

Consolidation of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 and Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995

27 September 2018

24 Introduction

One Voice Wales is recognised by the Welsh Government as the national representative body for community and town councils in Wales. It represents the sector on the Local Government Partnership Council and over 82% of the 735 community and town councils are already in membership, with numbers growing year on year. As well as our representative role, we also provide support and advice to councils on an individual basis and have previously launched, with Welsh Government support, a modular training programme for councillors, which continues to deliver effectively. We believe strongly that community councils are well-placed to develop the economic, social and environmental well-being of the areas they serve and, as such, are active and proactive in debating key issues such as energy policies, environmental issues and strategic planning. Our sector will support and wish to participate in much of the locally based aspects of planning and strategic planning, and it is hoped that any changes to be brought about will not prevent our members from becoming increasingly enabled to do so.

General Comments

Q17-18

As with many areas of policy and secondary legislation this should be considered in the context of the overall ‘Programme of the Welsh Government’ and the many initiatives across government which impact on land use and “place”.

The pace of change which land use classifications/allocations both respond to and sometimes create is vastly increased and administrative /governance mechanisms have to be devised to reflect this.

This current exercise reflects a snap shot of present and emerging uses which cannot be expected to remain for long. We suggest a standing group of stakeholders and professional interests should be convened and called upon as necessary to advise on all matters which effect land-use interventions - a Property Advisory Group – to advise on use classes, non domestic rates, compulsory purchase etc. to reflect the pace of change and overcome policy silo’s.

Important structural trends such as the decline in retail space in town centre’s and other consequences of the on-line world need constant review if the commitment to “place” in public policy is to be more than an aspiration. Any such group should have/commission evidence from on-going initiatives such as Business Improvement Districts or regeneration spend monitoring, night- time economy etc Use Classes Order Part a Proposals

The detailed proposals set out around the Use Classes Order Part A (A3/A4/A5 proposals) generally appear logical overall and are evidence and research based. However they will need constant review.

In so far as One Voice Wales is concerned there are some local issues which

25 may be reflected in other Communities. (See below)

Generally it is important to reflect on the particular when considering impact and potential important ramifications for a local economy. Towns in particular have increasingly fragile economies but which are important to the identity of Wales.

They contain a large proportion of our cultural memory through their historic buildings, and their local distinctiveness is a key element of the self- perception of our local communities, for example, civic pride.

Community and Town Councils have an important role in reflecting and considering the multiple local views when making observations on changes of use proposals. A citizen’s guide to the final proposals, given its importance, might be considered.

Particular Issues

Other food and drink issues

Councils are faced with many instances where the local the local population will be resistant based on a range of factors – noise /litter/evening opening etc. In many towns and larger communities these uses are intensifying and providing a viable night-time economy. Whilst we consider that these proposals are useful in addressing some issues it would have been useful to commission research which considers the operation in selected areas of Wales - including likely intensification of residential uses.

Policies need to be flexible to allow our town centres to remain viable which will mean change, increasing “sticky” uses which keep people there and the examination of the protection for our primary and secondary retail frontages whilst allowing potential for new ideas.

Unique Uses Q15 -16 We agree with the proposal but note that it does highlight the need for a mechanism to monitor emerging and yet to materialize uses. Policy flexibility will not always be appropriate.

PDO

Article 4 Directions

The Article 4 Direction, in the experience of One Voice Wales, has served to preserve important features of towns. The initial implementation did prove protracted and One Voice Wales supports the Proposal in paragraphs 3.12- 3.13

Part1

26 Developments within the Curtilage of a Dwelling House HMO’s

Q.21 We agree with the removal of Permitted Development Rights; to safeguard residential amenity.

Part 3

Change of Use

Drinking Establishments and Restaurant’s Q27, Q46

For the reason’s given the vitality of small towns and settlement’s we support the requirement to submit a planning application for change of use/demolition.

Development’s by Telecommunications Operators-Masts Q 34-35 Applications in community and town council areas have resulted in concern both planning and health impact.

Whilst recognizing the administrative/ technical benefits in increased height /width being permitted development - guidance should include the strong recommendation to consult on appropriate mitigation which recognizes planning impact.

