Among matters considered and discussed at the January meeting of Penally Community Council were the following:
MATTERS ARISING
Dog bin bag box: The new box made by Mr. Letton was now in place. Council would thank Mr. Letton for seeing to this matter again, and would also thank Kiln Park Holiday Park for providing bags for use with the box.
Wooden poles in the village: A letter from Western Power Distribution stated that having identified the poles in question their removal had been scheduled to take place during the last week of January.
Precept 2004/2005: Following a discussion on this matter, it was proposed by Clr. Thomas, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Dassen and agreed that the sum of £8,000 be precepted for this year.
Jammo's - flyposting: This was being looked into by the enforcement officer. It was stated that advertising cards for these premises were being placed in premises in the area. Members were to look into this.
Penally Court Caravan Park: When the enforcement officer visited the site, there were no cars advertised for sale on the highway verge.
Paddock Inn: Signs on stilts/trailer placed on land on Marsh Road had been removed, firstly after the owners had been asked to remove the sign by the National Park Authority and secondly by the enforcement officer of Pembrokeshire County Council.
Tall trees: Following receipt of two further letters from Mr. Whitehead regarding the grass verge alongside his property, members agreed that copies of the Land Registry document be forwarded to him. Clr. Mrs. Cavill would look into this matter further with Pembrokeshire County Council.
Informal Communications Network meeting, Wednesday, November 12: A letter from the cabinet member for communities, Clr. P. A. Stock, stated 'further to the above meeting, which was, unfortunately poorly attended, the importance of these meetings was stressed as they provide positive links between the county council and community councils and when the agenda is set locally where issues of local importance are raised for open discussion.'
Members of the community council who had attended this meeting were not impressed with the way the recent meeting was conducted. These meetings were better attended and conducted when officers of the council answered any questions raised. On this subject, questions raised by community councillors should be answered in rotation, one question per council, not three or more answered altogether.
Transfer of public entertainment licence: Notice of transfer of licence in respect of The Paddock Inn was received. No objections were raised to this application.
Renewal of entertainment licences in the village: Notices were received in respect of other licensed premises. No objections were raised, but a letter regarding recent advertising in respect of Jammo's was to be sent. Clr. Mrs. Cavill would also look into this matter.
PLANNING
Planning consent: Tree surgery, Flemish Heights (permission granted).
Planning application: M. Prout, Seacrest, Penally Heights - proposed new dwelling, plot 31, Penally Heights. No objections were raised, but it was agreed to point out to the planning department that retrospective application for the erection of decking on a previous application (30 or 32 Penally Heights) was still outstanding.
Accounts
It was agreed that the account for Acorn Garden Services in the sum of £105 be paid.
OTHER BUSINESS
Golf Club footpaths: A public footpaths sign completely hidden by bracken had been revealed behind the old firing range. The chairman would speak to the National Parks footpath officer on this matter.
COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
Strawberry Lane: This lane was still subject to flooding outside the Wheelabout. After digging a new soaker last year, the engineers had to wait until the winter to see if it was sufficient. Photos of the flooding had been e-mailed to the officers with a request for further action. An assurance had been given that this under was investigation and action would follow.
Following a number of complaints about the condition of this lane, particularly concerning the amount of mud caused by large vehicles destroying the hedge banks, photos had also been e-mailed to the highways department with a request that this road be inspected as soon as possible. The amount of mud on the road was becoming a safety hazard and it had been requested that until something was done about the condition of the road warning signs be put in place. An e-mail had been received to say that arrangements were being made to have the road swept in the next few days.
Added to the complaints, dismay had been expressed at the present condition of this once lovely lane which leads to one of the best view points by car (mentioned in several guides) in Pembrokeshire. A letter was to be sent to Pembrokeshire County Council on this matter.
Whitewell Lane: This lane had also been flooded regularly and a request had been made that this be inspected regularly and flood warning signs, when necessary, be positioned at both ends of the lane.
The county councillor had also reported that the 'low bridge' sign at the Ridgeway entrance to the lane was missing and that other signs in the vicinity on the Ridgeway needed fixing.
Safe routes to school: There were very valid legal reasons why this route would not progress any further at the moment.
Fly tipping - Trefloyne Lane: As a matter of interest, the county councillor had enquired into the cost of the removal of the lorry load of rubble dumped outside Trefloyne Quarry. It was removed with other illegal dumping in the county, so the individual cost could not be given. However, if this was an isolated incident that had to be dealt with, it would have meant the hire of machinery and a lorry for the whole day.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 7.30 pm.