Among matters considered and discussed at the July meeting of Carew Community Council were the following:

MATTERS ARISING

Website - carewparish.org is being built by Pembrokeshire Web Design. Items to be included are a poster page, luncheon club dates and contact details, toddler group, churches/chapels for worship, organisations in the parish. List of community council times of meetings.

Letter of thanks to be sent to Mr. Willett of Pembrokeshire Web Design.

With regard to the number of dwellings in the parish, it was agreed to count up the residences on the electoral register.

Defibrillator - following discussion it was agreed to ensure that the original quote of £180 be taken up with the welshhearts charity.

BT telephone kiosk in Carew - the faulty emergency phone service has been reported to BT.

40 mph flashing speed sign in Milton - SWTRA has been asked to inform of the likely commencement date for the work.

Parking on pavements - Head of Highways has informed that this is a police matter. The community council were informed of lengthy discussions between Dyfed Powys Police with regard to this matter. The clerk was to contact the local PCSO.

Speed ramps in Birds Lane - Head of Highways has informed that he will arrange for this to be investigated and resolved.

Communication received regarding reappointment of Clr. Gwenllian Head to board of governors at Sageston Community School. Clr. Head agreed to be reappointed. Letter to Education Department of PCC.

PLANNING

Demolition of existing conservatory. Alterations to existing roof, removal of chimney to rear and construct single storey flat roof extension to rear - Rosedene, Lawrenny Road, Cresselly. Councillors noted that this application had been granted by PCNPA.

Erection of two-storey detached dwelling (outline) Sirmione, Lawrenny Road, Cresselly. Councillors also noted another application number in relation to this planning application that had been turned down. Councillors noted the reasons for PCNPA refusing this application. It was agreed to contact PCNPA regarding these reasons.

CORRESPONDENCE

Remuneration Panel for Wales - Letter for all councillors to sign regarding their wish not to be remunerated for their community council work to be compiled by the c lerk.

Letter received from Mr. Andrew Blayney applying for a position on Carew Community Council. All present unanimously agreed to ask Mr. Blayney to attend the next meeting in September as there was no scheduled meeting in August.

Communication received from a resident regarding the difficulty her daughter has in studying for a career as a farrier. It seems there is a full four years training needed at Hereford and Ludlow College, but Welsh Government has apparently cut funding for the course as it is not in Wales. Councillors discussed this matter and suggestions where the resident and her daughter might access funding.

BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

The chairman read out a letter from Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales document addressed to clerks of the community and town councils in the county of Pembrokeshire. The Boundary Commission proposes to combine the communities of Carew and Jeffreyston to form an electoral ward with 1,630 electors. Detailed discussions ensued and the following points made:

The joining with Jeffreyston ward would not be advantageous to Carew as Carew has its own unique historical imprint. Carew has a castle and history of importance surrounding this. Carew is a tourist area. Carew consists of eight hamlets/villages. Within these hamlets/villages are compact communities and residential housing developments. Carew already has around 1,200 on the electoral role. The community of Martletwy would be much better served with the 400-plus electors from Jeffreyston, as Martletwy and Jeffreyston rural area are much the same. Jeffreyston communities are more akin to farming and agricultural communities and are not similar to Carew. A union of Jeffreyston and Martletwy would make a much more cohesive union than it would be with Carew. Carew should be independent of any merger due to its historic value and uniqueness.

It was agreed to let the Boundary Commission know the above views of the community council.

PARISH MATTERS

Notices: July 26-29 - Angel Festival, Carew Chapel.

Carew WI 100 year anniversary - August 1, 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, coffee morning in Carew Memorial Hall.

August 2, 7.30 pm - Carew church service with refreshments.

August 11 - Wings Over Carew, Carew Control Tower.

Flytipping still at the green area along Saunders Road. The clerk agreed to arrange removal.

Hedgerows up to Carew Newton had not been cut back.

Reports of huge liquid tanker lorries taking water from the reservoir at the top of Stephens Green. Many lorries, all day long, were undertaking this and the resulting traffic and hazard to vehicles along the narrow stretches up to the Ridgeway was causing problems.

The Head of Highways was to be informed. Also County Clr. Rapi was to be asked to find out where the water was going .

Historical information received from Clr. Brock on the background to the village pump at Milton. Discussion on a project to bring the water function back to the pump and in working order and a plaque ensued.

Seamen’s Day flag raising - Following discussion, it was agreed to ask British Legion to hoist and fly the Seamen’s flag on Monday, September 3, in the morning and then take down at 6.30 pm. The flag would also be flown in the Wings over Carew event in August and on Remembrance Sunday.

Discussion also took place on a beacon lighting at the Control Tower in November and more information about this would be given at a later date.

NEXT MEETING

There is no planned/scheduled meeting in August. Next full meeting is on Thursday, September 13, at 7 pm, in the Meetings Room of Carew Memorial Hall.

The chairman wished everyone a pleasant and sunny summer recess and declared the meeting closed.