19th June 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jul 20, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 19^th June 2023

Present: Cllr. Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr. Mark Dunton

Cllr. Ian Hewins

Cllr. Dewi Owen

Cllr. Sadie Porter

Cllr. Megan Reynolds

Cllr. Bob Tyrrell

Cllr. Dave Williams

Two members of the Public

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/13/19.06.23

Apologies accepted from Councillors Bradbury-Willis and O’Neill.

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation

CL/14/19.06.23

There were no questions or requests from any members of the Public.

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements

CL/15/19.06.23

The Chair introduced Roman Hackelsberger who had expressed an interest in being co-opted to Aberdyfi Community Council. Roman addressed the Meeting to introduce himself but due to the request for co-option being received after the publication of the Agenda, no decision was able to be taken and the co-option will take place during the July Ordinary Meeting.

The invoice for work undertaken to redevelop the Fisherman’s Compound has been received.

Clarification on the membership of the Finance Committee will be deferred until the July Meeting due to the absence of Cllr. O’Neill.

Liz Saville-Roberts MP spoke recently on Radio 4’s Any Questions programme in support of Tywyn Hospital. The Chair will write a letter thanking Liz for raising the issues at the hospital to a national audience.

AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm the minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 15^thMay 2023.

CL/16/19.06.23

Proposed: Cllr. Reynolds  Seconded: Cllr. Tyrrell

Unanimously agreed

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AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising

CL/17/19.06.23

CL/1/AM/15.05.23

To clarify the membership of the Finance Committee. Cllr. O’Neill questioned whether she was a member of the Finance Committee but the Minutes of the 2022 Annual Meeting have her recorded as a member. The recent Annual Meeting was not clear in who are members apart from Cllrs. Porter and Dunton. The FinanceCommittee should comprise of four members of the Council.

CL/3/15.05.23

Time and Tide Bell – Enquire of Will Stockford the location of the information board and for it to be reinstated. Write to Peter Gingold for examples of other information boards at Time and Tide Bells across the UK. It was suggested a new board could incorporate a QR code to provide more information regarding the history of the bell than could fit on a board.

CL/12/15.05.23

The Tourist Information Office are now saying that planning permission is required for the water fountain despite the Clerk having confirmed that no planning permission is required.

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report

CL/18/19.06.23

Proposed: Cllr. Owen Seconded: Cllr. Hewins

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 7 – To approve the Annual Return for 2022-23

CL/19/19.06.23

Proposed: Cllr. Owen Seconded: Cllr. Tyrrell

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 8– To review and approve the new Model Standing Orders

CL/20/19.06.23

Proposed: Cllr. Williams  Seconded: Cllr. Reynolds

Unanimously agreed

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AGENDA ITEM 9 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/21/19.06.23

Cllr Owen reported on Gwynedd Council matters as the Gwynedd Councillor for Aberdyfi. The report included:

Updates to Gwynedd Councillors on data protection matters and the need to be careful when making public statements on social media.

Gwynedd Council have discussed local economy matters and the effect on shops and businesses of the current cost of living crisis.

There has been no discussion yet about changes to planning rules regarding second homes and holiday lets but one is expected in the near future.

AGENDA ITEM 10 – Planning

CL/22/19.06.23

Planning Application NP5/50/748 Land at Brig-y-Don, Aberdyfi, LL35 0NH Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling.

Councillors discussed the planning application at length and no objections were raised by those present.

AGENDA ITEM 11 – Correspondence

CL/23/19.06.23

Councillors discussed the correspondence items which had been circulated ahead of the Meeting.

An additional item, received after the Agenda had been published, was an invitation to advertise in the Cambrian News. It was felt there was no benefit for the Council in advertising in this manner.

The semi circular benches that the Council supplied for the wharf need replacing and it was requested that the order be placed as soon as possible in order for them to be in place for the summer season.

The Gwynedd Council Tidy Team have made good progress on the list of works supplied by Cllr. Tyrrell.

