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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 28 FEBRUARY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF 30 JANUARY 2008
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEW QUAY TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AT THE MEMORIAL HALL ON WEDNESDAY, 26 MARCH 2008
(7:00 P.M – 8:50 P.M.)
PRESENT: Councillor P Hopley(Chair), A Blakemore, R Dallin, J Davies,
M.Elson, G Hopley, R.Jewess and D.Potter.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: D.Jones (Clerk)
964 Community Police Officer
In the absence of the Community Police Officer, Sgt Rees was in
attendance. She reported that the vehicles parking on the pavement at
Church Street had been issued with warning notices. Two trees had been
cut down in front of the Hungry Trout over the Bank Holiday and this
was being investigated.
Councillor G Hopley also reported that the Cei Dev building had been
vandalised and the padlock on the Memorial Hall toilets had been
removed several times. The 20mph signs around the Town had been
erected.
965 Apologies
Councillor J Evans and D Harding apologised for their inability to
attend the meeting.
966 Minutes of the meeting of the Town Council held on the 27 February
2008
The Minutes meeting of the 27 February 2008 were confirmed as a true
record.
967 Disclosure of Personal Interest
Councillor Jewess declared an interest in matter 971.01 and 974.02.
Councillor J Davies declared an interest in matter 973.01 and vacated
the room during consideration on the matter.
968 Matters Arising
968.01 Re 956.02 The Chairman reported that he had spoken to Derwen
Lighting and the cost to repair and bring the beach lights up to
standard had been reduced by a third. Derwen Lighting was to provide
written confirmation on the works required, however, this information
to date had not been received. Councillor G Hopley had been in contact
with N Garrod in relation to the lights at Blodfa and he would be
instructing Derwen Lighting to carry out the work. (see also minute
969.01)
968.02 Re 957.01 This issue was currently being investigated by the
Legal Department at Ceredigion County Council.
968.03 Re 957.03 It was reported that work continued at Brynafor. This
would be investigated and Councillor G Hopley would contact the
Enforcement Officer.
968.04 Re 963.03 Councillor Elson, Hopley and Jewess had attended the
meeting. A public meeting was to be held on the 1st of April 2008.
969 County Councillor’s Report
969.01 Contacted N Garrod regarding the lights at Blodfa. New Quay
Town Council was to proceed with the installation of the street
lights. Once the work had been carried out Ceredigion County Council
should be notified in order that the lights could be adopted.
969.02 Hengell Play area – this can proceed under “permissive
development”
969.03 The Highways’ Department had been notified regarding the
landslip at Rock Street. The Council were to invest.
970 Finance
Opening balance £20,159.68
970.01 One Voice Wales £166.00
970.02 Clerk wages and expenses £694.48
£19,299.20
971 Planning Applications
Consideration was given to the following applications and comments
submitted accordingly to the Planning Department:-
971.01 Application A051228, Erection of 29 dwellings, Dolphin Court,
New Quay – Revised plans
971.02 Application A071353, Erection of shed for storage, Parcel of
land off Penwig Lane, New Quay – Revised plans
971.03 Application A080160, Extension & alterations to dwelling & car
parking to forecourt, Guildhall, Church Street, New Quay
971.04 Application A080227, Erection of an extension, 20 Cwm Halen,
New Quay
971.05 Application A080244, Retention of summerhouse, Dreadnought, 7
Lewis Terrace, New Quay
972 Planning Decisions
None reported.
973 Correspondence
973.01 A request for financial assistance from Cardigan Bay Regatta
was considered. It was agreed to donate £200.00
973.02 A request for financial assistance from New Quay Musical
Festival was considered. It was agreed to donate £450.00.
973.03 A request for financial assistance from Oxygen Therapy Centre
Cardigan was noted.
973.04 Ceredigion LDP Candidate Site Consultation was outlined by
Councillor G Hopley following her attendance at a recent meeting on
the matter. It was agreed that posters regarding the Consultation
would be erected around the Town.
973.05 A letter of thanks had been received from Trish, the Community
Support Officer for NQ Town Councils’ financial contribution towards
the Blue Light Youth disco.
