Category: Community Council News
Ward Councillor Column Feb 2023
WARD COUNCILLOR
RUSSELL GODFREY COLUMN
Firstly I would like to congratulate Gareth Tame on being awarded the OBE in the New Years Honours List. What a fantastic achievement by Gareth.
I am not sure if you are aware but we have both cricket and football facilities available at Station Road. We do have both Junior & Senior Cricket and Football sides playing there, so if you would be interested in joining them, in the first instance contact myself and I will provide contact details.
Just a reminder that I hold a Ward Councillor Surgery every third Saturday 10.00am to 11.00am at Wenvoe community centre.
Planning Updates February 2023
Planning Updates February 2023
Tunnelside yard Alps Quarry Rd. Change of use of land from agriculture to industrial storage. Application refused.
A discussion took place about the windows and exterior doors at the Community Centre. A grant offer from the Stronger Communities Fund to help with the costs has been made and Council approved a quotation to allow an early start on the work.
Planning Applications for Febrary2023
Community Council News
Community Council News
A notice of resignation has been received from Cllr Rhiannon Tanner and an advertisement for a replacement will appear shortly.
A discussion took place with Mr Mike Clogg Operational Manager, Engineering, at Vale of Glamorgan Council who explained the hard work his staff were undertaking at the present time in view of flooding and ice on roads, despite extensive gritting. Drains have been cleared at the rear of the Walston Castle and other areas.
The Council are still working on options for an additional crossing on Port Rd and hope to be able to come forward with proposals to the Ward Councillor and the Community Council within four to six weeks.
Police Matters
A total of 35 incidents were recorded in the past month including burglaries, road vehicle collisions, thefts and fight/disturbances.
15-12-22 Council Minutes
Agenda for 19 January 2023
Russell Godfrey Column – Jan 2023
WARD COUNCILLOR
RUSSELL GODFREY COLUMN
Firstly can I wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Further to my column in last month’s What’s On, I would like to apologise, for any confusion with regards to the removal of the Bridge on Port Road; the wording with regards to the Bridge was misleading, I can confirm that there are no plans to remove the bridge.
I can however also confirm that I am working on the possibility of there also being a pedestrian crossing at this location, for the following reasons:
- To allow safe passage into the heart of the Village for those in Wheelchairs, Electric Buggies, Pushchairs, Walking Difficulties and on horseback, many of these have contacted me to raise this issue.
- The proposed pedestrian crossing at The Walston Castle, to allow Cyclists safe passage through the village to link up with the cycle path at the other end of the Village, would mean they would encounter the blind bend at the rear of The Walston. Many cars leaving the Village cut that corner, which is very dangerous for Cyclists entering the Village
I hope this provides a clearer explanation.
It’s great news that the Community Council have set up a group to look at ‘Rural Issues’, including footpaths and bridal paths; they have already done some great work.
Also its really good to hear that a team are working on reviving the Wenvoe Festival, possibly the weekend of 22nd/23rd July next at the Wenvoe Playing field. If you have any suggestions or can help in any way, please contact Rhys Jervis on 07429 530288.
Finally it has been confirmed that the tennis courts will be refurbished by the spring next year, this funded and supported by Tennis Wales. If you would be interested in setting up a Wenvoe Tennis Club, please contact me on Tel: 07927 588924
Police Matters for December 2022
POLICE MATTERS FOR DECEMBER 2022
A total of 24 incidents were recorded in the month of which several concerned thefts at the retail parks.
Our Ward Councillor was present at the meeting and he apologised if any misunderstanding had occurred over the future of the Port Rd footbridge. While stating that the bridge was unsuitable for wheelchairs, prams and horses he was able to confirm that the bridge would not be removed although discussions were taking place over the best location for a set of pedestrian operated traffic lights.
Cllr Godfrey also reported that he was exploring the possibility of attracting GP services to the community. The tennis courts would be refurbished in the spring and he was also involved in helping to rehouse some of the tenants at Cambrian Park who were being evicted.
At the meeting a presentation was made by Natural Resources Wales over their flood alleviation schemes with particular reference to the nearby Cadoxton river and stream plans.
A brief update was given over the current position over the planned scheme for a solar farm at Parc Woolton where a scoping process is currently being carried out.
An update was given following the inaugural meeting of the Wenvoe Rural Affairs Committee and this will be the subject of a separate report in What’s On