Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council
Held at the Brymbo Sports and Social Club
on Wednesday 14 July 2021
Members
Councillor N Williams (Chair)
Councillor A Lovett (Vice Chair)
Councillor A Humphreys Cllr N Davies
*Councillor G Davies Councillor L O’Donnell
Councillor B Parry-Jones Councillor F Prince
*Councillor T Alan Edwards Councillor S Williams
Councillor B Roxburgh Councillor S Feely
Councillor D Jarvis Councillor C Williams
Councillor E Jones Councillor C Lovett
*Absent
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE / PERSONAL MATTERS
Apologies for absence were received from Cllrs. G Davies and A Edwards. Both apologies were accepted.
- DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
None
- MEETING WITH PCSOS
The Chair welcomed PCSO Kelvin Evans to the meeting.
A range of issues were discussed :
- Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) issues in Brynteg, especially in relation to youths.
- Crime other than ASB had reduced.
- Notices issued to a couple of families in the area to seek property possession.
- Off road biking issues.
- Planters being used at Community House to gain access to the garage roof.
- PCSO presence at Community House for issues to be reported.
- Misuse of Electric Scooters in Pentre Broughton (it was pointed out that it is illegal to use one on the public highway).
- Monthly multi-agency meetings to discuss ASB.
- Important that crimes are reported.
- CCTV footage useful as evidence and in identifying culprits.
- Particular issues with a house opposite Community House (unfortunately PCSOs do not have the powers to deal with such issues).
- Request for double yellow lines at junction of Darby Road and Bryn Golau.
- Speeding cars on Dale Road, New Broughton.
- Offer by the PCSO to provide crime statistics in the future.
The PCSO was thanked for his attendance and left the meeting.
- MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 9 JUNE 2021
The minutes of the meeting of 9 June 2021 were confirmed as a true record.
Matters Arising
Page 2 – Cemetery –
- The work on levelling the ground at the cemetery had been completed. However, a large amount of concrete had been unearthed. The Clerk had received a quote from the same contractor for £700 to take it away. Given the fact that the contractor was still on site and to address any health and safety issues the Chair and Vice Chair agreed that the work be undertaken.
Council supported the decision.
- A quote had been received from a contractor to supply and level a base and topsoil
at a cost of £13,000 + VAT.
- N. Williams stated that he was to meet with a representative of a waste company to discuss the feasibility of obtaining topsoil free of charge.
It was agreed not to accept the contractor’s quote.
However it was agreed to delegate a budget of £1,000 for a driver and appropriate
vehicle to transport the topsoil if it was donated free of charge.
- There was a need for the new burial area to be consecrated in the near future.
It was agreed that the chain link fencing proposed for the cemetery was no longer
required.
- It was further agreed to purchase no parking signs for the cemetery.
Page 2 – Caravan Site, Southsea – A court case had been scheduled for the end of August.
Page 2 – Planters – The planters had been ordered and were due for delivery at the end of September.
- FINANCE
- REPORT FROM THE INTERNAL AUDITOR 2020/21
The Clerk informed Members that the above report had now been received. He explained the various recommendations contained in the report and the suggested actions to address each one.
Members agreed the report and the actions recommended by the Clerk.
Cllrs. A Lovett and N. Davies agreed to become additional signatories on the Council’s bank mandate.
- PAYMENTS MADE AND INCOME RECEIVED (JUNE 2021)
Members agreed the payments made and income received for June 2021.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
33 Moss Hill, Moss, Wrexham
Members expressed concerns about visibility on Moss Hill and Pendwll Road. They also felt the plans would lead to an overdevelopment of the site.
6 Bryn Yr Onnen, Southsea, Wrexham
Members had no objections to the application.
Storage Adjacent to the Stables, Gatewen Hall, Gatewen Road, New Broughton – Noted.
- XMAS LIGHTING / TREES
Members had been supplied with details of the cost of the current lights which would need to be budgeted for in the precept.
The Clerk presented Members with two quotes, a third supplier had not responded.
Members agreed to purchase the additional lights for the coming year. In order to ensure uniformity they agreed to place the order with Lumalite, who had supplied the current ones.
- REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
A meeting had taken place to discuss the format for the coming year, circumstances permitting. It was suggested there may be some concern, especially amongst some of the older people, that the suggested programme was moving too far away from the more traditional approach of previous years.
However the programme as laid out was agreed in principle, with children from Ysgol Penrhyn CP School, New Broughton be invited to participate.
It was also agreed that further discussions take place at Community House on Monday 19 July at 7 pm.
- DEFIBRILLATORS
The Clerk informed Members that the defibrillator recently installed at Pat’s Coaches had been utilised but, fortunately, had not been needed for use.
It was agreed to purchase two additional defibrillators, one to be located at Darby Road, Brynteg and one at New Broughton.
- SPEED SIGNS
The Clerk presented details of quotes in relation to the above.
Members agreed to purchase four additional speed signs, one for each of the four wards from TWM.
- CORRESPONDENCE
(i) Came & Company – Insurance Renewal Notice. Members stated that they only required basic cover, but the need to ensure as a minimum that the Council / Councillors are covered for personal and public liability.
The Clerk will obtain additional quotes for further discussion at the September 2021. Meeting
(ii) Email from Carla Hughes, Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) with details of the annual playground inspection report – There were no issues to address.
(iii) Email from Donna Dickenson, WCBC, stating that the Council would commence youth work in the Brynteg / Southsea area.
(iv) Email from Stacey Deere (WCBC), with a proposed Tenancy Agreement for the office accommodation at Brynteg Memorial Hall.
Members agreed that the Clerk sign the agreement on their behalf.
(v) Email from Stacey Deere (WCBC), requesting permission to develop a “Pollinator Garden” adjacent to Brynteg Memorial Hall.
Members agreed to the request.
(vi) Email from Darren Richardson, Caia Park Partnership, stating that discussions were still ongoing as to when they would be resuming centre based youth work.
(v) Request from Brymbo Lodge Football Club for a donation for decorating the changing rooms at Solway Banks. (Cllrs. A Humphreys, C. Williams and N. Williams declared an interest at took no part in the debate).
The Clerk reminded Members that the Council had previously agreed a donation of £500, but the work could not be undertaken because of Covid restrictions and therefore the monies had not been paid.
It was agreed to donate £500 as originally agreed.
- ANY OTHER BUSINESS/ MEMBER QUESTIONS
(i) Members were informed that the Citizen Advice Bureau Service would resume at Community House on Tuesday 20 July. Initially, it would be on an appointment only basis, this arrangement to be reviewed at the end of August.
(ii) Installation of the Broughton Heights Playground Equipment had been delayed.
(iii)Members were informed that four planters had been purchased from the Brynteg Environmental Budget to be located at the Brynteg Memorial Gates.
(iv) Cllrs. N Davies and C. Lovett volunteered to become administrators for the Council’s website. The Clerk would arrange a meeting with the Council’s website designer.
In addition Cllr N Williams offered to create a council Twitter page.
(v) It was reported that the cycle path at Hall View was overgrown. – The local councillor would chase it up.
(vi) Members asked the Clerk to chase up progress in relation to the appointment of a community agent.
(vii) There appeared to have been no consultation in relation to Tree Preservation Orders in Bryn Cefn.
(viii) Members agreed not to hold an August meeting. During the period up to the next meeting it was agreed that delegated decision making powers be given to the Chair and Vice Chair.
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