Prior to a recent meeting of Carew Community Council members met with the police and members of the public to thrash out anti-social behaviour problems which had occurred in the area during the last few months. Police Sergeant Donna Thomas from Tenby Police Station attended the meeting and a catalogue of incidents from both community councillors and the public were then reported and duly noted. At the end of the full and frank discussion, it was agreed that a log of anti-social behaviour and damage to property be kept. This evidence would be presented to the police and, depending on the seriousness, appropriate action would be taken. Members of the public need to be aware that every incident needs to be reported as this will help to formulate an action plan to combat the problem. Regular patrols would be encouraged and Sgt. Thomas would report back to the community council in due course. When the monthly meeting, began, the following matters were discussed:
MATTERS ARISING
Birds Lane: Following recent correspondence on this matter, a site meeting was arranged by the county council's cabinet member for highways, Clr. Brian Hall, traffic manager Mr. John Price, county councillor David Neale and Clr. Andrew Blayney. Various options were discussed and as a result, rubber monitoring strips are be erected along Birds Lane to check speeds and volume of traffic. Depending on the results of this digital flashing speed signs (temporary in the first instance) could be erected. These signs would indicate to drivers when their speeds exceed 30 mph. Also, again depending upon the results of the monitoring strips, more bollards could possibly be erected around the natural traffic calming areas along the length of Birds Lane. Continuation of footpath through Sageston village: This was also discussed at the site meeting. Cabinet member for highways, county councillor Brian Hall has given assurance that this will be continued and a date for completion has been suggested. At the end of this, the road would be redressed and white lines applied. Carew Bridge: Letters were received in response to the council's letter from Phillip Roach PCNPA and Nick Ainger MP and members were informed that the matter was also discussed at the site meeting with the cabinet member and traffic manager. Land south of The Plough, Sageston: A letter was received from Lynda Taylor and the contents were noted. Certificate of lawfulness, Caravan Freestone Meadow: County Clr. David Neale was to make further local enquiries and report back to community council. British Legion: A letter was received from the British Legion thanking the community council for paying for the band at the Remembrance Day march.
PLANNING
The following granted Planning permissions were received from Pembrokeshire County Council: Proposed extension to form music room and bedroom at Cheriton Villa, Carew Cheriton. Remove windows from gable end, reconnect flue and build chimney stack at 9 Picton Terrace, Carew. Six new dwellings at Ferndale, Sageston. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority had granted permission for garden room, bedroom and garage at Fronwill, Milton. Following further enquiries, a number of comments were received regarding the conversion of garage to dwelling amendment at Carew Newton House, Carew Newton. These observations to be forwarded to PCNPA.
CORRESPONDENCE
Clr. Mary Squirrell expressed an interest in attending the Pembrokeshire Conference for over 50s at the Queen's Hall, Narberth, on March 15. A letter was received from the Carew Memorial Hall Committee stating they had no objection to the siting of the safe to accommodate the Burial Register in the hall. It was noted that the next VE Day anniversary celebrations meeting will be held on Monday, March 14, at 7 pm in the Committee Room, Carew Memorial Hall.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
A letter is to be sent to the Pembrokeshire Housing Association regarding the weeds, fallen tree and damage to the sign at an area of land at the entrance to Anson Way, Birds Lane. Other matters raised included the defaced 'Give Way' sign at the approach to Sageston roundabout, and grass and weeds in roads at Carew Park Estate. Letters are to be written to the appropriate bodies. Speed checks through Redberth are also being requested as traffic exceeds the 30 mph signs.