Chairman’s Report - Clr. Williams BEM reported that he had attended a very enjoyable concert in Tenby to commemorate the 100 years since the end of World War 1. All Councillors agreed that both Tenby and Saundersfoot had made fantastic efforts for the 100 years commemoration.
Matters Arising
Bertie, his move to Saundersfoot and Weatherman Walking - The Clerk confirmed that she had received an Email from Amroth Community Council confirming that Bertie has been moved to the decking area on Saundersfoot Harbour and all costs have been covered. The sculpture will remain on the decking until February 2019.
Christmas Lighting around the Village - Clr. Williams BEM suggested that, prior to the meeting of the nominated representatives of the Council, Harbour and Chamber for Tourism to discuss what lights are required 2019 onwards, the Council hold a brief meeting to discuss their thoughts as a Council.
Planning Applications
NP/18/0687/FUL - Events Deck, The Harbour, Saundersfoot, proposed Coastal Schooner Centre (Mixed use for education, exhibition space/heritage interpretation, meetings and refreshment facility).
NP/18/0702/FUL - Treweryn Cottage, St Brides Lane, Saundersfoot, Extend bungalow, raise roof, split dwelling to create additional dwelling.
The above applications were discussed in full and the Council agreed that they have no objections or concerns relating to either application.
Correspondence Received
• Notices received from Pembrokeshire County Council advising of the time for the collection of refuge over the Christmas period. These were distributed to Councillors for public display.
• Letter received from a resident of Saundersfoot advising the Council of a recent fall they had undertaken in the village. The fall took place on private owned land open to the public. The Clerk to pass the letter onto Clr. Baker for his consideration.
• Letter received from a resident of Saundersfoot requesting an update of information appertaining to trees upon his property’s boundary. The Clerk had spoken to Clr. Baker regarding this matter prior to the meeting. Clr. Baker is awaiting confirmation as to whom is responsible for the trees.
• Email received advising the Council the Mr Steve John is no longer able to represent the Council as their nominated representative for the Harbour Advisory Committee. Clr. Mattick advised the Council that he would like to be considered for this position. This consideration has been carried over to the January meeting.
County Councillor’s Report
Discussing the budget, Clr. Phil Baker reported that the cabinet have recommended five options for Council Tax increase to Full Council (13.12.18) to resolve the £19.6 million funding gap, Welsh Government calculate that PCC collect £14 million less than they need to deliver services. This coupled with increased Social Service costs and responsibilities and the recent Teacher pay and pension increases contribute hugely to the deficit.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority - The Deposit Local Development Plan has been forwarded to Welsh Government and will then be presented to the Planning Inspector in advance of the Public Inquiry to be held after Easter in 2019. All three proposed development sites have been included with the PCNPA responses to the objections and representations made by residents.
Ward matters
1. The new footway has proven to be extremely popular with the following user figures provided by PCC, the Sunday of Ironman showed 1661 people using the footway that day.
2. In advance of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, PCC will be undertaking a deep clean of the Village.
3. The flooding in the first tunnel is still causing concern during the very heavy rainfall over the last month, (10 foot of flood water in Milford) a gulley sucker will attempt to clear the silt in advance of the Lantern Parade.
4. Although not a County matter it is noted that the hole in the slipway has been repaired
5. Due to diary commitments Clr. Baker has not yet been able to meet with the PCNPA Officer regarding a number of matters, new dates are awaited.
Clr. B Cleevely – On Behalf of the Saundersfoot Policing Forum
A litter Warden has been patrolling within Saundersfoot with one person being awarded a fixed penalty of £100 for dropping a cigarette butt.
A discussion took place regarding how to prepare your car for the winter, It was advised that all vehicles should carry high visibility vests.
Police numbers were discussed but it was agreed that most questions be kept for presentation to the Pembrokeshire Police Commissioner who will be attending the forum in February next year.
If anyone has concerns regarding persons they consider being vulnerable they should take with a PCSO who will try and assist in any way they can.
Fuel thefts are taking place around the area. The thieves are only taking a small amount of fuel, so it is not obvious to the owner.
A large rock fell from the back of a lorry which caused damage to a vehicle. No persons reported injured.
There is a mobile phone app called Bright Sky. It is free and is used to obtain evidence of stalking, domestic abuse or harassment. The app is disguised as a weather app.
A bag was found abandoned on the Incline smelling of cannabis. It contained a number of large knives.
Suicide prevention was discussed. The Grass Roots organisation has produced a free app called staying alive.
Agenda items
The Appointment of a Vice Chair - Clr. Williams BEM proposed Clr. Cleevely for the position of Vice Chair, with Clr. Cleevely taking on the responsibility until the Annual Meeting in May.
Clr. Mattick proposed as Councillors that are not present may like to be considered for the position as Vice Chair with a view to being Chair from May onwards, that this vote be carried forward to the January meeting; Cllr Pearson seconded the proposal with a majority in favour. This has been carried forward to the January meeting
Consideration of concerns raised in the recent letter received from Mr S John - The Clerk advised the Council that Mr Steve John’s resignation as Councillor has been acknowledged and the position for a Councillor will be advertised as per the Returning Officers instructions. Further information has been requested from Mr John regarding the comments contained within his letter.
Consideration of the letter received from Mr Michael Davies, Chief Executive Officer Saundersfoot Harbour - The letter was discussed along with certain points of the planning meeting. Clr. Pearson read out an email received from Clr. Boughton Thomas.
Clr. Cleevely proposed that the contents of this email should not be discussed without Clr. Boughton Thomas present: Clr. Upham seconded the proposal with all Council in full agreement.
Clr. Williams BEM advised the Council that he had met with Mr. Davies, regarding the Harbour and the Council working together in the future, stating that the meeting had a positive outcome.
Clr. Williams BEM proposed the Clerk dissect the letter received and seek further advice from One Voice Wales; Clr. Mattick seconded the proposal with all Council in full agreement.
Clr. Hayes MBE recent fall within Saundersfoot - The Clerk advised the Council that Cllr Hayes MBE had recently had a fall, within the village, causing injury to her ankle. This accident happened on a certain paved area within the village. It was reported that workmen had been seen at the location and presuming the offending paving is being replaced with something more suitable. The Clerk to contact Pembrokeshire County Council for an update.
Date of next meeting January 3, at the Regency Hall.
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