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The following report of the Council’s work during the year 2013/2014 was presented by the clerk:-

Councillor David Evans finished with the Council the Council would like to thank Mr Evans for all his hard work for the years he was a Councillor.

Mr Emmanuel Kincaid was elected on to the Council as  our new Councillor.

Eleven meetings of the Community Council were held during the year, and 1 meeting regarding the New Information Board, also 3 meetings regarding the Cemetery and 1 School Meeting. It was decided not to hold a Finance meeting as we had already donated to Local organizations.

There was 1 meeting regarding the Hall and Community Centre.

The Council were very sorry to hear that the Hall Committee had been turned down in their attempt to get Lottery Funding for the Hall. The Council thanked Cllr Mary Pearce for all her hard work she put in to try and get the grants available. Cllr Maria Tofani, Eirwen James, Rhodri Evans , Dafydd Lloyd- Jones, attended a meeting regarding Tregaron Swimming Pool and Library.

Representatives attended the following meetings during the year. Cllr Rhodri Evans attended A reception to mark Councillor John Adam Lewis  installation as Chairman of Ceredigion County Council. Councillor Mary Pearce reported on meetings held by the  Hall Committee and Cymdogion Cynnes, Cylch Caron and a visit to Caerwedros village hall.   Cllr Gwynne Davies has been giving us reports regarding Fuel allotments meetings, and he also attended ameeting in Tregaron regarding Windmills, Turbines in the area.  Cllr Rhodri Evans also attended a Prize Evening at Tegaron Secondary School.

The Council have been discussing the 3-16 School. And Cllr Rhodri Evans and Cllr Emmanuel Kincaid have attended several meetings regarding  the Closure of Llanddewi Brefi School.

We also had a drop in session with Welsh Water who were doing a project on phosphate removal from our rivers which was successful.

The Council also put in place an information board for the village  in the car park.

Matters are still ongoing regarding the plot of land opposite Tany bryn.

The Council have also discussed matters regarding the swimming pool at Tregaron and the closure of Library at Tregaron.

We are still discussing what to do with the Car park and how to see if we can get a by-law passed for parking information there.

Several matters have been discussed with the Highways Department but with some success. The list is getting lower slowly. Some signs for the village have arrived. Drains that need maintaining, Gritting of Pont Llanio Road, still the problem with water not draining away from the roads in several locations.  Trees need cutting back in several locations. Gogoyan road  in need of repair Also the work on the Farmers Road has now been completed. There have been several complaints gone to Ceredigion regarding potholes on the roads at different locations.

There has also been complaints regarding the logging lorries and the damage their doing to the roads.

The grass at both Cemeteries was cut twice and the hedge trimmed. The usual footpaths Vicarage, Pebyll, Bronberllan, Gilfach and the footpath by the bridge were cleared. Also the playing field was cut.

Remembrance Day Service was held as usual and a Wreath was placed by the Vice-Chairman Mary Pearce wreaths were also placed by different Groups  from the Village. Rev Stephen Morgan conducted the Service.

It was resolved to precept for £5500.00 and  Cemetery grant of £3700.30 was forthcoming from Ceredigion.

The Audit of the Council Accounts for financial year 20012/13 was completed in October.

Several applications for Financial Assistance were considered. Among the successful were these local organisations, Llanddewi Brefi  Young Farmers Club, Ysgol Llanddewi Brefi, Ysgol Feithryn, Gogerddan Hunt, Community Centre, Llanddewi Brefi Church, Ras Gwyl Dewi.

It was resolved to renew membership with One Voice Wales and it was decided that Aon Insurance offered satisfactory cover for the Council.

Consideration was given to several planning applications. There were no objections to any.

A Xmas tree was placed on the square over the Xmas period and the Fox Hounds were held on Boxing Day.

The Council Annual Xmas Dinner was held at The Drovers  Farmers.

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Minutes of the Community Council Meeting held on 13^th April 2015 at the Community Centre

Present:-

Councillors  Mary Pearce (Chairman),  Maria Tofani (Vice- chairman), Emmanuel Kincaid,  Eirwen James,  Rhodri Evans, Dafydd Lloyd-Jones.

Cllr Gwynne Davies.

Also present was PCSO John Evans and Solveig Frykman-Lloyd.

1. Apologies:-

Councillor Ann Jones, Cllr Wynne Davies and Cllr John Ll Griffiths apologised for their inability to attend.

