November Planning Updates
November Planning Updates
Telecoms are proposing to remove the telephone box at Twyn-yr-Odyn. This is a modern type box has been used only once in the last 12 months. Local consultations are underway, the council does not object to the proposal.
The report on the community mapping survey, carried out during September has been published. Approx 10% of the population responded to the survey. Respondents found Wenvoe a safe and friendly place
to live with a good community spirit. The surveys highlighted the need for new play equipment, a replacement library and the provision of a coffee shop. There was also strong support for a multi-use games area for the school and community use. There were numerous other suggestions and varied support for the listed projects. The Community Council will make use of this feedback in determining future projects and seeking grants. Copies of the survey will be available in the library and on the Wenvoe web site.
The defibulator is about to be installed on the front of the Community Centre. Welsh Hearts, who will maintain the machine will be providing free demonstration courses (approx. 1½hrs duration) to members of the public on how to use the machine. If you are interested in learning about using this vital piece of equipment please contact the Clerk to the Council (see page 2) who will arrange a course date.
Following the discovery of cracks in the brickwork to the front of the Community Centre a professional survey was conducted. The report recommended that the Tulip tree, planted to mark the millennium, be removed to prevent damage to the building. By modern standards, it is built on extremely shallow foundations and for stability relies on a high soil moisture level.
The Council received a presentation on the situation regarding the local affordable housing stock. Most of the rented accommodation at the two sites is let, there are a few more properties to become available at the Bellway site. There are still low cost home ownership houses available. Top priority on all homes are granted to local residents and there relations before they are offered to the wider Vale. The Council were requested to allow Cardiff residents with a connection to the area to be considered for purchasers of affordable houses if there are insufficient interest from Vale residents. The Council agreed in principle, an agreement will be formulated.
Any person or family member in the Wenvoe area needs to register with the housing association to be considered for affordable properties. Forms are available at the clerks office.
Green bags – Over past years the Community Council has purchased a 500 bale of Green Bags from the Vale, stored them locally and supplied the Village Store as required. Regrettably, at present the Vale has ended this arrangement. If you require green bags you can purchase them at the Alps or the Barry Council Office. The Council are still attempting to resolve the issue