Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Laleston Community Council held at Blandy Hall on 17 October 2024 commencing at 7.00pm.

Present:. Cllr’s C Davies, V James, S Philpin, I Spiller, C Webster, S Richmond, A Berrow and D Harrison

In attendance:  Hayley Coburn

1.  19.1528  Council undertook a period of silent reflection.

2.  19.1529   Apologies for absence. Cllr’s C Smith, Z Blundell, JP Blundell

3.  19.1530   Representation from members of the public.  None

4.  19.1531    Items of business that the Chair deems urgent. None

5.  19.1532    Declarations of Interest. 

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

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

Cllr I Spiller – Item 9 – Prejudicial Interest as a Member of Broadlands Community Hub

6.  19.1533    Approval of Minutes.

Resolved:  The minutes of the annual meeting of Council that took place on 19 September 2024 were approved as a true and accurate record.  Proposed by Cllr I Spiller and seconded by Cllr A Berrow.

Matters arising from 19 September 2024 Council Meeting:

Item 13 – Finance

Cllr C Davies requested his comments regarding the cost associated with Broadlands Fun Day be added to the minutes.

Matters Arising from 18 July 2024 Council Meeting:

Item 14 – To discuss writing a letter to the Chief Executive of Bridgend County

Borough Council to enquire if there are any plans for a youth club provision in

Bryntirion.

Cllr S Philpin notified members that informal discussions have taken place around

provision of a youth club, including issues with advertising as a reason for poor uptake of

previous provision. Email to be sent to the Chief Executive of BCBC.

Item 15 – To investigate obtaining the green space near Tai Arfyn, Broadlands.

Cllr I spiller notified members that the corporate landlord has been in touch and

suggested contacting planning and CAT transfer with regards to the green space at Tai

Arfyn and that council look to register the land as a village green. The land is protected so

far as being registered as a green space under the Broadlands development plan, but to

further protect the land Council could consider registering the land as a village green. Item

to be added to the agenda of the next meeting for further discussion.

Matters Arising from 20 June 2024 Ordinary Meeting:

Item 11 – To agree on a date to hold the annual Firework Event

Cllr I Spiller provideda brief update on the Firework event including that the Scouts have

agreed to volunteer, as well as the same marshal company as 2023, having come back

with a very similar quote to the previous year. Risk assessments are in place and have

gone off to BCBC. Gates to car park are to be locked the previous evening and an email to

councilors is to be sent to remind them of the event and to mention any offers of help on

the evening will be most welcomed.

7.  19.1534   To receive quotations, if any.

None received.

8.  19.1535    To note that the vacancies for both Cefn Glas Ward 1 and Laleson/Bryntirion Ward have gone to co-option and that both vacancies have been advertised.

Resolved: Members noted that the vacancies have been advertised and that applications

are welcome up to the closing date of 31^st October 2024.

9.  19.1536    To receive a presentation on Broadlands Fun Day 2024 and consider the budget contribution from LCC towards Broadlands Fun Day 2025.

Cllr I Spiller provided a brief report on the success of this year’s Broadlands Fun Day,

highlighting that this was the most well-attended year with 3704 people in attendance and

noting that the quiet hour was a particular success. Traffic cones donated by BCBC aided

previous parking issues. Total spend was £46,199, with roughly a third coming from

entrance fees, a third from local businesses and a third from LC Council.

Resolved:  Council agreed to defer the LC budget contribution decision towards the 2025

event to the finance committee, to be discussed and agreed once the financial report on

this year’s event has been provided.

10. 19.1537   To consider supporting the Deputy Leader/Cabinet Member for Social Services Christmas Dinner appeal.

A lengthy discussion took place regarding this item with councilors discussing past provision of similar nature and the most beneficial ways of how Council can support various disadvantaged groups within the ward areas this Christmas.

Resolved: Letter to be sent to Deputy Leader/Cabinet Member Cllr Jane Gebbie to wish her well with her Christmas Dinner appeal and to notify her that LC council will be funding its own provision of a similar nature, including a Christmas toy appeal and Christmas food parcel via the Councils community pantry. Council agreed that this would be the most appropriate way of ensuring Council funds are utilized to benefit disadvantaged families / residents within its own area.

11. 19.1538 To receive any recommendations and or comments from Committees –

a) Finance Committee b) HR & Personnel Committee c) Biodiversity & Allotment Committee

Resolved: Finance update to be added to next agenda of the council, to include bank

reconciliation sheet, payments list, salaries list and receipts list for the months of

September and October 2024.

12. 19.1539   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 b) HR & Personnel Committee c) Biodiversity & Allotment Committee

Committees have not met since the last meeting of the Council.

13. 19.1540   To receive correspondence, if any.

Councilors notedan email from Zak Shell regarding the handover of Persimmon Parks which needs to go via BCBC due to the adoption process, otherwise Council would need to vary the S106 agreement. Mr Shell has written to say he will look to set a meeting with the clerk to ascertain how they can best help to speed things along.

Councilors noted correspondence from Mark Bayliss who met with Cllrs I Spiller, A Berrow and D Harrison at Barnes Park with regards to the upgrade that BCBC are carrying out of Barnes Park, but also to extend the play area and add two pieces of equipment that council are allocating there (climbing net and a basket swing). With BCBC upgrading parks it proved an ideal time to do two things together.

14.  19.1541  To consider Planning Applications.

Planning Application	Comment
Planning Application No.: P/24/562/LIS Applicant: Mr S Williams Location: 1 The Long House Blandy Road Broadlands CF32 0NS Proposal: Listed Building Consent for the retention and completion of works comprising of a single storey extension; extension to main roof over single storey extension to form covered terrace balcony with screening; replacement windows and doors, new window; wall mounted solar panels, garden shed external wall and gate and patio area Date: 9 October 2024	Resolved: No Objection raised.
Planning Application No.: P/24/561/FUL Applicant: Mr S Williams Location: 1 The Long House Blandy Road Broadlands CF32 0NS Proposal: Retention and completion of works comprising of a single storey extension; extension to main roof over single storey extension to form covered terrace balcony with screening; replacement windows and doors, new window; wall mounted solar panels, garden shed external wall and gate and patio area Date: 9 October 2024	Resolved: No Objection raised.
Planning Application No.: P/24/529/FUL Applicant: Mr & Mrs M Phillips  Location: 1 Rogers Lane Laleston Bridgend CF32 0LB Proposal: Remodelling of existing dwelling including new raised roof (artificial slate) with twin symmetrical west facing gables, part demolition of existing walls, part single storey extensions and part double extensions, screen wall, new glazing, external doors and rain water goods Date: 8 October 2024	Resolved: No objection raised.
Planning Application No.: P/24/574/FUL Applicant: Mr A Kandiah Location: 18 Bryn Golau Bryntirion CF31 4DD Proposal: Single storey extension to gable elevation (retrospective) Date: 7 October 2024	Resolved: No Objection raised.

There being no further business, the meeting ended at 7.41pm.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday 21 November 2024 and will commence at 7.00pm.