AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE DECEMBER MEETING

Outstanding issues to be addressed:-

• Back of garages at Somerset House, double gates and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden was seeking advice on this and as yet there is no action. Cllr Brinsden will chase this up.
• Fly tipping by Pen-y-Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction There is some improvement but an eye will be kept on this.
• Sign for Free Parking by toilets opposite the Templebar to encourage visitors to use the car park and not park in front of the village amenities and risk getting a parking ticket. This is now in hand.
• Knotweed at Parish Hall, Summerhill – This is still not cut back. A local Councillor is continuing to seek action on this.
• Branches overhanging road between Summerhill and Meadow House –Branches are still overhanging and no action has been taken.
• Pleasant Green, Pleasant Valley –This matter has still not been addressed.
• A large pothole has appeared near the garages at the council houses in Summerhill and another at the entrance to the estate. This is very bad and has not been dealt with. Councillors stressed that the hole will get worse as the weather deteriorates.
• Stile at White Leys is still not repaired Footpath 1/6. A further letter will be sent.
• Stanwell Cross at Llanteg, being cut up by Silcox school bus – Cllr Brinsden has reported that he has had a response and that there has been complete denial that Silcox are responsible. However, it would seem that note has been taken and no more damage has been done.

The Community Council agreed that a strong letter should be sent to the PCC with regard to the above matters, some of which have been outstanding for many months.

Coast path sculpture A meeting was held on site with the National Parks Enforcement Officer, and the Community Council got the go ahead for the coast path marker as designed by one of our Community Councillors, together with seats. The concrete is now in place for the base.

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations A meeting was held at the Amroth Arms of all local businesses to discuss ideas/suggestions for the 4th June. The aim is to make it a weekend of celebration along our coast – Wiseman’s Bridge to the New Inn, with a range of activities and entertainment taking place over the Bank holiday weekend. A second meeting will be held on the 6th February 5.00 p.m. at the Amroth Arms.

County Councillor’s Report -. Cllr Brinsden had nothing to report this evening.

Llanteg Community Association - A walk around Bosheston is planned for February 2012. The Christmas service will be held on Sunday December 4th at 3.00pm. A walking course is planned for 4th and 11th February in the afternoons. Participants who enjoy walking are sought, in order to make the course viable. There will be a photo shoot to thank Planed for the new interpretive board in the village. This will then appear in the press shortly. It was agreed that the Community Council would donate £100 towards the purchase of gates for the Clay Pits. This was gratefully received.

Council were advised of the death of Bob Cole of Llanteg, the husband of Madeleine. Condolences were given to his family. He will be sadly missed in the community.
Amroth and District Community Association – December 8th there will be an Elton John tribute evening. The Hall is shortly being redecorated throughout.

Planning: Cllr Brinsden declared an interest and took no part in the discussion

11/0298/PA – Land south of Cheriton, Wesley Close, Pleasant Valley – Erection of dwelling Permission refused
NP/11/356 - Car Park Amroth – Extend existing car park for vehicles and trailers Permission granted
11/0631/PA - Land west of Surf Haven, Llanteg – Erection of two storey dwelling No objection
11/0692/PA - Rose Park Farm, Llanteg – Outline Planning Consent for erection of rural
Enterprise dwelling No objection
NP/11/444 - Trelessy Farm, Amroth – Single wind turbine with hub height of 37 m An Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) should be
Essential
11/0690/PA – Land North of the Rookery, Stepaside, Narberth – Erection of dwelling Objections
11/0796/PA- Birds Lane House, Stepaside, Narberth – Alterations and Extension No objection
11/0681/PA - Land near Green Plains, Stepaside- Construction of single dwelling and garage Objections
11/0608/PA – New Inn Amroth – Photovoltaic Solar Array to roofs Permission granted
NP/11/460 – Maythorn, Amroth – Proposed conversion of existing double garage to provide
1 ½ storey detached dwelling No objection to plans
But it should be noted that the report states there is little or no risk of flooding. The Community Council
queried this as the Temple Bar car park has been subject to flooding in recent years and this property is adjacent to same. It is also noted that the property is within 140 mts of Morfa – where the application is being delayed due to alleged flood plain problems.

