Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council
on Wednesday 19 June 2024
Members
Cllr. K. Jones (Chair)
Cllr. F. Derbyshire (Vice Chair)
Councillor C Lovett Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones
Councillor N Davies Councillor T Alan Edwards*
Councillor Mrs S Williams* Councillor Mrs E Jones*
Councillor C Williams* Councillor A Lovett
Councillor T Williams Cllr. J. Pettigrew
Cllr. J. Williams Cllr. N. Williams*
Cllr. K. Robinson* Cllr. S. Feely
*Absent
- APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE / DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
Apologies were received from Cllrs A. Edwards, E. Jones, K. Robinson, C. Williams, N. Williams and S Williams MBE. All apologies were accepted.
Cllr. B. Parry- Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest relation to agenda item 12. – letter from Allington Hughes, Solicitors.
- PCSO REPORT
Unfortunately the PCSO was unable to attend the meeting.
The report was noted.
- YOUTH PROVISION
The Clerk reminded Members of an email from the Wrexham Council Youth Provision Service offering a container to be located at Solway Banks.
It was suggested that the container might be placed where the current football club container is, with the football club container being relocated.
The Clerk was asked to contact Brymbo Lodge Football Club for its views.
- MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 8 MAY 2024.
The minutes were agreed as a true and accurate record.
Matters Arising
Page 1 – Chair’s Allowance
The Clerk informed Members that the allowance had been paid.
Page 2 – Cemetery
A number of Members expressed concern about the state of the cemetery, particularly in relation to the areas where the grass that had turned brown after weedkiller had been applied and did not appear to be growing back, despite assurances from the contractor that this would happen.
The Chair would contact the contractors to request that they make good these areas.
It was suggested that these areas be reseeded in the autumn.
Quotes had been received to cut the cemetery hedge.
It was agreed to accept the quote from P. Goodwin at a cost of £200.
Page 2 – National Eisteddfod
The Clerk informed Members that he had not received any further information regarding other community councils contributing to the National Eisteddfod.
Page 2 – Trade Waste
No further information had been received.
Page 2 – New Broughton Roundabout
Members were informed that the road markings were to be redone.
It was also noted that the two most recent traffic accidents at this location had not been reported to the Police and therefore not included in the PCSO report.
Page 2 -Southsea Play Area
The Clerk was requested to obtain quotes for the creation of a footpath at the site.
Page 2 – Road Sweeper
It was agreed that personal donations towards a gift could be donated at the next meeting.
Page 2 – Defibrillators
The Clerk informed Members that the defibrillator had been installed at Gatewen Village.
It was agreed that the Clerk liaise with Cllr. B. Parry-Jones to identify a suitable location for a defibrillator in Lodge, to be post mounted.
Page 2 -Village Signs
The Clerk informed Members that he had so far only received one quote.
It was agreed to seek more quotes before a decision is made.
Page 3 – D-Day Celebrations
The Clerk informed Members that he had received a thank you letter for the donation.
- FINANCE
Members agreed and payments amounting to £8,327.74 .
