Before the start of the October meeting of Kilgetty Begelly Community Council, which was chaired by by Clr. Anderson, members were informed of the death of Mr. John Copp.

Out of respect, a minute's silence was observed in order to reflect on the many years Mr. Copp had willingly given to serving on the council and the Community Association.

The council sent their sincere condolences to Mrs. Copp and family.

The following items were discussed at the meeting:

There was a problem with dog fouling in various areas of the village. Dog owners were reminded to clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste in the rubbish bins provided.

The new play areahad been completed. The council commented on how lovely the Community Garden was. The council passed on their thanks to the Environmental Group.

The Queen's Jubilee was discussed. A bench or tree to mark the event were popular suggestions. The matter will be discussed again closer to the event.

Clr. Anderson and Clr. Price reported back from the Association meeting - an area of the garden was being prepared for the Remembrance service; the electrics in the hall had been repaired and an oil heater purchased; a music and mince pie evening would be held on December 15.

County Clr. Pugh reported that a bus shelter would be installed in the bus bay in Begelly.

Planning applications: Removal of condition 6 of NP/06/054, The Poplars, .Cross Lanes, Kilgetty (no objection); extension to farm building, Folly Farm, Begelly (no objection); vary the layout of the caravan park, Heritage Park, Stepaside (objection - loss of car park facility, which the sub leaseholder needed use of as a requirement of her business; objection to footpaths being moved as they were diverted further away from the heritage site and closer to the road; concern about water run-off; concern about additional connections to an already overloaded sewerage system; public money was spent on creating the car park and council objected to it being used for private enterprise)

Planning decision received: Extensions and annex, Chronicle Park, Parsonage Lane, Begelly (granted with conditions).

The next meeting of the community council will take place on Thursday, November 10, at 7.30 pm, in the bungalow behind the Community Hall.

The minutes of the September meeting have been verified and are available for inspection in the library or from the clerk.

November planning applications will be available for inspection 15 minutes before the meeting.

The clerk can be contacted on 01994453516 or [email protected]">[email protected].