Planning Applications: St Teilo, Penally, SA70 7PX - to remove rear conservatory and replace with a 2 story extension: It was brought to the Council’s attention, by the applicant, that this application is no longer being considered.

Former Night Owl premises - Discussion took place regarding the construction works taking place on the site behind the building known as the Night Owl.

Concerns raised included the hours that the contractors are working on site i.e. seven days a week from around 7 am to dark, the mud on the village road and the hazard this is causing to other road users and also whether all the conditions, as laid down by the Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Department. Are being adhered to.

The Clerk to make contact with Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Department and convey the Council’s concerns and reassurance from the Planning Department that all conditions are being met.

Following the meeting the Clerk was advised by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Planning Officer Emma Sprowell that the Planning Officer who was overseeing this application has left, but she would accept any correspondence from the Clerk and pass on any concerns to the Enforcement Officer.

Consideration of Correspondence Received

• Letter received from Mr Alan Price seeking local information regarding his great uncle who was born in Penally – Cllr D’Arcy will make further enquiries on Mr Price’s behalf.

• Email received regarding the forthcoming meeting of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority on November 28 at Llanion Park when the members will be presented a Paper on the public consultation regarding the proposed implementation of charging for the use of certain car parks in Pembrokeshire (the Station car park in Penally being one of these)

• Email received raising major concerns regarding the slippery state of the pathways around the Church and Village Green due to the presence of moss growing thereon. Following discussion and due to this being a major health and safety issue, an estimate of costs was obtained to clean these paths (£350).

Cllr C Bradbury proposed that the Clerk instruct Smart Gardens to clean these paths as soon as possible, splitting the cost equally between the Church and the Council; Cllr Rilstone seconded the proposal with all Councillors in full agreement.

Reports from Committees

Petanque Court/team update - It was reported that the recent meeting held regarding the formation of a Petanque Club was well attended and that a Committee has been formed. The newly formed committee will be establishing a Constitution and regular meetings will be held.

Discussions took place on what the Council’s role is now regarding this heading. It was established that a site for a court would be required and funding to build the court.

Cllr P Bradbury proposed that Cllr Preston makes contact with the Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Department and presents the Council’s plans and once approval has been granted then the newly formed club will be able to seek funding; Cllr Hancock seconded this proposal with all Council in full agreement.

Proposed Licence for Playing Field Update - Following on from Cllr Preston’s report on this heading Cllr Bradbury presented photographs of the playing field to the Council and discussions took place regarding the upkeep costs that the Council would have if this area was adopted on by the Council.

It was agreed that before the Council could consider entering into any form of license further information was required. Cllr Preston will contact Pembrokeshire County Council for further information.

Speedwatch Update - Forms have been distributed to the persons who showed an interest in becoming a Speed Watch Volunteer, once these completed forms have been received by the Local Go Safe Officer he will contact the volunteers direct and set up training days.

Remuneration - The draft Remuneration considerations, as set out by the Welsh Remuneration Panel, were discussed and agreed upon by all Councillors.

During these discussions Cllr Hancock left the meeting tendering his resignation as a Councillor for Penally Community Council.

Lighting up the Lanes - Cllr D’Arcy informed the Council that on each evening during December leading up to the Crib Service, villagers will light up a window with a display of Christmas lights. On the evening of the Crib Service all villagers taking part will have their displays lit, a map will by available depicting where houses are that have taken part and teas and coffees will be served in the Village Hall.

Traffic Through The Village - Several instances have been brought to the Council’s attention of parked cars, pedestrians or dogs on leads being ‘clipped’ by passing cars. Also that the local bus service was unable to follow its usual route due to a parked car blocking the road.

Cllr P Bradbury proposed that signage be erected around the village, at narrowing areas of roadway, advising persons that parking in this area could cause obstructions for other road users; Cllr D’Arcy seconded the proposal with all Councillors in full agreement. The Clerk to obtain quotations for the manufacture of such signs.

Christmas Tree Arrangements and Lights - The Clerk advised the Council that sourcing a Christmas tree over 15ft had proven very difficult, but a local supplier had been found and a tree had been reserved subject to approval of cost.

The Clerk also presented to the Council the cost of replacing the Christmas lights (the previous one’s five years old and beyond repair).

Following discussions Cllr Dessent proposed that a tree circa 15 ft be purchased at a cost of £120 and 9 strings of interconnecting lights be purchased for £235; Cllr D’Arcy seconded the proposals with a majority vote in favour.

The Clerk to confirm the purchase of the tree and arrange for delivery on