Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Broughton Community Council on
Wednesday 12 May 2021
Members
Councillor A Humphreys (Chair)
Councillor Miss N Davies (Vice Chair)
Councillor G Davies Councillor Mrs L O’Donnell*
Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones Councillor F Prince
Councillor T Alan Edwards Councillor N Williams
Councillor Mrs B Roxburgh* Councillor Mrs S Williams
Councillor D Jarvis* Councillor A Lovett
Councillor Mrs E Jones Councillor S Feely
Councillor C Williams
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from , B Roxburgh, D Jarvis and L. O’Donnell.
The apologies were accepted.
2. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR
It was agreed that Cllr. Nigel Williams be elected as Chair for the coming year.
3. APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR
It was agreed that Cllr. Andrew Lovett be elected as Vice Chair for the coming year.
4.DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
There were no declarations of personal interest.
5. CHAIR’S ALLOWANCE
It was agreed that the Chair be paid an allowance of £200 for the coming year.
6. DATES, VENUES AND TIMES OF MEETINGS 2021/22
The Clerk presented a list of the above for the coming year. He stated that, given the uncertainty as to the availability of Brynteg Memorial Hall, he had provisionally scheduled the meetings for Brymbo Sports and Social Club. In addition he had included a meeting in August, in case any urgent business arose.
The schedule as presented was agreed.
Members also agreed to hold resume face to face meetings from June 2021.
The Clerk was asked to cancel the current monthly Zoom contract.
7. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WORKING GROUPS/ OUTSIDE BODIES
(i) Brynteg Primary School Governing Body – Cllr. S. Feely
(ii) Ysgol Penrhyn Governing Body – Cllr. F. Prince
(iii) Black Lane School Governing Body – Vacant
(iv) Broughton Partnership Board – Cllr. L. O’Donnell
– Cllr. S. Williams
– Cllr. B. Roxburgh
– Cllr. G. Davies
– Cllr. N. Davies
– Cllr. E. Jones
– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
(v) Brymbo Steel Works Site Liaison – Cllr. B. Roxburgh
– Cllr. F. Prince
(vi) Cemetery Working Group – Cllr. E. Jones
– Cllr. D. Jarvis
– Cllr. F .Prince
– Cllr. B. Roxburgh
– Cllr. N. Williams
– Cllr. A. Humphreys
(vii) Brymbo Heritage Group – Cllr. S. Williams
– Cllr. B. Roxburgh
– Cllr. N. Williams
– Cllr. G. Davies
– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
It was agreed to disband the Defibrillator Working Group and the Xmas Working Group.
Members agreed that such events e.g. Xmas Lighting, Xmas Trees. Remembrance Sunday etc. be dealt with by Full Council.
8. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 14 April 2021
The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Matters arising :
Page 1(vi) – Cemetery – The Clerk informed Members that he had received one quote for the use of a JCB to level the rough area in the cemetery. He was awaiting a second quote.
It was suggested that a significant amount of sandstone existed at the cemetery and was there a possibility that it could be sold. The legalities of this would have to be looked into.
There had been an enquiry from a resident of Pentre Broughton for sandstone to rebuild a wall. It was agreed to donate the stone free of charge.
Page 2 (iv) – Southsea Caravan Site – Members were informed that discussions were ongoing with Brymbo Community Council about sharing the cost of CCTV cameras near the site.
Page 2 – Finance (Income and Expenditure) – A Member stated that he had asked a question as to whether the Council had now paid the invoice for the use of office space at Brynteg Memorial Hall. The Clerk informed Members that he was still awaiting a revised invoice.
Page 2 – Finance (Planters) – Members were informed that the planters for Bryn Cefn and Brynteg had been delivered. Installation at Brynteg was due to commence on Sunday 16 May 2021. An update was also given on plans for the Bryn Cefn planters.
Discussions were ongoing with Brymbo Heritage about possible funding towards the projects. Members were reminded of the need to be conscious of Health and Safety responsibilities.
Page 3(i) – (Rose Grange)- Members were informed that lighting issues at Rose Grange had been resolved.
Page 3 – (ii) (Remembrance Sunday) – It was agreed to purchase 100 poppies for Remembrance Sunday to both increase the number and to replace ones lost or damaged the previous year.
It was agreed to form a group of volunteers to erect and take down the poppies. Cllrs. E. Jones, A. Humphreys, A. Lovett, S. Feely and N. Williams initially volunteered to serve on the Group.
