Nine members attended the recent meeting of Carew Community Council when the following matters were discussed:

Matters Arising

Mr. Dai Rees, landscape architect with PCC, showed the draft plans for the Carew and Sageston Roundabouts. He provided background on the Trunk Roads Agency specification to design landscaping, enhancements and improvements to the two roundabouts. The original plans had not been approved by TRA. The plans he produced were themed to be a gateway to the parish in the form of strategic planting for the Carew roundabout to show a Celtic cross theme. However, this would only be visible from the air and not from the road. The Sageston roundabout would incorporate a gradual dome shape. Both roundabouts were different sizes. The Carew roundabout would not have any grass and so maintenance would be kept at a minimum. The Sageston roundabout would have a feature large specimen tree. The Sageston roundabout was also asymmetrical and drew on the roads joining the roundabout. Recycling of materials would be used as much as possible. Councillors perused the plans in detail. Mr. Rees reported that the next step would be for the community council to write to TRA and PCC on the plans and if happy to progress with the scheme. Funding for the roundabout landscaping and enhancement scheme would need to be obtained and it was felt that local businesses and national organisations with links to the area could be approached for funding. The chairman then thanked Mr. Rees for the plans and for attending the meeting.

Carew Newton cemetery: Following the meeting in August with residents of Carew Newton and parishioners, it had been agreed that a decision on the improvements needed for the cemetery be placed on the agenda for this meeting. Phase one of the scheme was the remedial works to the steps to provide disabled access and a handrail and replacing the path. Phase two was the renovation of the kissing gate and replacing the gate. Clr. Brock proposed and Clr. Head seconded the proposal that phase one (as above) be proceeded with.

Milton play area: PCC had been asked to visit the play area with a view to inspecting the recreational equipment.

Letter received from Tim Jones, PCNP ranger, regarding improvements to the stone stile at the edge of Butts Lane near Carew Bridge which is also at the southeast corner of Carew quarry: The proposal involved improvement to signage and waymarking, replacing the stile in the quarry staff car park boundary fence with a pedestrian gate, drainage features, bypassing the stone stile at the end of Carew Bridge with the installation of a set of adjacent stone-faced steps, removing the wooden stile at the top of the stone stile and installing a pedestrian gate. Traffic lights would need to be used in the short term while the work was carried out. Photographs were provided indicating the location of the above works. Clr. Brock asked for confirmation that the original stone steps would be retained. Subject to this, there were no objections.

Nash Finger Post: PCC was chasing up the survey work at Nash Finger Post in the light of the recent fatality. Head of Highways at PCC informed council that the extent of the topographical survey had been agreed and that traffic management for the survey to take place was required in view of health and safety concerns.

The chairman informed of the loss of the Christmas tree since the July meeting. The matter had been reported to the police and put on the website.

Good Neighbour Scheme: It was agreed to invite Rachel Gibby at PCC to the October meeting.

Planning: The Planning Inspectorate had allowed the appeal for 20 caravan units on Carew Airfield site for Right Price Caravans.

PCC - Parc Cottage, Cresselly - alterations and extensions to dwelling. Erection of garage/workshop. Following perusal of the plans, councillors saw no grounds for objection though noted that this is a very large project.

PCNPA - Quarry Cottage, West Williamston - provision of two storey extension to rear of dwelling. Following perusal of the plans, councillors saw no grounds for objection.

CORRESPONDENCE

A letter was received from Simon Hart, Conservative MP, stating that he had been visited by residents concerned regarding the planned changes to Carew Newton cemetery. Following in depth discussion, it was agreed for formulate a response and to arrange to meet Mr. Hart on site so that the matters to be addressed could be seen and the health and safety issues made clear.

PARISH MATTERS

Bartletts Well had been damaged. Further inspection was required. This was listed under CADW.

Clr. White reported 114 visitors to the website during the previous month. Up to September 8, there had been 46 visitors so far. A total of 24 visitors from Brazil.

Bus shelter, Teagues Cross: The bus shelter was in a poor state of repair with ivy growing inside and outside. Barge boards were rotten. This was listed on the assets register as it was built by the community. This could be a project for the environment group. This was to be looked at before the next meeting. Alternatively, PCC were to be asked to remove it and reinstate with a new shelter.

Verges to Carew Newton and Whitehill had not been cut back and the regular cutting of the hedgerows from picnic area up to the Carew Newton junction had stopped.

Activity of quad bikes through the village was discussed. The PCSO was to be informed.

The dustbin by the telephone kiosk in Carew Village had been damaged and needed to be reseated.

The hedgerow was growing over the kiosk which has also had broken glass which needed replacing. It was felt that this kiosk was also listed with Cadw.