974 Any Other Business
974.01 Councillor Potter requested a new sign for Cwm Ifor.
974.02 In relation to the Bridal path/Footpath between Towyn Chapel
and Towyn Farm, Councillor G Hopley reported that the Enforcement
Officer had been on site and discussion was taking place in relation
to the ownership of land.
974.03 Councillor J Davies reported that the jetty at the end of the
pier had closed as the stone cladding had deteriorated. She requested
that the cladding be removed. Richard Edwards, HPW would be contacted
by Councillor G Hopley.
974.04 Councillor Elson reported that footpaths had been discussed in
detail at a recent One Voice Wales meeting and the work required to
bring the footpaths up to standard.
974.05 Councillor Elson reported that she had been informed that other
locations were being sought for the dinghy storage. Councillor J
Davies reported that the land by the old sewerage pipe by Traeth y
Dolau was being considered as no construction work would be required.
This would be storage for 40 boats. Members were in agreement that
public consultation was required prior to any planning applications
being made on the site.
974.06 The old ticket machine had returned to Paragon car park.
Councillor G Hopley would contact the relevant department expressing
the Council’s dismay.
974.07 Councillor Elson reiterated her concerns regarding the bus
service on bank holidays and Sundays.
974.08 Councillor Blakemore reported that she had received complaints
regarding the paths and trees in Llanina Woods. Shan Gwynn the clerk
for the Ward would be contacted to ascertain who was responsible for
the woods.
975 Arrangement for next meeting
975.01 The next meeting of the Town Council will be held on Wednesday
23 April 2008.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2008
PRESENT: Councillor P Hopley(Chair), A Blakemore, J Davies,
M.Elson, R.Jewess, and G Hopley
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: D.Jones (Clerk)
952 Community Police Officer
The Community Police Officer reported that there were no crimes in the
Town over the last month. Concerns were expressed by Councillor
Blakemore that the incidents were not recorded as crimes.
953 Apologies
The Chairman reported that Councillor Dai Harding was in hospital and
all wished him well on his recovery.
Councillor R Dallin and J Evans apologised for their inability to
attend the meeting.
954 Minutes of the meeting of the Town Council held on the 30 January
2008
The Minutes of the special and ordinary meeting of the 30 January 2008
were confirmed as a true record.
955 Disclosure of Personal Interest
There was no Disclosure of Personal Interest reported.
956 Matters Arising
956.01 Re 948.08 The New Quay Festival accounts had been received.
Their request for financial assistance would be considered again at
the next meeting as several Members were absent.
956.02 Re 950.01 A letter received from Derwen Lighting Ltd in
relation to the cost of repairing the beach floodlights and light
between Aelybryn and Hafandawel, Llandysul rd was considered. The
Chairman would contact Derwen Lighting in relation to the cost
provided. Once an agreement had been reached, it was agreed to request
them to carry out the work. In relation the installation of lights
between Aelybryn and Hafandawel, Councillor G Hopley would contact N
Garrod, Head of Streelighting on the matter.
957 County Councillor’s Report
957.01 Mobile Mast – The Legal Department at Ceredigion County Council
were dealing with this matter and a letter had been sent to the
company.
957.02 The mud on the road has been reported to the Highways’
Department.
957.03 Concerns had been expressed regarding the extraction work
behind Brynarfor. The Enforcement Officer, Ceredigion County Council
had been out on site. All Members were of the opinion that this was a
great concern.
957.04 The Councillor expressed her gratitude to Lyn Davies for all
his hard work, support and dedication during his time as the caretaker
for the hall. All members were in agreement.
958 Finance
Opening balance £20,809.62
958.01 SWALEC Christmas Lights supply charges £24.69
958.02 Ceredigion County Council £60.00
958.03 Derwen Lighting £547.42
958.04 Cost for renewal of the domain server £17.63
£20,159.68
959 Planning Applications
Consideration was given to the following applications and comments
submitted accordingly to the Planning Department:-
959.01 Application A080027, Erection of annexe & attached garage, Erw
Lon, Maenygroes, New Quay
959.02 Application A080046, Erection of a conservatory, 10 Llys Y
Dderwen, New Quay
959.03 Application A080060, Alterations & extensions & change of use
to form disabled access, Ty Pentregarth, Pentregarth, New Quay
959.04 Application A080111, Siting of temporary portacabin, New Quay
Fire Station, Uplands Square, New Quay
959.05 Application A080103LB, Guild Hall, Church Street, New Quay
959.06 Application A080119, Erection of an extension, First Floor
Flat, Renown, New Quay
960 Planning Decisions
960.01 A071388 – Ernisfa, 6 George Street, New Quay, Alterations &
Extensions – PLANNING PERMISSION
961 Correspondence
961.01 A letter received from One Voice Wales in relation to
Membership for 2008/09 was considered. It was agreed that the Council
would renew its membership.