9. FINANCE
The Clerk presented a list of income and expenditure for April 2021.
Members agreed the details.
10. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
(i) 71 Broughton Heights, Pentre Broughton- It was agreed to support the application.
(ii) 43 Moss Wood Court, New Broughton – Members had concerns about disturbing birds nesting in the trees. However Members were informed that the trees would not be cut until the nesting season was over. Members therefore supported the application.
(iii) Former Stables, Tanyfron – Members expressed major concerns that this was a retrospective application and that development had been allowed to progress this far without action being taken. Requests were made at an early stage to put a “Stop” notice on the work, but these were ignored by the Wrexham County Borough Council’s Planning Department.
Members made a number of points :
• Concerns about the entrance to the site being on a bend.
• Overcrowding on the site, with too many vehicles for the number of parking spaces
• The site comprises of contaminated land
• The application states there are no trees. This is due to the fact that the applicant has already cut down the trees.
• The Day Room appears to be more than that and could be construed as an additional living space / caravan.
• A risk of flooding with the site being so close to a river.
• The site is in a flooding area.
• Commercial vehicles are regularly seen on the site.
It was agreed that Members submit their comments to the Clerk by Monday 17 May 2021
11. FEEDBACK FROM CEMETERY WORKING GROUP
Members of the Group fed back the following comments :
• Concern about dog fouling in the cemetery. It was agreed that the Council’s Policy should be changed to ban dogs, other than guide dogs, from the cemetery. In addition signage to be erected in the cemetery to this effect.
• The Clerk was asked to get quotes for the erection of a chain link fence along one of the boundaries.
• The grasscutting contractor to be asked to plant appropriate hedging to fill gaps. In addition he be asked to edge the grass on both sides along the entrance.
• Rotten sections of wooden seating to be removed on health and safety grounds.
• Tidy up the area around the water supply.
• Trip hazards along the path to be repaired.
• It was agreed to landscape the entrance to the cemetery with planters made from sleepers.
Members agreed the above recommendations
12. FEEDBACK FROM DEFIBRILLATOR WORKING GROUP
An update on progress on purchasing a defibrillator was given. A defibrillator and casing had been purchased through the Welsh Ambulance Service and was due to be installed on 14 May 2021 at Pat’s Coaches, Southsea.
Members asked whether local schools could get involved when training on its use is available.
It was agreed to monitor the success of the defibrillator over the next couple of months before deciding whether to purchase others.
The Clerk was asked to write to Pat’s Coaches , thanking them.
13. CORRESPONDENCE
(i) An email from a Ms. Darrele Thomas, requesting that a speed sign in New Broughton be re-positioned nearer the bridge in Caego or further down the road in the other direction.
The Clerk had already pointed out to Ms. Thomas that it was not possible to move it nearer the bridge , as the only poles were wooden one, owned by either Scottish Power or BT, who do not allow such devices to be mounted on their poles. The Clerk also informed Members that moving it in the other direction may mean that taller vehicles parked in the layby may obscure the speed sign.
Members agreed that the current location, as you entered the village, is the best location and they therefore felt that it should not be moved.
The Clerk would inform Ms. Thomas.
A Member highlighted the fact that the speed sign at High Street, Pentre Broughton, was not working. The Clerk stated that it had been reported twice, but that he would do so again.
(ii) An email from Mr. Ken Lillie asking whether the community council could make a donation to the cost of repairs for the Brynteg Village Church roof.
It was agreed not to make a donation.
(iii) An email from Carla Hughes, Wrexham CBC, informing Members that a new item of equipment was being installed at the New Broughton play area.
(iv) A request from Hope House requesting a donation.
It was agreed to make a donation of £200.
(v) Details of a proposed Service Level Agreement for 2021/22 for the inspection and maintenance of the community council’s play areas.
It was agreed to accept the terms of the SLA.
(vi) An email from Welsh Government re. the implementation of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.
14. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
(i) Concerns were expressed about illegal parking at the Kebab House, Wrexham Road, Brynteg. It had been previously reported to the Police, but the situation had not improved. Members were reminded that the Welsh Government were considering bringing in legislation, making parking on pavements illegal.
(ii) The Clerk was asked to put an agenda item to discuss Christmas Lighting at the next meeting.
(iii) Concerns were expressed about increasing anti-social behaviour in the Brynteg area. Members were reminded about the importance to report every case.
It was agreed to invite the PCSOs to a future meeting.
Signed …………………………………… (Chair)
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