Correspondence

Letter to Charity Commission re Village Hall and David Rees and the Charity Commission response
Samaritans – Donation request (March)
First Response Team – Call from Paul Morris of the First Response Team, based in Narberth and Amroth Community Council’s letter of Support for this excellent service
Beach Haven – letter and response
Ben Morris re Seat in Stepaside
Planed Open Day Wednesday 7th December

Other Matters

• It was reported that there was concern about building works going on at Silbretta – Summerhill Park. Cllr Brinsden will speak with the Enforcement Officer about this and get someone to look in to the matter.
• It was reported that the parking outside the Stepaside Inn was continuing to cause obstruction issues. The Police have been contacted today and they have agreed to look in to the matter.
• It was reported for the third month running, that the roads in the Wiseman’s Bridge/ Pleasant Valley area are in serious need of repair. Individual matters have been reported many times. Photographs have been sent in to show the extent of the problem.

The Clerk wishes to thank the Community Council for again accommodating her trip to Australia.

The meeting ended at 8.10 p.m.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd February at Amroth Parish Hall

AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE OCTOBER MEETING

The Chair welcomed our guest – John Smith of Morgan’s Way Summerhill.

Outstanding issues to be addressed:-

• Back of garages at Somerset House, double gates and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden was seeking advice on this and as yet there is no action. It was reported that they are tidying up the front now, but nothing has been done about these outstanding issues. Cllr Brinsden has had no response on the matters.
• The steps on sea front in Amroth need to be painted white in time for season. – This was never done and there were several complaints from visitors about falling over the steps. A letter has gone to PCC requesting they be painted in the spring.
• Fly tipping by Pen-y Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction. There has been no update on this matter.
• Sign for Free Parking by toilets opposite the Templebar to encourage visitors to use the car park and not park in front of the village amenities and risk getting a parking ticket. This has still not been done. But it appears to be in hand.
• Stepaside sign – Another reminder to be sent making clear the location.
• Knotweed at Parish Hall, Summerhill – The weed was sprayed a few weeks ago. PCC were to come and cut it back but this has not yet been done. Our local Councillor has tried to contact Mr Lewis and he has been unable to get hold of him. It has still not been cut back and removed. He will try again.
• Branches overhanging road between Summerhill and Meadow House – We are still awaiting news on this.
• Pleasant Green, Pleasant Valley – This has still not been done and a reminder has been sent.

Coast path sculpture A further update on this project will be made on the 7th November, with an on-site meeting with Parks. It is to determine the need or not for Planning permission.

County Councillor’s Report -. Cllr Brinsden reported that the grit stocks are much better for this year and from the lessons that they learned last year, there is likely to be better service on the secondary roads this year. Iron Man 2012 - there will be far more consultation and much earlier. There will be a little tweaking of the routes. The CC Development Plan consultation on alternative sites is now closed and the Council anticipates publishing further changes for consultation in early 2012. Notification of revenue funding has just been announced and it will be an increase of 0.2% which in effect, due to inflation will be a cut of 4.5% in real terms. Unlike England the WAG has not agreed to give a one off grant so that Council Tax can be frozen. However, all Welsh Councils have agreed to keep rises to an absolute minimum.

Llanteg Community Association - 30th Oct. walk from Blackpool Mill led by the ranger 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m. A Murder Mystery evening will be held in the Hall in Llanteg on 19th November at 7.30 p.m. There will be a fancy dress theme and the event will include a light buffet. Tickets are £6. A walk around Bosheston is planned for February 2012. The Christmas service, together with the village hall, will be held on the first Sunday in December (the 4th) at 3.00pm. There is a Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November 10.40 for prayers and two minutes silence at 11.00 a.m. by the History Society. We now have gates for the Clay Pits. These will be erected in the next few weeks. A walking course is planned for February/March time. Participants who enjoy walking are sought, in order to make the course viable.

Amroth and District Community Association – Broadband is now set up in the Hall. December 8th there will be an Elton John tribute evening. Many children parties are happening each weekend. The AGM of the Community Association is 10th November at 7.00 p.m All residents of the Amroth parish are welcome to attend.

Planning: Cllr Brinsden declared an interest and took no part in the discussion

The Old Stores Amroth – A lot of concern has been voiced regarding the height of the new metal structure. National Parks are also concerned. It was suggested that a letter goes to National Parks from the Community Council to state the concern. The original planning was that it would be not exceed the height of Coed Mor – the adjacent property. A reply has been received in relation to this concern and it would appear that the structure is not exceeding the height of the adjacent property.

