Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Broughton Community Council
on Wednesday 18 May 2022
Members
Councillor N. Williams
Councillor A. Lovett
Councillor G Davies Councillor C Lovett
Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones Councillor N Davies
Councillor T Alan Edwards Councillor A Humphreys
Councillor Mrs S Williams Councillor C Williams
Councillor Mrs E Jones* Councillor S Feely
Councillor J Holland Cllr K Jones
Councillor T Williams
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies were received from Cllr. E. Jones. The apology was accepted.
2.DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
Cllrs. C. Williams and S. Williams declared an interest relating to agenda item 3 and 4 as family members.
- CHAIR’S ALLOWANCE
It was agreed that the Chair be paid an allowance of £300 for the coming year.
- APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR
A query was raised as to whether the current Chair was allowed to stand for office for a second year. The Clerk informed Members that there was nothing in the Standing Orders to prevent this.
He agreed to circulate the current Standing Orders to all Members.
It was agreed that Cllr. Nigel Williams be elected as Chair for the coming year.
The Chair welcomed Cllrs. J. Holland, K. Jones and T. Williams to their first meeting as new councillors
- APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR
It was agreed that Cllr. Sue Feely be elected as Vice Chair for the coming year.
- MEMBER ALLOWANCES
The Clerk informed Members that the Independent Remuneration Panel had recommended a Member salary of £150 for the coming year. He circulated a letter to each Member, asking them to notify him whether or not they wished to claim the allowance.
- DATES, VENUES AND TIMES OF MEETINGS 2022/23
The Clerk presented a list of the above for the coming year. He pointed out that no meeting had been scheduled for August.
Members agreed the schedule, which would be displayed on the Memorial Hall Notice Board for public view.
- APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES TO WORKING GROUPS/ OUTSIDE BODIES
(i) Brynteg Primary School Governing Body – Cllr. S. Feely
(ii) Ysgol Penrhyn Governing Body – Cllr. C. Lovett
(iii) Black Lane School Governing Body – Cllr. A. Humphreys
(iv) Broughton Partnership Board – Cllr. S. Williams
– Cllr. G. Davies
– Cllr. N. Davies
– Cllr. E. Jones
– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
– Cllr. N. Williams
– Cllr. C. Williams
(v) Brymbo Steel Works Site Liaison
It was unclear whether this group still existed, so it was agreed to delete this group from the appointments list.
(vi) Cemetery Working Group – Cllr. E. Jones
– Cllr. A. Lovett
– Cllr. N. Williams
– Cllr. A. Humphreys
– Cllr. G. Davies
– Cllr. C. Williams
– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
– Cllr. K. Jones
(vii) Brymbo Heritage Group – Cllr. S. Williams
– Cllr. N. Williams
– Cllr. G. Davies
– Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
– Cllr. J. Holland
(viii) Events Working Group – It was agreed to invite all Members to this group.
(ix) Street Lighting Working Group
– Cllr. B. Parry- Jones
– Cllr. C. Lovett
– Cllr. K. Jones
– Cllr. N. Williams
(x) Youth Provision Working Group – Cllr. B. Parry-Jones
– Cllr. N. Davies
– Cllr. C. Lovett
– Cllr. A. Lovett
– Cllr. S. Williams
– Cllr. T. Williams
– Cllr. N . Williams
– Cllr. C. Lovett
- MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13 April 2022
The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.
Matters Arising
Page 1 -Defibrillator – The Clerk had received a quote for the erection of a column and electrical connection for the defibrillator outside Black Lane School.
Members agreed the quote.
Page 1- Speed Signs – The Clerk informed Members that there was a delay in relation to the speed signs, due to a worldwide shortage of microchips.
Page 1 – Consecration -The Clerk would chase up progress in relation to identifying a new date.
Page 2- Archery – No further communication had been received.
- FINANCE
Summary of Payments made and Income Received during April 2022
Members agreed the information.
Outstanding Invoices for Payment (Copies of Invoices supplied )
Members authorised the Clerk to pay the invoices.
Annual Investment Strategy
The Clerk presented a report giving the current position in terms of bank accounts held and balances in those accounts. He stated that, with interest rates being so low, the only way to get better rates of return was either to tie up monies long term or to invest in the stock market, which would be a risk with public money. He recommended that monies should remain invested as they currently are.
The report also highlighted pressures which the reserves may be needed for in the future.
Members thanked the Clerk for the report and agreed with his recommendation that monies should remain invested as they are currently.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
No planning applications had been received.
- CORRESPONDENCE
(i) Letter from Wrexham County Borough Council requesting nominations for appointment to the Standards Committee – Noted.
(ii) Letter from Simon Baynes MP congratulating Members on their election / re-election – Noted.
(iii) Email from Simon Baynes MP asking whether he could be of any further assistance in relation to Scottish Power increasing its energy charges. However, the community council has now changed its supplier, so no further assistance is required.
(iv) Email from Sally Ellison at the Wrexham Foodbank, inviting Members to a meeting to share information on what everyone was doing to address current poverty issues.
However, as no specific dates were mentioned the decision as this stage was to note the email.
- COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION
(i) It was agreed that a thank you card be sent, signed by current councillors, to each of the four former Members who no longer serve on the Council.
(ii) The Clerk highlighted that there was still a vacancy in the Gwenfro Ward, as only four people had stood in the recent election.
It was agreed that the Clerk advertise the vacancy.
- MEMBER REPORTS
(i) Simon Baynes MP had visited the Community House and had been very supportive.
(ii) A High Court injunction had been places on a piece of land at Stryt Y Bydden, Caego.
A councillor for that ward expressed his disappointment that the Chair had not kept him up to date in regard to the issue.
The Chair explained that he had been acting in his capacity as a County Borough Councillor, not as a Community Councillor as it was a County Borough issue. He stated that he had kept those residents most directly affected by the development up to date.
(iii) A councillor asked why a donation to Brymbo Lodge Football Club, agreed at an amount of £200 at the June 2019 meeting had eventually been paid as an amount of £500.
The Clerk stated that he would investigate and report back to the next meeting.
(iv) It was agreed to put the issue relating to a lease for Gwalia Place, Pentre Broughton, on the June meeting agenda.
(v) It was agreed that a basic first aid box be purchased, one for each ward
(vi) The Clerk was asked to research options in relation to purchasing a notice board and/or village sign, one for each ward.
Signed …………………………………… (Chair)
Date ……………………………………………….