Small Antenna etc

Q36-Q40 Provisions supported

Renewable Energy Generation

Domestic Solar and Small Scale Low Risk Hydropower

Whilst we support the recommendations Q48 –Q63, in so far as they contribute to achieving the Welsh Government’s renewable energy targets, some additional work is required. Whilst in themselves acceptable, the proliferation of apparatus and the impact, principally clutter, should be considered in relation to the street scene and guidance issued.

Contacts: Cllr Mike Cuddy, Chairperson One Voice Wales Mr Lyn Cadwallader, Chief Executive, One Voice Wales

27 Correspondence Received

Appendix 5e AGENDA ITEM 7(vii) – Review Of Learning Support Class Provision Within Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Action required: To consider a response to the consultation.

Correspondence Received:

Dear Colleague

This Council has commenced consultation on proposals to reorganise school provision in the above areas of the County Borough. Attached, for your information is a consultation document, which fully outlines details of the various proposals and which also provides information on how you may make comments, or ask questions in respect of them.

This consultation document can also be viewed and downloaded from the Council website at https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/GetInvolved/Consultations/Schoolconsultations.aspx, You can also find it on the website via the following path - go to the Council website www.rctcbc.gov.uk, click on the 'Get Involved' link on the top centre section of the home page, then click on 'Consultations', 'Current Consultations', then finally 'School Consultations'.

Paper copies are also available, please advise whether you wish to receive a hard copy, we will of course require a postal address for this.

The document contains details of consultation events to be held at various schools during November 2018/January 2019, you are more than welcome to attend any of the open evening events if you so wish.

Julie Hadley School Organisation Manager/ Rheolwr Trefniadaeth Ysgolion Ty Trevithick, Abercynon Tel 01443 744227

https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/GetInvolved/Consultations/RelatedDocuments/LearningSup portClassprovision/ConsultationReportLearningSupportClassProvision.pdf and 31 and32 consultation

28 Consultation on the

REVIEW OF LEARNING SUPPORT CLASS PROVISION WITHIN RHONDDA CYNON TAF

October 2018

29 Table of Contents Section 1  Introduction  Who will we consult?  What will the consultation process entail?  What do you now have to consider?  How do you make your views known?

Section 2  Background  Overview of the Proposals  What is the basis for this proposal?  What is the educational case for the proposal to re-align Learning Support Classes?  What are the financial implications of the proposal?  What is the likely impact of the proposal on school pupils?  What is the likely impact of the proposal on the staff of the Learning Support Classes?  What is the likely impact of the proposals on the local communities?  What are the disadvantages of these proposals?  What alternative options have been considered?  Community, Equality and Welsh Language Impact Assessments.

Section 3  Learning Support Class Proposed Closures  Background to the proposed closure of Learning Support Classes  Information on schools affected by the proposals

Section 4  Learning Support Class Proposed Relocations  Background to the proposed relocation of Learning Support Classes  Information on schools affected by the proposals

Section 5  Learning Support Class Proposed Re-designations  Background to the proposed re-designation of Learning Support Classes  Information on schools affected by the proposals

Section 6  Proposed New Provisions  Background to the proposed opening of new Learning Support Classes  Information on schools affected by the proposals

Appendices: Consultation Response Pro-forma

30 Section 1 Introduction Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) County Borough Council wishes to seek the views of a wide range of stakeholders on proposals for the realignment of mainstream Learning Support Class (LSC) provision within RCT. The proposals will address surplus capacity issues in key provisions allowing existing resources to be re-directed to enhance capacity for mainstream inclusion, early intervention and preventative approaches. In addition, the proposals will address the current imbalance between the number of primary and secondary provisions, transition and accessibility issues. The proposals seek to achieve the following aims:  developing a robust continuum of provision that effectively addresses a wide range of need across all key phases/stages  reducing surplus LSC places through the effective rationalisation and realignment of existing LSC provision to address identified gaps in provision  avoiding unnecessary transition across schools by establishing cross phase specialist provisions within individual schools where possible  creating capacity for outreach support from special schools and providing effective early intervention and prevention  establishing LSC provisions in fully accessible settings that provide a learning environment fit for the 21st Century.

