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

• Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) has approved the provision of a waste bin alongside the footpath in Miners’ Field, Kilgetty. KBCC will be considering installation of additional litter bins, elsewhere in KBCC’s area, at its August meeting.

• KBCC approved the provision of new play equipment for Begelly Play Area. It is hoped that this equipment will be installed before the summer holidays.

• A KBCC proposal to secure Grade 2 listing for four remaining roadside milestone markers in KBCC’s area has been acknowledged by CADW. A decision is expected on the proposal shortly.

• PCC has included the resurfacing of the footpath that runs alongside the Community Garden in Carmarthen Road, Kilgetty, in its minor works schedule for later this year.

• The next Rural Futures event will be held on July 23 at the Community Centre, Kilgetty, at 7 pm. It is hoped that all local stakeholders, including Begelly-Kilgetty Community Association, Scout Group and the WI will attend the event.

• The refresh of the yellow painted bars on the A478 in Begelly has been completed by PCC. KBCC has also asked PCC to carry out a safety inspection of an overhanging tree on the A478 in Begelly.

• KBCC has asked the agent for the Co-operative to repair the deep potholes in the GP surgery car park in Kilgetty.

• KBCC’s Fixed Assets Register for 2019 was noted and approved.

• 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.

Begelly-Kilgetty Community

Association (BKCA)

• Eight new tables and 20 new chairs had been purchased for use in the Community Centre, Kilgetty.

• The Friendship Group would be holding a ‘60’s Night’ on September 7.

• Kilgetty-in-Bloom presentations would be held at the Community Centre at 3 pm on July 19.

• A review of the heating system in the Community Centre was ongoing.

Planning

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

Variation of condition 2 of 15/0719/PA to allow for modification of porch details at Rivendell, Reynalton. Approval recommended.

Proposed change of use (in retrospect) from farm building to biomass store building at Folly Farm, Begelly. Although council recommended approval, it expressed concern about the length of time taken for this application to be brought forward, following completion of the work some two years ago.

County Clr. David Pugh’s Report

Although County Clr. Pugh was not present, the clerk read out Clr. Pugh’s written report:

• PCC would be undertaking resurfacing work on the A478 between the two roundabouts in Begelly and on the anti-skid surface on Begelly Hill sometime during the autumn.

• PCC had undertaken an initial assessment of the condition of the footpath in Begelly and would now be commissioning a topographical survey, including on the number of inspection chambers and drainage gullies. Once this survey had been received, PCC would complete the design and commission construction work for commencement in the autumn.

• Fly tipping in the Co-operative Car Park, Kilgetty: PCC had agreed to increase collections from the recycling bins and would be using ‘roaming’ CCTV in an effort to reduce fly-tipping at this location. PCC’s District Enforcement Team (DET) was now visiting the site and an investigation officer would now be employed to assist with prosecutions. KBCC has asked PCC how it would be monitoring the work of the DET.

• New service changes were being introduced for roadside waste collections over the next three to four months. PCC had already seen an improvement to recycling rates at its Recycling Centres. Residents can now register for PCC’s nappies and other absorbent hygiene products collection scheme at www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/absorbent-hygiene-products or call 01437 764551.

• PCC would be meeting with Bridgend County Borough Council and Carmarthenshire County Council in August to look at results from their trial on use of a Vehicle Number Plate Recognition (VNPR) camera, with a view to installation of a VNPR camera outside the Co-operative in Kilgetty. This might help reduce the continued illegal parking at this location. Dyfed-Powys Police would be happy to support the proposal.

Next Meeting

The next meeting of KBCC is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 8, 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 Email:[email protected]