New chairman of Penally Community Council is Clr. Mrs. J. D'Arcy. She was appointed on a temporary basis at the council's annual meeting last month, when it was also agreed that Clr. Mrs. A. Dassen be appointed vice-chairman on a temporary basis. Among other matters considered and discussed at the meeting were the following:
MATTERS ARISING
Dog fouling: Clr. Mrs. Cavill reported that she had spoken to the principal officer, public protection division, concerning his letter of reply to the community council's letter on this subject. The information in his letter was indeed correct; the offence did not have to be witnessed by an authorised officer, i.e. a dog warden, provided the evidence was sufficiently robust, and if a witness statement could be provided, he would be prepared to consider prosecution. He apologised for the earlier information which was given to the community council. It was incorrect and so prevented further action at that time.
CORRESPONDENCE
Vacancies on the council: Four applications were received from Mrs. M. McMahon, Mrs. Dawn-Penny Craig, Mrs. Pauline Bibby and Miss Y. Nicholl, and following discussion all were accepted. Bank at Four Greens: It was agreed that Mr. Morgan be asked for a price for cutting the grass bank behind the telephone kiosk in the centre of the village. Dog bins at Penally car park: A letter was received from Manorbier Community Council requesting information on the placing of bins in Penally car park. It was agreed that this information be forwarded to them. Tenby Golf Club: Clrs. Mrs. Dassen and Mrs. Penn declared an interest in this and took no part in the decisions. A letter was received from the club, together with a plan of the proposed work to be carried out. The fence from the path made by the MoD to the rear of te old firing range had been completed. Members felt that during wet weather this would become very slippery and dangerous to walkers. The plan also showed a stile on this new area, which would not be acceptable as this could prevent elderly people using the path. A letter was to be sent to the Golf Club expressing the council's concern. One Voice Wales and Society of Local Council Clerks: A notice about induction training for new councillors and clerks was received. No names were put forward to attend. With regard to joining One Voice Wales, it was agreed to wait further information on this matter. Planning decisions: Alterations to dwelling - Tawel Fan, Strawberry Lane (permission granted); Extension - 38 Penally Heights (permission granted). Planning application: Change of use from part domestic/commercial to domestic only - Landsker House (no objections were raised to this application). Byway open to all traffic 33/8 reclassification order: Following an advert in the local press and concern expressed by residents of Middlewalls Lane, it was agreed that a letter be sent to Pembrokeshire County Council expressing concern if this were to be re-opened to all traffic. Withybush 87.8FM: It was agreed that a donation of £25 be made.
OTHER BUSINESS
MoD footpath: At a recent meeting with representatives of the MoD, it was agreed that a bollard be placed at the entrance to the new footpath to prevent motorists using it. It was also agreed that a letter be sent to the commandant at Penally Training Camp about placing signs at the level crossing to prevent vehicles crossing as an access to the beach. Illegal advertising signs: It was agreed that Pembrokeshire County Council be asked to enforce the removal of illegal advertising signs, particularly those obstructing a footway.
COUNTY COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Environmental health: Clr. Mrs. Cavill reported that she had had to contact the environmental health department on several occasions during the last few weeks. Two perceived problems had been brought to her attention, one concerning the demolition of a cottage containing a great deal of asbestos and the other concerning the paint spraying at Penally by the contractors serving the new lifeboat station. The environmental health officer had visited both locations on several occasions. Regarding the paint spraying, because of initial concerns over public exposure to the paint odours, the contractors had implemented several actions. These had been put in writing to the public protection officer. Grass cutting, Kiln Park entrance to the village: This was the responsibility of the area maintenance team and would be cut twice a year as a highway verge. It had just had the first cut. Dedicated right turn lane from the bypass: Work had begun on this project by the painting of the white lines, but the rest of the work would be completed in the near future. Highway concerns regarding building construction: While having no objections to the planning application for Mayerling, Strawberry Lane, the community council expressed concern about large construction vehicles accessing the site. The planning officer could not condition against this eventuality as the approaches were not included within the application site nor were they in the applicant's ownership. He would, however, include information as a note to the applicant and direct them to the county council highway department for further assistance. Illegal signs: Following local complaints, the area maintenance team had the authority to remove all illegal signs attached to highway signs immediately without first giving notice to the owners of the signs. Railway crossing gates: At a meeting the previous week, Clr. Mrs. Cavill informed the Greenways officer about the inadequacies of the pedestrian gates at the railway crossing. This was highlighted when the gates were locked for a few days. The present gates were not large enough to allow a wheelchair or a double pushchair through. Footpaths - 33/18: It seemed the officers had again been delaying the procedure to get a diversion order on this path. Clr. Cavill suggested that it was opened in the first place as a permissive path until the diversion could be legalised, and as an agreement with the land owner had now been reached, this could be done. 33/10 and 33/11: The entrance steps from the Ridgeway were very overgrown and the adjoining sign was obscured by vegetation. Clr. Mrs. Cavill had photographed it and had asked for remedial work to be carried out. The narrow verge at the rear of Holloway Court, leading to Hoyles Close: Clr. Mrs. Cavill had asked if this strip of land, which is in the ownership of the county council, could be cut more frequently. This was being looked into and also the problem of fly-tipping in this area. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 9, at 7.30 pm.