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LLANBADARN FAWR COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 5th June 2008

Present:

Nick Shepperd, H Jeffreys, T Simpson, P Knill, D Price, J Harding, County Councillor Fred Barker, Peter Cross, Jo Early

1.       Apologies:

None

2.       Minutes of Last meeting:  

          Approved

Matters Arising:

· No response yet received from Ian Davies PCC, a letter was written asking him to respond by today but still no response.  Huw & Terry to chase up by telephone.

3.       Highways Matters:

• Belisha Beacon repaired
• Bus Shelter – D Price reported that it is still in Brecon, we are 3rd / 4th on the list.
• Night Lighting Survey – re consultation letter from PCC, J Early to send copy of the night lighting survey to Alistair Knox.
• Traffic/Speed counter in village – D Price to find out for what use it is.
• Drainage works on Crossgates Road – D Price to find out how long works are anticipated to take.

4.       Update from Fred Barker, PCC

• During election campaign the lack of play areas was emphasized.  Locals are not encouraged to use school playing fields.  Headteacher at school does sympathise with lack of facilities but due to ELI the public is not covered to use as owned by the PTA and also the security of the site was questioned.  Requested made that the PCC Chief Executive, Planning & Recreation Officer and Head of Education to meet to resolve issue.  Provision needed in time for summer holidays.
• Planning Application for houses adjacent to Tanyfron has received large number of opposition re privacy, specifically of ‘Green Gables’.  Kirsty Williams has attended meeting there and will consult with the Trunk Road Agency with the feeling that the access is not suitable to another 39 houses.
• Cycle track between Crossgates and Llandrindod has been discussed with Cycling Officer.  It is on the priority list and funding possibilities are being sought.  The final responsibility of WAG – it is high on their list of priorities.  They stated that a feasibility report is required; D Price stated that one was carried out 5 years ago so no need for another.  Councillor Barker to ask Bruce Pucknall.  Full support of Mike Hodges, Town Councillor.
• Church Farm planning application is to be dealt with on Tuesday 10th June, there were representations made but none from Community Council – in future clerk to respond to planning applications in writing/email even if no objections to request.

5.       Financial Reports

• Bank Balance at 22 May 2008 - £1923.61
• Signatories to Post Office Account to be sent off by clerk in respect of closing the account and transferring to HSBC savings account.
• Form to be sought from HSBC for Peter Cross to become a signatory.

6.       Correspondence

• Letter re renewal of insurance policy – clerk to action
• Invoice received from Community Centre – check March 08 figure as possibility invoiced twice – clerk to action.
• PCC – letter re Penybont common footpath – no action
• PCC – Local Development Plan meeting – no action as date has been missed
• PCC – Code of Conduct has been accepted on Thursday 5th June 2008
• Powys Unitary Development Control Guidance re onshore wind developments – Terry/Derek/Huw to read
• Email from local PC and CPSO Dyfed Powys Police – possibly invite to August meeting
• Risk Reduction Plan – Peter summarized document and concluded no real substance to it.  Comments to be passed to clerk to pass to Fire Service
• Western Power Distribution Business Plan 2010-2015 – consultation with customers – Derek to read & reply

7.       Planning Applications

• No planning applications
• Article from Thurs 22nd May issue of County Times bought to councils attention – it is praising the forth coming development of 39 houses with no consideration for objections received.

8.       Any other Business

• It has been noted that a local property has converted its garage into living space – to be checked if this is within building regs or requires planning permission
• Future of Crossfield House brought up – asked Councillor Barker for his support as all local communities will be affected by its closure.
• Scots Pine on edge of Guidfa Meadows has been subject to tree surgery – question asked re life span of these trees in relation to re. planting of new trees on area – thoughts/enquiries by next meeting.

Date of next meeting – Thursday 3rd July 2008 at 7.30pm.

Meeting closed at 9.15pm.