MINUTES OF A MEETING OF CYNGOR TREF ABERAERON HELD ON TUESDAY 13TH
OCTOBER 2015 AT COMMITTEE ROOM 2, MEMORIAL HALL, ABERAERON
AT 7.00 pm
PRESENT: Councillor Thomas Williams (Chairman); Councillors Phillip Davies, Elizabeth
Evans, Mair Harrison, Owenna James, David Jones, Neris Lloyd, Eleri Thomas and
Michael Welham.
Mr Denfer Morgan, Clerk to the Council.
1987. APOLOGIES
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Rhys Davies.
1988. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS
Councillor Michael Welham disclosed a personal and prejudicial interest in the matter
referred to in Minute 1992a) below and left the Committee Room during the
discussion and voting thereon.
1989. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 8th SEPTEMBER
2015
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the monthly meeting held on 8th
September 2015 and they were then signed as being a correct record by the
Chairman.
1990. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MEETING
Minute 1975a)
Moel y Don, Vulcan Place planning application
The Clerk reported the response of the Local Planning Authority to his formal
complaint stating that there was no requirement to re-consult when a scheme was
amended during the course of an application and it was therefore at the Authority’s
discretion whether further publicity and consultation was necessary, and ‘In this
instance, officers of the Local Planning Authority took the view that the changes,
whilst they mitigated our original design concerns, were not so significant so as to
justify undertaking a further consultation exercise’.
The Clerk also stated that he had sought the advice of One Voice Wales on this
matter and that their reply was awaited.
Bronaeron Nurseries development / Dolhalog Lane hedgerow
It was noted that no formal reply had been received to the complaint lodged by the
Clerk and that representatives of the Local Planning Authority be invited to attend
the next meeting to discuss the Council’s concerns.
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Minute 1986b) – Saturday Market. To request the organisers to remove their
temporary signs on Saturday evenings after the close of the market as it was felt
that they created a hazard to traffic and pedestrians.
Minute 1981 – footbridge over the river Aeron. Councillor Harrison advised that the
work to replace the footbridge had not commenced. The Clerk reported that Natural
Resources Wales had advised that tree trunk on the river bed had been shortened
and that they were confident that it would not cause a problem when the river was in
flood. They were also investigating the boulder collapse.
Minute 1983 – Community Christmas Event and provision of Christmas Tree
It was noted that the organisation of the Community Christmas event to be held on
Saturday 28 November at Pwllcam had begun. With regard to the provision of a
Christmas tree, it was RESOLVED to order one Noble Fir tree for placing outside
the County Hall, to be supplied by Esgair Forest in the sum of £160 + £20 delivery.
The Clerk would consider further the erection and the dressing of the tree and
report back. It was also agreed to request further details about the possibility of
planting a permanent fir tree in Square Field.
Minute 1986c) – the Clerk advised that the provision of dog fouling signs at South
Beach would be followed up with the relevant County Council officer.
1991. FINANCE
It was RESOLVED to approve the following invoices for payment and cheques were
later signed:Aberaeron Memorial Hall (2014/15)
SSE/SWALEC – Feeder Pillar, Lôn yr Hafan
Vision ICT
Clerk’s salary:
Mr Denfer Morgan – Salary July/Aug/Sept
HMRC
Dyfed Pension Fund
£440.00
£18.59
£300.00
£1111.96
£277.99
£266.23
1992. PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
a) A150710 11 Penmaesglas, Aberaeron (Full). Extension to dwelling inc.decking
area, insertion of window to SW elevation and demolition of existing shed.
It was RESOLVED to object to the application as the size and height of the
proposed extension on an already elevated site constitutes over-development and
that it will adversely affect neighbouring properties on both sides by way of
overlooking and loss of natural light.
b) A150751 (Full) and A150752 (Listed Building Consent) 16 Alban Square,
Aberaeron. Proposed conversion of outbuilding into annex.
It was RESOLVED not to object to the application as long as the permission
includes a requirement that the annex shall be used ancillary to the residential use
of the property known as 16 Alban Square and shall not be occupied as an
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independent dwelling unit, and would support a Section 106 agreement in this
regard.
1993. DRAFT GAMBLING POLICY – CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
CONSULTATION
It was RESOLVED to welcome the aims contained in the Draft Strategy, subject to
noting that their achievement would be subject to the finance being available.
1994. EQUALITIES POLICY – CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION
It was RESOLVED to note the consultation which was underway and to encourage
Members to take part in it.
1995. WELSH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION – DRAFT DIRECTIONS TO THE
LOCAL DEMOCRACY AND BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR WALES
It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of the matter until the next meeting.
1996. WELSH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION – STATUTORY GUIDANCE FOR
PUBLIC BODIES IN FULFILLING THEIR DUTIES UNDER THE WELL-BEING OF
FUTURE GENERATIONS (WALES) ACT 2015
It was RESOLVED to note the contents of the draft statutory guidance.
1997. PLAYGROUNDS
a) Play equipment at Parc-y-fro Playground
Consideration was given to the Note prepared by the Clerk. Following discussion, it
was RESOLVED to:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
request the County Council to repair the two picnic benches at a cost of £60
+ VAT;
request Rebus Signs to up-date two signs at a cost of £135 + VAT;
continue with quarterly County Council inspections; and
request the Clerk to investigate the supply of a replacement rocker.
b) Draft Lease re. Square Field playground received from Ceredigion County Council
Consideration was given to the Note prepared by the Clerk on the legal advice
obtained with regard to the draft lease prepared by Ceredigion County Council.
Following discussion, it was RESOLVED to proceed with discussions with the County
Council in order to take over responsibility of the playground, seeking clarification on
certain matters raised in the legal advice provided.
1998. USE OF SQUARE FIELD – SHIRE HORSES FESTIVAL
It was RESOLVED to note that the organisers of the Cobs Festival had no
objections and to agree to the request to hold the Ceredigion Shire Horses Festival
on 17 August 2016 at the Square Field.
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1999. TOWN NOTICEBOARD
It was RESOLVED to defer consideration of a replacement cover until the next
meeting.
2000. ONE VOICE WALES TRAINING
It was RESOLVED to note the training session on the Code of Conduct at Llandeilo
on 21 October.
2001. REPORT OF COUNTY COUNCILLOR ELIZABETH EVANS
a) the 2016-17 budget meetings would be recommencing soon;
b) a letter of congratulations had been sent to Mrs Janet Thomas, the new
manager at Minymor Residential home, who had asked Councillor Evans to start
a League of Friends;
c) Dr Alan Axford was requesting that a public meeting be held to consider
extending the hospice@home service in the Aberaeron area, to be chaired by
the Mayor;
d) meetings were being held with regard to the Aberaeron harbour/south pier
project;
e) the boats had been lifted out of the harbour and stored in a very tidy manner on
the South Beach Car Park, leaving plenty of parking spaces;
f) a task and finish group had been established to review car parking charges
throughout the County.
2002. ANY OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS
Matters raised by the Members included the following:
a) Councillor Neris Lloyd referred to the lack of a signage at the start of the
riverside walk
b) Milestone – it was agreed to try to obtain further photographic evidence;
c) Councillor David Jones stated that an additional bollard had now been provided
in order to safeguard the area near the kiosk at Pwllcam for clear access for the
disabled; and Councillor Elizabeth Evans stated that consideration was being
given to relocate the two doctors’ parking spaces closer to the surgery.
The meeting closed at 8.50 pm.
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