To achieve these aims, the proposals for change include: i) The closure of key LSCs due to no confirmed placements, diminishing numbers or poor access for learners with physical or medical needs

It is proposed that the following closures take effect from 31st August 2019 at:

 3 Foundation Phase LSCs for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties in Pontygwaith Primary School, Penrhys Primary School and Heol y Celyn Primary School;  2 Key Stage 2 LSCs for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties in Caradog Primary School and Heol y Celyn Primary School;  1 Key Stage 2 LSC for pupils with Social, Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties (SEBD) in Penywaun Primary School.

It is not an efficient use of Council resources to allow the provisions to remain open due to considerable surplus capacity issues, including 4 provisions with no learners in 2019 and one 80% surplus capacity. Resources would be better utilised if re-directed to establish new provisions in areas of identified needs, and located in settings where there is good access for learners with physical and/or medical needs.

31 ii) LSC relocations to ensure cross phase provisions in single sited, accessible school buildings

It is proposed that the following relocations take effect from 1st September 2019:

 2 Foundation Phase LSCs for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties at Penrhys Primary School and Caradog Primary to relocate to Maerdy Community School and Cwmbach Primary School respectively so as to create a cross phase provision from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2.  1 Key Stage 2, the LSC for pupils with Communication Disorders at Hafod Primary School to relocate to create a cross phase provision from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 3/4 at Porth Community School.

It is proposed that the above relocations of LSCs are undertaken to ensure cross phase provisions on single school sites in premises which are more accessible and better equipped to meet a range of needs. The proposals will ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010 and relocation to new and significantly improved premises which have benefited from the considerable 21st Century Schools Modernisation Programme investment. iii) Proposed LSC re-designations to ensure a better match of provision to identified need

It is proposed that the following re-designations take effect from 1st September 2019:

 1 Foundation Phase LSC for Complex Learning Difficulties in Darran Park Primary School and 1 Foundation Phase Observation and Assessment Class at Llantrisant Primary School to become 2 Early Years Assessment and Intervention LSCs for pupils under statutory school age with significant presenting needs.

The Early Years LSCs will enhance current provision available for children of non- statutory school age, providing early assessment and intervention within a mainstream context and timely access to specialist support and expertise. The above re-designations and strengthened partnership arrangements with special schools will enhance the continuum of specialist support and provision for pupils in the early years. iv) Proposed development of new provisions

It is proposed that two LSCs for Key Stages 3/4 are established in September 2019:

 Key Stage 3/4 LSC provision for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties in Treorchy Comprehensive School  Key Stage 3/4 LSC provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Ysgol Nant Gwyn

32 Who will we consult? We are seeking the views of the following stakeholders:  The Governing Bodies, parents, carers and staff of the following schools: Heol Y Celyn Primary; Penrhys Primary; Penywaun Primary; Pontygwaith Primary; Caradog Primary; Cwmbach Primary; Maerdy Community Primary; Hafod Primary; Darran Park Primary; Llantrisant Primary  The Governing Bodies, parents, carers and staff of Ysgol Nant Gwyn, Ferndale Comprehensive School, Aberdare Community School, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Porth Community School and Treorchy Comprehensive School  Other Governing Bodies of neighbouring primary and secondary schools  The Church in Wales and Roman Catholic Diocesan Authorities  The Governing Body of Coleg Y Cymoedd  The Governing Body of the University of South Wales  Welsh Minister for Education and Skills  Assembly Members for all constituencies and regional areas serving Rhondda Cynon Taf  Members of Parliament for the Rhondda, Pontypridd and Cynon Valley  Estyn  Cwm Taf Local Health Board  Teaching and Support staff trade unions  Central South Consortium Joint Education Service  South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner  The Early Years and Childcare Partnership  South East Wales Transport Association  The local Communities First Partnerships  The Welsh Language Commissioner  Neighbouring local authorities