11/0472/PA - Longstone Manse, Ludchurch – Erection of Dwelling Permission refused
11/0601/PA - Longstone Manse, Ludchurch - Erection of Dwelling – outline planning only No objection
11/0585/PA - Heritage Park, Stepaside – Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of consent D3/0552/82
There is no objection for a path inside the hedge from Heritage Park to Stepaside. However, Council was displeased to see that an application had been made to site caravans/chalets on both sides of the river and on what is now the car park. There is no screening for any of this and Pleasant Valley will be ruined and no longer worthy of its name. The visual impact on the valley would be devastating. In addition, the extra 30 caravans/chalets could put the existing private sewage system under pressure in times of high demand and the members were very concerned that this could cause a danger of backflow into some of the caravans/lodges or into the site. Apparently, there is a risk of flooding, because the area is on a flood plain. Residents have been made aware of this and the potential danger, and they have been given emergency measures as to how to deal with it should it occur.

11/0298/PA - Land south of Cheriton, Wesley Close, Pleasant Valley No objection
11/0319/PA - Plot 17 Clos Yr Ysgol, Stepaside – Erection of dwelling Permission granted
11/0426/PA - Coombs Head Bungalow, Amroth – Replace existing garage with new Permission granted
NP/11/378 - Craig y Borian and Little raig y Borian, Llanteg – Proposed new roadway No objection

Correspondence

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Beacons – arranging a bonfire beacon in our Community Area. See Other Matters
Citizens Advice Bureau - leaflet

Other Matters
- Tuesday 4th June - Diamond Jubilee – Pig Roast – Fireworks – Bonfire- One of our Councillors will research this and book the fireworks. The Community Council will be funding the fireworks.
- Seats can be ordered for the promenade and Summerhill
- The issue of the 30mph throughout Llanteg was raised. This has been brought up before and apparently it will only be considered where there is a built up area.
- A large pothole has appeared near the garages at the council houses in Summerhill and another at the entrance to the estate. A form requesting knowledge of empty properties was completed and sent to PCC by our Councillor representative.
- Silcox school bus is cutting up Stanwell Cross again. A letter requested to be sent to PCC regarding the matter.
- Stile at White Leys is still not repaired Footpath 16. There has been a request to homeowners from The Environment Agency who wants to be informed if the property is on public sewage, or private systems of their own and that people with cess pits or septic tanks do not need to do anything.
- The Notice Board in Llanteg needs urgent attention. One of the Councillors has agreed to look at this. The Community Council were very grateful for this offer.
- There will be aTempus Christmas concert on the 16th or 23rd December at the Amroth Arms. On the 30th October there will be a Halloween Party with fiery soup. Wine tasting 8th December with cheese and wine and Jack Castle will be entertaining at the Amroth swim on New Year’s Day.
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Dates for next year

2nd February 2012 – Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill
22nd March 2012 - Llanteg Village Hall
19th April 2012 - Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill
24th May 2012 - Llanteg Village Hall
21st June 2012 - Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill
19th July 2012 - Llanteg Village Hall
23rd August 2012 - Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill
20th Sept. 2012 - Llanteg Village Hall
18th October 2012 - Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill
22nd Nov. 2012 - Llanteg Village Hall

The meeting ended at 9.00 p.m.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 17th November at Llanteg Village Hall

AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING

Outstanding issues to be addressed:-

• Back of garages at Somerset House, double gates and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden was seeking advice on this and as yet there is no action.
• The steps on sea front in Amroth need to be painted white in time for season. – This was never done and there were several complaints from visitors about falling over the steps. A letter to go to PCC.
• Fly tipping by Pen-y Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction. It was reported that there is a lot of garden refuse there but it seems that heavy duty goods have not been dumped for some time. The situation must now be carefully monitored.
• Sign for Free Parking by toilets opposite the Templebar to encourage visitors to use the car park and not park in front of the village amenities and risk getting a parking ticket. This has still not been done. Another email to PCC on this.
• Stepaside sign – This has not been done. A further reminder to be sent to PCC.
• Water dripping at the Triangle – Pleasant Valley This has now been done and the item can come off the agenda.
• No fouling sign on footpath 10/11 at Llanteg – This has now been done and the item can come off the agenda.
• Knotweed at Parish Hall, Summerhill – The weed was sprayed a few weeks ago. PCC were to come and cut it back but this has not yet been done. It will be chased up.
• Branches overhanging road between Summerhill and Meadow House – We are still awaiting news on this.
• Mettle Post on road to Wiseman’s Bridge by Gracelands – This item can be taken off the agenda.
• Pleasant Green, Pleasant Valley – This has still not been done and a reminder will be sent.

Coast path sculpture It would appear, that despite being advised last year that Planning permission was not required, it has now been requested. A letter has been sent to National Parks regarding this matter and seeking a meeting with them to see what is intended. We are still awaiting a reply. A further letter will be sent.

