15th July 2024

by Sandy Andrews | Sep 18, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 15^th July 2024

Present: Cllr Dewi Owen – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis

Cllr Roman Hackelsberger

Cllr Ian Hewins

Cllr Brian Kelly

Cllr Sadie Porter

Cllr Bob Tyrrell

Cllr Dave Williams

1 member of the public were present

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/47/15.07.24

Apologies accepted from Cllrs Dunton, O’Neill and Reynolds

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements

CL/48/15.07.24

The Chair welcomed everyone and commented that the continuing bad weather has been affecting visitor numbers throughout North Wales.

AGENDA ITEM 3 – To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting on 17^thJune 2024.

CL/49/15.07.24

Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Williams

AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters arising

CL/50/15.07.24

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M/158/(18.03.24) Playground RoSPA report

The paint has been delivered and as soon as there two clear dry days, Cllrs Hewins and Dunton will paint the playground equipment.

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M/37/(17.06.24) Possible maintenance contract and / or new P&D machine at Neuadd Dyfi car park

The clerk is still waiting for a quote

M/38/(17.06.24) To review 20mph limits in Aberdyfi

The clerk reported that there have been well over 50 signatures, the vast majority expressing that they want to keep the 20mph limit in Aberdyfi. She will contact Gwynedd Council tomorrow with this information.

The Chair reported that he had spoken to Andrews Gregson and asked for 20mph signs to be painted on the road.

Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council

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M/39/(17.06.24) To discuss recycling facilities and waste bins in Aberdyfi

The clerk reported that she has had several phone calls, emails and meetings with various people from Gwynedd Council and has been told that the public recycling bins in the main car park will have new stickers put on and that Holiday Let businesses who do not prove they are paying for their waste to be removed will automatically be billed for the service. She had a meeting with Highways Waste enforcement and discussed blocking in the area by the fire station completely, with a roof and locked gate, so that only businesses have access to that area and she is now in the process of moving this forward. It has also been suggested that the business recycling facilities be placed in the compound at the edge of the village and she is investigating this possibility.

It was noted that the area behind the Dovey Inn is becoming very smelly and messy and it was agreed for the Chair to speak to the Dovey Inn. 

Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council 

Action: Chair to speak to the Dovey Inn

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M/40/(17.06.24) To discuss remedial work to Terrace Road shelter

Cllr Hewins reported that he had asked 3 companies for quote and only one had replied, saying they didn’t want to quote. He will try again with other companies.

Action: Cllr Hewins to try to obtain quotes 

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Treasurer’s report

CL/51/15.07.24

Proposed: Cllr Tyrrell Seconded: Cllr Williams

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/52/15.07.24

Cllr Owen reported that there had only been a very few meetings due to the recent election and noted that Gwynedd Council would be discussing Article 4 proposals tomorrow, the 16^th July. 

He reported that he has been led to believe that the proposal to build pylons along the length of Wales may be changed and the lines will go underground. He also reported that there is a new gas pipeline being laid between Cwrt and Tywyn through Happy Valley though it is unlikely the work will happen until later in the year. 

There are proposals for proportional representation at local Council level and consultation will start soon.

He had been approached and asked if the Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd, Edmund Bailey, would be able to attend our Remembrance Day service. He normally goes to Bangor or Caernarfon but would like to come to Aberdyfi this year. It was agreed to speak to David Richardson, the local British Legion representative and write to the Lord Lieutenant requesting his presence. 

