Category: General News

non specific council related material

Update from your Vale of Glamorgan Councilor – Russell Godfrey

Update from your Vale of Glamorgan Councilor

 

Since my last update, The Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan, has emailed me, to confirm that she refuses to comment on the email I sent with regards to proposed changes to Black Bag and Green waste collections.
But surprise surprise a week later, I received the email below from the Cabinet Member responsible for this area.
“Dear Councillors
Next week we will be launching the details of the green waste subscription service that will be introduced from July 2023. You may recall that The Report (Cabinet 19th January 2023 – Recycling and Waste Management Service Changes), set the charges at a discounted rate of £20 for the standard service, and £30 for the enhanced service, for this year only, as we are already part way through the year. This was based on an actual cost of £36 and £54, respectively.
The Report stated that the £20 service was for up to 4 bags and the £30 service for up to 8 bags, with an option to add other bags as frequently as required at a charge of 50p per bag per occasion. However, in development of the system, there appears to be too many points of failure relating to the software, the logistics of time between bookings and potential delays to the collection rounds as our teams will need to assess too many variables, in every subscribing street, as well as the need to count bags. Therefore, there will be two variations that aim to improve the service to our residents prior to the launch.
The first is a capacity change. This is aimed to reduce the burden on residents having to ring up every time they have more than 8 bags, as well as addressing the potential points of failures highlighted, and to recognise the requirements of those properties that produce large quantities of green waste. Therefore, the standard service will now be £20 for up to 8 bags and the enhanced service £30 for above 8-bags (effectively unlimited). This enhancement will prevent the need for one-off services, in its entirety. An emergency powers (EP) form has been approved to reflect this.
Once we get to the end of the summer, we will reflect on the first season and consider any further changes based on lessons learnt which will be subject to a further report prior to the 2024/2025 subscription year.
Lastly, as we are also launching the 3-weekly black bag service in July 2023, we will introduce the green waste subscription service two weeks later (17th July 2023), so that the collection teams have an opportunity to stagger the service changes and address any teething problems. This will also ensure that our residents have an opportunity to graduate through the changes and allow the additional C1V staff brought in for this service change more time to focus on one service at a time. So you are aware, there will be a dedicated phone line set up just for this service change and it will be provided to residents on their communication letter.
I will ask the Operational Manager for Waste Management and Cleansing to provide you with an advance copy of the letter that will be sent out to our residents confirming the new arrangements (around mid-June) next week, as well as the links to the subscription payment page and any other associated documents.
I trust news of the decision to enhance the service offered to residents is reassuring, and please let me know if you require any further information.”
I am in the process of organising a petition with regards to these changes, I will update you further, in the near future.
I will be organising a litter pick across the Wenvoe community on the week commencing 10th July. I will deliver pickers and bags, full bags will then be collected from your address and I will collect pickers at the end of the week. You can choose to litter pick on your own or in a group. If interested please text or email me at 07724827496 or Email- info@russellgodfrey.co.Uk
If you have any issues/suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me or pop along to one of my monthly surgeries.The third Saturday of every month at the Community centre between 10 & 11 am
Email: regodfrey@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or Tel: 07927 588924 Russell

 

 

Update From Your Vale Of Glamorgan Councillor

UPDATE FROM YOUR VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCILLOR

 

Firstly, I would like to congratulate Wenvoe Resident Doctor Keshav Singhal on being awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours List. To date, further to feedback from residents already received, I can confirm that I have written to the Officers responsible with regards to the following issues:

  1. Road Surface at the Junction of Brooklands Terrace and Port Road
  2. I am pleased to be able to confirm the application by Aldi to increase their delivery to store hours has been refused.
  3. I have had a site meeting with regards to the boundary fence along Heol Collen. As a result repairs to the fence and cutting back of the trees will be carried out between April and May

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

My next surgery at Wenvoe Community Centre will be on Saturday 18th March between 10:30 and 11:30, refreshments provided

Russell Godfrey

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.

 

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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

 

Clerk to the Council Leave Notice

Clerk to the Council Leave Notice

‘The Clerk to the Council is currently on annual leave until Tuesday 3 January 2023 and will respond to your emails upon her return.

If the matter is urgent please telephone the office on 029 2059 1139 to leave a message and someone will get back to you prior to her return.’

 

Ward Councillor’s Update

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

 

1 2 3 4 … 12