961.02 The request for financial assistance from Cardigan Bay Regatta
and Cyswllt would be considered at the next meeting.
961.03 The Clerk reported that a letter had been received from the
Post Office in relation to the Network Change Programme and a meeting
had been arranged in Llandrindod Wells for Members to attend. She
reported that Ceredigion County Council’s Cabinet had decided that
they would contact One Voice Wales to arrange a meeting at Penmorfa,
Aberaeron. The Clerk would contact Members accordingly when a date had
been arranged.
962 Arrangement for next meeting
962.01 The next meeting of the Town Council will be held on Wednesday
26 March 2008 at 7:00 p.m
963 Any Other Business
963.01 Councillor J Davies circulated to Members an old photo of New
Quay with a bandstand. She also reported that it had been agreed that
the Town Council would consider upgrading the park in front of Penwig.
It was agreed that a plan for the park (shape and size) would be
presented at the next meeting for consideration. Further consideration
would also be given to the bandstand and the options for applying for
grants.
963.02 The plants at Uplands Square required replanting. Councillor G
Hopley would contact Alan Evans prior to the Easter break.
963.03 Councillor A Blakemore reported that the Memorial Hall
Feasibility Group had been meeting, and concerns had been expressed by
them regarding the Town Councils’ support for the group, and their
actions. All Members were of the view that the group had been set up
independently from the Town Council following the public meeting to
collate financial information to include grant opportunities which the
Town Council could not draw down from various sources. This group
would then report back to the Town Council once all the information
had been received. The Town Council had also requested copies of their
meeting minutes in order that the Clerk could circulate them to
Members for information. One copy of the minutes had been provided by
the secretary in October. It was therefore agreed that Councillor G
Hopley would attend the next meeting in order to alleviate these
concerns.
963.04 Concerns were expressed by all Members in relation to the toxic
odour at the Chemist. This was reported on the 14th February, however,
no action had been taken. It was agreed that a letter of concern would
be sent to Environmental Protection Officer regarding the source of
the problem and if any action had been taken.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW QUAY TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT
THE MEMORIAL HALL ON WEDNESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2008
(6:30 P.M – 6:50 P.M.)
PRESENT: Councillor P Hopley(Chair), A Blakemore, R.Dallin, J Davies,
M.Elson, J.Evans, R.Jewess,G Hopley, D Potter
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: D.Jones (Clerk)
PRECEPT 2008/08
Consideration was given to the Precept Arrangement for 2008/09 and a
list of projects and expenditure to date was considered in
conjunction.
Following discussion it was AGREED that the Precept Arrangement
2007/08 would not be increased. It was also AGREED that all request
for donations would be limited to £25.00.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE NEW QUAY TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT
THE MEMORIAL HALL ON WEDNESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2008
(6:50 P.M – 8:15 P.M.)
PRESENT: Councillor P Hopley(Chair), A Blakemore, R.Dallin, J Davies,
M.Elson, J.Evans, R.Jewess,G Hopley, D Potter
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: D.Jones (Clerk)
The Chairman conveyed his condolences to Councillor Potter on the loss
of his mother.
939 Community Police Officer
The Community Police Officer reported that there were two crimes in
the Town during the last month. He then provided an update from Trish
Smith on the Blue Light Disco event.
Concerns were expressed by Councillor J Davies that the public were
now parking their cars inside the bollards on Church Street, forcing
pedestrians to walk on the road. The Community Police Officer reported
that a notice of warning would be issued to these drivers.
940 Apologies
No apologies of absence were received
941 Minutes of the meeting of the Town Council held on the 17 December
2007
The Minutes of the meeting of the 17 December 2007 were confirmed as a
true record.