County Councillor’s Report -. Councillor Brinsden was not in attendance at tonight’s meeting. He asked that the following information be given to Council – “The rendering on the inside walls (or what is left of them) at the Mountain Chapel is falling off, probably due to ingress of water through the top of the walls as they are not sealed or capped.” A local Councillor will investigate this, have a word with Cllr Brinsden and make a decision as to the best way forward.

Llanteg Community Association - 29th Oct. walk from Blackpool Mill led by the ranger 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m A walk around Bosheston is planned for February 2012. The Christmas service, together with the village hall, will be held on either the first or second Sunday in December. An Information Board has been placed in the school garden which is an excellent addition to the garden and in the autumn some gates will be put at the entrance to the clay pits.

Amroth and District Community Association – The enhancement project has started outside the toilets in Amroth. Youth Activities had a very successful evening last week when a representative came along from the Donations Group of the Co-op to see the Youth Activities Club in action. They were very impressed with what was going on and how much use was made of this excellent facility. The church Cheese and Wine evening was also a big success raising a good amount of money for church funds. The Hall is being well-used for children’s parties as well as a variety of other activities. Broadband will be in the Hall very shortly and this will be very useful for the computer classes. On December 8th there will be an Elton John tribute evening.

Planning
11/0319/PA – Plot 17, Clos Yr Ysgol, Stepaside, Pembs. – Erection of Dwelling No objection
11/0233/PA – Elrose Cottage, Stepaside – Erection of garage Permission granted
NP/11/314 – The Mead Amroth – Conversion of double garage to dwelling No objection
11/0426/PA – Coombs Head Bungalow, Amroth – New garage/workshop No objection
11/0472/PA – Longstone Manse, Ludchurch – Erection of dwelling No objection
11/0249/PA – Hill Crest, Llanteg – Alterations and extension Permission granted
NP/11/356 – Extend existing car park - Amroth village No objection

The Old Stores Amroth – A lot of concern has been voiced regarding the height of the structure. National Parks are also concerned. It was suggested that a letter goes to National Parks from the Community Council to state the concern. The original planning was that it would be not exceed the height of Coed Mor – the adjacent property. A letter will be sent.

Correspondence

Petition from Suffolk Local Council for more communication re Planning Applications – Amroth Community Council supported this petition.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – Planning Service Guide
Royal Horticultural Society – Helping people to volunteer to improve their surroundings
Victim Support – donation request – March 2012
Rural Housing Enabler - Pembrokeshire Empty Homes Survey – Cllr Thomas will return this.
PCC – Briefing note – Gagged or Not Gagged: That is the question.
Pembrokeshire Housing – Annual Report
Hywel Dda – Talking Health leaflet
Bloomfield House – Representation on Management Committee
PCC – Emyr Williams – Uphill Battle to Save Picturesque Welsh Shore Towns from Drowning
Empowering Parish and Town councils
Charity Governance September 2011
PCC – Full of Life at 50+
PCC – War Memorial survey in Pembrokeshire

Other Matters

• There was concern about the state of the church yard in Amroth. The grass had grown wildly between the gravestones. It is noted that the Community Council pay a certain amount each year for the upkeep of the graveyard and it was felt that this upkeep should be maintained. However, it was noted that this job has now been done.
• It was reported that there is a pothole in the middle of the road outside Meadow House. There is also a recurrence of the potholes in the entrance to the council houses in Summerhill. Outside number 10 on this road, there is a large dip which needs addressing. There is a broken stile on footpath 1/6 at the White Leys end. There is a post missing at the Old Post Office in Stepaside – allowing the owners to park on the pavement. Cars are still parking at the Stepaside Inn. The staggered junction sign on the grass verge outside Church View is too low and hence causes an obstruction. It would be helpful if this could be addressed to avoid an accident. All these issues to be reported to PCC.

The meeting ended at 8.15 p.m.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20th October at Amroth Parish Hall Summerhill

AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH.
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE JULY MEETING

Outstanding issues to be addressed:-

• Back of garages at Somerset House, double gates and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden has spoken with a representative from PCC. She reported that the glass has been sprayed. Cllr Brinsden said that he was still unhappy about what had been done and that it was not satisfactory. The site would be re-visited and she would get back to him as soon as possible.
• Can steps on sea front be painted white in time for season. The steps have not been done yet. Another letter to be sent.
• Fly tipping by Pen-y Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction. No more news on this yet but the situation will be monitored. It would seem that the area is currently clear.
• Sign for Free Parking by toilets opposite the Templebar to encourage visitors to use the car park and not park in front of the village amenities and risk getting a parking ticket. This is in hand.
• Stepaside sign – Still no sign in place. This has been requested and is on the works’ list.
• Water dripping at the Triangle – Pleasant Valley Nothing has been done yet.
• Safety railing on promenade near slip-way – This has now been done.
• No fouling sign on footpath 10/11 at Llanteg – Nothing on this as yet.
• Broadband speed improvement – There is nothing to add to this. The Welsh Assembly are now working on the matter.
• Ebenezer Chapel – Graveyard – The strimming has now been done.
• Knotweed at Parish Hall, Summerhill – This job is still awaited and the matter is very urgent. A Councillor has sent in further photos and it is now spreading ferociously into neighbouring gardens. He will contact the PCC again.
• Branch overhanging road between Summerhill and Meadow House – Nothing done as yet.
• Post on road to Wiseman’s Bridge by Gracelands – Nothing has yet been done on this.