A broken branch on the large tree close to the Neuadd was promptly attended to by Gwynedd Council.

AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/24/19.06.23

Aberdyfi Golf Club – the effect of coastal erosion on the sand dunes and the golf club.

Playground redevelopment.

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AGENDA ITEM 13 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook

CL/25/19.06.23

Aberdyfi Food Festival

Wolverhampton to Aberdyfi bike ride

New benches

Rowing regatta

Dyfi Fest

AGENDA ITEM 14 – Date of next Meeting

CL/26/19.06.23

Monday 17^th July 2023 7.00pm

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.07pm

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15th May 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the thirty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Aberdyfi Community Council and thereafter the minutes of the ordinary meeting of said Council held at Aberdyfi Literary Institute at 7.00pm on Monday, 15^th May 2023.

Present: Cllr. Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr. Sara Bradbury-Willis

Cllr. Mark Dunton

Cllr. Ian Hewins

Cllr. Catrin O’Neill 

Cllr. Dewi Owen

Cllr. Megan Reynolds 

Cllr. Bob Tyrrell

Public: Pat Hellen

AGENDA ITEM 1- Apologies

CL/1/AM/15.05.23

Cllrs. Porter and Williams

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Election of Officers 2023/2024

CL/2/AM/15.05.23

Chairman

Cllr. Kelly was nominated to continue as Chair.

Agreed unanimously.

Vice Chairman 

Cllr. O’Neill was nominated to continue as Vice Chair.

Agreed unanimously.

Planning Committee

The whole Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Aberdyfi Advertising and Improvements Committee

The whole Council, except for Cllr. Tyrrell.

Agreed unanimously.

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Aberdyfi Literary Institute Management Committee 

Cllr. Porter was nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Harbour Advisory Committee

Cllr. Tyrrell was nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

One Voice Wales

Cllrs. Owen and O’Neill, with Cllr. Williams as deputy were nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Neuadd Dyfi Management Committee – Councillors with a vote

Cllrs. Owen, Reynolds, Williams, Kelly and Hewins were nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Richard Williams and Richard Roberts Trust Fund

Cllrs. Reynolds (Chair), Owen, Porter and Bradbury-Willis were nominated to represent the Council, with Cllr. Williams as Trustee.

Agreed unanimously.

Lewis Lloyd Trust

Cllr. Reynolds was nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Meirionnydd Access Group

Cllr. O’Neill was nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Tywyn and District Memorial Hospital Appeal Fund

Cllr. Reynolds with Cllr. Tyrrell as deputy were nominated to represent the Council.

Agreed unanimously.

Allotment sub-committee

Cllrs. Porter, O’Neill and Dunton were nominated as members of this committee.

Agreed unanimously.

Finance Committee

Cllrs Owen, O’Neill and Bradbury-Willis with Cllr Tyrrell as deputy.

Agreed unanimously.

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Caravan Site Committee

Cllrs Reynolds, Owen, Williams, Kelly and Bradbury-Willis.

Agreed unanimously.

Re-appointment of Internal Auditor

The Council re-appointed Mr Steve Lister for the year 2023/24

Agreed unanimously.

Standing Orders and Financial Regulations

The Council agreed its willingness to adopt these documents.

Agreed unanimously.

THE BUSINESS OF THE ORDINARY MEETING IS NOW RECORDED

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Time & Tide Bell presentation by Peter Gingold

CL/3/15.05.23

Peter Gingold from the Time & Tide Bell Organisation gave a presentation to the Meeting covering the history of the organisation, the Bells that have been installed across the UK, future installations and public events that have been developed around the installations.

Peter described the Shore Things, Coastal Connections and On the Strandline public events that the organisation supports and would be keen to work with the community to put on events in Aberdyfi.

Councillors thanked Peter for taking the time to come and address the meeting and will be investigating options to support public events centered around the Time & Tide Bell.

