GOWERTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
CYNGOR CYMUNEDOL TREGŴYR
Minutes of the Meeting of Council held at Gowerton Con Club at 7.30pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022
PRESENT: Councillors Susan Jones, Paul Emmerton, Ann Guard, Amanda Guard, Barbara Small, Roz Holt, Gareth Evans, Lyneth Howells, Pat Evans, Peter Morgan, Brian Edy, Clerk to the Council: Allison James.
Also present – Mr Dean Mason from Gowerton Rugby and Crickey Club
70. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE – Councillor Matthew Palmer
71. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST FROM MEMBERS: None
72. MEETINGS WITH: None required
73. TO RECEIVE ANY PUBLIC REPRESENTATION: None
74. COUNCIL MINUTES: 1 December 2021
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a) The Minutes were accepted as a true record. Proposed by Cllr Ros Holt, Seconded by Cllr Barbara Small.
b) Matters Arising: The written report of the Clerk regarding matters arising and subsequent actions taken were noted.
75. TO RECEIVE THE REPORT BY THE WARD MEMBER:
Cllr Susan Jones
Firstly, I hope you have all had a great Christmas and best wishes for 2022. I hope it is a healthy and happy year.
There has been a busy period over the last month preparing and organising of events for the Christmas Celebrations. These have included:-
During the last few weeks, the installation of the cameras in the Park has been completed. Work has also been carried out to replace the vandalised surfaces in this area. I have had a meeting with the Highway Department to discuss some road safety concerns in the village. There have been many individual issues with residents of the village which I have been involved with. I have passed information to the local businesses with the grants that are now available during this latest covid infection. The new strain is very contagious and the numbers are of concern to us all. Staffing issues in both Health and Community Care are certainly under pressure. The rules are continually changing and can I ask that we all consider others when we meet in the Community - keep wearing the masks and socially distance from others and stay safe. I have purchased another two defibrillators for the village from my Community Budget and when they are installed it will be advertised. I will be holding a monthly Surgery on Saturday the 8th. Of January from 11.00am to 12 noon.
76. REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Cllr Gareth Evans
1.Carol singing was arranged by Rev. Alex Pye on 18th December commencing at Nomad, where hot refreshments were supplied by Sam. Over 40 residents attended and sang at the rear of Nomads, Sterry Rd, The green, and terminated at St John’s Church. All choristers then followed on to the Conservative club to be welcomed by further hot refreshments that were gratefully received by all.
The children really enjoyed the event alongside the adults.
2.As we had not arranged a Christmas Grotto in 2020, a decision was made to hire a Horse and carriage to facilitate a Father Christmas visit through the village. The planned route was advertised in local shops, surgery and Library. A post box was provided for children to deliver letters to Father Christmas when sweets were provided by our very own elves. Many thanks to Santa Claus (Paul) and elves (Alison, Amanda and Lyneth) who all dressed up for the occasion that proved a huge success.
Added to this, a Xmas craft fayre was held at Nomads where local businesses offered their wares. Penclawdd brass band played festive music to entertain many families that had come out to enjoy the day. The feedback has been very positive and residents have requested that this event is repeated!
3. A Xmas dinner was held at the Conservative club on 13th December that was enjoyed by all.
77A. REPORT OF THE CLERK
77 (B) FINANCIAL MATTERS
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77(c) CORRESPONDENCE
During the month of December, we received over 200 emails.
These consisted of emails from Councillors, One Voice Wales, marketing emails etc which need no action.
Emails containing the weekly planning lists were all sent on to Councillors for information before the monthly meeting.
We have received an email from Swansea Council asking us to submit the precept amount required for 2022.
We have received an email from OVW giving details of training Courses which we would encourage Councillors to attend.
I received an email from a local resident on the Ballard estate asking how he could go about raising funds to purchased a new defibrillator for the estate. He has had permission from Compton who are the land owners to install a post for a defibrillator. He spoke to Cllr Sue Jones who has offered to fund the defibrillators from her Community Budget.
The instagram account has 380 followers and 219 posts.
78. QUESTIONS FOR BUSINESS:
3. Cllr Peter Morgan mentioned the Cefn Gorwydd site. He has noticed the entrance seems to be sinking. A lot of work is going on there recently.
4. Cllr Ann Guard said the fence has blown down on Woodlands near the cycle path. Clerk reported 13/1/22
79. PLANNING:
Application number: 2021/2970/PLD
36 Maes Y Deri, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3GJ
Proposal: Conversion and re-configuration of garage/ground floor plan, installation of front, side windows, and rear bi-fold doors.
Applicant: Mr & Mrs J Jones
No objections
Application number 2021/3004/FUL
Plot 3 Lon Y Cob, Gowerton, Swansea SA4 3QL
Proposal: Detached Dwelling
No objections
Application number:2021/3161/TPO
Proposal: Tree Preservation Orders
4 Coed Gurnos, Gowerton Swansea SA4 3ES
Applicant: Mr Justin Jones
Number 3 – 2021/3161/TPO – Councillors are not happy that healthy trees might be cut down. Could we have a report from CCOS Tree Officer to confirm what needs to be cut down? Clerk to email planning.
Meeting closed at 21.11
Date of next meeting – Wednesday 2 February 2022 at Gowerton Con Club.
Chairperson
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