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – MAY 2024
(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)
Income – Nil
Expenditure
| Date | Payer | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 3 May 2024 | Friends of Bellevue – Donation | BACS | 500.00 |
| 7 May 2024 | AVOW – May Salaries | BACS | 2,729.34 |
| 7 May 2024 | Amazon – Plastic Wallets (Cemetery Records) | Visa | 39.62 |
| 8 May 2024 | Amazon – Printer Paper | Visa | 24.19 |
| 8 May 2024 | Amazon – Lever Arch Files | Visa | 18.48 |
| 9 May 2024 | Lee C Dunmer – Cemetery grasscutting (2 Cuts) | BACS | 1,440.00 |
| 9 May 2024 | Ysgol Penrhyn New Broughton – Donation | BACS | 500.00 |
| 10 May 2024 | Cllr K. Jones – Chair’s Allowance | BACS | 300.00 |
| 10 May 2024 | Mega Electrical – Faults Jan to March 2024 | BACS | 799.92 |
| 13 May 2024 | Bellis Bros (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 91.89 |
| 17 May 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 91.91 |
| 20 May 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 122.85 |
| 20 May 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 59.96 |
| 20 May 2024 | B & Q (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 34.00 |
| 20 May 2024 | The Range (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 27.96 |
| 22 May 2024 | SSE – Energy Costs | Visa | 1215.07 |
| 22 May 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 119.90 |
| 25 May 2024 | HSBC – Bank Charges | DR | 5.00 |
| 28 May 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre (Plants -Cemetery) | Visa | 127.87 |
| 28 May 2024 | Post Office – Stamps | Visa | 6.80 |
| 28 May 2024 | B & Q (Plants – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 57.98 |
| 28 May 2024 | B & Q (Compost – Gwenfro Env. Budget) | Visa | 15.00 |
| TOTAL 8,327.74 | |||
Bank Balances at 31 May 2024 :
Business Account : £ 180,356.79
Deposit Account : £ 115,146.45
Total : £ 295,503.24
Members also authorised the Clerk to make payments amounting to £ 3,720.00.
JUNE 2024 MEETING
(Copies Available for Inspection)
31 May 2024 Lee C Dunmer – Cemetery Grasscutting 25 May and 8 June 2024 £ 1,440.00
14 June 2024 Mega Electrical – Installing Defibrillators at Southsea and Gatewen Village £ 1,620.00
18 June 2024 JDH Business Services – Internal Audit Fee 2023/24 £ 660.00
TOTAL £ 3,720.00
Internal Auditor Report / Accounting Statement
The Clerk distributed the Internal Auditor’s report to Members, together with an Action Plan to address the recommendations, a copy of the 2023-24 Accounting Statement and Annual Governance Statement.
Members agreed the report and Action Plan.
- PROJECTS
All issues relating to projects were discussed under matters arising.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
- Ref- CAS-03221-C5D3S2
Appeal Decision – 27 Wrexham Road, Brynteg LL11 6HP – Noted.
- Ty Gaffney, Brynissa Road, LL11 6NS – Front and side extension. –
- P/ 2024 /0327 – Amended plans -Y Gilfach , Pisgah Hill, Pentre Broughton, LL11 6DB –
- 35 Broughton Road, Lodge, LL11 5NG – Retrospective planning application for side outbuilding –
- P/2023/ 0221 -Erection of 47 dwellings and associated infrastructure – Land south of Berse Road, Caego, LL116TP
The Clerk informed Members that he had requested and been granted an extension of time in order that it can be discussed in more detail at the July 2024 meeting.
- CORRESPONDENCE
- An email from Bellway Homes via Wrexham CBC requesting permission to remove a community council lamp column in order to install a footpath as part of a new housing development.
Members requested the Clerk to request more information, in particular whether they would reinstate the column at a location of the community council’s choosing, at no cost to the community council.
- A request by a resident to remove and relocate a speed sign from outside her property.
It was agreed that the speed sign should remain at its current location and the resident informed.
- An email from Pentre Broughton Bowling Club to remove a hedge.
It was agreed that the Clerk ask what the Bowling Club would replace it with.
- MEMBER REPORTS
- A request from Coedpoeth Football Club to discuss the feasibility of a lease on New Broughton Recreation Ground.
It was agreed to invite a representative to a future meeting.
- A query as to what exactly the Housing Caretaker, employed by Wrexham CBC, is responsible for in relation to Housing Revenue Account land.
- A Clean Up Day to take place in New Broughton on 30 June 2024.
- PART II CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
- Additional Street Lighting Quotations
It was agreed that the Street Lighting Working Group meet to discuss the quotes in more detail.
- Cemetery Headstone Repairs
The Clerk informed Members that he has received three quotes.
It was agreed to accept the lowest quote, subject to the production of appropriate public and products liability insurance and an acceptable start date.
Letter from Allington Hughes, Solicitors
Members considered the content of the letter.
It was agreed that the Clerk send an appropriate response, based on Member comments.
Signed …………………………………… (Chair)
Date …………………………
