Kilgetty Begelly Community Council are seeking to obtain grant money to proceed with plans for a community/sports centre and grounds; and tenders are out to appoint a consultant to investigate the feasibility of the project. This news was revealed at the January meeting of the council, when it was also pointed out that a web-site had been set up, http://www.kilgettycommcouncil.uk.com">www.kilgettycommcouncil.uk.com, and they would welcome suggestions as to the facilities residents would like to have in the centre. An e-mail address for suggestions is available by going onto the web page. The council has written to the relevant department at County Hall to arrange the re-siting of the bench that had found itself on the wrong side of the fence. Ryelands Lane road and pavement modifications were expected to be complete by February 3. The precept for 2006/2007 has been set at £18,500. Double yellow lines have been requested on the Ryelands Lane side of Carmarthen Road. The council has written to County Hall to request that Begelly playground be brought up to standard; the large gate be unlocked to allow parents with pushchairs to enter; and to cut back the brambles that have taken over. Free home security for vulnerable people is available. For details, contact Mark Jones, Community Safety Department, Police Station, Water Street, Pembroke Dock. Certificate of Achievement: This is awarded to any individual or group of people who residents think should be nominated for their good deeds, or volunteering their time and effort for the good of the community. If anyone knows of a person or group who they think deserves a certificate, then please write to the clerk, Mrs. Janet Ward, at the Council Office, Carmarthen Road, tel. (01834) 814435. Planning applications received: proposed dwelling with livery stables, feeding store, tack room and loose boxes - land off Ivy Chimney Lane, Sardis; roof alterations -Stone Pitt Cottage, Begelly; construction of menage for exercising horses - Field West off Stoney Cottage, Thomas Chapel. Planning permission received: roof alterations -Stone Pitt Cottage, Begelly; construction of timber post and beam classroom, Green Giant Project, Broomfield, Thomas Chapel; 6K wind turbine for on-site electricity generation - Broomfields, Thomas Chapel. Reminders: The Pembrokeshire municipal service helpline number is 0845 602 1386. This number can be used for any municipal problems people may have. Indoor bowls is available to all ages at the Community Centre on Mondays, 2 - 4.30 pm, and Thursday evenings, 7 - 9.30 pm. The Library is open on Friday afternoon at the Community Centre. The next council meeting is Thursday, February 9, at 7.30 pm, at the Community Centre, Kilgetty.
