Minutes of the Meeting of Broughton Community Council
on Wednesday, 10 July 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 MBE 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 K. Robinson, C. Lovett, C. Williams, N. Williams, J. Williams and T. Williams . All apologies were accepted.
- DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST
None.
- PCSO REPORT
Unfortunately PCSO Lowri Jones was unable to attend. She had reported that she was still unable to access traffic information.
Concerns were expressed that not all reported crime was being included in the report.
Members highlighted vandalism issues at Brynteg Memorial Hall. PCSO Lowri Jones had offered to apply anti-vandal paint to prevent further instances of vandalism. The Clerk would speak to the Centre Manager to see if any funding was available.
The report was noted.
- MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 19 JUNE 2024.
The minutes were agreed as a true and accurate record.
Matters Arising
Page 1 – Youth Provision
The Clerk informed Members that a container, supplied by the Wrexham County Borough Council, was available for siting at Solway Banks. The Clerk had met staff from the Wrexham CBC Youth Team to discuss a potential location.
It would probably need planning permission. In addition a concrete hardstanding would be required, plus an electrical feed from the football changing rooms, the cost of which would have to be met by the community council.
It was agreed in principle to progress the project, subject to further discussion with Brymbo Lodge Football Club and Wrexham CBC Planning Department.
Page 2 – Cemetery
Again some Members expressed concern with the state of the cemetery, particularly in relation to the sprayed area where the grass had still not grown back.
The Clerk stated that whilst the contractor had provided evidence of public liability insurance he still had not received any evidence of weed spraying certificates.
The Clerk was instructed not to pay any further invoices until such evidence is produced.
Page 2 – Trade Waste
The Clerk informed Members that he had signed the agreement for 2024/25.
Page 2 – New Broughton Roundabout
Members were informed that there had been further incidents.
Page 2 – Southsea Play Area
The Clerk informed Members that he had contacted three contractors for quotes for a footpath but only two had responded.
It was agreed to accept the quote from JDP Landscaping and Building at a cost of £3,200 plus VAT.
In addition quotes had been received from the same contractors for access and safety improvements to two village notice boards.
It was again agreed to accept the quote from JDP Landscaping and Building at a cost of £480 plus VAT to reposition the Darby Road, Brynteg notice board.
However it was agreed to defer work to the High Street, Southsea to consider whether it needed to be moved to a safer location.
Page 2 – Retiring Road Sweeper
The Clerk reminded Members that they could not donate public funds to an individual.
It was agreed therefore that, those councillors who wish to, make a personal donation.
The Clerk would email councillors who were not present at the meeting.
Page 2 – Defibrillators
Cllr B. Parry-Jones will meet with the Clerk to agree a suitable location for a defibrillator in Lodge.
In addition the Clerk would make enquiries about the cost of providing tourniquet kits.
Page 4 – Bellway Homes
The Clerk informed Members he would arrange a meeting with a representative of Bellway Homes and Wrexham CBC.
A Member also queried as to the working hours allowed on the site.
- FINANCE
Members agreed income amounting to £605.95 and payments amounting to £ 23,569.36.