What will the consultation process entail? The consultation will start on the 19th October 2018 and will be completed at 5pm on 21st December 2018. The feedback from the consultation will be collated and summarised and a report presented to the Council’s Cabinet in January 2019. This consultation report will be available for all persons to view on the Council website and copies can be obtained on request from the address detailed on www.rctcbc.gov.uk. The Council’s Cabinet will consider the report, based on the feedback, and decide whether to proceed with the proposal, make changes to the proposal or not proceed with the proposal. If the Cabinet decides not to proceed, that will be the end of this proposal for the foreseeable future. If the Cabinet decides to proceed with the proposal Statutory Notices will be published in February 2019 providing a 28 day notice period for objections. The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act (2013) requires that anyone wishing to make objections to a school organisation proposal has the opportunity to do so. To be considered as statutory objections, objections must be made in writing

33 or by email, and sent to the Council within 28 days of the date on which the proposal was published. If there are objections, the Council’s Director of Education & Inclusion Services’ will publish an objection report providing a summary of the objections and his/her response to them within 28 days of the end of the objection period. This report will also be available for all persons to view on the Council’s website and copies can be obtained on request from the address detailed in Appendix 1. The Council’s Cabinet will consider the objection report at the next available Cabinet meeting to determine the outcome of the statutory notice. If the Council’s Cabinet approve the proposal, the proposal will be implemented in accordance with the date given in the statutory notice or any subsequently modified date. In the case of this proposal, the implementation date is the 1st of September 2019. What do you now have to consider? The remainder of the consultation document sets out the rationale for the proposed changes to LSC provision within RCT. We would like you to consider the information contained within this document and to hear your views as to whether or not you support the proposals. How do you make your views known? A consultation questionnaire is attached (Appendix 1), and is also available on the Council’s internet site at www.rctcbc.gov.uk. The questionnaire also enables consultees to register their wish to be notified of the publication of the consultation report to the Council’s Cabinet. Schools will also be offered opportunities to consult with pupils and are advised to consult with School Council representatives to seek pupil views. You are also welcome to put your views in writing to: Director of Education and Inclusion Services, Education Directorate, Ty Trevithick, Abercynon CF45 4UQ Telephone: (01443) 744333 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (01443) 744024 All correspondence should be received no later than the 21st December 2018 Please note that responses to the consultation will not be counted as objections to the proposal. Objections can only be forwarded following the publication of the Statutory Notice. The majority of the schools affected by this proposal are English medium schools and therefore the consultation documents have been distributed in English based on the chosen language medium for education. Welsh and English copies of the consultation document have been provided to the Welsh medium schools and to the Welsh Department of Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School. If a Welsh language copy of the consultation document is required by the English medium sector, please contact the address overleaf.

34 Consultation events will be held and you are welcome to attend the appropriate meetings. School Affected Group-Pupils/ Time Date Venue Staff/Parents Heol Y Celyn School Council 14:00 - 14:30 6th November Heol Y Celyn Primary School 2018 Primary School Staff 14:30-15:30

Parents 15:30-16:30 Penrhys Primary School Council 14:00 - 14:30 7th November Penrhys Primary School 2018 School Staff 14:30-15:30

Parents 15:30-16:30

Caradog Primary School Council 14:00 - 14:30 8th November Caradog Primary School 2018 School Staff 14:30-15:30

Parents 15:30-16:30

Hafod Primary School Council 14:00 - 14:30 13th Hafod Primary School November School Staff 14:30-15:30 2018

Parents 15:30-16:30

Darran Park School Council 14:00 - 14:30 14th Darran Park Primary School November Primary School Staff 14:30-15:30 2018

Parents 15:30-16:30

Llantrisant School Council 14:00 - 14:30 15th Llantrisant Primary Primary School November School Staff 14:30-16:30 2018

Parents 15:30-16:30

35 School Affected Group-Pupils/ Time Date Venue Staff/Parents Maerdy Primary School Council 9:30 - 10:00 9th November Maerdy Primary School 2018 School

Pontygwaith School Council 10:30 -11:00 9th November Pontygwaith Primary School 2018 Primary School Porth Community School Council 11:30 - 12:00 9th November Porth Community School 2018 School

Ysgol Nantgwyn School Council 12:30 - 13:00 9th November Ysgol Nantgwyn 2018 Treorchy School Council 14:00 - 14:30 9th November Treorchy Comprehensive 2018 Comprehensive School School Cwmbach School Council 9:30 - 10:00 15th November Cwmbach Primary Primary School 2018 School

