Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council
on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Members
Cllr. F. Derbyshire (Chair)
Cllr. J Pettigrew (Vice Chair)
Councillor C Lovett* Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones
Councillor N Davies Councillor T Alan Edwards
Councillor Mrs S Williams MBE* Councillor Mrs E Jones
Councillor C Williams* Councillor A Lovett *
Cllr. J. Williams Cllr. N. Williams
Cllr. S. Feely Cllr A Hughes
Absent
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllrs. A. Lovett, C. Lovett, C. Williams and Sandra Williams MBE.
All apologies were accepted.
- DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
None.
- COUNCILLOR VACANCY (NEW BROUGHTON WARD)
The Clerk informed Members that one application had been received, a copy of which was circulated to Members prior to the meeting.
It was agreed that Shireen Evans-Turner be co-opted as a councillor for the New Broughton ward.
In addition The Clerk advised Members that Cllr. Nicola Davies had resigned as a councillor for the Gwenfro Ward and Cllr, Lisa Speed for the Bryn Cefn Ward.
The Clerk was requested to post the relevant notices to advertise the vacancies.
- PCSO REPORT
The report had been circulated to Members prior to the meeting.
Noted.
- MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 9 JULY 2025
The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Matters Arising
Page 2 – Fencing at Brynteg Memorial Park Play Area
The Clerk had received three quotes which he shared with Members.
However, given the cost, and the fact that only one request had been received for it to be fenced off it was agreed to defer this issue.
It was suggested that the monies would be better spent on replacing / enhancing play equipment. In addition could Section 106 monies be used ?
Page 4 – Bus Shelter, High Street, Pentre Broughton
The Clerk informed Members that he had requested an Officer at Wrexham CBC to progress this issue but despite both Cllr. Parry-Jones and himself chasing it up he still hadn’t received a reply.
Both Cllr. Parry-Jones and himself would chase it up again and copy it to the Head of Environmental Services.
Page 4 -Replacement Speed Sign, Southsea Road
The Clerk informed Members that an order had been sent and it would be delivered to Mega Electrical, our street lighting contractor, who will install it.
In addition there is a need to recalibrate the Broughton Road, Lodge speed sign from 20 mph to 30 mph.
Page 5 – Handyperson
The Clerk would contact the Clerk at Rhos Community Council, who have employed one for a number of years.
Page 5 – Cemetery
The Clerk was requested to obtain quotes for cutting the hedge and edging the paths.
- FINANCE
Members agreed the payments made for July and August 2025 amounting to £8992.51 and £21,796.26 respectively.
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – JULY 2025
(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)
Income – Nil
Expenditure
| Date | Payer | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 7 July 2025 | AVOW – July Salaries | BACS | 2895.68 |
| 11 July 2025 | Wrexham CBC – Cemetery Trade Refuse240 Litre Bins | BACS | 323.95 |
| 11 July 2025 | A. Badrock (Landscapers That Care) – Cemetery grasscutting | BACS | 2028.00 |
| 11 July 2025 | JDH Business Services – Internal Audit Fee 2024-25 | BACS | 696.00 |
| 11 July 2025 | Starboard Systems – Scribe Accounting System Set up Fee (one off Payment) | BACS | 1197.60 |
| 14 July 2025 | Wrexham CBC – Cemetery Trade Refuse 660 Litre Bins | BACS | 583.50 |
| 21 July 2025 | SSE Energy – June Energy Costs* | DD | 1215.07 |
| 21 July 2025 | Amazon – No Dog Signs & Notice Board Magnets | Visa | 29.71 |
| 25 July 2025 | HSBC – Bank Charges | DR | 5.00 |
| 30 July 2025 | Johnsons Cleaners – Key cutting for New Broughton Recreation Ground Lock | Visa | 18.00 |
| TOTAL
8,992.51 |
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* This payment was authorised by the Chair and Vice Chair under delegated powers
Bank Balances at 31 July 2025 :
Business Account : £ 101,219.15
Deposit Account : £ 117,937.88
Total : £ 219157.03
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – AUGUST 2025
(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)
Income –
| Date | Payee | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Wrexham CBC -Precept 2nd Instalment | CR | 63273.33 |
| TOTAL 63,273.33 | |||
Expenditure
| Date | Payer | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Go Cardless – Scribe Accounting System – Accounts | DD | 88.80 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Go Cardless – Scribe Accounting System – Accounts | DD | 38.40 |
| 4 Aug 2024 | B & Q – Compost & Topsoil (Env. Budget) | Visa | 50.00 |