AGENDA ITEM 4 – Chair announcements

CL/4/15.05.23

The Chair had no announcements for the meeting. Cllr. Owen suggested that some flowers and a card be sent to the Clerk, this was agreed unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM 5 – To receive and confirm the minutes of Ordinary Meeting 17^th April 2023

CL/5/15.05.23

Proposed Cllr. O’Neil Seconded Cllr. Reynolds

Agreed unanimously

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AGENDA ITEM 6 – Matters Arising

CL/6/15.05.23

There were no matters arising.

AGENDA ITEM 7 – Treasurer’s Report

CL/7/15.05.23

It was agreed to accept the report as a true and accurate report.

Proposed: Cllr. Bradbury-Willis Seconded: Cllr. O’Neil

Agreed unanimously

AGENDA ITEM 8 – Gwynedd Council Report

CL/8/15.05.23

Cllr Owen reported that Gwynedd Council has elected R Medwyn Hughes as Chair for the next twelve months. Recent Gwynedd Council meetings have been mainly procedural although discussions have been held on Welsh language provision in schools.

AGENDA ITEM 9 – To discuss removing Councillors personal details from the website

CL/9/15.05.23

Councillors discussed the issues around personal details on the website and the use of personal email addresses. It was agreed that Council email addresses should be used for all communications. 

AGENDA ITEM 10 – Planning

CL/10/15.05.23

Planning application NP5/50/748 Land at Brîg-y-Don, Aberdyfi. LL35 0NH was received after the Agenda had been published. As the planning application was not on the Snowdonia Planning portal, no discussion was possible. Documents will be sent to Councillors when available.

AGENDA ITEM 11 – Correspondence

CL/11/15.05.23

Councillors discussed the correspondence items which had been circulated ahead of the Meeting.

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AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/13/15.05.23

• Update on the Community Shop plan.
• Electric car charging points to be better signed and spaced marked out.
• Co-option of new Councillor.
• Community Meeting in October.
• Update on the Aberdyfi to Tywyn multi use path.
• Water fountain to be installed on the Wharf.

AGENDA ITEM 13 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook

CL/13/15.05.23

• Vacancy for a Councillor
• Welsh Club
• Community Shop
• Multi use path update

AGENDA ITEM 24 – Date of Next meeting

CL/14/15.05.23

Monday 19^th June 2023 7.00pm

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 9.15pm.

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17th April 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 17^th April 2023

Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis

Cllr Catrin O’Neill

Cllr Dewi Owen

Cllr Megan Reynolds

Cllr Dave Williams

Public: Pat Hellen

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/163/17.40.23

Apologies accepted from Councillors Dunton, Hewins, Porter, Tyrrell

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation

CL/164/17.04.23

No public participation

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements

CL/165/17.04.23

Councillor Gareth Jones has resigned from the Community Council due to ongoing work commitments. The Chair thanked Gareth for his work on the Council and wished him well for the future.

AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 20^thMarch 2023.

CL/166/17.04.23

Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Reynolds

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising

CL/167/17.04.23

CL/159/(20.03.23) 

The Exchange – The Chair has written to the planning authority as work has proceeded despite planning permission being refused and dismissed at appeal. Some work has been carried out under permitted development regulations and there will be a site visit taking place shortly.

CL/159/(20.03.23) 

Time and Tide Bell – Peter Gringold will be providing an update on the Time and Tide Bell at the May Meeting.

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CL/160/(20.03.23) 

The Asset Register was circulated to the Meeting and will be updated for the new financial year.

CL/160/(20.03.23) 

Updates to the website to consider the removal of personal details will be discussed at the May Meeting. 

CL/146/(20.02.23) 

Councillor O’Neill provided an update to the Meeting having received a new quote from Kaloo. A working group should be created to discuss the new design proposals and fund raising.