Penywaun School Council 10:30 - 11:00 15th November Penywaun Primary Primary School 2018 School

36 Llantrisant Primary School -- page 27/28

Llantrisant Primary School is located at Coed Yr Esgob, Llantrisant, CF72 8EL. The school is an English medium provision and is situated in a modern style building. It is in good repair. The school currently has a Foundation Phase Observation and assessment Class for 8 – 10 pupils. The pupil numbers and forecast information for Llantrisant Primary School from 2018-2020 are shown below and are obtained from the statutory PLASC which is undertaken in January each year. The pupil forecasts for Llantrisant Primary School are calculated in accordance with guidance issued by Welsh Government. The numbers shown exclude nursery age pupils, as required by Welsh Government’s Statutory School Organisation Code. However, nursery capacity is shown separately.

37 Appendix 1 Consultation Response Pro-forma In order to help the Council reach a decision, it would be very helpful if you could answer the following questions. Completed questionnaires should be returned to: Director of Education and Inclusion Services’, Access and Inclusion Service, Ty Trevithick, Abercynon, CF45 4UQ or by fax to 01443 744024, or email to [email protected] The Proposals Proposal 1: The closure of the following LSC in August 2019:

 Heol y Celyn Primary School – Foundation Phase LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties  Heol y Celyn Primary School – Key Stage 2 LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties  Penrhys Primary School – Foundation Phase LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties (x1 class)  Penywaun Primary School – Key Stage 2 LSC for pupils with Social, Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties  Pontygwaith Primary School – Foundation LSC Phase for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties  Caradog Primary School – Key Stage 2 LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties

1. Do you agree with the proposal? Yes No Not sure Please let us know the reasons for your choice ______

Proposal 2: The relocation of the following LSC from September 2019:

 Foundation Phase LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties from Caradog Primary School to Cwmbach Primary School, creating a cross phase provision from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2.  Foundation Phase LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties from Penrhys Primary School to Maerdy Community Primary School, creating a cross phase provision from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 2  Key Stage 2 LSC for pupils with Communication Disorders based at Hafod Primary School to Porth Community School (3-16 provision) creating a cross phase provision from Foundation Phase to Key Stage 4

2. Do you agree with the proposal? Yes No Not sure Please let us know the reasons for your choice ______

Proposal 3: The re-designations of the following LSC’s from 1st September 2019:  Foundation Phase LSC for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties at Darran Park Primary and Foundation Phase Observation and Assessment Class at Llantrisant

38 Primary to become Early Years Assessment and Intervention LSCs for pupils under compulsory school age with significant presenting needs.

3. Do you agree with the proposal? Yes No Not sure Please let us know the reasons for your choice ______Proposal 4: The creation of New LSC provision with effect from the 1st of September 2019:  Key Stage 3/4 LSC provision for pupils with SEBD at Ysgol Nant Gwyn  Key Stage 3/4 LSC provision for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties at a Comprehensive School to be confirmed following discussions with Headteachers

4. Do you agree with the proposal? Yes No Not sure Please let us know the reasons for your choice ______5. Please state any additional views or points which you would like to be taken into account (attach additional sheets if necessary) ______

6. Please indicate who you are (e.g. parent of a pupil at named school, governor at named school etc.) ______

7. Name (Optional). Please provide contact details if you wish to be notified of publication of the consultation report

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Please forward completed questionnaires to the above address no later than 5pm on the 21st December 2018. The Council is committed to keeping your personal information safe and secure and keeping you informed about how we use your information. To learn about how your privacy is protected and how and why we use your personal information to provide you with services, please visit our Consultation privacy notice here: www.rctcbc.gov.uk/serviceprivacynotice and the Council’s data protection pages here: www.rctcbc.gov.uk/dataprotection.

39 Correspondence Received

Appendix 5f AGENDA ITEM 7(vii) – RCTCBC Consultation 21st Century Schools: Reorganisation Of Primary Schools, Secondary Schools And Sixth Form Provision in the Pontypridd Area.

Action required: To consider a response to the Consultation.