942 Disclosure of Personal Interest
There was no Disclosure of Personal Interest reported.
943 Matters Arising
943.01/936.03 The Clerk reported that an email had been sent to the
relevant officer.
944 County Councillor’s Report
944.01 Attended a meeting with officers/consultants regarding the
Draft Project Appraisal Report on the erosion. The final report would
be presented in due course.
944.02 Attended a Ceredigion Health Council meeting in Lampeter. It
was reported that there was an additional NHS dentist in Lampeter and
that discussion were underway in relation to the Ceredigion Health,
Social Care and Wellbeing Strategy 2008/11
944.03 The mobile mast by Penrhiwllan had been refused planning,
however, works had commenced on its erection. Discussed this with
officers at the Planning Department, they would report on this the
following day.
944.04 Coastal Access – Requests have been made for a bridge over the
river Llethi on Llanina beach. Councillor Evans was of the opinion
that this was not viable due to the river change; and that the
concrete pipes that was originally there were far more adequate.
Comments would be passed on accordingly.
945 Finance
Opening balance £20,809.62
945.01 Blue Light Disco event £50.00
Closing balance £20,759.62
946 Planning Applications
Consideration was given to the following applications and comments
submitted accordingly to the Planning Department:-
946.01 Application A071350, Erection of 2no Holiday Cottages,
associated infrastructure, improvements and landscaping – Land at
Penrhiw Pistyll Cottages, New Quay
946.02 Application A071353, Erection of a shed for storage, Parcel of
land off Penwig Lane, New Quay
946.03 Application A071374, Conversion of guest house to 3 flats,
Moorings, Glanmor Terrace, New Quay
946.04 Application A071388, Alterations & extensions, Ernisfa, 6
George Street, New Quay
946.05 Application A071422, Formation of car parking bay, 22 Rock
Street, New Quay
946.06 Application A080004LB, Alterations & Renovations, Frondolau,
New Quay- Application for listed building consent
947 Planning Decisions
None
948 Correspondence
948.01 A letter requesting representative(s) of the Town Council to
attend a Complaints Handling Seminar on the 14th February at 7:00 p.m.
at Park Lodge Hotel, Aberystwyth was noted.
948.02 A request for financial assistance from the British Heart
Foundation was noted.
948.03 A request for financial assistance from the Young Farmers Club
(YFC) was noted.
948.04 Consultation on the draft regional technical statement was
passed to Councillor J Evans for consideration.
948.05 Un Llais Cymru Planning training Seminar for Town and Community
Councils held at The Cambria on the 11th February at 6:30 p.m was
noted.
948.06 Ceredigion Local Development Plan – Public Consultation on the
Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment
Scoping Report was passed on to Councillor Blakemore and Evans for
consideration.
948.07 A letter received from Corporate and Legal Services Department
regarding the Consultative meetings held in February in Aberystwyth,
Lampeter and Cardigan was considered. Several Members would attend to
represent the Council.
948.08 A letter received from the New Quay Music Festival Committee
for financial assistance was considered. It was agreed that their
financial accounts would be requested prior to consideration.
949 Arrangement for next meeting
949.01 The next meeting of the Town Council will be held on Wednesday
27 February 2008 at 7:00 p.m
950 Any Other Business
950.01 It was agreed that Derwen Lighting would be contacted again
regarding the estimated cost to repair the beach lights.
950.02 Councillor Elson expressed her concern regarding the Community
Impact Assessment for the Dolphin Court development. It was agreed
that Councillor Elson would collate her concerns on various aspects of
the development and the clerk would write to the Planning Department
accordingly.
950.03 Councillor Elson reported that the Sustainable Communities Bill
had now become law.
950.04 Councillor Blakemore reported that the pond in Maesypwll was
like a bog and dangerous. Councillor G Hopley reported that this was
always the case.
950.05 Councillor J Davies reported that the metal steps on Traethgwyn
beach filled with water and required holes to be drilled for drainage.
It was agreed that Cliff Bates, Tourism Section, CCC would be
contacted.
950.06 A request was made for additional Dog Wardens signs and dog bag
dispensers. It was agreed that a letter be sent to Dewi Roberts
outlining these requests.
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