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report

CL/168/17.04.23

Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Reynolds

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/169/17.04.23

Cllr Owen reported on Gwynedd Council matters as the Gwynedd Councillor for Aberdyfi. The report included:

The closure of Dyfi Ward at Tywyn Hospital has received considerable publicity and meetings with the Health Board have been arranged. Regular updates will be provided to the Council.

The future of the Post Office and shop has been concerning residents of the village with interest in running the business as a community shop being investigated. 

The introduction of a Tourism Tax in Wales ,coupled with changes to the regulations on holiday accommodation, will have an impact in Aberdyfi. 

The wharf development os looking very good now it has been completed and there are plans for an official opening to be held in the future.

The new 20mph speed limit in built up areas is due to come into force in September.

The Cambrian Coast Liaison Meeting advised that the remaining work on Barmouth Bridge will be undertaken between September and November. There have been no updates on proposed improvements to services and rolling stock.

AGENDA ITEM 8 – To note the new salary scale for the Clerk

CL/170/17.04.23

Noted

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AGENDA ITEM 9 – Planning

CL/171/17.04.23

Planning Application

NP5/50/742A Dolphins, Rhoslan, Aberdyfi, LL35 0NS

No objections were raised to the planning application.

NP5/50/597B Rhowniar Cottages, Aberdyfi, LL36 9HS

The planning application was discussed and it was felt that the amendment to the original application from 2008 could be an attempt to resurrect an old application and should be treated as a new application.

AGENDA ITEM 10 – Correspondence

CL/172/17.04.23

Councillors discussed the correspondence items which had been circulated ahead of the Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 11 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/173/17.04.23

Tywyn Hospital ward closure

Standards Framework

Website update

AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook

CL/174/17.04.23

Wharf Development

Tywyn Hospital update

Time & Tide Bell

Coronation

AGENDA ITEM 13 – Date of next Meeting

CL/175/17.04.23

Monday 15^th May 2023 7.00pm

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.34pm

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20th March 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 20th March 2023

Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis

Cllr Mark Dunton

Cllr Ian Hewins

Cllr Catrin O’Neill

Cllr Dewi Owen

Cllr Sadie Porter

Cllr Megan Reynolds

Cllr Bob Tyrrell

Cllr Dave Williams

Public: Pat Hellen

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/152/20.03.23

Apologies accepted from Cllr Jones.

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation

CL/153/20.03.23

No public participation

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements

CL/154/20.03.23

The Chair invited member to join a sub-committee with Aberdovey Golf Club to work together to address the issues posed by coastal erosion. Cllrs Hewin, Owen and Reynolds agreed to join the sub-committee. 

AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 20^thFebruary 2023.

CL/155/20.03.23

Proposed: Cllr Porter Seconded: Cllr Owen

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising

CL/156/20.03.23

CL/140/(20.02.23) 

All defibrillators in the village are registered on The Circuit.

CL/141/(20.02.23) 

Voting on planning matters is decided by a majority vote.

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CL/144/(20.02.23) 

The painting of the playground equipment will require the rust coating paint first, then an undercoat, then the top coat.

The green benches should be fixed to the floor.

CL/146/(20.02.23) 

The design for the renovations will need to be agreed and signed off before the grant application process can begin.

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report

CL/157/20.03.23

Proposed: Cllr Williams  Seconded: Cllr O’Neill

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/158/20.03.23

Cllr Owen reported on Gwynedd Council matters at the Gwynedd Councillor for Aberdyfi. The report included:

Gwynedd Council met to approve an increase in the Council Tax for 2023-24 of 4.9%

Gwynedd Council are likely to be cutting back on staff.

The safety of Councillors at at Unitary and Community Councils is being looked into following recent disruption at Council meetings and online threats being made to Councillors.

There is to be no increase in rail services at present due to staff and rolling s tock shortages.

