Minutes of the meeting of the Penrice Community Council held on ~Monday 12th June 07

At Horton Village Hall at 7.30pm

Members Present: Councillor A Glass – Chairman

Councillor A Oliver

Councillor G Davies

Councillor T Methuen-Campbell

Councillor G Roberts

Councillor I Williams

21/07 Apologies for Absence.

Cllr E Wakeford

22/07Declarations of Interest.

None

23/07Vacancies for the Office of Councillor of Penrice CC

Council decided to deal with Item - Vacancies for the Office of Councillor of Penrice CC and suspended standing orders. Following a discussion with the candidates standing orders were re-instated. Cllr T Methuen-Campbell proposed that the both candidates were co-opted onto the Council with immediate effect, seconded Cllr I Williams, carried unanimously. Clerk to notify Mr Burnett. Cllr G Roberts was invited to join the meeting. SC

24/07To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on Monday 14^th May 07 and extra ordinary meeting Thursday 31^st May 07.

The minutes of the 14^th May 07 were agreed to be a true and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr G Davies seconded Cllr T Methuen-Campbell.

The minutes of the 31^st May 07 were agreed to be a true and accurate record.

Proposed: Cllr T Methuen-Campbell seconded: Cllr G Davies

25/07Matters Arising from the minutes.

14^th May 07

07/289 The Quotation from Allianz Cornhill insurers for adding 6 notice boards and 3 benches value of £4500 was £60 per annum. Council resolved add these items at the quoted cost. SC

07/310 Cllr A Glass had drafted a letter, but A.M. Andrew Davies had been replaced in IT. Council agreed that copies to E Hart, M Caton and Head of Tourism in The City and County of Swansea.

25/07Matters Arising from the minutes cont….

19/07 Green Lane- Andrew Richards the owner of the site had said that he was going to rectify.

A Richards makes a contribution to the community by cutting the green. Ownership was also discussed of the area in question.

24/07 Footpaths – The City and County of Swansea had dealt with the issue at Slade and re-routed the path on a temporary basis.

31^st May 07

Cllr Glass gave a verbal report of the registration hearings – Cllr Glass had spoken at the hearings and presented the case on behalf of the Community Council. The Commissioner seemed to agree with the advice that the Council had received and the decision would now be made in writing.

Correspondence – an extract from the Law society had been submitted to the Council regarding the registration of common land hearings by Mr D Moulson.

26/07County Councillor R. Lewis.

None

27/07Community Councils.

The next meeting of One Voice Wales 14^th June 07.

Gower Website meeting had been held 11^th June 07. Cllr Glass gave a brief verbal update.

28/07Correspondence

Law Society extract – Commons registration dealt with earlier
The City and County of Swansea – signage at Oxwich crossroads reply letter

Cllr Glass to arrange a meeting with Cllrs I Williams, T Methuen-Campbell and A Glass AG

Horton Village Hall – A request for finance for baby changing facilities

Cllr A Oliver joined the meeting 8.05pm

Following a discussion, Cllr I Williams proposed that £200 out of the annual grant be paid for this item, seconded Cllr G Davies, carried unanimously.

The City and County of Swansea – response letter stating that Oxwich Hill would be gritted in future. Noted
The City and County of Swansea – Gower Community Facility survey – Cllr Glass to complete. AG
The City and County of Swansea - Planning Applications 2006/1278 & 2007/0514

Approved noted

The City and county of Swansea - Swansea Bay leaflet noted
Fire Service - Risk Reduction Plan noted
Fairbridge – Financial request noted
AONB magazine- noted
The Voice- magazine noted
The Welsh Assembly – Free travel available – Clerk to put on website SC

28/07Correspondence cont…

The City and County of Swansea – Nail trimming service to over 50’s Clerk to put on website. SC
The City and County of Swansea - Planning department letter re Greenways planning permission that actually holds. The letter was a direct result of a meeting with Cllr A Oliver and A Glass. Cllrs felt disappointed that were hoping to work with Mr Meade and that he has maintained that he has more permission than units on site, but this letter seems to say that he does not. Council resolved that The Chair, Cllr Glass to speak again to M Meade again and query further. Also that the City and County of Swansea to keep the community Council updated by the enforcement department and that the PCC expect a response even though the department are short staffed.

It was thought that because the rural district Council did not respond within the statutory time frame, the permission was passed by default. Also only part of the site was unregulated.

29/07Financial.

Council decided to decide the Clerks pay and expenses in camera at the end of the meeting

Details chq no amount VAT Total

Oxwich and Penrice Youth Hall rent 314 £50 0 £50

Proposed Cllr A Oliver seconded Cllr G Davies

Horton Village Hall 315 £200 0 £200

Decided earlier in the meeting.

Balance as @ 12^th June 07

Cash @ bank 9742.11 opening balance 4826.27

Cheques not presented nil receipts 14594.81

19421.08

less payments 9678.97

9742.11 balances 9742.11

Balance as @ 12^th June 07 £9742.11

30/07Planning.

Cllr I Williams declared a personal interest in this Item and did not speak or vote.

Application no: 2007/1071 Application Site: The Manor House, Horton

Applicant: Mrs A Austin, Proposal: Erection of ground and first floor extension,

extension to living accommodation and rebuilding garage.

Application no: 2007/1121 Application Site: Bank Farm, Horton

Applicant: Ronald Carter Proposal: Caravan rally for approx 50 units 16/5 to 1/6/08

Application no: 2007/1206 Application Site: Bank Farm, Horton

Applicant: The Caravan Club Proposal: Caravan rally for approx 160 units 25/7 to 17/8/08

30/07Planning cont….

Application no: 2007/1202 Application Site: Bank Farm, Horton

Applicant: The Caravan Club Proposal: Caravan rally for approx 80 units 23/5 to

1/6/ 08.

Council decided that there were no objections on any of the applications

31/07Rural Swansea Local Action Group.

Council decided to await until more information was received, deferred.

32/07Bench at Oxwich

Cllr T Methuen-Campbell will chase. TMC

Cllr B Richards may be able to maintain the bench at Horton.

33/07Highway access

Mrs Methuen-Campbell had advised that satellite navigation systems had been sending caravans down the road known as the ‘Penny Hitch’ which was unsuitable for these vehicles. There is a sign already there to say no HGV, but maybe should be a no caravan sign. Clerk to write a letter to John English of the City and County of Swansea. SC

34/07Matters Outstanding

A 5 leaflet – Jan Ellis had made a mock up and was viewed by Councillors. Agenda next meeting.

The Chairman’s Report had been posted on the notice boards and Clerk to put on the Website. SC

29/07Financial cont…

Council considered this part of the meeting in camera

The Chairman_____________________________