Seven members and county councillor Jim Codd were present at the January meeting of East Williamston Community Council which was held recently in the Community Hall. Among the matters discussed were the following: Valley Road, school drop off point: It was requested that the drop off point should be changed to a point on the north side of the traffic island, closer to Holborn. Councillors felt that the existing point was not the safest location for pupils returning home from Greenhill School, Tenby. As a result, the clerk was instructed to write to Silcox and the head of school transportation at Pembrokeshire County Council to establish a safer location. Village Green, East Williamston - registered as Common Land: Councillors recently paid a visit to the area, paying particular attention to properties fronting the green. The chairman stated that he had been in contact with Clive Mathias, of Lewis, Lewis and Co., to seek legal advice on the matter. Certain items still required clarification and it was hoped that a conclusion would be effected in time for the chairman to report his findings at the next meeting. Pavement adjacent to 'Summerhill', Pentlepoir: It was stated that the railing should be reduced in width and height to prevent it protruding out onto the pavement. This would also allow for a safer passage for pedestrians. The clerk was to write to the highways department requesting that the pavement be widened, together with a request that the railing's width and height be given high priority. Members felt that that funding could be covered either under the Safe Route to Schools scheme or the second phase of road improvements at Valley Road. Warning signs: On behalf of the community council, county councillor Codd was canvassing for the siting of a 'slow down' sign on the A478 at Pentlepoir, adjacent to the school. The clerk was to write to the county council making a request for a sign to be permanently sited at the location. In addition, the clerk was also to ask for a 'repeater sign' either side of the school. Councillors felt that funding for this project should not represent a problem. The European Community had promised funds for this type of project under the Safe Route to School scheme, with money being allocated to county councils. Election of a community councillor: The clerk reported that two applications had been received. Following lengthy discussion, it was decided to offer the position to Mr. Jim Codd, which was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously. Audit: A letter was received from Matt Pickett, of HLB Av Audit, regarding the East Williamston Community Council submission of the annual return for the year ended March 31, 2004. The clerk advised that the annual return had been given an audit opinion. Notice of the conclusion had been received and would be on display in notice boards in the East Williamston community for a period of 14 days. Play areas: Notices at both the Pentlepoir and Broadmoor play areas had been updated giving the contact details of the new clerk and the telephone number to ring if an accident or emergency should arise. Following inspections by the play area sub-committee, it was reported that the beams at Pentlepoir which had recently been sent away for refurbishment and returned to site, were showing that rust had not been removed from the metal surface prior to painting – ridges were evident and required smoothing out. Councillors were advised that this was still to be completed. A fence bordering the school and play area appeared to have one of its wires broken. The clerk was to write a follow-up letter to the county council requesting that this matter be dealt with. A letter was sent to the headteacher at Pentlepoir School asking that pupils do not play ball games on the play area surface or climb the fence and use the route as a short cut. It was also reported that children over the school age were using the play area as a football pitch out of school hours. It was agreed that apart from displaying 'no ball game' signs, little else could be done to stop them. County councillor Codd reported that chippings which had been situated on the grass near the play area at Broadmoor had been removed. It was also stated that persons unknown had deposited grass cuttings in the hedgerow bordering the play area and caravan site. Councillors agreed to monitor the situation. Planning: Items forwarded by Pembrokeshire County Council: detached garage - Kookaburra, Templebar Road, Pentlepoir (no objection); proposed alterations and extension to existing dwelling - Rappers Park, Clayford Road, Kilgetty (no objection). The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 3.