Coast path sculpture We are now waiting to get confirmation that planning permission is not required. When the notion of a sculpture was first mentioned, we were advised by National Parks that Planning Permission would not be required hence we do not foresee a problem.

County Councillor’s Report -. It was reported that:-

A request had been made from a resident about a slip-way to be put in at the new Inn end of the beach. Cllr Brinsden explained that this had been refused strongly in the past for reasons of the extent of the job and the cost involved and that there was no point in pursuing the matter again.
Cllr Brinsden reported that National Parks are asking for specific comments when Community Councillors look at Planning Applications. In order to help this process, a form is being devised for Community Councillors to complete which will enable Councillors to view such applications more purposefully.

Llanteg Community Association - 17th Sept. quiz and bingo evening in the hall. £5 per person to include a light supper. 29th Oct. walk from Blackpool Mill led by the ranger 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m A walk around Bosheston is planned for February 2012

Amroth and District Community Association – Planed are supporting an Environmental Enhancement and Industrial Heritage project. The toilets at the end of the village in Amroth will be refurbished and there will be some Industrial Heritage interpretive panels displayed which will convey industrial heritage information for the area. Youth Activities have been given almost £400 from the co-op to develop this facility. The Youth Group are delighted with this funding and very grateful to the Co-op for their generous donation. The Sewing class is the only one going on through the summer. There is a St Elidyrs Church Cheese and Wine coming up on August 11th. £255 was made for Tinkers Hill at a recent Quaynotes concert.

Planning Cllr Brinsden declared an interest and took no part in this agenda item

11/0249/PA – Hill Crest Llanteg, Narberth – Alterations and extension No objection
11/02333/PA – Elrose Cottage, Stepaside – Erection of garage No objection
Planning Application at Meadow House – To be reported to Development Management
Committee on 20th July – 10.00 a.m. – All welcome
NP/10/451 – Meadow House – Alterations/Extensions to Clubhouse Permission refused
NP/11/180 – Meadow House – Stationing of 8 lodges (on axel) Permission refused
NP/320/93 – Meadow House – Variation of Condition 2 Consent granted
11/0117/PA – Longstone Manse, Ludchurch – Erection of dwelling Proposal withdrawn

Correspondence
Simon Hart MP – Surgery Dates
PCC Pembrokeshire Local Development Plan – Alternative Sites
Dyfed Powys Police Authority – Inspection of Accounts for year end 31st March 2011
Mr A R Jones and Mrs A R Jones – Memorial inscription request
Good Neighbour Scheme letter
RWE nPower Renewables – Atlantic Array Offshore Wind Farm
Thank you letters were received from the Methodist Chapel, Stepaside and the Amroth and District Community Association for the donations recently received.

Other Matters

• Amroth sign missing – letter sent to PCC for replacement. This is now in hand and is being refitted.
• The role of Community Councillors and Planning Applications – Councillors wished the following to be noted:-

It should be noted that the Community Council has no powers in connection with the determination of planning applications. They are simply a statutory consultee for any Planning Application coming through the Planning Authority. The Planning Authority has to inform the Community Council of any planning applications received and request the view of the Community Council on these Applications. The Community Council are also informed by the Planning Authorities of the result of all Applications. It is the duty of the Planning Authority to inform near neighbours of any Planning Application, and it is not the duty of any individual Councillor to do this. It should also be borne in mind that Community Councillors are all volunteers and do the job without any payment (not even expenses). Councillors work hard to support their own constituents and the Community Council in general and should not be subjected to harassment and haranguing at any level. Individual Councillors should not have to endure personal attacks. If a problem arises within the community which a resident would like help with, or any perceived difficulty with the Community Council/Councillors, then it should be reported to the Clerk, The Community Council, c/o The Barn, Amroth, SA67 8NP. All issues will then be reported to the Community Council’s next meeting. If the matter is urgent, then the issue will be relayed to Councillors immediately.

