& Rhyd y Foel Community Council Clerk: Mr Gwyndaf Morris 34 Heol Conwy Ll227UT Tel: 01745 825776 e-mail: [email protected]

The Minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the Community Council held on Monday 26 January 2009 at the Llanddulas Village Hall.

Present Chairman: Mr T Hughes Vice Chairman: Mr G Leighton Jones Councillors: Mr D. Bird Mr R Faux Mrs D Hughes Mrs P Jenkins Mr W Pool County C’llor: Mrs B Taylor Apologies: Mrs S Cracroft Mr F Taylor Ms W Williams Mr J Winsor

09/0001-GUEST SPEAKER- AM DARREN MILLAR The Chairman introduced and welcomed AM Darren Millar to the Monthly Meeting, the Assembly Member proceeding to introduce himself and his background, for the benefit of newly elected Members at last May 2008 Community Council Elections. There were two major topics which Mr Millar addressed, they being ―Gwynt y Mor‖ Windfarm and Health and Health Care. Gwynt y Mor-Wind Farm The UK Government had given permission for the project, which was the second largest in the world. It was mentioned that most constituents within Mr Millar’s constituency opposed and were against the renewable energy scheme, in which Mr Millar had presented a strong and forceful representations to Ministers at the Welsh Assembly Government. The Council was considering a judicial review on the granting of the Project. Health and Health Care There was to be a scrapping of the current Health Boards in their present form, they to be replaced by re-establishing the previous Health Boards, which in the AM’s view would be much better in relation to quality of service. A turf cutting ceremony had taken place to commence the work of building the new Abergele Health Centre, on the new Abergele Business Park, which signalled the start of work which was long awaited. The future of Abergele Hospital remained in doubt, as it was, at present still earmarked for closure, this being regardless of the newly built adolescent centre, currently being completed. Mr Millar was currently desperately searching for alternative usage and has been petitioning the Assembly Health Minister accordingly. A special praise was given to the newly built Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, which was due to open in the near future. The new Unit would be a 7 day week, replacing the former Cedar Court, which was not large enough for full week usage. It was recommended that the Community Council arrange a visit to view the excellence of the facilities on offer at the new Unit. Despite the new Unit, there was great concern expressed towards the state of repair of the remainder of the Abergele Hospital. The AM was very keen to improve Neurology Service in North , via the creation of a Centre of Excellence for , for Brain Injuries, supplementing the excellent work already being made by Leonard Cheshire Homes in Colwyn Bay. Items of Concern conveyed to Mr Millar for Lobbying. Amongst issues of concern to Members were: deplorable condition of Llanddulas Beach—there being no further feedback arriving from the harbourmaster, the Regeneration Project Rhyl to Colwyn Bay—whereby there was no acknowledgement that Llanddulas was included on the coastal belt, in which Mr Millar confirmed the possibility of tapping into financial grants to be awarded by Rhyl Flats Project, and others also. There was a great need, according to Mr Millar to complete the work of provision of pavement from Tan y Foel to Maes y Foel, Rhyd y Foel, whereby Mr Millar requested the Community Council consider meeting the cost of providing the pavement, via the increase of the Precept. A request was made by Mr Millar, for feedback on the issue, as many residents were enquiring at the local constituency office. The Chairman thanked Mr Millar for attending the Monthly Meeting. 09/0002POLICE REPORT The Clerk had reminded the CBM and PCSO of the evening’s Meeting, they both thereafter forwarding their apologies. However PCSO Sabrina Beedham had forwarded a report for the Clerk’s attention, briefed on by the Clerk. A cold calling scheme had been set up at Bron Wern—all properties being supplied with an Information Pack, followed by the fitting of signs on the lamp posts. Final tenancy warnings on Anti Social Behaviour had been issued to two residents on the Maes Cynbryd Estate in Llanddulas. 09/0003- MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The Minutes of the previous Monthly Meeting, held on Monday 24 November 2008, were proposed as correct, being proposed by Community Councillor Mr G. Leighton Jones and seconded by Councillor Mr W. Pool. 09/0004– MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There were no items raised other than matters already included on the evening’s Agenda. 09/0005 – GENERAL PURPOSE AND PLANNING a. Planning Applications for forwarding of Comments:

App No: 0/35645 For: Conversion of Former Baptist Chapel to 1 No Dwelling. Location: Former Baptist Chapel, Minffordd Road, Llanddulas. Applicant: Mr NGizzi.

