Community Councillor Vacancy
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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Category: Community Council News
Community Council News Nov 2022
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
29-09-22 Council Minutes
Wenvoe Tennis Courts To Be Refurbished
WENVOE TENNIS COURTS TO BE REFURBISED
I can confirm that funds have been secured, via Tennis Wales, to resurface the Tennis Courts at the Recreation Field in Wenvoe.
A pay gate will be installed that requires booking via the Tennis Wales app. Free provision at the site will be offered at certain times such as during the peak summer months when free open days will be scheduled to promote the site and allow residents to join in organised activity or free play. Tennis Wales is also developing a free offer which will be used at sites to engage with local groups.
Tennis Wales will also be implementing programmes for the local schools to support the curriculum and wider school outcomes. Our programme brings together inclusive PE lesson plans, personal development resources, teacher training and much more. It’s all been designed by teachers, for teachers, and it’s all free. Tennis Wales offer schools who complete our free online primary or secondary teacher training course a £250 reward voucher. The voucher can be spent on tennis equipment or 10 hours of team teaching with an LTA Accredited Coach.
Pricing Policy
Tennis Wales has developed a low-cost pricing policy which supports them to protect and prepare tennis courts for the future. As a not for profit organisation, any funds generated from the site are reinvested into the annual maintenance, future resurfacing costs and local community engagement.
We have 3 options designed for families, students and casual users:
- Family Pass – £39.00 (per year)
Any household family member can book & play for 12 months, with as much tennis as they wish to play included.
- Student Pass – £19.00 (per year)
Any student can book & play for 12 months, with as much tennis as they wish to play included.
- Pay & Play – £4.50 per court, per hour
Simply book online, pay for the hour and give tennis a try.
The refurbished courts will also provide an opportunity, with Tennis Wales assistance, to re-establish a Tennis Club in Wenvoe.
If you are interested in this please contact:
Councillor Russell Godfrey:
Tel: 07927 588924 or
email: regodfrey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Update From Your Vale Of Glamorgan Councillor
UPDATE FROM YOUR VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCILOR
RUSSELL GODFREY
It’s been a busy time since my last update
Below are brief overviews of some of the issues I have been dealing with. If you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
- Litter in the Wenvoe Ward – At my request I recently had a meeting with senior members of the Street Cleaning Team. The outcome of this was:
a The Council has offered to provide pickers and bags for companies on the local retail parks, for their staff to litter pick in the area. These bags will then be collected by the VOG street cleaning team.
b As part of a local trial, a sign will be put on the waste bin outside the Village Shop, confirming it is an offence for anyone to deposit filled carrier bags in the bin. If caught they will be fined.
- I have also organised another successful litter pick in the community.
- Walston Road has now been resurfaced.
- It has now been confirmed that the tennis courts at Station Road are to be upgraded by Tennis Wales, which will include new playing surfaces, a lockable gate being added which will allow you to book online to use the courts for a small fee. You will then be given a code to access the courts. (All monies raised will be reinvested in local tennis by Tennis Wales).
- It is also planned to erect exercise equipment at the Station Road Playing Fields.
- It is also planned to plant a range of shrubs and flowers along the bank of the Grange.
- I was also recently invited to a tour of Dyffryn Gardens, which was a really amazing experience. The amount of ongoing work being done to the house and gardens, to return Dyffryn to its original state, is incredible. If you have not visited for a while, you will be amazed at how much of the gardens have already been restored, including an amazing natural play area for all. I would strongly recommend a visit.
I am sure you will agree many positive developments for the Wenvoe Community.
If you have any issues/suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me or pop along to one of my monthly surgeries. Tel:07927 588924 or email
regodfrey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Russell
Planning Updates October 2022
Planning Updates October 2022
- 5, Brooklands Terrace. Removal of existing rear lean-to extension and erection of a new ground floor extension with setback first floor extension.
- Coedhirion, 8, Walston Road. Proposed replacement dwelling and extensions.
- Vishwell Farmhouse, St. Andrews Road. Detached triple garage, dormer to front of house and first floor side extension with Juliette balcony to rear.
Planning application withdrawn. – Hillside, The Tumble. Construction of a four bedroom house, 3 three bedroom houses, a one bedroom flat and a. two bedroom flat
Planning Applications for October 2022
Planning Applications for October 2022
• Maytime, Port Road, Wenvoe. Replace existing hedge with a rendered block wall 1.8m high
• Unit C and Unit D, Valegate Retail Park, Culverhouse Cross. Amalgamation of Unit C and Unit D to allow use of the units for the sale of a wider range of goods including clothing, footwear, fashion accessories, jewellery, cosmetics, toiletries, pharmaceutical products and up to 30% net retail floorspace for convenience goods. (C & D are the two stores between Axminster Tools and TK Maxx).
• Pizza Hut (uk) Ltd, Culverhouse Cross Retail Park. 6 fascia signs, extract vent and 3 air conditioning condenser units. (Proposed change to a Gregg’s store)
• Wenvoe Service Station, Port Road. Outline planning application for two four bedroom bungalows on the existing Wenvoe Service Station and West Cross sites
21-07-22 Council Minutes
Agenda for 29 September 2022
Planning Updates September 2022
Planning Updates September 2022
Planning Updates
The following applications have been approved
• Mary Immaculate School, Caerau Lane. Extension of an existing school dining hall.
• Construction site on Port Road, Wenvoe. TPO Fell dead Sycamore tree
• Currys, Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, Retain one retro-frame sign
• Southwinds, St. Lythans Road, St. Lythans. Single storey rear extension to enlarge dining room remov-ing section of first floor existing balcony and utilis-ing roof of new extension as new balcony
• Unit F, Valegate Retail Park. Change of use to D2 (Assembly and Leisure) with ancillary A1 and A3 uses