| 4 Aug 2024 | B & Q – Plants (Env. Budget) | Visa | 63.99 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Amazon – VJ Day Flags | Visa | 28.96 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | AVOW – August Salaries | Visa | 2895.68 |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Mega Electrical – Wind Turbine Lamp Column – Heritage Way* | BACS | 3720.00 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Aaron Badrock (Landscapers That *Care) – Cemetery Grasscutting | BACS | 2100.00 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Wrexham CBC – Playground Inspection & Maintenance SLA – April – Sept 2025* | BACS | 8122.38 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Bellis Bros – Weed Control Material & Pegs (Env. Budget) | Visa | 47.95 |
| 9 Aug 2025 | Mega Electrical – Solar Powered Lamp Column – Southsea Road* | Visa | 2520.00 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Grosvenor Garden Centre | Visa | 186.97 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Home Bargains – Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 64.86 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | Bellis Bros – Plants (Env. Budget) | Visa | 129.83 |
| 13 Aug 2025 | B & Q – Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 86.00 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Asda – Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 91.88 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | B & M – Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 28.53 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Jones Bros- Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 195.00 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Asda – Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 50.89 |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Aldi – Refreshments – VJ Day | Visa | 12.57 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | SSE – July Energy Costs | Visa | 1255.57 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | B & Q – Solar Lights (Env Budget) | Visa | 18.00 |
| TOTAL 21,796.26 | |||
* These payments were authorised by the Chair and Vice Chair under delegated powers
Bank Balances at 31 August 2025 :
Business Account : £ 142,696.22
Deposit Account : £ 117,937.88
Total : £ 260,634.10
INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION
SEPTEMBER 2025 MEETING
(Copies Available for Inspection)
5 Nov 2024 JDP -Install gate etc at Southsea Play Area £ 984.00
27 July 2025 Zurich Insurance – Sept 2025 to Sept 2026 £ 1261.88
7 Aug 2025 Southsea Church – Room Hire £ 50.00
20 Aug 2025 Wrexham CBC – Play Are Repairs (Poolmoouth) £ 1092.56
1 Sept 2025 Landscapers that Care – Grasscutting (3 cuts) £ 3042.00
4 Sept 2025 JDP – Install Miner Statue £ 470.00
8 Sept 2025 Broughton Bowling Club – Donation £ 1500.00
10 Sept 2025 Digital Issue – Webhosting costs £ 180.38
Wrexham CBC – Office Rental £ 500.00
————- £ 9080.82
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Members agreed to authorise the payments.
- PROJECTS
It was agreed to hold an additional meeting on 1 October 2025 at 7pm at the Memorial Hall, Brynteg to discuss arrangements for Remembrance Sunday and the future of Youth Provision.
However, in the meantime, the Clerk was asked to order 40 additional lamppost poppies and 1000 cable ties.
- ANNUAL REPORT
The Clerk presented the Community Council’s Annual Report for 2024/25.
Members agreed the report but wished to add, prior to publication, that there is an additional defibrillator situated at the recycling Centre in Lodge during opening hours.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
P/2025 /0219 – Erection of Dwelling at the Stables, Gatewen Road, New Broughton
Members considered the above application but wished to register their objections on the grounds of :
- The site is out of settlement.
- Concerns about potential access /visibility issues.
The Clerk would submit a response to Wrexham CBC Planning Department.
- CORRESPONDENCE
- The NJC Pay award for 2025/26 had now been agreed.
The Clerk was given authority to implement it.
- A request from Pentre Broughton Bowling Club –It was agreed to give a donation of £1500 on the grounds that it would cost the community council far more if the council had to maintain the facility if the Club ceased to exist.
- A complaint that the new solar powered lamp column on Southsea Road was too bright. The Clerk informed Members that the light had been adjusted. It was agreed that no further action be taken.
- The annual Insurance premium was due on 21 September 2025. It was agreed to renew with Zurich at a cost of £1261.88.
- An invitation to the Mayor’s Ball on 18 October. It was agreed that the Chair and his wife attend at a total cost of £100.
- MEMBER REPORTS
- Brambles were growing out of the wall the Brynteg Memorial Park. The matter would be reported to Wrexham CBC.
- The streetlight attached to a property on Bryn y Gaer Road, Pentre Broughton was not working properly. The Clerk would report it to the street lighting contractor.
- The lighting column on Southsea Road was obstructed by trees.
- The hedge along the pavement on Bersham Road near to the Recreation Ground was overgrown.
- Hedges at the rear of Bryn Golau, backing on to Hywelfa were overgrown.
Signed …………………………………… (Chair)
Date …………………………
