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Planning Applications
• 5, Brooklands Terrace. Removal of existing rear lean-to extension and erection of a new ground floor extension with setback first floor extension.
• Vishwell Farmhouse, St. Andrews Road. Detached triple garage, dormer to front of house and first floor side extension with Juliette balcony to rear
. Planning Updates
The following applications have been approved.
A discussion took place with two directors of the Library over their aims and methods of funding. A suggestion of possible Vale Council involvement was raised and will be perused, together with options over the rental arrangements.
It was agreed to accept proposals from the Environment group over the siting of the Blacksmith’s Anvil and Vice on Council land adjacent to the Church Hall.
Quotations have been received for replacement windows at the Community Centre. These were discussed and it was agreed to let the contract to the company offering the best value for money bid. Quotes were also considered for the Hub patio and a contractor was agreed, but it was also decided to approach Bredon Quarry to see if they might be prepared to contribute some material towards the work.
A suggestion had been made that the Council should consider installing Speed Limit reminder signs on Old Port Rd, but after seeking the views of the Highways Authority it was concluded that the proposal was impractical.
Mention was made of the theft of Council papers from the clerk’s office which might mean that stricter security would need to be installed.
A complaint had been received from a local resident, via the Vale Council, that the Toposcope at Twynyrodyn has a misspelled place name. This will be followed up with the provider to see if it is possible to correct the error. It was also agreed to explore the cost of providing a signpost directing people to the Toposcope and the Quarrymens Memorial.
July Council News
The new PCSO Rhian Davies attended the meeting and brought Members up to date on recent crimes and Anti Social Behaviour.
The cash book details for May were approved along with the Accounts for 2021-22. It was also agreed to renew the Council’s membership of One Voice Wales.
Following recent adverts for Casual Vacancies on the Community Council a further Member has been co-opted. However there still remains some vacancies and a social media campaign will now be launched.
A draft Annual Report for last year was approved by Members and will now be published.
A report on the proposed patio to the side of the Hub was discussed and it was agreed to proceed with the project. It was also agreed to seek updated quotations for the replacement/repair of the Community Centre windows.
It was agreed to accept a quotation for a Fire Risk Assessment on the Community Centre/Hub.
Health and Safety concerns were expressed over the remaining goalpost at Twyn-yr-Odyn and it was agreed that this should be inspected.
A discussion took place about correspondence received from our MP and the Vale Council about the flooding at Nant Isaf in December 2020. Assurances have been given that regular cleansing of the drains will take place
. Planning Applications
• Glennburnie, Port Road. – Proposed removal of a dead tree on site. No objection
• Springfield Cottage, Old Port Road – Proposed removal of dead silver birch tree. No objection
• 66 Burdons Close – Conversion of double garage into habitable space. No objection
• Aldi Stores, Culverhouse Cross Retail Park – Abolition of existing conditions limiting goods delivery hours. Opposed on grounds of noise levels and impact on residents in the proximity was approved by Members