The latest meeting of Kilgetty, Begelly Community Council (KBCC) took place at Kilgetty-Begelly Community Centre last Thursday when among the news and main items discussed were:

• Verge markers have now been installed by Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) in Sardis Road, Kilgetty, following a request made by KBCC.

• PCC was still considering the provision of a waste bin alongside the footpath in Miners’ Field, Kilgetty. KBCC will consider requests to install litter bins elsewhere in KBCC’s area, at its July meeting.

• Remedial work at Kilgetty play area has now been completed by Leon Baines. KBCC was grateful for the excellent work that Mr Baines had undertaken and for his urgency in completing the safety work. KBCC’s play areas sub-committee is taking forward the provision of play equipment in Begelly play area and will discuss again at the July meeting, with a view to providing new swings before the summer holidays.

• KBCC has noted an increase in dogs being let into the play area in Kilgetty and an increase in dog fouling around the footpath on the Common. KBCC will monitor the position and consider inviting the PCC District Enforcement Team (covering litter and dog fouling) to address a future meeting to discuss their work and the issues faced in KBCC’s area. Meantime, the team has been asked to patrol the play area.

• A proposal to secure Grade 2 listing for roadside milestone markers in KBCC’s area has been submitted to CADW.

• PCC is now undertaking design work for improvements to the footpath in Begelly and the provision of a new bus shelter.

• KBCC has reported to PCC the poor condition of the footpath that runs alongside the Community Garden in Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty.

• The last Rural Futures event will be held on June 29 at the Community Centre, Kilgetty. It is hoped that Begelly-Kilgetty Community Association will attend the event.

• Dyfed-Powys Police surgeries continue to be held in the Community Centre, Kilgetty, on the second Thursday of each month between 10 am and 12 noon. KBCC councillors also attend these surgeries to answer any questions and to listen to matters of concern from local residents.

Planning

KBCC considered the following planning applications and after discussion made the following recommendations to Pembrokeshire County Council:

Proposed rear two-storey extension at 6 Newton Heights, Kilgetty. Council recommended approval.

Replacement of temporary residential caravan (approved under 17/1248/PA) with permanent rural enterprise worker’s dwelling (as an extension to the existing workshop building) and retrospective extension to existing workshop for use as a store at Ash Farm, Ivy Chimney Lane, Stepaside. Council recommended approval.

County Clr. David Pugh’s Report

County Clr. Pugh provided the following report:

• Fly tipping in the Co-operative Car Park, Kilgetty: PCC is clearing the recycling bins on a weekly basis, but a meeting between PCC and the Co-operative was to be held shortly to discuss continued fly-tipping at this location. Fines have been imposed recently for fly-tipping. CCTV could be one way to help avert the continued littering. KBCC hoped that the recycling bins would, however, be retained.

• PCC is still considering the installation of a vehicle number plate recognition camera outside the Co-operative, to help prevent continued illegal parking at this location. The experiences of Bridgend County Borough Council are being sought. Dyfed-Powys Police would be happy to support the proposal.

• Kilgetty Football Club are one of just two teams in Pembrokeshire to have received a special award from Disability Wales.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of KBCC is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 11, at Kilgetty-Begelly Community Centre, commencing at 7 pm. A 15-minute public participation session is always scheduled prior to the start of full council meetings.

Copies of the approved minutes of KBCC meetings can be viewed by contacting the clerk, Ian Morris, on 01834 450512. Minutes of previous meetings can also be accessed via the website. Website address: www.pembstcc.co.uk