Correspondence Received: Dear Colleague

This consultation document can also be viewed and downloaded from the Council website at https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/GetInvolved/Consultations/Schoolconsultations.aspx,

You can also find it on the website via the following path - go to the Council website www.rctcbc.gov.uk, click on the 'Get Involved' link on the top centre section of the home page, then click on 'Consultations', 'Current Consultations', then finally 'School Consultations'.

Paper copies are also available, please advise whether you wish to receive a hard copy, we will of course require a postal address for this.

Julie Hadley School Organisation Manager Ty Trevithick, Abercynon Tel 01443 744227

40 21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS

CONSULTATION ON THE REORGANISATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS, SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND SIXTH FORM PROVISION IN THE PONTYPRIDD AREA

41 Introduction

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council wishes to seek the views of a wide range of stakeholders on the proposals to:

• Develop post 16 centres of excellence based at Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School, Beddau and Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw. For those students who opt for a Roman Catholic education, provision will be available at St David’s College, Cardiff; • Create two new 3-16 schools, in Pontypridd and Hawthorn, which will take a radically different approach to education in the areas, by sharing both primary and secondary sector resources; • Improve and increase Welsh Medium primary provision by building a new school on the former site at Heol y Celyn, which will incorporate the former provisions at both Heol y Celyn and YGG, Pont Sion Norton; • Amend the catchment areas of Pontypridd High, Hawthorn High and Bryncelynnog Comprehensive Schools to better meet and match the demand for school places; • Improve the learning environments for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN).

To achieve this, the proposal is to: • Close the sixth forms of Hawthorn High School, Pontypridd High School and Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School and transfer the post-16 provision to Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School or Coleg y Cymoedd, Nantgarw. For those students who opt for a Roman Catholic education, sixth form provision will be available at St David’s College, Cardiff; • Close Pontypridd High School and Cilfynydd Primary School and create a new 3-16 ‘all through’ school on the site of the current Pontypridd High School; • Close Hawthorn High School, Hawthorn Primary School and Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School and create a new 3-16 ‘all through’ school on the site of the current Hawthorn High and Hawthorn Primary Schools. The local authority designated ALN specialist class located in Hawthorn High School will also transfer to the new school. • Close Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pont Sion Norton and open a new Welsh Medium Primary School to be constructed on the site of the current Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School. The pupils educated through the Welsh Medium at Heol-Y-Celyn will transfer to the new school (the Heol-Y-Celyn pupils educated through the English Medium will transfer to the new 3 – 16 school at Hawthorn, see above); • Amend the catchment areas for pupils aged 11-16 of the three LA maintained Secondary schools by: • Transferring the Graig area of Pontypridd (that is part of the catchment area of Maesycoed Primary School) to the new 3-16 school for Pontypridd (currently part of the Hawthorn High School catchment) • Transferring the catchment area of Coedpenmaen Primary School to the new 3-16 school for Pontypridd (currently part of the Hawthorn High School catchment) • Transferring the catchment area of Gwauncelyn Primary School to the new 3-16 school for Hawthorn (currently part of the Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School catchment).

To achieve these changes, the Council, in partnership with Welsh Government, is planning to invest £37.4m in new or refurbished/remodelled school buildings and facilities.

42 1 The proposals are inter-dependent projects and it is proposed that the changes will be implemented over the period to 31 August 2022. Given the number of schools affected by the proposals, the consultation document has been set out in the following five sections, encouraging consultees to provide feedback on specific school proposals:

• Section 1 – Overview of the Proposals; • Section 2 – The proposed sixth form changes; • Section 3 – The proposed changes to primary and secondary provision in Hawthorn; • Section 4 – The proposed changes to primary and secondary provision in Pontypridd; • Section 5 – The closure of YGG Pont Sion Norton and the creation of a new Welsh Medium Primary school at the current Heol-Y-Celyn site. The Welsh Medium stream of Heol y Celyn will transfer to the new school also. This will increase capacity and improve Welsh Medium provision and will also remove dual language provision.

