CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANSADWRN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Minutes of the meeting of Llansadwrn Community Council held via MS Teams on Wednesday 8th January, 2025.
The Chairman wished everyone a Happy New Year and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Present:
Chairman: Councillor C. Powell
Councillors: C. Jones, H. Evans. W. Davies
County Councillor A. Davies
Ms Lyndsey Maiden from We Dig Media had been invited to attend the meeting to give updates and answer any questions regarding the web site of the Community Council.
Lyndsey explained that the website received approximately 115 hits every month, approximate 12,500 last year. A singing group had been set up in the village, therefore they would be sending news and updates. Business had gone quieter and therefore there were hardly any adverts on the website, although there is plenty of space available. Lyndsey asked the Community Council if they could assist with finding businesses to advertise, tourism sites, etc. The web site was discussed in general and Lyndsey was thanked for attending the meeting.
- Apologies
Councillor L. Rowlands, Councillor J. Evans
- Minutes of the previous meeting and matters that were not included on the Agenda
Minutes were accepted as correct.
- Declaration of Interest
County Councillor A. Davies – Bute, Green GEN Cymru
Councillor C. Jones – Green GEN Cymru
- Matters arising from the minutes:
4.2 Llansadwrn Reading Room
A Christmas event had been held with mulled wine, mince pies, etc. The Clerk had received the paperwork to complete in order that the Reading Room was exempt from paying Rates.
- Brownhill Junction
The Clerk to contact Cefin Cambell A.S. for any updates.
8 (1) Llansadwrn Play Area
No updates received.
8 (iii) Web Site
This had already been discussed, enquiries to be made regarding adverts for the website.
8 (2) Highway Issues
There were culverts blocked in the area causing water to flow down the roads. The water by the Wern was getting worse. Pot holes continued to be a major issue in the area. The bridge barrier had fallen back into the river. The County Councillor had noted these issues.
He also reported a number of trees had fallen in the area due to high winds, these should be reported on line to Carmarthenshire County Council or please contact Arwel.
Red Telephone Kiosk
On going.
8 (5) Green GEN Cymru
Nothing further to report.
8 (6) Co-option
No further names received.
8 (9) PROW – bridge near Velindre/Waun Clyn Da
County Councillor Arwel Davies had reported the two bridges, 45/39 and 45/38.
Dog Fouling
The Clerk had arranged with Carmarthenshire County Council to forward posters, etc. to Councillor L. Rowlands.
- Correspondence
(1) Carmarthenshire County Council PL/08564 – The Sexton Arms, Llansadwrn – replacement domestic outbuildings, works to existing car park.
(2) PRoW – improvement Project
(3) PRoW – Footpath diversion Banc-y-Gwin
(4) Compulsory purchase consultation
(5) Mayor’s networking meeting
(6) One Voice Wales – Community Ambassador
(7) OVW – Covid 19 – reflection day 9th March
(8) Review of the Senedd consultation
(9) One Voice Wales – Training dates
(10) One Voice Wales – email and procurement guidelines for Councils
(11) One Voice Wales – Governance and Accountability
(12) One Voice Wales – Planning resilience
(13) Future of electric grids – County Councillor
(14) Letter regarding village field – contents noted
- Reports
(a) Report from County Councillor
(1) Closing date for Budget Consultation 26th January, it was important that everyone participated in the consultation
(2) There had been issues with bin collections
This system of assisted collections was mentioned by Councillor H. Evans. People in Llansadwrn were requesting assisted bin collections, but if they moved out of their property they were not informing Carmarthenshire County Council. Therefore, causing bin lorries to call unnecessarily at some households. This was discussed at length and the County Councillor was given the addresses of the properties concerned, although it was explained that no one is allowed to cancel any assisted bin collections only the householder.
(b) Report from Cornwallis liaison
Absent from the meeting.
- Finance
(a) Payments
Clerks Wages and Expenses – £538.40
HMRC – £116.00
CCC (lanterns to led) – £312.76
YNH (domain) – £13.00
(a) Donations
Llansadwrn Show – £500.00
(a) Signing quarterly income and expenditure reports/bank statements
Copy of financial report sent to everyone
(b) Budget – 2025/2026
This had been discussed and agreed in order to finalise the precept.
Precept 2025/2026
The precept was agreed and finalised at £12,500.00. The official form had been sent to the Chairman to sign.
Audit report 2023/2024
Auditor General report and audit opinion
I certify that I have completed the audit of the Annual Return for the year ended 31 March 2024 for Llansadwrn Community Council. My audit has been conducted on behalf of the Auditor General for Wales and in accordance with the requirements of the Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 (the 2004 Act) and guidance issued by the Auditor General for Wales.
Audit opinion: Unqualified
On the basis of my audit, in my opinion no matters have come to my attention to give cause for concern that, in any material respect, the information reported in this Annual Return.
(a) has not been prepared in accordance with proper practices:
(b) that relevant legislative and regulatory requirements have not been met:
(c) is not consistent with the Council’s governance arrangements, and
(d) that the Council does not have proper arrangements in place to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources.
Other matters and recommendations
There are no further matters I wish to draw to the Council’s attention.
- Any other business
To be placed on the Agenda of the next meeting
Finance – additional signature/s
- Date of next meeting
The next meeting would be held via MS Teams on Wednesday 5th February, 2025. The Clerk to send the link at 6.55.