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Meeting on 14 April 2008
Coldra interchange improvements to start soon

Cllr K Lowndes

Cllr Mrs S Mogford

Cllr Alan Henderson

1.Apologies:

Cllr A Rosser; Cllr R Jones; Cllr Mrs C Bryant; Cllr Mrs C Atwell; Mrs Chris Pike; Derek Jones

 

2. Police Report

It was confirmed that the PR session for the official handover of the bike would take place on April 27 at the Old Hamlet of Llanmartin event starting at 2.00pm. There was then a discussion on the correspondence with Inspector Moyles. This referred to disorder at Langstone Park and complaint by Mr Dawson, a local resident with property immediately adjacent to the park. He had referred to damage to his fence and ASB. Police confirmed they are now patrolling area in particular Friday and Saturday evenings. Sgt Morgan then confirmed that there has been no reduction in patrol presence, that no alcohol had been confiscated in the area. Cllr Mrs Mogford suggested that extra fixed penalties be imposed on illegal parking by the school. PC Gray will give a power point presentation at the May meeting. Future Police Newsletters will be sent to Cllr Atwell for inclusion in Community First and also to the Clerk. The latest newsletter was circulated.

3. Previous minutes

The minutes of the March meeting were approved and signed by the Chair.

 

4. Planning Applications

Conex/08/0275: (deferred from previous meeting due insufficient information)

Woodland Cottage Catsash Road Newport - single storey side extension and two-storey rear extension – no objection

Conex/08/0361:

Berrydown Chepstow Rd Langstone –proposed dormer extension to front elevation (resubmission following refusal 07/1536) –no objection

Conex/08/0382:

The Cedars Tregarn Rd Langstone – erection of two-storey replacement dwelling. -object to replacing bungalow with large 5-bedroom house would spoil street scene of neighbouring bungalows.

Conex/08/0337:

27 Tregarn Close Langstone – proposed front porch – no objection.

 

 

 

Conex/08/0405:

Ridgeside Old Langstone Court Rd Langstone-demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 5 no. detached dwellings (revised scheme following approval 06/1433) – object on basis of increasing approved scheme from 3 to 5 houses would be over development of site with increased drainage and traffic)

Connl/08/0443:

21 Park End Langstone –erection of two-storey side extension (resubmission following refusal 06/1570) – object on basis of impact on street scene, too close to boundary, large blank wall facing neighbouring house.

 

Planning Sub-Committee – it was agreed that the following Councillors would continue: Cllr Henderson, Cllr Woods and Cllr Mrs Bryant.

 

5.Ger-Y-Parc

It had been arranged that an officer, Mrs Jenny Judd, from the Leisure Department would attend the meeting to clarify the outstanding issues relating to ownership of the land and equipment. However Cllr Hancock had been advised that this would not now take place. It was agreed that Cllr Atwell would arrange a meeting and the Clerk would also attend. It was also noted that Cllr Atwell and the Clerk had previously had a meeting on the topic many months ago but received no response.

Cllr Lowndes gave his maintenance report. Grass had been cut but some outstanding items need repair. Cllr Mrs Mogford reported that a motorcycle crosses the play area on a regular basis. Sgt David Morgan reported that 9 off-road bikers had been stopped in the Wentwood area recently and suggested that any illegal use of motorbikes such as in Park End should be reported.

7. Village Questionnaire

Cllr Haycock gave a brief resume of the report detailing responses from the questionnaire. It was suggested that the original members of the working party, which organised the questionnaire are invited to the May meeting. The intention is to then form a new group to take the project forward, the first step being to prepare a public exhibition.

Cllr Williams picked up on the fact that Community First newsletter seems to be the main source for local information and that a summary of LCC meetings should be inserted. It was agreed that the Clerk would prepare these in future and send to the editor.

8.Village Hall Committee

Cllr Haycock advised that no one had yet come forward who is willing to help run the hall in the future. The AGM is at the Village Hall on Monday 28th April at 7.30. The sub-committee members Cllr Mrs Mogford, Cllr Haycock and Cllr Henderson had now introduced control systems. Cllr Haycock suggested that a group of people act as a management group and suggested that the system at St Johns Hall should be considered where there is a paid caretaker/booking secretary. He also appealed for as many Councillors as possible to attend the AGM.

9. Matters arising previous meeting

Items already covered in items above

10. Correspondence

· Newport CC – election notice. The notice had been overlooked and therefore NCC returning officer had received insufficient nominations. After the 1st May election results are available the returning officer will write to us advising how to organize co-option of Councillors. If there are more than 12 nominations a local Community Council election will have to be arranged at the expense of the Community Council.

· One Voice Wales – various leaflets relating to being a local councillor plus notice of Area Committee meeting 17 April in Usk. Cllr Kennett would attend.

· Best Kept Village – entry form. Agreed to enter.

· Mrs Chris Pike- letter indicating willing to be considered for Councillor vacancy. Clerk advised Mrs Pike that following response from Returning Officer she would be nominated.

· Cllr R Jones – letter advising that he would not be available until May or June meeting due to involvement with a charitable organization.

· WAG – notice advising of change in legislation requiring all Councillors to re-sign declaration to observe revised Code of Conduct before 1st May. The declaration forms were circulated and Councillors signed.

· NCC- letter advising that a planning appeal relating to Orchard Bungalow Llandevaud would take place and that comments should be sent by 14 May. Cllr Atwell would send Clerk his record of the original objection.

· NCC – response to our letter relating to proposed Care Home at Langstone Hall. Explained the type of care, which will be provided.

· NCC- letters relating to Neighbourhood Fund Allowances of £900 and £750 respectively from Cllrs D and C Atwell paid to Langstone CC

· Cllr A Rosser- Clerk read Arthur’s letter of resignation. It was agreed that a letter of thanks and appreciation for his service should be sent.

11. AOB

• Cllr Woods- the tree in Bethal churchyard needs cutting down since it is damaging a wall. Estimated cost of this would be £100. This was agreed to and Cllr Woods would action this.
• Cllr Atwell – highlighted the Penhow Fete to be held on Saturday 5th July.
• Cllr Kennett – complained about the Ger-Y-Parc flags and signs, some had been removed but were still considered excessive. Cllr Lane said he had contacted Brian Kemp at NCC and was awaiting a response.
• Cllr Haycock advised the meeting that tenders had been invited for the major changes to be made to the Coldra interchange, due to start on 23 June. Would involve a direct link from A449 onto the M4 Cardiff slip.

Meeting ended 9.30 pm