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UPDATE FROM YOUR VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCILLOR
It’s been a very busy time in the Wenvoe Community since my last update.
The Village Hall celebrated the 100th Birthday, with a fantastic evening of entertainment, hosted by Wenvoe’s very own Johnny Tudor, at the Village Hall. A good night was had by all.
It has now been confirmed that the VOG will be planting a number of shrubs and plants along the edge of the Grange play area.
I am in discussions with the VOG highways department with regards to removing the foot bridge on Port Road and replacing it with a pedestrian crossing, instead of the pedestrian crossing planned for opposite the Walston Castle. I will provide updates as this progresses.
I have raised concerns about the speed limit on St Lythans Road.
I attended the Remembrance Ceremony at the Village cenotaph; what a fantastic turnout there was from our Wenvoe Community.
Finally, if you have any concerns or issues you would like to discuss with regards to our community, my contact details are:
Email: regodfrey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Tel: 07927 588924.
The next WARD COUNCILLOR SURGERY will be on Saturday 10th December. Refreshments will be provided.
Councillor Russell Godfrey
Police Matters.
A total of 42 events have been recorded in the past month including instances of vehicle theft and damage, assault, and youths’ anti-social behaviour.
A further person has been co-opted by the Council to fill one of the two current vacancies.
Wenvoe Rural Affairs Committee. The Committee’s first meeting has been held and it’s Constitution has been agreed. Minutes of the inaugural meeting will shortly be made available.
A meeting is to be arranged with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to establish what proposals they have for highway changes on Port Rd. It is understood that there is the possibility of installing pedestrian-operated traffic lights at the Walston roundabout but also that the removal of the footbridge at Station Rd has been suggested
Copper Beach Port Rd. Demolition of rear conservatory and replacement with a permanent extension together with an infill of a carport to form a bedroom and gym. No objection.
Tunnelside Yard Alps Quarry Rd. Proposed change of use from agricultural land to storage units. Opposed due to a lack of information on the grade of the land or the demand for storage facilities in the area.
Old Rectory Old Port Rd. Proposed change of use of outside area from communal space to a private garden. No comment as it was felt that this was not a planning issue but rather one for the property owners to resolve with the developers
COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCY Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists in the Wenvoe ward for the appointment (by co-option) of a Councillor to serve on the Wenvoe Community Council.
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
The September meeting of the Council was delayed until 29th September in respect the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Three new members, Sally Milliner, Rhys Jervis and Paul Gaughan have been welcomed to their first meeting of the Council. The resignation of Russell Godfrey was accepted by the Council and there are now two vacancies left to be filled by co-option.
Police Matters – A total of 62 crime and ASB incidents were recorded in the period from 13July to 7 Sept but no breakdown is currently available. At the September meeting police had recorded a total of 16 incidents over the previous month.
Work should start by the end of October on the replacement patio outside the Library. Bredon Quarry are providing support through the provision of aggregate for the base. Council are awaiting the outcome of a grant application from the Stronger Communities Fund before proceeding with the replacement of the Community Centre windows.
A discussion took place about the Council becoming involved in the creation of a Wenvoe Rural Affairs Forum. It was agreed that such an initiative would be welcome bearing in mind the challenges facing the rural community and the need to assess them in the context of wider policies and decision. Terms of reference would now need to be drawn up.
Concern was expressed about comments emanating from Council and reported in Wenvoe What’s On earlier this year. This concerned the alleged illegal blocking of public rights of way at Whitehall Farm. On being told that Vale of Glamorgan Council legal and other departments were involved in all stages of the process Council accepted that a misunderstanding had occurred and apologised if any inconvenience had been caused.
The meeting also discussed, once again, the status of the Library/Hub and it was accepted that it should be regarded as a community venture. In the circumstances it was agreed that the Hub would only be charged a peppercorn rent for the remainder of the current Council period. They would however continue to pay for their own electricity costs. Amendments to the existing licence agreement would now need to be agreed.
There are concerns over the condition of the grass verges in Rectory Close following an accident to a resident.
Proposals were made to resurrect the Village Carnival next summer and a subcommittee is being created to take this forward