Meeting on 11 February 2008
Strong support for Community Open Space in village questionnaire
Councillors co-opted onto Village Hall Committee

LANGSTONE COMMUNITY COUNCIL

HELD AT LANGSTONE VILLAGE HUT MONDAY 11th FEBRUARY 2008

Present:

Cllr W Woods (in the chair)

Cllr K Lowndes

Cllr Mrs C Bryant

Cllr Mrs S Mogford

Cllr Alan Henderson

Cllr J Kennett

Cllr A Haycock

1. Apologies:

Clerk, Cllr G Hancock, Cllr Williams, Cllr Jones, Cllr A Rosser

2. Police Report

There was no police report.

3. Previous minutes

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

4. Planning Applications

Conex/08/0048:

Land to South of Llanbedr Court Chepstow Road - retention of a polytunnel – No objection.

Conex/08/0059:

21 Tregarn Close Langstone - single storey side extension – No objection

Conex/08/0009:

Cherry Orchard Garage Tregarn Road Langstone - proposed insertion of display window into the south-easterly elevation of existing car showroom –No objection

CJ/CEB01/EC3/1207:

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 – proposed 40MPH speed limit order (Catash Road) and various roads Newport – No objections

Conex/08/0068:

Land to West of Martindale, Pencoed Lane – erection of detached house – Objected to on grounds of: Tandem Development; Drainage; Vehicle Access; Not in keeping with surrounding property and Overbearing Impact.

5. Matters Arising previous meeting

Police Bike

There had still been no PR regarding hand over of Police Bike. Clerk to liaise with Gwent Police.

Ger-Y-Parc

Cllrs Woods, Mogford and Kennett attended Newport CC meeting with Cllr Atwell. An Action Plan was read to the meeting. It was stated that it is unlikely that a bridge could be sited over private land, but NCC own a plot of land next to final house on Catsash Road where a foot bridge may be located. The possibility of a £70K grant being available through Veoliea was discussed but LCC would have to have control over any land. Cllr Mogford progressing and will investigate other possible funding. It was noted that there was a 90% ‘Yes’ response in the community questionnaire for a ‘Community Open Space’.

Existing Park

It was noted that the existing park should be inspected monthly and a record maintained. Cllr Lowndes advised the meeting that he inspects the area regularly and reports to LCC.

Village Hall Committee

Cllr Haycock informed the meeting that on 28th January 2008 LCC Councilors’ Haycock, Mogford and Henderson attended the Village Hall committee meeting and became new members of the committee. The Conditions of Hire Agreement submitted by the LCC working group was accepted in principle and it was agreed that Hire Charges had to rise to a more realistic level. The Chair and secretary/treasurer restated their intention to step down at the AGM in April.

Recognition of Service

Various alternatives to recognise Cllr Williams service were discussed. No decision made.

Village Questionnaire

Cllr Haycock informed the meeting that the questionnaire data has now been input and the results produced. He noted that 475 questionnaires had been returned which represented a high proportion of the village residents. He then briefly outlined some of the results prior to informing the meeting that he will deliver a fuller report at the March meeting and that the results would be used towards the production of the Langstone Village Plan.

7. Correspondence

Newport CC – Reply to comments raised by LCC in planning objection – Conex/07/1142 ‘Taylors Truck Stop’ development.

Newport CC Development Plan – Consultation document – any comments to NCC by 24th March 2008

Llanmartin Residents Association - £100 donation towards purchase of Police Bike - Clerk to send letter of acknowledgement.

Newport CC- £600 invoice for works to Park – to be queried.

Charitable Donations – Thank you letters received from following charities: Wales Air Ambulance; Llanmartin District Church; Noah’s Ark Appeal and Llanmartin Residents Association.

Newport CC – Confirmation of Planning Application Rejection – Cedar Cottage.

Ger-Y-Parc –various correspondence

Sewta – annual report now available on line.

Nat West Bank – It was agreed that Cllrs Mogford, Henderson and Woods would become additional signatories for the LCC bank account. Paperwork to be completed on Chairs return.

Tracey Brooks – residents objection to increase of traffic on and around Tregarn Road due to the development at Langstone Hall – copy of letter forwarded to Cllr Atwell.

Cheques signed – Clerk 1/2 month’s salary for February; Mrs Hancock salary for February (covering Clerks duties); £50 Old Barn Draw Prize.

9. AOB

House Development sign close to Taylors Development and David Wilson advertising flags to be objected to. Clerk to write to NCC.

The possible erection of a War Memorial in Ger-Y-Parc was discussed.