AGENDA ITEM 8 – Correspondence

CL/159/20.03.23

Planning Application

NP5/50/743 Braich Gwyn, Aberdyfi, LL35 0RD

Councillors discussed the application following amendments to the design at length with a number of different views put forward both in support and against the application. Clarification around the current policy on change of use of buildings outside the development boundary was requested and the Clerk will write to the Planning Officer.

Britannia Inn – external works update.

The arbour that has been built on the terrace was discussed as it changes the appearance of the building and has been reported to the planning officer.

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Reinstatement of Wharf columns

The lighting has been completed with upgrades to the car park and sea front lighting planned. The damage to the grass area will be repaired.

Time and Tide Bell

Peter Gringold is hoping to be able to address the Council at the May meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 9 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/160/20.03.23

Following a One Voice Wales training course, Cllr Bradbury-Willis asked whether the Community Council had an asset register. The Clerk will investigate and report back. 

Cllr Hewins asked when the website will be updated as Councillors details are out of date.

Cllr Williams congratulated the contractors for the work done on the wharf and that the Council write to offer formal thanks when the work is completed.

AGENDA ITEM 10 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website/ Facebook

CL/161/20.03.23

Thanks to the contractors for the work on the wharf.

Vacancies on the Aberdyfi Improvements Committee.

Decorate the front of the institute for the Coronation and ideas to commemorate the occasion.

AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next Meeting

CL/162/20.03.23

Monday 17^th April 2023

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.59pm

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20th February 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 20th February 2023

Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr Mark Dunton

Cllr Ian Hewins

Cllr Catrin O’Neill

Cllr Dewi Owen

Cllr Sadie Porter

Cllr Dave Williams

Public: Pat Hellen, David Tomkinson, Susie Waldock

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/134/20.02.23

Apologies accepted from Cllrs Reynolds, Bradbury-Willis, Jones and Tyrrell.

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation

CL/135/20.02.23

No public participation

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements

CL/136/20.02.23

The Chair welcomed everyone and introduced Chris Wood who will be acting as Locum Clerk whilst the Clerk is away. 

AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 16^stJanuary 2022.

CL/137/20.02.23

Proposed: Cllr Williams Seconded: Cllr Owen

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising

CL/138/20.02.23

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CL/130/(20.02.22) Wharf Development

The Clerk has written to the contractors and thanked them for employing local workers and has circulated drawings for railings and bollards to Councillors. It is still anticipated that the works will be finished early, in the first week of April just before Easter, though they are contracted to finish at the end of May. This does not mean though that the site will be clear before Easter.

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report

CL/139/20.02.23

Proposed: Cllr Williams  Seconded: Cllr Owen

Unanimously agreed

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AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/140/20.02.23

Cllr Owen reported on his work that the Wharf development looks very impressive and gave thanks to all involved in the project. There will be shortly a change in the access arrangements as the work nears completion which is hoped to be ahead of schedule.

Gwynedd Council will be meeting next week to set the Precept for 2023-24 and it is expected that there will be an increase of around 5%.

Network Rail will be attending to cut back overgrowth which has been extending onto the road at the beginning of March. It was commented that when night works were being undertaken, quantities of litter were being left, Cllr Owens will investigate.

Gully clearing will be undertaken by Gwynedd Highways in the next few weeks.

Work on the A493 to repair a dip in the road surface near a badger set will require temporary traffic lights to be installed.

Attended a One Voice Wales meeting where Liz Saville-Roberts spoke about the fuel payments schemes and how is hoped that payments will start to be made from next month. One Voice Wales reported on how there is a lack of Community Councillors and Clerks across Wales.

It was asked that the defibrillators be checked as to whether they are registered on the Circuit to ensure all consumables are up to date and the units are in working order.

Complaints have been received about the number of lorries driving along Maesnewydd and damage to gullies. Highways have been asked to attend and examine the damage. Gully clearing has not been attended to recently due in part to the new machine being too large to fit under the railway bridge.