Who will we consult with? We are seeking the views of the following stakeholders:

• The Governing Bodies, parents, carers and staff of Hawthorn High School, Hawthorn Primary School, Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School, Pontypridd High School, Cilfynydd Primary School, Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School, Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School and YGG, Pont Sion Norton • The Governing Bodies, parents, carers and staff of Abercynon Primary, Cefn Primary, Coedpenmaen Primary, Coedylan Primary, Craig yr Hesg Primary, Ffynnon Taf Primary, Gwauncelyn Primary, Gwaunmeisgyn Primary, Llanilltud Faerdref Primary, Llantrisant Primary, Llwyncrwn Primary, Maesybryn Primary, Maesycoed Primary, Parclewis Primary, Penygawsi Primary, Trallwng Infants, Trehopcyn Primary, Trerobart Primary, Ynysboeth Primary, YGG Abercynon, YGG Evan James, YGG Garth Olwg, St Michaels RC Primary, Our Lady’s RC Primary, SS Gabriel & Raphael RC Primary, St Helens RC Primary (Caerphilly), Mountain Ash Comprehensive, Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg, Ysgol Ty Coch. • Other Governing Bodies of neighbouring primary and secondary schools • The Church in Wales and Roman Catholic Diocesan Authorities • Caerphilly County Borough Council • The Governing Body of Coleg Y Cymoedd • The Governing Body of St David’s College • The City and County of Cardiff Council • The Governing Body of the University of South Wales • Welsh Minister for Education & Skills • Assembly Members for all constituencies and regional areas serving Rhondda Cynon Taf • Members of Parliament for the Rhondda, Pontypridd, Ogmore and Cynon Valley constituencies • Estyn • Cwm Taf Local Health Board

43 2 • Teaching and support staff trade unions • Central South Education Consortium • South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner • The Early Years and Childcare Partnership • South East Wales Transport Association • The local Communities for Work Plus Employment Support Programme • Community Councils : Pontypridd Town Council, Llantwit Fardre Community Council, Llantrisant Community Council, Ynysybwl/Coed y Cwm Community Council • Neighbouring local authorities • Mudiad Meithrin • Menter Iaith • The Welsh Language Commissioner

What will the consultation process entail? The consultation will start on Monday, 15th October 2018 and will be completed at 5pm on Thursday, 31st January 2019. The feedback from the consultation will be collated and summarised, and a report presented to the Council’s Cabinet in February 2019. This consultation report will be available for all persons to view on the Council’s internet site and copies can be obtained on request from the address detailed on page 6 of this document. The Council’s Cabinet will consider the report and will consider, based on the feedback, whether to proceed with the proposals, make changes to the proposals or not proceed with the proposals. If the Cabinet decides not to proceed, that will be the end of the proposals for the foreseeable future. If the Cabinet decides to proceed with the proposals Statutory Notices will be published providing a 28 day notice period for objections. The School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 requires that anyone wishing to make objections to a school organisation proposal has the opportunity to do so. To be considered as statutory objections, objections must be made in writing or by email, and sent to the Council within 28 days of the date on which the Statutory Notices are published. As the proposals include changes to sixth form education, the Welsh Government Minister for Education and Skills will determine the outcome of the Statutory Notice in respect of the Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School proposals. The outcome of the Statutory Notices in respect of the creation of the two 3 – 16 schools and the closure and relocation of YGG Pont Sion Norton will be determined by the Council’s Cabinet. If there are objections, the Council’s Director of Education and Inclusion Services will publish an objection report providing a summary of the objections and her response to them within 7 days of the determination decision of the proposals by the Council’s Cabinet, for the proposals Cabinet are responsible for. Any objections received in respect of the Cardinal Newman proposal will be sent to the Welsh Ministers for consideration within 35 days of the end of the objection period. The objection report will also be available for all persons to view on the Council’s internet site and copies can be obtained on request from the address detailed on page 6 of this document.

44 3 What do you have to consider? The remainder of the consultation document sets out the rationale for the proposed changes to Welsh and English primary, secondary and post 16 education provision in the communities within the catchment areas of Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School, Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School, Hawthorn and Pontypridd High Schools, and YGG Pont Sion Norton. We would like you to consider the information contained within this document and to hear your views as to whether or not you support the proposals as outlined in the Introduction section of this document on page 1.

45 4 How do you make your views known? Consultation events will be held locally and you are welcome to attend the appropriate meeting.

