County Borough of Caerphilly

Nelson Community Council

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD ON THURSDAY 8^th November 2007 at 7.00 p.m.

Present: Cllr. B Miles (Chairman)

Cllr. A Candy

Cllr. P Lapsa

Cllr. L Lewis

Mr A. Hoskins (Clerk)

In Attendance: No one

Apologies for Absence: Cllrs. P Baldwin, A Blackman, P Cartwright, M Derrett and A Gray.

Declarations of Interest:

There were no declarations of interest.

815. Minutes:

· Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11^th October 2007 were Received and Approved

· Minutes of a Wern Park Sub-Committee meeting on 30^th October 2007 were Received and Adopted

816. Matters arising from the Minutes:

It was noted that Cllr. Lewis was to attend a memorial service for Sir Tasker Watkins at Llandaff Cathedral. It was agreed that the Chairman would accompany him.

817. Report from the Police representative:

Members were again disappointed at the lack of police attendance. No apologies had been received.

The Clerk reported that a letter had [today] been received from Inspector Walsh, apologising for lack of attendance at the September meeting and indicating that an officer would be present tonight.

It was Resolved to write to the Inspector to request that when it is known that officers cannot attend, a written report on current issues (including statistics and progress with PACT) be provided where possible.

818. Report from the Chairman:

The Chairman had nothing to report.

819. Report from the Clerk:

a. PLANNING:

The following planning applications relating to the Nelson area were received:

1. 07/1333/TCA Diocese of Llandaff Fell tree at The Rectory, High Street.

It was Resolved that no observations or objection be made regarding the above application.

The following Applications were approved by the County Borough Council:

1. 06/0848/NCC Bowen Partners Reclaim former quarry – operate recycling and transfer station with associated storage at Ty Du Farm.

2. 06/0849/NCC Bowen Partners Reclaim former quarry – with inert waste and extend access/haul road to landfill site at Ty Du Farm.

3. 07/0680/FULL Mr A Sadler & Miss V Steel Demolish existing bungalow and construct new dwelling at Oakland bungalow, Llanfabon Road

4. 07/1117/FULL Mr R J Morgan Erect conservatory at 3 Cae’r Gelynnen.

5. 07/1118/FULL Mr & Mrs Holder Erect single storey side extension at 11 Llon Y Llwyn.

6. 07/1120/FULL Mr J Martin Erect single storey extension at the Railway Inn, Llanfabon Road.

The following Applications were refused by the County Borough Council:

None received

b. ACCOUNTS:

The following payments were approved:

1. Royal British Legion Remembrance Day Poppy Wreath £16.50

2. Cleaner (Institute) Contract period October 2007 £71.76

3. M Blackman Photographs (Annual Show) £8.40

4. KRS Stamps Replacement ink pad £4.13 dc

5. SWALEC Electricity supply (Institute) £22.24

6. British Gas Electricity supply (Institute) £10.84

7. CCBC Picnic tables and benches at Wern Park (Cydcoed) £4,326.35

8. Pro-Copy Minimum billing charge to 31/10/07 £78.03

c. CORRESPONDENCE:

The following correspondence was received:-

1. CCBC

Further information, as requested, on proposed development at Bryn Quarry.

The Clerk reported that the Council’s concerns regarding this proposed development had been submitted to the

Planning Department as had been resolved at the October meeting.

Members examined the plans for the proposed development and confirmed that the building, due to its size, colour and construction, could be detrimental to the landscape as it could be seen from many parts of Nelson.

2. Adler Manufacturing Limited

Offer of special price on promotional diaries. Noted

3. CCBC

Statement of Licensing Policy. Noted

4. CCBC

Notices of diversion of footpaths 166, 261 and 185 in the community of Gelligaer. Noted

5. CCBC

Consultation on proposal to amend opening hours at Nelson Library.

The proposal was accepted as a positive measure.

6. CCBC

Notice of meeting of Licensing Forum on 22^nd October 2007. Noted

7. Hyder

Notice of meetings re: Waste Management Strategies. Noted

8. HM Revenue & Customs

Adjusted Penalty Determination of £0.00 following appeal.

Noted that he Clerk had appealed against a Penalty Determination of

£400.00 on grounds that the Council’s Annual Return was submitted on time.

9. Home Start Cwm Rhymni

Acknowledgement of grant. Noted

10. One Voice Wales

The Voice, Newsletter. Noted

11. Play Wales

Newsletter. Noted

12. GAVO

Notice of Voluntary Sector Awareness Day on 10^th November 2007. Noted

It was noted that Members who attended conferences and similar events

were entitled to reasonable expenses outside the Borough Council area

and that there was a Scheme in place to cover this.

The Clerk would ensure that all Members were made aware of the Scheme.

13. CCBC

Notice of JLC meeting on 17^th October 2007.

The Clerk had attended.

14. CHAD

Acknowledgement of grant and information on ICT Project. Noted

15. CCBC

Newsline. Noted

16. Bobath

Acknowledgement of grant and copy of Annual Report. Noted

17. CCBC

Notice of vacancy on the Governing Body at Llanfabon Infant’s School.

Agenda item

18. HM Revenue & Customs

Apology for incorrectly sending Penalty Notice. Noted

19. CCBC

Young People’s Information Service Helpline leaflets. Noted

20. Brookes Bates Partnership

Notification of launch of new website. Noted

21. Ieuan Wyn Jones AM

Reply to invitation to meet re: proposed development at Ty Du.

The Clerk tabled the response from the AM and apologised for omitting it from the

Paper circulated. Members expressed disappointment at the Minister’s response. The response was noted.

22. Shelter Cymru

Acknowledgement of grant. Noted

23. RNIB

Information on services and training courses. Noted

24. CCBC

Reply re: cutting of hedges and banks along Mabon Road.

Members welcomed the proposal to cut the hedges back more vigorously

and earlier in the season, before nesting takes place.

820. Nomination of a Minor Authority Governor at Llanfabon Infant’s School:

Councillor Alen Candy was Nominated. The Clerk would inform the Clerk to the Governors.

821. Review of Community Boundaries:

Members felt that even with the rapid expansion of the village over recent years, the current boundary arrangements were satisfactory and should not be changed. Due to the topography of the area there was little scope for change in any event. The Clerk would reply to the Boundary Commission.

822. Community Council Christmas Newsletter:

The draft Newsletter was Received and Adopted. The Clerk requested that any errors be brought to his attention before it went to print.

823. Report on the Wern Woodland Park Project:

The Clerk reported on progress with the project.

He had met on site with officers of CCBC to review progress.

There had also been a site meeting with Barbara Anglezarke. Generally, it was felt that the project was progressing satisfactorily and that works already carried out were acceptable.

Orders had been placed for the Youth Shelter, new path and tree works. The main item still outstanding was the interpretive panels. The Clerk would follow this up with CCBC.

824. Report from NVP:

There was no report from NVP.

825. Questions/Comments from members of the public present:

Members of the public expressed their disappointment at the lack of any police presence.

The meeting closed at 8.05 pm

Min/Nov/07