Comments & Observations: The Community Council wishes to oppose the approval of the application due to the access being extremely narrow and tight, which would increase the possibility of accidents to children attending school nearby. All previous concerns forwarded with original application remain, the Community Council reiterating all previous comments forwarded. b. Planning Decisions by CCBC

A short brief was given by the Clerk on recent CCBC Planning Decisions. The following decisions relevant to the Community Council’s area were recorded in the fortnightly published decision list: i. Chalet B8,Llanddulas Chalet Park., Ll’ulas- Approved with Conditions ii. 2 Tan y Marian, Llanddulas.- Approved with Conditions iii. 9 Y Gelli, Llanddulas - Approved with Conditions iv. Craig y Mor Caravan Park , Wern Rd, Ll’as. Approved with Conditions v. 43 Bron Wern, Llanddulas, (garden store)- Approved with Conditions vi. Plas y Corddyn, Rhyd y Foel- Refused.

09/0006– FINANCIAL MATTERS i. Monthly Accounts for Approval The Monthly Accounts were approved accordingly by the Full Council following scrutiny and perusal by Members of the Finance Sub Committee. The Accounts being signed alongside attendance book, by all Councillors. The Finance Sub Committee approving the invoices received for payment, to the Full Council accordingly. ii. Monthly Asset List Checking - Signatures The list of assets were approved and confirmed as in good order by designated members signatories accordingly.

09/0007– FINANCIAL PAYMENTS Payments Approved: The following were approved for payment by the Finance Sub Committee:

i. Town & Community Councils Elections Charges May 2008 £460.35 ii. Fachell Farm –Arboreal Inspiritation—Wood planters £750.00

09/0008- CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE AND ISSUES i. Conwy Revised Delivery Local Development Plan The correspondence received referred to the timetable set out by the Welsh Assembly Government, for Local Authorities to prepare the LDP. The proposed LDP revised delivery agreement was available for viewing on the CCBC Planning Website for Members perusal. ii. Community Paths Meeting Within the contents of correspondence received was information regarding future footpath maintenance meetings, along with confirmation of the appointment of a Development Officer, with a view of improved service delivery of maintenance. The Clerk was instructed to contact the department, inviting the Officer to the February 2009, Monthly Meeting.

09/0009-WELSH ASSEMBLY CORRESPONDENCE The Clerk briefed that no correspondence had been received, obviously due to the WAG being in recess over the Christmas and New Year Holiday period.

09/0010-ONE VOICE WALES CORRESPONDENCE Newsletter & Job Vacancy Advertisement The latest edition of the voice was received, the Chairman referring to some very interesting information within the contents, such as a Members area in order to place Minutes and other interesting Community Projects on the One Voice Wales Website, which encouraged all Meber Organisations to use in future to maximise publicity. Additionally, it was reported that Jane Evans, the North Wales Development Officer for One Voice Wales, was moving on from her present post, the job advertisement being enclosed for Notice Boards.

08/0011 PROJECTS i. Update on Community Council Website The Clerk reported that the Website was now ready to be up and running live, with additional data to be added as and when available in the future. The Clerk was to meet with Livetech in the coming weeks to receive the necessary training for updating information on the Website. ii. Events—Mrs P. Jenkins A brief was given by Mrs Jenkins on the events taking place within the month. There was to be a fundraising day at the A55 Diner, whereby a donation of £1.00 for every meal purchased, would be donated towards the Churchyard Maintenance Project.

08/0012-GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE i. Resurgam Project- Pilot Offshore Tidal Scheme & Assoc Development The Chairman briefed on the publication received from Towyn and Kinmel Bay Town Council, referring to the preliminary feasibility study backing North Wales Coastal Area’s bid to host ―Resurgam Project‖ which was a pilot offshore tidal scheme and associated developments. The publication was passed for Members to brief, following which the Clerk was to complete copies to Members showing a wider interest in the Project. ii. Letters & Correspondence from AM Darren Millar. The Clerk had received correspondence from Mr Millar, of which some had been discussed during his earlier address to the Community Council. The Planning Enforcement issues, in relation to retrospective applications, were in the process of being reviewed by the Welsh Assembly, and would shortly be due for publication. 08/00013—ITEMS REQUESTED ON AGENDA i. Churchyard Cemetery - Future Maintenance Councillor Mr R. Faux briefed and updated on the current work in progress with the Churchyard, which were reported to the Committee in which Mr Faux was a Member. ii. Report back from Meetings There had been no meetings due to the Christmas and New Year Holiday period iii. Youth Club Matters/Issues There had been no Meetings attended by Community Councillors, therefore no feed back to report. iv. Date of Special Budget Meeting & Reminder The above was to take place on Thursday 29 January 2009, at 7.45pm, following the conclusion of the Police Neighbourhood Meeting.

The Meeting ended at 9.05pm.