October Council News
Due to the poor service from the present banker it was agreed to change to Santander Bank in future
A meeting between the school, councillors and the Vale to discuss the proposed new parking proposals for Old Port Road during school start and finishing times is planned for the end of October.
Playgrounds. The renewal of the Twyn-yr-Odyn play equipment should be completed before Christmas. Work on the new access to the Grange Park is underway. The construction has to take account of the tree roots in the vicinity which results in the finished design.
It was reported that the construction of the cycle path near Rectory Close resulted in the banking being cut back. There are now indications of soil movement; this will be reported to the Vale.
Following discussion on the state of some of the vacated allotments it is proposed that in future a returnable deposit is charged for new owners and that the annual rental period will run from the autumn rather than the spring.
The work resulting in the road closure in the Dyffryn area last month was to install fibre optic cables; additional work was found to be required due to collapsed ducting.
The councillors were updated on the present financial position regarding the Community Centre extension.
It was reported that the local bus service had improved during the month and buses were arriving on time.
Following examination of the emergency lighting at the Community Centre the required work has been santioned. Possible solutions for improving the main hall lighting are being sought.
Cllr T. Case has tendered his resignation from the
council due to ill health. His long service to the community with the council was noted.
The new recycling collection service started on Friday 18th October. Some residents had bags rejected, a note with the reason was attached to these items. On the Vale web site there is a short video about the new scheme at www.valeofglamorgan. gov.uk/recycling or you can discuss recycling matters with an officer by e-mailing C1V@ valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or ringing 01446 700111.