2. Personal  

The Councillors congratulated Cllr Rhodri and Mrs Evans and family on the birth of their new son.

3. Declaration of Interest

Cllr Maria Tofani declared interest regarding the performances that Solveig Frykman-Lloyd and Coleg Ceredigion will be doing in the village and Soar y Mynydd.

4. Minutes

On the proposition of Councillor Emmanuel Kincaid  and seconded by Cllr Eirwen James the Council authorised the Chairman to sign the minutes of Community Council meeting held on 9^th March 2015.

4.(a) Matters arising from the minutes

1. Regarding the  defibrillator for the village .It was decided that Cllr Mary Pearce would speak to Dr James and get in touch with NHS Ambulance Service.

2. There has been a few complaints regarding the Street lights being turned off  between midnight and five in the morning.

5. Financial report

Current Account      £   11.24

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                               Business Res A/c     £ 500.00

The following payments were authorised

Llanddewi Brefi Y.F.C…………………………………..£150.00

Y.F.C. Ceredigion ………………………………………£  50.00

Ras Gwyl Dewi …………………………………………£ 50.00

Ysgol Henry Richard 3-16 LLanddewi Brefi P.T.A. …   £ 50.00

b) Paid In

Website Grant   from Ceredigion ………………………£518.00

6. Reports

None.

7.1 Highways

7.1.1 Roads.

a. Road giving way at Ysgoldy Gogoyan.

b. Road widening Pant and Nantdderwen.

c  Pot Hole on road by Coed y Gof

7.1.2 Tree and Boundary Maintenance.

a.  Fencing right hand side of Pont Llanio Hill.

b.  Tree on Pont Llanio Hill.

7.2 Cemetery

a. A meeting will be held in the Cemetery on Wednesday 29^th April at 7.00 p.m.

7.4 Website

a. A website grant was received from Ceredigion.

7.5 Car Park By-laws.

a. It was decided that nothing be done at present.

7.6 The Pound Garden

The Council will meet on April 29^th and  tidy up and put the Seat in place.

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7.7 Standing Orders.

Chair will look through the standing orders and decide what is Appropriate for the Council.

7.8 Financial Regulations..

A new budget has been drawn up by Chair and Clerk.

8. Matters from Ceredigion

1. The Council were informed that the road from Soar yMynydd to Tyncornel will be downgraded in the next 2 years.

2. The bus that was left on the road outside Heol y Gorwydd has been removed.

9. Correspondence.

1. A request from Mr Lloyd Jones asking the Council if they could ask Ceredigion County Council regarding getting a sign for Pont  Llanio. Cllr Rhodri Evans will look into the matter.

10 Ysgol Henry Richard 3-16

Headship has been appointed.

11 Any other matter

11.1 Solveig Frykman-Lloyd attended our meeting and informed the Council that she will be with Coleg Ceredigion doing walks and performances on sites outside  at Soar y Mynydd and The square in Llanrhystud 21-22 May and a meeting will be held on the 29^th of April at 5.30 p.m. in the Hall.

11.2  The Council decided to donate £150 00 to LLanddewi Brefi Y.F.C. and £50 00 to Ceredigion Y.F.C. Cllr Rhodri Evans declared his interest.

11.3 The Council decided to donate £50 00 to Ras Gwyl Dewi and also £50 to the P.T.A. Ysgol Henry Richard.

11.4 The Welsh flag needs replacing on the pole.

11.5 Bottle bank is over flowing . Council need to empty it.

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11.6 Cllr Rhodri Evans has donated  his 1% pay rise to all Chapels and Churches in his constituency.

11.7 The Council advertised for Tenders for cutting Cemetery Grass

12 Village Hall & Community Centre trustees Management Committee.

Nothing new to report.

Date of next meeting     11^th May 2015

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Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Community Council held on Monday 12th May 2014 at 7.30 pm at the Community Centre.

Present:- Cllr D .S. Gwynne Davies(Chairman) Cllr Mary Pearce (Vice-Chairman),  Dafydd Lloyd-Jones, Maria Tofani, John Ll Griffiths.  Ann Jones, Eirwen James, Emmanuel Kincaid, Rhodri Evans.

1. Apologies

Councillor Wynne Davies apologised for his inability to attend.

2. Personal

None.