• It was reported that a resident had said that there is a collection of water outside their driveway after heavy rain. She also said she was concerned because people were driving over the verge. A photo will be included. Pleasant Green, Pleasant Valley. A letter will be written to PCC
• Potholes continue to be an issue in Pleasant Valley. These are awaiting treatment but there are so many that it is taking some time to get the problems addressed.
• It was reported that between Amroth Castle Gates and the Church a tree is often in the road or hanging over the road. A Councillor said that the owners of the wood will be taking the wood down and replanting it with hard-woods, hence this particular problem should then be resolved.
• The Civil Service for the Community Council will be held on August 14th at 11.00 a.m. at the Methodist Chapel, Stepaside. Everyone is invited.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 22nd September at Llanteg Village Hall.

AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE JUNE MEETING

Outstanding issues to be addressed:-

• The back of the garages at Somerset House, double gates and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden is dealing with this matter. – He reported that the area would be inspected by PCC early next week.
• It was requested that the steps on the Amroth sea front be painted white in time for season This will be done by end of June
• Fly tipping by Pen-y Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction. This has been done but more has now been tipped. The Community Council emphasised how disgusted they were that this has been done again and will be taking action to identify the perpetrator. The representative from the National Trust advised that they had removed one lot of rubbish – costing the Trust nearly £1,000. A further lot of rubbish has been dumped. The National Trust will address this again as soon as manpower allows. National Trust have informed the Council that the Police are now involved.
• Sign for Free Parking by toilets opposite the Templebar to encourage visitors to use the car park and not park in front of the village amenities and risk getting a parking ticket. This request has been passed on to Ben Blake who is in charge of signs
• Stepaside sign – This has been requested
• Water dripping at the Triangle – Pleasant Valley see Cllr brinsden’s report
• Safety railing on promenade near slip-way - See Cllr brinsden’s report
• No fouling sign on footpath 10/11 at Llanteg – This has been passed on to PCC
• Broadband speed improvement – Cllr Brinsden reported that he had a chat with BT in Swansea and that money is supposed to be available in September to improve the broadband situation in our area.

Coast path sculpture National Parks have been in touch and the two missing plaques will be replaced very shortly. One of the Councillors has confirmed that he has had contact with National Parks and that the need for Planning Permission for the proposed sculpture was raised. The meeting was told that planning had been sought some two years ago and that because of the type of structure envisaged, this was not necessary. Cllr Brinsden will speak with Parks about this.

County Councillor’s Report -. It was reported that:-
• A senior engineer is checking the sea wall to see about erecting more railings, in the area near the slipway where concern has been raised previously
• PCC are checking the source of the water problem at the Triangle. Some pipe work will be put in to remedy the problem.
• Trelessey Road in Llanteg is due to be totally reconstructed and re-surfaced in September
• The Iron Man event is taking place in September. A representative from the PCC will come to talk to the Community Council to discuss the implications for the area. Council has invited him to the meeting on the 21st July. Cllr Brinsden will advise him of the date and venue.

Llanteg Community Association - 17th Sept. quiz and bingo evening in the hall. £5 per person to include a light supper. 29th Oct. walk from Blackpool Mill led by the ranger 2.00 p.m to 4.00 p.m A walk around Bosheston is planned for February 2012

Amroth and District Community Association – Classes suspended until the
Autumn for the summer break. Saturday night, the Quay Notes are singing in the Parish Hall. Some good film nights have been enjoyed over the past weeks. An Ascot ladies tea party was held at the Hall this month for Cancer Research. Everything is going very well and the Youth Club now has nearly 40 members.

Planning Cllr Brinsden declared an interest and took no part in this agenda item

11/0117/PA – Plot adjacent to Longstone Manse, Ludchurch –
Erection of new dwelling No objection
11/0080/PA – Birds Lane House, Stepaside –
Extension to replace double garage Permission refused
NP/11/084 – Stella Maris, Wiseman’s Bridge –
Demolish old and build new garage Permission refused
10/1309/PA – The Old Victorian School, Stepaside – Erection of four two storey houses with car parking and landscaping Objections made
11/0024/PA – Glenwood, Pleasant Valley Replacement Dwelling Permission granted
NP/11/180 NP/10/451 Meadow House – On site inspection 27th June 10.15 am All invited
10/0853/LB – Stepaside Coachworks, Stepaside – Extension and change of use
Of engine room to residential accommodation Permission granted
10/425 – Summerhill Farmhouse & Cottages – Retention of masonry walls
& timber gates Appeal made