AGENDA ITEM 8 – Planning

CL/141/20.02.23

Applications received:

NP5/50/L68B Nandoras, Aberdyfi, LL35 0LE

Councillors discussed the application at length with a number of different views put forward both in favour and against the application. A vote was taken with five Councillors raising no objection to the application and two Councillors opposing the application.

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AGENDA ITEM 9 – To discuss possible village celebrations for the King’s Coronation

CL/142/20.02.23

A resident has shown an interest in organising an event for the Coronation. Councillors discussed the idea and it was suggested that the Council offer support to any proposal to run an event but not to be the host.

Action: The Clerk to contact the resident and report back with what ideas were being considered.

AGENDA ITEM 10 – To receive and approve quote for maintenance of trees in allotments

CL/143/20.02.23

Snowdonia National Park has granted permission to fell the sycamore tree. Additional works will be undertaken to trim the holly bushes and cut back plants which have overgrown the path. A quote of £800.00 has been received to undertake the required work, it was agreed to accept the quote and proceed with the work.

Action: Cllr Owen to liaise with the neighbour.

Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Porter

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 11 – To discuss and agree quotes for playground repairs

CL/144/20.02.23

Councillors discussed the repair work required to satisfy both safety and cosmetic concerns. It was agreed to proceed with the Wet Pour repairs but defer the decision on repainting.

Action: Cerk to take pictures of the areas requiring painting

Proposed: Cllr Hewins Seconded: Cllr O’Neill

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 12 – To approve rate of pay for locum clerk

CL/145/20.02.23

The locum clerk left the room.

Following discussions between Councillors, it was agreed that the locum clerk be paid the same rate as the clerk.

Proposed: Cllr O’Neill  Seconded: Cllr Williams

AGENDA ITEM 13 – To receive and approve quote and design for playground renovations

CL/146/20.02.23

Cllr O’Neill provided the Meeting with an update on the proposed redevelopment with a plan and visuals showing how the design would work on the site. Councillors discussed the proposal at length with many views expressed and questions asked. Funding, insurance, the design and a need for further community engagement were all discussed in detail. It was agreed to defer the item to enable possible funding sources to be investigated.

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AGENDA ITEM 14 – To discuss coastal erosion and its effect on the Golf Club

CL/147/20.02.23

AGENDA ITEM 15 – Correspondence

CL/148/20.02.23

Time and Tide Bell – the Clerk will write and invite the Time and Tide to give a presentation to the Council.

Caravans in the car park – it was suggested that the Council investigate gaining the power to issue penalty charges.

AGENDA ITEM 16 – Items for consideration at future meetings

CL/149/20.02.23

Should Rushlight be bilingual? Councillors agreed that Rushlight should be bilingual and asked that costs be looked into whilst investigating whether there was anyone willing to volunteer translation services. 

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

CL/150/20.02.23

Des George has an update on the post office development.

Cllr Owen gave thanks on behalf of the Council for the pantomine and congratulated everyone involved for their success.

The wharf development update.

Local events being held in the pubs.

AGENDA ITEM 18 – Date of next Meeting

CL/151/20.02.23

Monday 20^th March 2023

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 9.12pm

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16th January 2023

by Sandy Andrews | Jun 29, 2023 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE

Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 16^th January 2023

Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair

Councillors:

Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis

Cllr Mark Dunton

Cllr Ian Hewins

Cllr Catrin O’Neill

Cllr Dewi Owen

Cllr Sadie Porter

Cllr Megan Reynolds

Cllr Dave Williams

Public: Pat Hellen

AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies

CL/119/16.01.23

Apologies accepted from Cllrs Jones and Tyrrell.

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public participation

CL/120/16.01.23

No public participation

AGENDA ITEM 3 – Chair announcements

CL/121/16.01.23

The Chair welcomed everyone and informed the council that the clerk will be starting medical treatment very soon so has not attended this meeting. Instead, Cllr O’Neill will be taking the minutes. 