3. Matters arising from the minutes of the A.G.M. 2013/2014

The Council are informed that the planning gain for Cysgod Y Llan still stands.

4. On the proposition of the Councillor Dafydd Lloyd-Jones and seconded by Cllr Maria Tofani the Council authorised the Chairman to sign the A.G.M. minutes for May 12^th 2014.

5. Report of the Council’s work for 2012/13.

6. Financial report.

7. Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman

Councillor Mary Pearce was appointed Chairman proposed by CllrGwyn Davies and seconded by Cllr Ann Jones and Cllr Maria Tofani was appointed Vice-Chairman proposed by Cllr Rhodri Evans and seconded by Cllr John Griffiths.

8. Appointment of Treasurer

It was resolved that Mr Gareth Jones be re-appointed as treasurer.

9. Representative on the Playing Field Committee and Community Centre.

Councillor Wyn Davies was appointed to represent the Council on this Committee.

10. Chairmans Allowance

It was resolved that the Chairman’s allowance stayed the same £50 00

11. Any other matter

None

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Minutes of the Community Council Meeting held on 9^th March 2015 at the Community Centre

Present:-

Councillors  Mary Pearce (Chairman),  Maria Tofani (Vice- chairman), Emmanuel Kincaid,  Eirwen James,  Rhodri Evans, Dafydd Lloyd-Jones.

1. Apologies:-

Councillor Ann Jones, Cllr Wynne Davies and Cllr Gwynne Davies, and Cllr John Ll Griffiths apologised for their inability to attend.

2. Personal  

The Councillors wished Barry Burnham (Clerk son) a speedy recovery after his operation.

3. Declaration of Interest

4. Minutes

On the proposition of Councillor Emanuel Kincaid  and seconded by Cllr Eirwen James the Council authorised the Chairman to sign the minutes of Community Council meeting held on 9^th February 2015.

4.(a) Matters arising from the minutes

1. A meeting was held regarding getting a defibrillator for the village .It was a resounding Yes so Cllr Mary Pearce will now start to apply to the British Heart Foundation for  financial assistance.

2. The cost for planning permission for placing the school bell on the square will be £83 00.

5. Financial report

Current Account      £   100 00

Business Res A/c     £  1015 23

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The following payments were authorised

Mr J. King Media (on completion)……………………£250 00

Ceredigion County Council for the Sign …………… .£229 21

E.M. Davies salary …………………………………   £300 00

Hall Committee for hire of hall ………………………£300 00

b) Paid In

None.

6. Reports

1. The Council were informed that Cllr Mary Pearce and Cllr Rhodri Evans attended a meeting at Felinfach regarding the consultation of Care Homes in the area.

2. Cllr Mary Pearce attended a 50+ annual conference at Penmorfa.

7.1 Highways

7.1  1 Roads.

a. Road giving way at Ysgoldy Gogoyan.

b. Road widening Pant and Nantdderwen.

c.  Cap on bridge at Pont Llanio.

d. Water by Tynllwyn entrance

e. Pot Hole on road by Pant Farm

f.  Pot Hole on road by Coed y Gof

g. Road starting to break up on junction by Bear House.

7.1  2 Tree and Boundary Maintenance.

a.  Fencing right hand side of Pont Llanio Hill.

b.  Tree on Pont Llanio Hill.

7.2 Cemetery

a.  A new Cemetery map has arrived.

b. The Council received two quotes from stone masons. The Council have decided to wait until the spring to decide what to do. Will have a meeting in the near future at the Cemetery.

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7.4 Website

a. Cllrs Mary Pearce , Maria Tofani and Emmanuel Kincaid are dealing with the website. It was decided  to authorise the clerk to make payment when authorised by the chair and sub- committee.

7.5 Car Park By-laws.

Council still looking in to this matter. The Council will look into the possibility of placing a  bar with height restriction in the car park. A provisional estimate of £325 has been received.

7.6 The Pound Garden

The Council will continue to maintain the garden and replace the seat.

7.7 Standing Orders.

Chair will look through the standing orders and decide what is appropriate for the Council.

7.8 Financial Regulations..

A new budget has been drawn up by Chair and Clerk.

8. Matters from Ceredigion

1. A 30m.p.h. sign has been approved by Highways to be placed on Prysg Lane.

2. The Council were also informed that the Budget for Ceredigion 2015/16 has been approved.
9. Correspondence.

None.

10. Ysgol Henry Richard 3-16

There will be a short listing on Headship.

