Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Laleston Community Council held at Bryntirion & Laleston Community Centre on 16 May 2024 commencing at 7.00pm.

Present:. Cllr’s ABerrow, Z Blundell, J Cook, D Harrison, V James, P King, S Philpin, S Richmond, C Smith, I Spiller and C Webster.

In attendance:  Gail Jewell

1.  19.1452   Council undertook a period of silent reflection.

2.  19.1453   Apologies for absence. Cllr JP Blundell and C Davies.

3.  19.1454   Representation from members of the public.  

Members of the public made the following representations relating to the Laleston Well Project.

Members of the public explained that not all of Laleston had received the newsletters and that all residents of Laleston should be consulted on the proposed plans. Another point raised was that the proposals were too elaborate and that all plans would require future maintenance.

4. 19.1455    To review work carried out to date by Phil Cope on the Laleston Well Project.

This agenda item was moved from agenda item 8 to allow the members of the public to observe the update detailing the review of work carried out to date on the Laleston Well Project.

Mr Phil Cope, the Laleston Village Well Project Co-ordinator presented his report which outlined work carried out to date and proposals for Phase 2 of the Project.  Mr Cope also confirmed when and where the project was publicised, which included Laleston Hub Facebook page, Laleston Fete, Broadlands Funday and local Noticeboards.

Mr Cope further confirmed that two sessions of public consultation had taken place on 12 March 2024 at Trelales Primary School, to allow residents to view the proposed designs for a possible new well for Laleston.  The outcome of which was publicised via a Newspaper that was requested to be delivered to all residents of Laleston.

Resolved:    Following Council agreed to investigate where the Project Newspapers were delivered and confirmed that all households in Laleston would receive a copy as originally proposed.

5.  19.1456   Items of business that the Chair deems urgent.  None.

6.  19.1457   Declarations of Interest. 

Cllr D Harrison – Item 14 – Prejudicial Interest as a Member of Bridgend County Borough Council Planning Committee.

Cllr A Berrow – Item 14 – Prejudicial Interest as a Member of Bridgend County Borough Council Planning Committee.

7.  19.1458   Approval of Minutes.

Resolved:  The minutes of the meeting of Council that took place on 18 April 2024 were approved as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Cllr I Spiller and seconded by Cllr D Harrison.

Matters Arising: 

Item 11 – 19.1357 To discuss the purchase and installation of benches in commemoration of the 80^th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

The Clerk provided an update to explain that both D Day Landing benches had been ordered and permission from persimmon had been obtained for installing a bench on Heol Blandy, Broadlands. 

8.  19.1459   To receive quotations, if any.

	Quotations Received	Comment
	To appoint an internal auditor Contractor A – £650 Contractor B – declined to provide quotation Contractor C – £650	Resolved:  Due to the fact that the Clerk explained that work carried out by Contractor A would duplicate work undertaken by the external auditor, Council agreed to progress with Supplier C.
1	To clear weeds at Boules Court in Blandy Hall grounds and maintain.   Contractor A – Initial treatment £200 Initial clearance – £300 Regular treatment x 6 at £150	Resolved:  Members agreed to progress with the quotation received.

9.  19.1460   To pass a resolution to sign up to the civility and respect pledge.

Resolved:  Following discussions, Council agreed to pass resolution to sign up to the civility and respect pledge and agreed to all statements.

10.  19.1461  To review an annual update on Bryntirion Community Pantry.

The Clerk presented figures to outline income and expenditure for Bryntirion Community Pantry.

Resolved:  Council noted the positive update.

11.  19.1462  To receive any recommendations and or comments from Committees –

a) Finance Committee – None.

b) HR & Personnel Committee – None.

c) Biodiversity & Allotment Committee – None.

12.  19.1463  To receive the draft minutes of any Committee meetings held since the last meeting of Council and note any delegated decisions made –

a) Finance Committee – None.

b) HR & Personnel Committee – None.

c) Biodiversity & Allotment Committee – None.

13.  19.1464  To receive correspondence received, if any – None.

14.  19.1465  To consider Planning Applications.

Planning Application	Comment
Planning Application No.: P/24/242/FUL Applicant: Mr T Mort Location: 36 Church View Laleston Bridgend CF32 0HF Proposal: Retention of single storey rear extension Date:  10 May 2024	Resolved:  No comments made.

There being no further business, the meeting ended at 8.27pm.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 20 June 2024 and will commence at 7.00pm.