by Sandy Andrews | Mar 20, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, AGENDA ARCHIVE
Aberdyfi Community Council Council Offices
Literary Institute
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
LL35 0LN
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Community Council of Aberdyfi will take place on Monday 15th April at 7.00pm in the Literary Institute when all the several members of the said Council are hereby summoned to attend.
Public session
Members of the public have a right to attend unless a specific decision has been taken to prohibit them. For a period of up to 10 minutes at the beginning of the meeting, members of the public may question the Council on local matters. Questions will be answered by the Chair or the Clerk to the Council. These persons will reserve the right to postpone making an answer until the following meeting, to be able to take advice or undertake research.
Dated: 10th April 2024
Ordinary Meeting Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Chair announcements
3. To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 18th March 2024
4. Matters arising
5. Treasurer’s report
6. To receive a report from the Gwynedd Councillor representative
7. Planning
NP5/50/532H Unit 2, Wharf Gardens, Aberdyfi LL35 0EE
Installation of bi-fold doors in lieu of sliding window and extending A3 use of covered area included within lease on Unit 2 for consumption of food and drink purchased from the property.
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
NP5/50/400F Land to rear of Greenhill Bungalow, Copperhill Street, Aberdyfi. LL35 0HF
Construction of 2 detached sheds to store equipment and machinery to maintain adjacent land
NP5/50/159B 3 Melin Ardudwy, Aberdyfi. LL35 0RY
Demolition of garage and the erection of two storey side extension
Any planning applications received after this agenda was published.
8. To note new salary scale for the clerk
9. To discuss and approve wording for licence to occupy the football filed
10. To agree and approve remedial work to compass feature in wharf gardens
11. To agree and approve remedial work to Terrace Road shelter
12. To receive quote and approve repairs to bus shelter
13. To receive quote and approve painting of playground equipment
14. To discuss request from Golf Club to provide more dog poo bins
15. To discuss how to respond to Eryri Parc Article 4 planning proposals
16. To discuss effects of new recycling regulations in the village
17. To note correspondence not requiring a decision from the Community Council
* Email regarding drop-in events on Gwynedd Council housing schemes
18. Items for consideration at future meetings
19. Items for release / Rushlight / website / Facebook
20. Date of next meeting
Sandy Andrews
Clerk to the Council
by Sandy Andrews | Feb 29, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, RUSHLIGHT ARCHIVE
by Sandy Andrews | Feb 20, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, TR ARCHIVE
by Sandy Andrews | Feb 20, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, MINUTES ARCHIVE
Minutes of the ordinary meeting of Aberdyfi Community Council held at the Literary Institute on Monday 15th January 2024
Present: Cllr Brian Kelly – Chair
Councillors:
Cllr Sara Bradbury-Willis
Cllr Mark Dunton
Cllr Roman Hackelsberger
Cllr Ian Hewins
Cllr Catrin O’Neill
Cllr Sadie Porter
Cllr Megan Reynolds
Cllr Dave Williams
1 member of the public was present
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Apologies
CL/119/15.01.24
Apologies accepted from Cllrs Tyrrell and Owen
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Chair announcements
CL/120/15.01.24
The Chair welcomed everyone and reported that the person who vandalised the Christmas Tree lights had handed themselves into the police and will pay the cost of replacing the lights. He reported that he has been told of broken glass which has been found in the dunes on several occasions so has forwarded this information onto the harbour master. On Saturday there was a presentation to the previous sub-Post Mistress to thank her for all her work.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – To receive and confirm minutes of the ordinary council meeting on 18thDecember 2023.
CL/121/15.01.24
Proposed: Cllr Hackelsberger Seconded: Cllr Bradbury-Willis
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters arising
CL/122/15.01.24
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M/94/(20.11.23) Removing grass cuttings from Maes Newydd playground
The clerk has emailed Aled to see if he would be willing to remove the grass cuttings but has not yet had a reply.
M/95/(20.11.23) Village noticeboard
The clerk has asked Stuart Myring for a quote to refurbish the large white noticeboard but has not had a reply. The Chair reported that he had noticed there is a light under the canopy but it doesn’t work.
Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council and ask if this light is their responsibility.
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M/96/(20.11.23) Main car park planting
A date has been set for Saturday 24th February at 10am for the planting. The preparation work will be done beforehand by Cllr Hackelsberger and others. Posters have been put up in the village and on social media, asking for volunteers.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Treasurer’s report
CL/123/15.01.24
Proposed: Cllr O’Neill Seconded: Cllr Porter
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Gwynedd Council report
CL/124/15.01.24
No report as Cllr Owen was unable to attend the meeting
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Planning
CL/125/15.01.24
No Applications had been received
AGENDA ITEM 8 – To agree and approve precept for 2024-25
CL/126/15.01.24
It was resolved to set the precept at 4.5%.