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE – JUNE 2024
(Payments inc. VAT where Applicable)
Income –
| Date | Payee | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 7 June 2024 | HSBC – Interest | CR | 605.95 |
| Total £ 605.95 | |||
Expenditure
| Date | Payer | Method of Payment
|
Amount
£ |
| 3 June 2024 | AVOW – June Salary | BACS | 2,754.34 |
| 3 June 2024 | B & Q – Hammerite Paint & Brushes (Env Budget) | Visa | 60.70 |
| 3 June 2024 | The Range – Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 30.00 |
| 3 June 2024 | Zettle – Holt Road Garden Centre – Plants & Compost (Env Budget) | Visa | 55.99 |
| 10 June 2024 | Grosvenor Garden Centre – Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 229.87 |
| 10 June 2024 | B & Q – Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 160.00 |
| 10 June 2024 | B & Q – Rubble Sacks (Env Budget) | Visa | 8.50 |
| 10 June 2024 | B & Q – Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 46.00 |
| 13 June 2024 | Dobbies -Plants (Env Budget) | Visa | 18.39 |
| 17 June 2024 | TWM – Returned Cheque | 202044 | 15,225.00 |
| 20 June 2024 | Lee C Dunmer – Grasscutting | BACS | 1,440.00 |
| 20 June 2024 | Mega Electrical – Install Defibrillators at Southsea Road & Gatewen Village | BACS | 1,620.00 |
| 20 June 2024 | JDH Business Services – Internal Audit Fee | BACS | 660.00 |
| 21 June 2024 | SSE – May Energy Costs | DD | 1,255.57 |
| 25 June 2024 | HSBC – Bank Charges | DR | 5.00 |
| TOTAL £ 23,569.36 | |||
Bank Balances at 30 June 2024 :
Business Account : £ 172,012.43
Deposit Account : £ £115,752.40
Total : £ 287,764.83
Members also authorised the Clerk to make payments amounting to £ 14,595.18.
INVOICES FOR AUTHORISATION
JULY 2024 MEETING
(Copies Available for Inspection)
1 April 2024 Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Outreach Service –
Quarter 1 £ 2,250.00 1 July 2024 Citizen’s Advice Service – Outreach Service –
Quarter 2 £ 2,250.00
28 June 2024 Audit Wales – 2022/23 Audit Fee £ 323.00
4 July 2024 Wrexham County Borough Council -Playground
Inspection & Maintenance – April to September 2024 £ 7.962.18
4 July 2024 Pretty Greenery – Cemetery Hedge Cutting £ 250.00
7 July 2024 All Saints Church, Southsea – Room Hire £ 120.00
10 July 2024 Jay Evans Gardening Services
- Grasscutting 25 June and 6 July 2024 £ 1,440.00
TOTAL £ 14,595.18
It was agreed to that, with no council meeting taking place in August 2024, delegated authority be given to the Chair and Vice Chair to make such decisions. Such decisions to be reported back to the September meeting.
- PLANNING APPLICATIONS
- 33P/2024/1130 – 43 Bryn Hedd, Southsea- Formation of Vehicular Access
Agreed.
- P/2024/1129 – 39 Bryn Hedd, Southsea- Formation of Vehicular Access
Agreed.
- P/2024/1062 – 34 Millfields, New Broughton – Lawful Development Certificate
For Existing Use
Agreed.
- P/2024/1115 – 9 Whitehead Drive, New Broughton – Two Storey Rear Extension
Agreed.
- P/2024/1117 – Broughton Hall, Gatewen Road, New Broughton – Two Storey Extension and Two Storey Rear Extension
Agreed.
- P/2023/0221 – Land South of Berse Road, Caego – Erection of 47 Dwellings and Associated Infrastructure
Members expressed major concerns relating to this planning application including :
- Dangerous access issues
- Drainage
- Footpath issues
The Clerk was asked to pass on the community council’s objections to Wrexham CBC.
- MEMBER REPORTS
- Members stated that the Clean Up Day in New Broughton had gone well. Volunteers were thanked for their participation.
- A Member asked whether the community council would fund the cost of a bus shelter at a cost of £5,232. Some Members highlighted that such shelters were the responsibility of Wrexham CBC, not the community council and were concerned about setting a precedent. However, Wrexham CBC did not have a budget for it.
A Member stated that people could use umbrellas and overcoats.
It was agreed that the community council would fund 50% if Wrexham CBC funded the other 50%.
- An Awareness Defibrillator Day had been arranged at Southsea Church.
- Concern that trees had been cut back on Westminster Road which were thought to have Tree Preservation Orders on them.
- A general concern that overhanging hedges were making it difficult to walk on the pavements in some areas.
- A PCSO Surgery had been arranged for 23 July 2024.
Signed …………………………………… (Chair)
Date …………………………