11. Any other matter

11.1  The Council were informed that Solveig Frykman-Lloyd would be attending our next meeting.

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11.2  The Council were informed that Reverend Carwyn Arthur will be inducted at Bwlchgwynt Chapel on 28^th March 2015.

12. Village Hall & Community Centre trustees Management Committee.

The Windows have now been completed. They are in the process of becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Date of next meeting     13^th April 2015

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Minutes of the Community Council Meeting held on 9^th February 2015 at the Community Centre.

Present:-

Councillors Mary Pearce (Chairman), Maria Tofani (Vice Chairman), Emmanuel Kincaid, John Griffiths, Eirwen James, Gwynne Davies, Rhodri Evans.

1.         Apologies:-

Councillor Ann Jones, Cllr Wynne Davies and Cllr, Dafydd Lloyd-Jones apologized for their inability to attend.

2.         Personal

Nothing this month.

3.         Declaration of Interest

4.         Minutes

On the proposition of Councillor Emmanuel Kincaid and seconded by Cllr. Maria Tofani the council authorized the Chairman to sign the minutes of Community council meeting held on 12th January 2015.

4.(a)    Matters arising from the minutes

1.         Councillor Maria Tofani has the Christmas Lights ready for this year.

2.         The Council propose to make enquiries at the cost of planning permission to place the School Bell in a safe place when the School closes.

5.         Financial report

Current Account        £          100.00

Business Res A/c       £          551.61

The following payments were authorised:

Arnold Davies Vincent Evans              £          424.00

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b)        Paid In

Armistace Day Wreaths                    £          20.00

Mr T.E. Jones Undertaker                 £          350.00

6.         Reports

The Council were informed that plans have been returned to Ceredigion for the 3-16 School.

7.1       Highways

7.1.1    Roads

a.            Road giving way at Ysgoldy Gogoyan.

b.            Road widening Pant and Nantdderwen.

c.            Cap on bridge at Pont Llanio.

d.            Water by Tynllwyn entrance.

7.1.2.   Signage

a.         Top of Pont Llanio Hill Fingerpost has been damaged.

7.1.3.   Tree and Boundary Maintenance.

a.            Fencing right hand side of Pont Llanio Hill.

b.            Tree on Pont Llanio Hill.

7.2. Cemetery

a.            Cllr. Gwynne Davies to see Ceredig Morgan regarding a new copy of the cemetery map.

b.            The Council received two quotes from stone masons. The council have decided to wait until the spring to decide what to do. Will have a meeting in the near future at the Cemetery.

7.3. Llanddewi Brefi School

a.         A Country and Western night to be held in the Hall 13^th February.

7.4. Website

a.         Cllrs Mary Pearce, Maria Tofani and Emmanuel Kincaid are dealing with the website. It was decided to authorize payment when the work was finished.

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7.5. Car Park By-laws.

Council still looking into this matter. The Council will look into the possibility of placing a bar with height restriction in the car park.

7.6. The Pound Garden.

The Council will continue to maintain the garden and replace the seat.

7.7. Standing Orders.

Chair will look through the standing orders and decide what is appropriate for the Council.

7.8. Financial Regulations.

Chair and Vice-Chair and Clerk will meet before next meeting.

8.    Matters from Ceredigion

None.

Correspondence.

1.   An invitation to attend a meeting regarding Care Homes in the area. Cllr Mary Pearce will attend.

2.   Renewal of membership for One Voice Wales. We decided to renew at the cost of £91.00.

3.   Proposed building for inert waste treatment facility to reproduce soil substitute and aggregate at Abercoed Quarry Tregaron.

10.  Any other matter

10.1    The Council decided to hold the defibrillator meeting on the 27^th February 2015.

10.2.    The Council were informed that children on the school bus who live outside Llanddewi Brefi had to pay.

10.3    It was decided to weave ribbons on the Poppy wreaths to keep them tidy. The Council thanked Maria Tofani for doing this.

10.4.    The van outside Heol y Gorwydd needs to be moved on.

10.5.    The Council decided to write to the Forestry Commission regarding the logging lorries are still passing the school when children are either going to school or leaving school.

10.7.    The Council were informed that Ras Gwyl Dewi will be held on 8^th March.

11.  Village Hall & Community Centre trustees Management committee.

Nothing new.

Date of next meeting            9^th March 2015