Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council on Wednesday 8 April 2026on Wednesday 8 April 2026

Members

Cllr. F. Derbyshire (Chair)*

Cllr. J Pettigrew (Vice Chair)

Councillor C Lovett                       Councillor Mrs B Parry-Jones

Councillor S. Evans-Turner       Councillor T Alan Edwards*

Councillor Mrs E Jones*              Councillor C Williams*                 

Councillor A Lovett                         Cllr. J. Williams

Cllr. N. Williams*                             Cllr. S. Feely

Cllr A Hughes                                 Cllr G. Davies*

Cllr. S. Billington                            Cllr. A. Humphreys

*Absent

In the absence of the Chair it was agreed that Cllr. J. Pettigrew, the Vice Chair, would chair the meeting.

The Chair welcomed Cllr. A. Humphreys to the meeting.

108. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE  

Apologies were received from Cllrs. A. Edwards G. Davies, F. Derbyshire, E. Jones, C. Williams and N. Williams. All apologies were accepted.

109. DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST

Cllrs.  S. Billington and A. Humpries declared a personal and prejudicial interest in relation the Pride in Place grant as members of Brymbo Lodge Football Club.

110. RESIGNATIONS

The Clerk informed Members that he had received email from Cllr. A. Edwards, informing him that he was resigning.

The Clerk was requested that he thank Cllr. Edwards on behalf of Members for his service to the community both as a community councillor and as a County Borough Councillor.

The Clerk requested to put in place the necessary arrangements to advertise the vacancy.

111. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 11 MARCH 2026

The minutes of the meeting were accepted as a true and accurate record.

Matters Arising

Page 1 – Cemetery

Cllr. Billington had been to the cemetery and cleared the paths. Members thanked him for his work.

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In addition the Clerk informed Members that their decision to increase the fees to £1500 for re-opening a grave for non-residents would mean that, technically, purchasers would be paying twice for purchasing the plot.

Members reviewed their decision and agreed to revert back to previous £750 fee.

112. FINANCE

Members agreed income amounting to £22,296.45 and payments amounting to £32,231.43 respectively in March.

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – MARCH 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE  – MARCH 2026

(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)

Income             

Date	Payee	Method of Payment	Amount £
6 March 2026	HMRC – VAT Refund 2024-25	CR	19,869.73
6 March 2026	HSBC – Interest	INT	426.72
26 March 2026	S. Price Memorials – Headstone fees	BACS	2,000.00
TOTAL			22,296.45

Expenditure

Date	Payer	Method of Payment	Amount£
2 March 2026	Scribe – Accounting & Cemetery System – March 2026	DD	127.20
9 March 2026	AVOW – March Salaries	BACS	3,016.28
12 March 2026	Wrexham CBC – Play Sessions 2024-25	BACS	16,049.54
12 March 2026	Hafren Dyfrwdy – Cemetery Water – April 2026 – March 2027	BACS	412.39
16 March 2026	Wrexham CBC – Youth Sessions 2024-25	BACS	11,275.02
16 March 2026	Broughton Church – Grasscutting Donation	BACS	750.00
17 March 2026	Ysgol Penrhyn – Defibrillator Pad	BACS	122.40
17 March 2026	Black Lane School – Donation	BACS	200.00
23 March 2026	B & Q – Hanging Baskets & Compost	Visa	41.00
31 March 2026	Defib Store – Defibrillator Pads	Visa	237.60
TOTAL                                                                                                                                        £ 32,231.43

Bank Balances at 31 March 2026 :

Business Account : £ 130,995.03

Deposit Account :    £ 119,286.89

Total :                        £ 250,281.92

Members also authorised payments to be made amounting to £ £ 9,570.71.

INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION

APRIL 2026 MEETING

(Copies Available for Inspection)

20 March 2026         Mega Electrical – 3 Solar Lights on School

Lane, Southsea                                                       £ 3,960.00

20 March 2026         Mega Electrical – Replace damaged column

                                    on Bersham Road, New Broughton                     £ 2,921.03

26 March 2026         SSE – February Energy Bill                                   £1,410.68

1 April 2026               One Voice Wales  – Annual Membership            £ 1,279.00

TOTAL                                                                                                          £ 9,570.71                            

113. PRIDE IN COMMUNITIES IMPACT FUND

The Clerk informed Members that a consultation process informing the public of the community council’s initial decision to spend the above grant on additional play equipment, the closing date being 21 April 2026.

It was agreed that Members meet on Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 7 pm via Teams to consider the consultation responses before a final decision is taken.

114. PLANNING APPLICATIONS

P/2025/0817 – Application for the erection of a dwelling at Bryn Hyfryd, Clayton Road, Pentre Broughton

Members considered the application and agreed to oppose it on the following grounds :

• Access
• Overdevelopment
• Traffic / visibility issues

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The Clerk would pass on Member concerns to the Wrexham CBC Planning Department.

115. CORRESPONDENCE

• Email from Wrexham CBC informing Members that schools had been invited design a sign re. dog fouling.
• Email from Matthew Phillps explaining why there are no Section 106 monies available for off-site contributions for the two housing developments in New Broughton. Members were unhappy with the explanation. It was agreed that the Wrexham County Borough councillor arrange a meeting with Mr. Phillips to express the community council concerns and report back to the community council.

116. MEMBER REPORTS

• Concern that rubbish is blowing off the housing development and signage is inadequate. In addition there appears to be unsafe working practices.
• There is again graffiti on the Southsea Road flyover.