Correspondence
Tinkers Hill – Letter of thanks for donation
St Elidyrs – Letter of thanks for donation
Llanteg Village Hall – Letter of thanks for donation
Llanteg Community Association – Letter of thanks for donation
PALC – Letter re Low Impact Development policy 52 – Cllr Brinsden will reply to this

Other Matters

• Signs for outside the Parish Hall, Summerhill. PCC will not do these and hence we will have them made ourselves.
• Good Neighbour Scheme – A committee has been established and it is hoped that the scheme will begin on 13th July. Anyone interested in being a volunteer should contact Rachael Gibby at the PCC
• A letter was received from Mrs E Algate of Amroth, requesting help for the maintaining of the graveyard at Ebenezer Chapel until it is sold. The Community Council agrees to tidy up the graveyard for the summer and monitor the situation in the future, pending the sale of the property. A letter to be written to Mrs Algate.
• Knotweed is still growing profusely in the Parish Hall – this needs to be urgently addressed. A letter to be sent to PCC
• Low branch in the road between Summerhill and Meadow House. This needs cutting. A letter to be sent to PCC
• Notice board in Llanteg has become very worn and writing is difficult to read through it. One of the Councillors suggested replacing the plastic. He will organise this. Thanks were extended to him for his help.

The meeting ended at 8.00 p.m.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 21st July at Amroth Parish Hall.

AMROTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNED AMROTH.
MATTERS DISCUSSED AT THE MARCH MEETING 2011

Guests: The Chair welcomed Mr Steven Phillips to the meeting. Mr Phillips was very concerned about the recent Planning Application which had caused him to attend last month’s meeting:
Re: The wind turbine to be erected in Crunwere, which has been given approval from PCC despite objections from National Parks, the Community Council as well as individual objections from local residents. Mr Phillips asked ‘Does this mean that any turbine application in the area will be approved, as all public consultation and views on this one, have been ignored?’ The Community Council was concerned that yet again, the views of the Community Council seem to have no bearing on decisions that are made by the Planning Department. It was suggested that Mr Phillips contact Simon Hart MP to seek advice/views. Mr Phillips said he would do this and he also said that he felt that there should be two types of Planning Application – one for simply domestic use for a house supply and any other which should be viewed as commercial and hence merit a different Planning Application.

Outstanding issues to be addressed:- It would seem that we are now working again with the delegated Officer, in terms of addressing local issues, and at the moment there is good communication through this route. A meeting is arranged for 7th May to meet with the Officer on site to show him what is still outstanding.

The wording in italics is that of PCC, in relation to action they are taking:

• Road in the front and back of council houses in Summerhill is in urgent need of re-surfacing - Area Maintenance to inspect
• Overhanging trees on road between Amroth and Summerhill – Streetcare Officers to inspect
• SLOW sign on road above The Avenue coming down the hill into Amroth – This is on the work schedule and should be done shortly. – This has now been done.
• Bus shelter Stepaside. It was suggested that Area Maintenance meet up with one of our local Councillors who will show them what needs addressing. This has now been done.
• Back of garages at Somerset House and opaque glass in storage shed – Cllr Brinsden is dealing with this matter. – Cllr Brinsden was dealing with this matter and hence he will be consulted initially. Soil is still mounting up against the garage wall. Cllr Brinsden is having difficulty with this. Planning Department are looking at this one and nothing has been done as yet. Action Cllr Brinsden
• Trelessy Road, Llanteg – This is still not done but is on the work schedule. Referred to Area Maintenance as localised carriageway damage. Cllr Brinsden said that long term, the worn surface is due to be cut out completely and re-surfaced. This has been promised as soon as possible. For on-site meeting with Officer.
• Little Lane, Pleasant Valley – Maintenance have been informed and a ticket raised to do the work. This has now been done..
• Road opposite Captains Pond in Llanteg - A ticket is being raised for the work to be done. Maintenance will inspect. This has been tackled but has not been done satisfactorily. For on site meeting with Officer
• Lane from Llanteg to Tavernspite full of pot holes and wearing away – Will be checked. This is to be addressed at on-site meeting with Officer
• Old Chalet in Amroth – The Clerk has asked that the old toilet and sink plus bits of piping be removed from the site. This has now been done and the item can now be taken off the agenda.
• Can steps on sea front be painted white in time for season No action yet This will be discussed at the site meeting with Officer.
• Cars parked outside the old Stepaside public House – by the 30mph speed limit sign. They are obscuring the view and the sign. Highways to be informed. Passed to Geoff Sutton of Highways. This will be discussed with the Officer at site meeting.
• General condition of roads in the area especially in Wiseman’s Bridge and Pleasant Valley – many potholes – not helped with high tides. To be discussed on site with Officer
• Fly tipping by Pen-y Bont on the old A477, 100 yds from the new A477 road junction. Enquiries are being made and will be reported to PCC and National Trust Passed to Richard Brown in Refuse. This will be cleared in May
• Main notice regarding No Dogs on the Beach has disappeared by the slip-way. This needs
replacing urgently. Passed to Tom Hayes. This will be replaced at the beginning of the
season, it had been removed by the beach warden.
• No Overnight Parking signs for promenade in Amroth – These will be in place by the end of April

