Present:   Mr. T. Methuen-Campbell                                 Mr. G. Evans

                Mr. Andrew Oliver                                            Mr. B. Richards

                Mr. A. Glass – Chairman                                   Mrs. E. Wakeford

                Mr. I. Williams                                                  Ms.   E. John – Clerk

                County Councillor R. Lewis attended part of the meeting.

              Dr. J. Hilliard

              Mrs. M. Iles sent a letter informing the Community Council of her decision

              to resign.  The vacancy is to be advertised firstly on the Notice Boards in

              Horton.                                                                                                     EJ

There were no Declarations of Interest.

The Minutes were agreed to be a true record.

Proposed by:  Mr. A. Oliver                seconded by:   Mr. Brian Richards

The Clerk reported that the reason for the increase in the Audit fee for 2006 was when the new Regime was set up in 2001 the costs were set for a period of 5 years. Also, Penrice Community Council has gone to a higher banding due to an increase in income and expenditure. Costs increased from £50 plus VAT to £120 plus VAT.

Mr. A. Oliver agreed to discuss the issue with One Voice Wales.

b)  Evening Post

Mr. Sean Greeney  Reporter for South Wales Evening Post, attended the meeting.  He had written a report regarding the fine, issued to Welsh Water, and the pollution which can occur in Oxwich at Peak holiday times. It was agreed that the Pumping Station becomes overloaded.  Mr. A. Glass reported that the Sewer was to be replaced in 2009.

Mr. A. Glass reported that the Public Inquiry was to begin on 20^th June 2006. The CCW, Swansea City Council and ‘The Coalition’ v Llanelli Sand Dredging Ltd. The National Trust are to meet the costs of a Barrister acting for the Coalition on the understanding that if the Coalition have funds over it will be given over to that cause.

Mrs. E. Wakeford mentioned that she had heard the report that Gower could possibly be given National Park status.  The Clerk confirmed the same.

County Councillor Lewis reported that site visits had been made in respect of Planning Application No: 2006/0352 Part of Field 8600, Bank Farm, Horton and Application No: 2006/0216 – Sea Breeze, Horton.

a)  Planning Application No: 2006/0881

Location:                           The Old Post Office, Oxwich, Swansea.

Proposal:                           Two storey rear extension

Applicant:                         Mr. & Mrs. L. Richards

Agent Company:               Crescent Architectural

Penrice Community Council supports this application.

Application No:   2006/0794

Location:            Blythswood – Horton, Swansea. SA3 1LB

Proposal:             First floor side extension

Applicant:           Mr. & Mrs P. Davies.

Penrice Community Council supports this application.

Application No:    2006/0925 

Location:              The Brackens – Horton, Swansea. SA3 1LB.

Proposal:              Two storey side extension, front canopy/porch and rear canopy.

Applicant:            Mrs. R. Mason.

Agent:                  Mr. Bentley

Agent Company:  Kubic Design Ltd

Penrice Community Council supports this application.

b)  Town and Country Planning Acts 1990 – 2004 – Section 78 Appeal Site Location:

Land at rear of 8 Great House, Horton, Swansea.

Application No:   2005/2221

Proposal:              Retention of four buildings comprising sheds, shelter and

                             greenhouse.

Appeal starting date:  27^th April 2006

Application No:   2006/0495

Location:              Field 0818 Bank Farm, Horton, Swansea.

Proposal:              Use of land for caravan rally for 30 units from 5^th – 7^th May

                             2006 inclusive.

Determination:     Grant permission conditional.

Mr. A. Oliver reported that he had attended a presentation on Swansea Futures -Promoting Swansea and a presentation on the Eisteddfod – Parks and Recreation Grounds.  There were concerns that a great deal of money was being spent on Swansea Leisure Centre but not in outlying areas.

Mr. Oliver also attended the meeting about the possible closure of Fairwood Hospital he found the meeting disappointing.  The cost of running the Hospital is 0.1% of the local NHS budget.

Payable to:                   Purpose:                       Chq.No:           amount   VAT   Total

E. John – Clerk          Pay & Expenses           276                £ 255.13      -     £255.13

Cash @ Bank               4482.06           opening balance            4826.27

Less chqs.not

                271               350.00                                               4829.40

                272               141.00            less payments to

The Clerk reported that the first precept payment for 2006/2007 had been received on 1^st May 2006, this is not included in the above balance.

Noted correspondence from the following:

• Gower Society – Acknowledgement for donation of £200 for the Coalition.
• Gower Society – Update on Public Inquiry – Helwick Bank
• Mumbles Community Council – letter supporting the Coalition
• Swansea College – possible talk by Mrs. L.  Hussey about Strategic

Community Development. Clerk to write accepting the offer.           EJ.

• Welsh Assembly Government – Forum on Bilingual Education.
• WAG   -   Health Challenge Wales – Issue 2.
• WAG   -   Good Practice Guide for Community & Town Councils in Wales.
• Clerks and Councils Direct – Newsletter
• Swansea Council for Voluntary Services – News Bulletin March/April 2006

Mr. A. Oliver reported that the Official Sub-Committee organising events have obtained a 50% grant up to the value of £750 to help run the events.  Mr. Huw Edwards, News Reader for the BBC, has been contacted with the view to give an after-dinner speech.  It will probably be held in a marquee at the Oxwich Bay Hotel at the end of September 2006.

There will be organised outings to Gower by School children.  The Evening Post has produced a supplement.

  Mr. T. Methuen-Campbell to send a letter about the siting of the bench. Mr. A. Glass will talk to the CCW Warden about ownership of the woods. Speculation was made as to whether the bench could be sited somewhere other than on the hill but no decision was made.                                                                                        T. M-C

                                                                                                                        A.G.

Mr. T. Methuen-Campbell reported that a speed restriction sign was to be sited on the hill before the bridge on the Marsh Road and one sign on the road.

The Meeting ended at 8.35pm.