At the March meeting of Lampeter Velfrey Community Council, members heard that a meeting had recently taken place outside Tavernspite School with Pembrokeshire County Council, community councillors and the clerk, to try and resolve the matter of parking outside the school.
It was recorded that the heavy traffic using Lime Road was causing great concern with parents who drop off and pick up their children from the back entrance of the school. There had been several 'near misses' with regard to accidents, both with vehicles and children.
While on the subject of schools and children, the matter of play equipment was raised as well as the recent comments made by Clr. Maurice Hughes, of Pembs. County Council.
It was their intention to dispose of all play equipment in the county when it reached the end of its economic life. Community councils who wished to keep play areas would be responsible for their upkeep, insurance and equipment and find the money to fund same. No finances would be forthcoming from the county council and community councils would not be able to add any costs for the equipment in their precept.
A letter had been received from Bush Tenants and Residents Association requesting support to stop the local play area being dismantled as per the the county council policy.
A letter was to be sent to Clr. Maurice Hughes, leader of the county council, expressing Lampeter Velfrey Community Council's disappointment with his recent views regarding the maintenance of play area equipment in the county.
Glanrhyd crossroads and bends at Blaengwaithnoah: No work had been done to remedy the visibility problems at the crossroads. Motorists had to take their lives in their hands when leaving the junction from Lampeter Velfrey, and the sign stating 'bends for half-a-mile' really did need to be moved; accidents were still occurring. Although only minor, they were not reported and the county council would do nothing until a serious accident was reported.
That aside, it was recorded that the county council were to replace the road signs from Tavernspite to Princes Gate on the B4314 and re-site the signs before from Princes Gate to Tavernspite on the B4314.
Road markings were also to be painted stating 'Araf/Slow' at these points.
A letter was read to the meeting from the Department of Transport which stated that: 'You were right to raise your concern with Pembrokeshire County Council. They have powers under the Royal Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to make traffic regulation orders to prohibit, restrict or regulate the use of goods vehicles on local roads'.
A letter was to be sent to the county council highlighting this point and seeking their comments.
The matter of the extra levy/tax on goods being hauled from the two quarries was being addressed by the county council who would reply in due course.
Donations were made to local charities that benefited children of the area.