Coast path sculpture The lead Councillor has visited the quarry to see if a suitable stone
could be found for the plinth. They are blasting next week or the week after and they can only blast for a certain type of stone. A pillar shaped stone is sought with a sound recommendation made by the quarry as to how the map is positioned on it. This will be followed up in two weeks, for a report back at the next meeting.

County Councillor’s Report -. Cllr Brinsden is trying to get some money for improving broadband in the not spot areas. More money is available from Westminster and it is hoped that some will come into this area for the fibre optics development. Affordable Housing – Cllr Brinsden explained that it was originally proposed to put a contribution of £30,000 onto any single house development to go towards providing affordable housing in the area. However this has now been changed to £250 per square metre of the proposed dwelling and this charge will be phased in over 2 years commencing in October this year with a £100 per metre contribution rising to £150 per sq.metre on 1st October 2012 and finally to the £250 per sq metre contribution on 1st October 2013. None of the above contributions will affect Agricultural or Forestry dwellings or replacement buildings.
Footpaths – the one that comes out at Hannahs Plain – the bridge is being replaced on this walk and
they hope to get the slope to Hannahs Plain tidied up. The path from Crunwere House to St Elidyrs Church will be surveyed and also the footpath from Blaenhafod to Broomy Lake will also be improved.

Llanteg Community Association - BBQ Easter Sunday and some walks are planned for the summer. Hopefully putting an Information Board in the garden together with some benches and a sculpture. It is also hoped that gates can be fitted.

Amroth and District Community Association – Excellent evenings for the last two social/fund-raising events especially the Fish and Chip Supper. The Hall was successfully used as a Polling Station – and it continues to be used every day.

Planning Cllr Brinsden declared an interest

NP/11/001 Villa St Helens, Cliff Road, Wiseman’s Bridge
Change of use of photographers studio to dwelling at ground
Floor level Permission granted
10/0958 – Land West of Crunwere House, Llanteg – Erection of 50kw Wind Turbine
(Amended Description and Amended Plans) Permission granted
NP/11/084 Stella Maris, Wisemans Bridge – Demolish existing and build
New garage Objections raised
10/1031/PA – Land adjacent to The Meadow, Llanteg Renewal for dwelling Permission granted

Concern was raised by the ACC about the amount of time and money that has been incurred for the planning application at Morfa. The ACC are extremely concerned about this. It was reported that they might have to raise the building slightly in order to comply with Environment Agency policy – where the standard is so much higher than it was some years ago.

Correspondence
PALC – Annual subscription due
David Huw Evans - re Memorial Garden maintenance/Refurbishment. A letter confirming that he will tidy the garden and refurbish the beds in return for using the area for his equipment during the development.
Open Doors literature

DONATIONS To be discussed and determined next month

Other Matters
• More bins for promenade in Amroth – to be fitted in the next two weeks
• It was asked if the Information Plaque could be cleaned. Planed could be asked if they know of how it might be cleaned or possibly get it replaced.
• It was also reported that there had been complaints about cars parking in the bus shelter in Amroth and hence the bus has been unable to park there. Once the side panels go on the shelter, this will help to prevent any parking.
• It was reported that scrambling bikes and jalope cars were racing in the field on Trelessy Road and were causing a lot of noise which is disturbing residents. If it persists, the Noise Abatement officer will be contacted. It was suggested that PCSO be contacted to see if he can intervene. This will be done. It was also reported that there was a large tree on York Lodge hedge which appears to be dangerously leaning over into the road. PCC have said that because it is in someone’s garden they are not responsible. The owner is elderly. Cllr Brinsden said he would have a word at the Council and see if anything could be done.
• It was asked if a grit bin could be located at Llanteg Park, also it was noted that there is a fallen tree on the footpath down the Avenue (a footpath leading to Colby from Amroth Road). The footpath number will be determined and Steve Whitehead of Colby will also be informed.

The meeting ended at 8.40 p.m.

Date of next meeting: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 21st April at Llanteg Village Hall.