The council have received very positive feedback from a number of sources saying how good the New Year fireworks were, though the evening was marred by a group of individuals being disruptive, which is currently being investigated by the police. 

AGENDA ITEM 4 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 21^stNovember 2022.

CL/122/16.01.23

Proposed: Cllr Bradbury-Willis  Seconded: Cllr Reynolds

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Matters arising

CL/123/16.01.23

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M/46/(18.06.22) Tywyn Health Centre

No-one has come forward to volunteer to represent Aberdyfi Community Council on the Tywyn Health Centre Public Participation Group.

M/84/(17.10.22) Cycle Path

Iwan ap Trefor has confirmed he is still responsible for the cycle path project.

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M/115/(12.12.22) Correspondence

New Year’s day 5k fun run / walk / crawl

A very successful event was held with 75 people taking part and the yacht club providing refreshments afterwards (for donations). Over £750 was raised for the Playground project and the organisers hope to run it as an annual event. 

Action: Clerk to write to organisers to thank them.

AGENDA ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s report

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Proposed: Cllr Williams  Seconded: Cllr Owen

Unanimously agreed

AGENDA ITEM 7 – Gwynedd Council report

CL/125/16.01.23

Cllr Owen reported that Gwynedd Council anticipates a deficit of £20million so community and town councils may well be expected to contribute more to services. 

He also reported that Network Rail will be cutting back the vegetation between Nant y Glo and the village sometime in the next month. 

AGENDA ITEM 8 – Planning

CL/126/16.01.23

Applications received:

NP5/50/439A Ty Carreg, Aberdyfi, LL35 0LE

Official amended plans to previous application

No objections were raised.

NP5/50/744 Compound near the boat yard, Penrhos, Aberdyfi

Formation of 12m x 12m hardstanding with power and water supply.

Aberdyfi Community Council unable to comment on application as the council is the applicant. No outside objections have been received.

AGENDA ITEM 9 – To approve precept for 2023-24

CL/127/16.01.23

It was agreed to increase the precept by 10% to £42,315.24, giving a Band D tax rate of £35.38, an increase of £0.27 from £35.11 last year. 

Proposed: Cllr Owen Seconded: Cllr Hewins

Agreed unanimously

AGENDA ITEM 10 – To discuss proposals for 20mph limit in Aberdyfi

CL/128/16.01.23

No objections were raised to the proposals.

Action: Clerk to respond to the consultation

AGENDA ITEM 11 – To agree amounts to be donated to other organisations

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It was agreed to donate £100 each to the National Eisteddfod, Wales Air Ambulance and Dail Dysynni.

Action: clerk to arrange payments

AGENDA ITEM 12 – Correspondence

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• Email from Andrew Gregson regarding residents parking.

The email confirmed that any application for residents parking must come from the Community Council or Local County Councillor with the support of the Community Council.

• Email regarding sponsored walk event planned for 29^th April

This is being organised by one of the local pubs

• Email regarding a public meeting about local health provision on 16^th February with Mabon ap Gwynfor. 

Action: Clerk to advertise meeting

• Wharf development

It was asked if the wooden mooring bollards are being replaced on the wharf.

The contractors have employed local tradesmen and it was felt this needed to be acknowledged

Action: Clerk to write to contractors to thank them for employing residents and to ask them about the mooring bollards.

AGENDA ITEM 13 – Items for consideration at future meetings

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• Consider adding a card payment option to Pay & Display machine
• Training dates
• Review last 12 months of Council actions 
• Consider if Rushlight should be bilingual

AGENDA ITEM 14 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook

CL/132/16.01.23

• 5k fun run
• Blood donor service 20^th Feb and 20^th March have been cancelled.
• Aberdyfi Bike Ride will be on 16^th June – 30^th anniversary
• Sgwrs a panad
• Tree planting on 14^th January 
• Panto

AGENDA ITEM 15 – Date of next meeting

CL/133/16.01.23

Monday 20^th February 2023

There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 8.40pm

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