CAREW Community Council chair Cllr Simon Hosker-Hicks welcomed five fellow councillors to the April meeting at Carew Memorial Hall.

In Matters Arising, it was noted that a reply was still awaited from the Post Office regarding the paving slabs at Whitehill post box, and that Pembrokeshire Coast National Park volunteers had kindly agreed to fix Milton play park fence. The Clerk was to check with the Authority regarding the siting of noticeboards in West Williamston and Whitehill adjacent to the ’phone boxes.

The application for an Enhancing Pembrokeshire Grant for play areas was unsuccessful on this occasion; feedback has been requested and will be circulated to councillors.

Two quotes for play area inspections having been received, it was proposed by County Councillor Thomas and seconded by Cllr Griffiths that PPS service be asked to undertake the inspections in Milton and Carew.

Following discussion, it was resolved that the Community Engagement meeting be changed from a drop-in session to an Annual Parish Meeting with short agenda and question and answer session. A date was proposed of May 20, 7pm.

The Chair and Clerk attended Sageston School for Young Persons’ Engagement on March 27.

Recycling bin issues and speeding through Birds Lane to be reported to PCC and Dyfed-Powys Police respectively.

In her report, County Councillor Vanessa Thomas, informed councillors that the speed survey through Redberth would be undertaken by PCC Highways soon, and the A4075 survey from Carew to Canaston Bridge was to be undertaken between Easter and the summer.

Councillors noted Cllr Thomas’ feedback and updates following the Working better Together webinar on security matters, with the next meeting scheduled for May 19 at 7.30pm.

Councillor Thomas had initiated the road sweeping through areas in the Parish which was appreciated by councillors .

Active Travel Consultation: Cllr Thomas had responded to this survey (along with other councillors) in relation to the lack of provision of cycle path in areas of the Parish.

County Councillor Thomas said Pembrokeshire County Council officers wished to discuss with the Community Council the toilets at Carew. Following discussion, a selection of dates for this meeting were identified.

Donation requests were received from Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity, Llangollen International Eisteddfod and Kids Cancer Charity. A small grant request was received from Carew Senior Citizens Committee too, and all will be discussed at the Annual General Meeting, Carew Memorial Hall Committee Room, on May 13, 7pm.

‘Do not knock’ stickers for older people had been ordered, to be distributed via Luncheon Club / Warm Hub.

Following detailed discussion on planning application NP/26/0148/FUL - Importation of materials and the alteration and profiling of ground levels (in retrospect), Milton Bridge Caravan Park, it was resolved to object and to comment to PCC that the Community Council’s concerns are: 1) SSSI area compromised; 2) altered water course; 3) blocked bridge arch; 4) biodiversity in the area has been disturbed.

Regarding NP/25/0373/FUL - Appeal - Siting of shepherds hut at Melrose, Whitehill, councillors resolved to convey their concerns regarding access.