Among matters discussed at the monthly meeting of St. Mary Out Liberty Community Council were the following:
FINANCE
Accounts: Clerk £335.18; IKEA £19.19. Payment was proposed by Clr. Nash, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Caswell. Appeals: Pembrokeshire Alzheimer's Society - a donations of £10 was proposed by Clr. D. Nash, seconded by Clr. Mrs. Caswell. The chairman read an invitation from Pembrokeshire County Council to set the precept for 2007-2008. After a discussion, it was agreed to increase the precept from the existing figure of £3,800 to £4,000. This would be an approximate increase of just under five per cent. The clerk would advise the county council of the decision.
county councilLOR mrs. cavill's report
With regard to Tenby multi-storey car park, Clr. Mrs. Cavill said: "In view of the proposals to increase the charges at this car park and to charge throughout the winter, I have written to the director of transportation protesting at the abolition of the short stay one hour charge on the ground floor, and asking that, as the ground floor is often full, the institution of a two-hour stay on the other floors. The residents of this ward must be the greatest users of the short-term facility." Periodic electoral review of community councils: A formal review of Pembrokeshire Community electoral arrangements within Pembrokeshire was agreed at the last cabinet meeting. All community Councils will be consulted, but the time scale is very short. Responses are required by January 31. Therefore council will need to make their response at the next meeting. The main reason for this review is to provide a more equal ratio of councillors and electors throughout the county. There are of course different ratios for rural and urban areas.
Other ITEMS
Highway matters: There was no further progress to report with reference to the signage at the southern end of the village. County Clr. Mrs. Cavill will pursue this. Clr. Hall again expressed concern over the speed of traffic on the bypass. He asked if a speed monitor could be installed again, during the low season. It was agreed to make a request to Pembrokeshire County Council. Village matters: Clr. Hall reported that the severe weather had caused problems with the Christmas tree lighting system. It was hoped, however, to rectify the problem within a day or so. The chairman commented on the excellent display prior to the problem, and congratulated Clr. Hall and his helpers. Clr. Mrs. Caswell reported difficulties over vision at the bus shelter at Twycross. The clerk was to report this to Pembrokeshire County Council. Playing field and Village Hall: Clr. Hall reported that the works were now complete.
correspondence
The chairman read letters of thanks from Macmillan, Bobath Cymru, and Age Concern for donations that council had made. A letter of acknowledgement was received from Pembrokeshire County Council in answer to council's letter of protest of the proposed increase charges at Tenby multi-storey car park, with special emphasis to the winter period, when local people were the principle users. An invitation to a meeting to discuss dentistry in Pembrokeshire was received from AM member Christine Gwyther, who also sent a Christmas card along with an invitation to council members to attend the Senedd at Cardiff Bay during 2007, which ouncil were pleased to note. A questionnaire was received from PAVS, which the clerk would complete. Further letters were read from Business eye, and Paned by the Chairman. A newsletter was received from Childline Wales, which was circulated to members.