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Meeting on 9 March 2009
Council confirms appointment of new Clerk

Present

Cllr A Henderson (in the Chair)

Cllr C Bryant

Cllr Y Edwards

Cllr T Haycock

Cllr J Kennett

Cllr K Lownes

Cllr C Manship

Cllr S Mogford

Cllr M Pike

Cllr M Sanders

Cllr W Woods

Also in attendance: Cllr D Attwell, Cllr M Kellaway

Apologies

Cllr S Lane

 

Previous Minutes(09/02/09)

Add Orchard Bungalow, Lower Road, Llandevaud to the first Item in Planning applications.

Amend …highlighted deficiencies… to …highlighted apparent deficiencies… in Clerk to the Council

With the above amendments the Chairman signed the Minutes of the February 2009 meeting as a true record.

Proposed by Cllr Bryant and seconded by Cllr Edwards

 

Planning Applications

Shepherd Cottage, Coed Caerau Lane Kemys Inferior

Rights of Common – existing woodland management to help preserve TPO – No Objections

 

Demolition of Dwelling & Erection of Replacement two Storey Dwelling & Detached Garage (Resubmission following Refusal 07/1343 and Dismissed Appeal APP/G6935/A/08/2070422)
Orchard Bungalow, Lower Road, Llandevaud
No substantial change from previous application.
Object on the following grounds:
Over development of the site, unsustainable development in a remote rural area and in particular r estrictions on drainage by Welsh Water until sewer improvements is completed. The feelings/objections of the local residents were noted.

Treclover, Coed-y-Caerau Lane, Kemys Inferior (Appeal)
Restoration of agricultural Building
Support Newport City Council’s refusal

 

Matters Arising From Previous Minutes (09/0209)

Park Bench on Chepstow Road - Ongoing
In Discussions with Highways Dept NCC

Cllr Bryant informed the meeting that the Grit Boxes in Llandevaud have been installed but an additional box is required and the existing boxes need replenishing.

Advertising Boards on A48 – Ongoing

 

Correspondence

Proposal for Speed restriction on Magor Road. Write in support

Invitation to NCC Mayoral Buffet 23 March 2009. To be attended by Cllrs Henderson & Bryant

Newport Voluntary Sector Meeting to be attended by Cllr Kennett

Clerk of the Council Magazine given to Cllr Kennett

GAVO Health & Social Care Forum Meeting on 19 Feb 2009. Arrive too late to arrange attendance.

GAVO Training Needs Analysis & Training programmes.

GAVO Newport Funding Newsletter

Summons & Agenda for Newport City Council Meeting 24 Feb 2009.

Neighbourhood News Jan/Feb 2009

Local Government Boundary Commission – Review of Electoral Arrangements for the County Borough of Newport. No proposed Changes for Langstone.

Welsh Assembly Government – eTrading for Community and Town Councils.

Atkins The Severn Estuary Shoreline Management Plan Review

National Assembly For Wales “Have your Say” Posters

Old Hamlet of Llanmartin. Request for £100.00 funding for tree removal in the Bethel Chapel cemetery. Agreed. Proposed by Cllr Mogford Seconded by Cllr Henderson.

Old Hamlet of Llanmartin. Request for help with funding repairs to wall following removal of trees (Estimate received for £842.00) Agreed that this should be funded by the Church or possibly assisted by Cllr Lane’s “Good Causes” Fund. Cllr Atwell’s fund has been used towards the Transporter Bridge (£1000.00) Llandevaud Tabernacle Church Cottage (£400.00) and Llanvaches children’s activity scheme (£100.00).

Newport Leisure Directory

Letter of resignation from Cllr Lisa McMail.
It was agreed that the vacant position would be advertised.

 

Park End Play Area

Meeting with Newport NCC is now urgent to sort out the legalities and responsibilities

Fence repairs are progressing, the materials required have been delivered and the gate & latch repairs will commence shortly

The wire mesh around the all weather pitch has been vandalised using wire cutters/hack saw with two panels approx 30cm x 100cm being removed. Cllr Lownes agreed to make the area safe ASAP.

Cllr Lownes informed the meeting that he was reluctant to continue with his inspection and ad hoc repairs to the Park. It was agreed that a maintenance plan was needed to manage the Park and to try and reduce vandalism and make the park more attractive.

Proposed by Cllr Manship Seconded by Cllr Henderson

The possible claim against the Council has been resurrected by the claimant who alleges sever head wounds caused by vandalised wire mesh in April 2008. Both Cllr Henderson and Cllr Lowndes have spoken to the Loss Adjuster.

Clerk to the Council

A complaint received from an unsuccessful applicant detailing the various aspects of the interview process that caused concern.

The complaint was discussed and the Selection Panel gave Councillors details of the process carried out with particular reference to the complainant’s concerns.

It was unanimously agreed that there had been a fair, reasonable and equitable selection process, which had been carried out in a professional manner.

Proposed by Cllr Mogford Seconded by Cllr Bryant

 

A complaint received from an unsuccessful applicant wanting to know details of the selection for interview process. The complaint was discussed and the Selection Panel gave Councillors details of the process carried out with particular reference to the complainant’s concerns.

It was unanimously agreed that there had been a fair, reasonable and equitable selection process, which had been carried out in a professional manner.

 

It was agreed to offer the position of Clerk to Langstone Community Council to Sandra Hancock with immediate effect

Proposed by Cllr Bryant Seconded by Cllr Lownes

 

Councillors thanked the Selection panel for their efforts over the last few months and the Chair for taking over the work of the Clerk in the interim period.

 

The Chair and the selection panel thanked th Councillors for their support.

Youth Club

Carried forward to the “Village Plan” Meeting

 

AOB

Cllr Bryant enquired if it was possible to erect a bus shelter in Llandevaud. Cllr Attwell to progress.

Cllr Edward had received a complaint from a resident of Rosecroft Drive concerning

a) The demise of the builder of the estate and potential sewage problems

b) Rumours of possible housing development on the Hurran’s site.

Cllr Atwell stated that he was aware of a) and a meeting has been arranged to help solve the problem.

It was understood that Chepstow Garden Centre are taking over the Hurran’s site on a temporary basis but the situation will be closely monitored.

 

Councillors thanked the various people who provided refreshment for the meeting. It was agreed that refreshments would be provide at future meetings and paid for by the Council.

The Chairman thanked Cllr Kellaway for attended and stated that he was always welcome.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

• PACT Meeting in Langstone Village Hall on Tuesday 10 March 2009 at 7:00 pm
• Langstone Neighbourhood meeting in St Johns Hall, Penhow. Thursday 19 March 2009 at 7:00 pm
• Jessica Morgan is to attend the Hamlet of Llanmartin AGM in Llanmartin Church Hall on Wednesday 25 March 2009 at 7:30 pm.
• The next Meeting will not be held on Monday 13 April 2009, as it is Easter Monday.
• Community Council Meeting in the Village Hall Hut Monday 20 April 2009 at 19:15