School Affected Group Time, Date & Venue

Hawthorn High School Governors and Monday, 12th November 2018, 3.30pm, Staff Meeting Hawthorn High School

Pontypridd High School Governors and Monday 12th November 2018, Staff Meeting 3.30pm, Pontypridd High School

Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School Governors and Wednesday 14th November 2018, 4pm, Staff Meeting Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School

Hawthorn Primary School Governors and Wednesday 14th November 2018, 4pm, Staff Meeting Hawthorn Primary School

Cilfynydd Primary School Governors and Monday, 19th November 2018, 4pm Staff Meeting Cilfynydd Primary School

YGG, Pont Sion Norton Governors and Tuesday, 20th November 2018, 4pm Staff Meeting YGG, Pont Sion Norton

Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Governors and Thursday, 22nd November 2018, 3.30pm, Staff Meeting Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School

Cardinal Newman RC Governors and Thursday, 22nd November 2018, 3.30pm, Comprehensive School Staff Meeting Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School

Hawthorn High School School Council Monday, 12th November 2018, 2pm Hawthorn High School

Pontypridd High School School Council Monday, 12th November 2018, 2pm Pontypridd High School

Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School School Council Wednesday 14th November 2018, 2.30pm, Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School

Hawthorn Primary School School Council Wednesday 14th November 2018, 2.30pm, Hawthorn Primary School

Cilfynydd Primary School School Council Monday, 19th November 2018, 2.30pm, Cilfynydd Primary School

YGG, Pont Sion Norton School Council Tuesday, 20th November 2018, 2.30pm, YGG, Pont Sion Norton

Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School School Council Thursday, 22nd November 2018, 2pm Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School

Cardinal Newman RC School Council Thursday, 22nd November 2018, 2pm Comprehensive School Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive School

46 5 School Affected Group Time, Date & Venue

Cardinal Newman RC Parents and Tuesday, 15th January 2019, 3 - 6pm Comprehensive School public drop in Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive session and School exhibition

Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School Parents and Wednesday, 16th January 2019, public drop in 3 - 6pm, Bryncelynnog Comprehensive session and School exhibition

YGG Pont Sion Norton and Heol-Y-Celyn Parents and Thursday, 17th January 2019, 4 - 6pm Primary Welsh Department – both schools public drop in Rhydyfelin Children’s Centre and members of the local community session and exhibition

Hawthorn High, Hawthorn Primary and Heol- Parents and Tuesday, 22nd January 2019, 3 - 6 pm Y-Celyn Primary– all three schools and public drop in Hawthorn High School members of the local community session and exhibition

Pontypridd High and Cilfynydd Primary – Parents and Thursday, 24th January 2019, 3 - 6 pm both schools and members of the local public drop in Pontypridd High School community session and exhibition

Consultation questionnaires are attached. These will also be available at the drop-in session detailed above and on the Council’s website at www.rctcbc.gov.uk You are also welcome to put your views and any questions you may have in writing to:

Director of Education and Inclusion Services 21st Century Schools team, Ty Trevithick, Abercynon CF45 4UQ

Telephone: (01443) 744227 Email: [email protected]

All correspondence should be received no later than 5pm on Thursday, 31st January 2019. Please note that responses to the consultation will not be treated as objections to the proposal. Objections can only be forwarded following the publication of the Statutory Notices. The majority of the schools affected by this proposal are English medium schools and therefore the consultation documents have been distributed in English based on the chosen language medium for education. Welsh language copies of the consultation document have been provided to the Welsh medium schools and to the Welsh Department of Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School. If a Welsh language copy of the consultation document is required, please contact the address above.

47 6 Consultation Response Pro-forma

In order to comply with its legal duty under the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 and help the Council reach a decision on the proposal below, it would be very helpful if you could answer the following questions. Please note, any personal information given by you will not be shared and only used to provide you with feedback, should you request it. Any comments that could identify you will be anonymised in the consultation report produced. Completed questionnaires should be returned to:

Director of Education 21st Century Schools Team Ty Trevithick Abercynon CF45 4UQ Or by fax to 01443 744201, or e-mail [email protected]

The Proposals

Proposal 1: Removal of the sixth forms of Hawthorn High, Pontypridd High and Cardinal Newman RC Comprehensive, with post 16 students attending an alternative school or college that offers the choice of courses they require.

Do you agree with proposal 1? Yes No Not sure