Action: Chair to speak to Mr Richardson

Action: Clerk to write to the Lord Lieutenant

Action: Clerk to put in Rushlight closer to the time

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AGENDA ITEM 7 – Planning

CL/53/15.07.24

NP5/50/766 The Gables, Balkan Hill, Aberdyfi. LL35 0LA

Alterations and extensions including raised decking

No objections raised

NP5/50/762 Four Winds, 3 Corbett Lane, Aberdyfi. LL35 0RB

Construction of detached garage with level parking area, formation of decking area, alterations to pedestrian access and dwelling alterations. Amended plans

No objections raised

AGENDA ITEM 8 – An opportunity to comment on proposed parking restrictions at 38 Maes Newydd, Aberdyfi LL35 0PD

CL/54/15.07.24

This parking application had been withdrawn so was not discussed

AGENDA ITEM 9 – To receive the 2024 RoSPA report

CL/55/15.07.24

It was noted that there were no major points of concern in the report and it was noted that the painting of equipment will still be undertaken, the benches will still be bolted down and repairing the surface of the helter-skelter will be researched. It was agreed to investigate if anything can be done to improve the edge of the wet pour surface.

Action: Cllr Hewins and Cllr Dunton to investigate these issues

AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive a verbal report on Ardal Ni 2035 meeting

CL/56/15.07.24

The clerk reported that Gwynedd Council and One Voice Wales are encouraging local Councils to work together more closely in order to solve common problems and as such, she has attended meetings on Youth Engagement and Community Transport. There will be another one this week on Community Transport to which all Councillors are invited. It was agreed transport is a big issue in our area.

Action: Clerk to attend Community Transport meeting and report.

AGENDA ITEM 11 – To receive a verbal report on the Plastic Free Aberdyfi project

CL/57/15.07.24

Cllr Porter gave an update on the project. A crabbing crate has been purchased and is located on the wharf so that people can borrow crabbing equipment and return used crabbing kits to the crate. Signs explaining about the crate and guidelines for its use will be arriving soon and a rota of volunteers will look after it. The water bottles will be arriving soon. They will be double-walled aluminium decorated with the Aberdyfi logo.

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AGENDA ITEM 12 – To delegate powers to the Chair and Clerk until the September meeting

CL/58/15.07.24

It was agreed to delegate powers

Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Bradbury-Willis

AGENDA ITEM 13 – To discuss Aberdyfi Food Festival arrangements

CL/59/15.07.24

The clerk reminded the Council that this event will take place on Sunday 18^th August and volunteers will be required to help set up and take down. A water supply will be required and a battery-powered PA system is being sought. The clerk will organise an events box to contain items that might be required for various events such as a first aid kit, duct tape etc.

Action: Clerk to purchase items for an events box

Action: Councillors to help set up and take down on the day

AGENDA ITEM 14 – Correspondence which requires a response from the Council

CL/60/15.07.24

* Letter regarding people blocking pavements and roads

It was agreed that the issues raised within the letter are outwith the jurisdiction of the Community Council and the Clerk should refer the author to the relevant departments of Gwynedd Council.

Action: Clerk to reply

AGENDA ITEM 15 – To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council which has already been circulated to Councillors

CL/61/15.07.24

* One Voice Wales – training for July, August & September

* Planning Aid Wales – training

* Griffith’s – New Dyfi Bridge newsletter

* One Voice Wales – Councils Connect: Community Transport

* One Voice Wales – Cost of Living Crisis forum

AGENDA ITEM 16 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/62/15.07.24

* Creation and adoption of new operating policies

* Purchase of new P&D machine

* Training plan review

* Digital noticeboard

* Cycle path between Cemetery & village

* CCTV cameras

AGENDA ITEM 17 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook

CL/63/15.07.24

* Food Festival

* DoveyFest

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* RNLI service & blessing of boat

* Aberdyfi Bike Ride

* Rowing events – Cardigan Bay Challenge, sculling and rowing race events

* Tea Dance

AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next meeting

CL/64/15.07.24

Monday16th September 2024

AGENDA ITEM 19 – Motion to exclude the Press and Public in accordance with section 2A of the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960

CL/65/15.07.24

Proposed: Cllr Kelly Seconded: Cllr Hewins

AGENDA ITEM 20 – To receive a report on the AA&I

CL/66/15.07.24

The clerk gave a report on the AA&I 

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.05pm

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