Proposed: Cllr Hackelsberger Seconded: Cllr Porter
AGENDA ITEM 9 – To note new pension arrangements for the clerk
CL/127/15.01.24
Cllr Porter reported that she has enrolled the clerk in a pension scheme though is still investigating the issue of backdated payments. The clerk has been re-enrolled with the Pension Regulator.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Correspondence
CL/128/15.01.24
- The Ardal Ni team will be working in the village from 22-26 January when they will continue with work on the lights in the main car park
- It has been confirmed that the road at Dyfi bridge will be closed from 10th February for up to 3 months. No mitigation has yet been received. It was thought that the route of the detour goes through Cwm Maethlon, not Talyllyn, and it was agreed to write to Gwynedd Council to ask for clarifictaion and to ensure that signs are put at each end of the valley. Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
- It was reported that a large articulated vehicle got stuck on the hairpin corner in Cwm Maethlon recently and it was agreed to ask Gwynedd Council for permanent ‘do not follow satnav’ signs to be put at each end of the valley.Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
- Fly-tipping was reported by the main train station and it was agreed to contact Gwynedd Council with this information and ask if parking bays could be created to help stop this in the futureAction: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council42
- The clerk reported that both sets of toilets were closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and as a result, the street cleaner had to clear up at least 5 sets of human faeces around the village. It was agreed to write to Gwynedd Council to request that they be left open, even if they can’t be cleaned on those days.Action: Clerk to contact Gwynedd Council
- Pont y Brics road is currently closed while the old changing rooms are being demolished. If people go across the level crossing instead, they MUST phone before crossing.
- Car charging points should be connected within the next few weeks.
AGENDA ITEM 11 – Items for consideration at future meetings
CL/129/15.01.24
No items reported
AGENDA ITEM 12 – Items for release / Rushlight / Website / Facebook
CL/130/15.01.24
- New Year’s Day fundraiser
- Pantomime
- Community planting on 24th February
- Ceilidh on 24th February
- Community lunch 8th February
- New photo ID required for voting
- 10th February road closure
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Date of next meeting
CL/131/15.01.24
Monday 19th February 2024
There being no further business, the Chair closed the meeting at 7.55pm
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by Sandy Andrews | Feb 20, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, AGENDA ARCHIVE
Aberdyfi Community Council Council Offices
Literary Institute
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
LL35 0LN
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Community Council of Aberdyfi will take place on Monday 18th March at 7.00pm in the Literary Institute when all the several members of the said Council are hereby summoned to attend.
Public session
Members of the public have a right to attend unless a specific decision has been taken to prohibit them. For a period of up to 10 minutes at the beginning of the meeting, members of the public may question the Council on local matters. Questions will be answered by the Chair or the Clerk to the Council. These persons will reserve the right to postpone making an answer until the following meeting, to be able to take advice or undertake research.
Dated: 13th March 2024
Ordinary Meeting Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Chair announcements
3. To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 19th February 2024
4. Matters arising
5. Treasurer’s report
6. To receive a report from the Gwynedd Councillor representative
7. Planning
NP5/50/L89B 3 Copperhill Street, Aberdyfi LL35 0EU
Retrospective application to relocate existing condensing unit to its former location at side of property. New description and amended plan for application
Any planning applications received after this agenda was published.
8. To discuss purchase of flag for D-Day 80th anniversary
9. To receive a report on meeting with Gwynedd Council regarding village public toilets
10. To receive an update on cycle path project
11. To agree grants to be awarded.
12. To agree date for Annual Community meeting, discuss format and agenda
13. To discuss RoSPA report and receive an update on the Playground project
14. Correspondence
* Introduction to Strategic Development Plans
* BCUHB update
15. Items for consideration at future meetings
* Creation and adoption of new operating policies
* Training plan review
16. Items for release / Rushlight / website / Facebook
17. Date of next meeting
Sandy Andrews
Clerk to the Council
by Sandy Andrews | Feb 14, 2024 | ** COUNCIL, AGENDA ARCHIVE
Aberdyfi Community Council Council Offices
Literary Institute
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd
LL35 0LN
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Community Council of Aberdyfi will take place on Monday 19thFebruary at 7.00pm in the Literary Institute when all the several members of the said Council are hereby summoned to attend.
Public session
Members of the public have a right to attend unless a specific decision has been taken to prohibit them. For a period of up to 10 minutes at the beginning of the meeting, members of the public may question the Council on local matters. Questions will be answered by the Chair or the Clerk to the Council. These persons will reserve the right to postpone making an answer until the following meeting, to be able to take advice or undertake research.
Dated: 14th February 2024
Ordinary Meeting Agenda
1. Apologies
2. Chair announcements
3. To receive and confirm minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 15th January 2024
4. Matters arising
5. Treasurer’s report
6. To receive a report from the Gwynedd Councillor representative
7. Planning
NP5/50/573B Rhos Awel, Aberdyfi Ll35 0NR
Demolition of existing single storey extension and construct new single storey extension, and demolition and replacement of front boundary wall
NP5/50/130D Bwlch Gwyn, Aberdyfi LL35 0SG
Construction of rural enterprise dwelling (re-submission)
ME0452 Tides Inn, Aberdyfi LL35 0EE
Application to vary premises licence
Any planning applications received after this agenda was published.
8. To approve Deed of Variation to the licence between Aberdyfi Community Council and Gwynedd Council.
9. To agree to lead the campaign for Plastic Free Aberdyfi by example, to remove single use plastic items from the Council premises and operations, and to encourage plastic-free initiatives in the area, promoting the campaign for Plastic Free Aberdyfi and supporting its events.
10. To note grant awarded by Gwynedd Council for allotment improvements and to approve installation of a communal greenhouse and other essential works to improve safety in the allotments.
11. Correspondence
* Email regarding wax removal from ears at Tywyn Health centre
* Meeting with Andrew Gregson regarding speed signs
* Email from Arthog & Fairbourne Council asking if we are willing to donate helter-skelter slide.
* Free training on Strategic Development Plans
* Email regarding Westhaven apartments
* Email regarding BCUHB meetings this year
12. Items for consideration at future meetings
13. Items for release / Rushlight / website / Facebook
14. Date of next meeting
Sandy Andrews
Clerk to the Council