ROGIET COMMUNITY COUNCIL

11 Cwrt Morgan, Caerwent, Caldicot, Mons. NP26 5QZ. Tel: 01291 422089

Minutes of the Meeting of the Community Council held on Monday 14th November 2016 which commenced at 6.45.pm.in the Village Sports Hall.

The Chairman acknowledge the death of Mrs Jane Tyrrell and in paying tribute to her requested that Members stood and observed a minutes silence to respect her service to RCC.

Public Forum

Football Issues

Neil Hughes attended to represent the FC. Few issues still remain outstanding – arrangements in hand for the additional electric socket and outside tap and the completion of the external painting of the rear wall had still not been completed..

FC representatives raised the problem of the FC’s struggle to meet the weekly pitch fees and requested a reduction They also pointed out the radiators in the changing rooms were not working. They stated that players were resorting to fund raising to meet the costs. The CC noted their comments but referred them to the amount of help and financial support the CC had already given them in their quest to move into the higher league. The CC agreed to consider their request when setting the 2017/2018 budget.

Pitch fees remain outstanding for September/October totalling £250.00 . The FC were requested to forward the clerk details of the November matches in order that an invoice could be raised.

Mr Paul Cromwell congratulated the CC on their strident efforts in supporting the new green route proposal for the M4 Relief Road, and facilitating the forthcoming public consultation. He confirmed he was carrying out a ballot of residents seeking their response, with names, addresses and email addresses.

A Presentation by Mr Gavin Jones, RSPB, Community Engagement Officer for the Living Levels Partnership Programme was made. Members were furnished with full details and supporting literature. The programme will be wide and varied with “Pop-up” Exhibitions being held locally.

involving community ventures. Members were advised to contact him direct as the project progressed.

07/2912 Present

Chairman - Cllr R Stallard

Vice Chairman - Cllr J Douglas

Community Councillors- Mrs L Guppy & Mrs S Oliver Holland

M G Jones - RSPB Community Engagement Officer

Neil Hughes - STNP FC

Simon Evans - Resident

P Cromwell - Resident

Clerk - Mrs M Williams

07/2913 Apologies

N/A

07/2914 Declarations of Interest

Cllr R Stallard - As and when on agenda

Cllr J Douglas - Caretaker

Cllr Mrs S Oliver Holland - MYS

07/ 2915 Chairman’s Address

Chairman confirmed arrangements for Jane Tyrrells’ funeral and members agreed in the event of “family flowers only” a donation should be sent to Cancer Research..

Chairman stated the attendance had been excellent for the Remembrance Service held in St Mary’s church, and had felt very humbled by the experience.

07/2916 Minutes

It was resolved that the Chairman be authorised to sign the minutes of the monthly meeting held

on 10th October 2016 as a true and correct record of the meeting.

07/2917 Financial Matters and Schedule of Accounts

The Schedule of Accounts and Financial Matters dated 14th November 2016 were approved and signed by the Chairman.

Concern expressed over outstanding pitch fees, need for a meeting with STNP FC in the New Year.

Arrangements confirmed for a Working Party Meeting on Tuesday 22nd November, to appraise the findings of the M4 Green Route Public Consultation to be held on Saturday 19th November and review the Precept for 2017/2018 before setting the budget.

07/2918 To receive Action/Progress Report

Matters on-going

Future Maintenance of WWI Memorial

Cllr Stallard agreed to look after the Memorial until after this year’s

Remembrance Day. . Arrangements in hand to meet with Claire Stephens,

(MCC Ault Learning) on Wednesday 16th November 2016 with a view to setting

up a garden working party with Chepstow Mencap

..

Traffic Issues on Station Road/School Crossing

Situation on-going, suggest situation be re-visited in the New Year.

Co-option onto R CC

No responses as yet rec’d to letters of appeal to local organisations.

However a resident of Rogiet has expressed an interest in joining the CC.

as a result co-option arrangements in hand.,

Over-use of open green space adjoining old school building development.

Unsatisfactory response rec’d from MCC Matter on-going.

Planning Issues

(Sabrina, Station Road) under investigation by MCC Matter on-going

M4 Relief Road

Arrangements in hand for Consultation Day on 19th November 10am – 4pm.

Notices posted in WP and Facebook.

Street Lighting

MCC contacted. Matter referred to Mr. Roger Joy, Street Lighting Engineer, for his

attention and response.

VSH/ Playing Fields Issues

STNP FC

Situation on-going regarding documentation required from FC’s with regard to their Public Liability Insurance and H & S Policy relating to the dugouts and barriers. Need for clarification.

MUGA

Resident informed of the funding arrangements, he promised to order the materials and progress the work. He also suggested YC become involved to encourage ownership of the work being done. In the past YC had proposed a Graffiti project, they, have been reminded several times, matter on-going. Emails sent to MYS matter progressing.

VHS Inventory & Streamlining of Council Store Room

Matter in abeyance, needs to be progressed when time allows.

Little Tigers Day Care

Confirmation rec’d of LT’s registration, although inspection threw up the issue that there is very little natural lighting in the building. Suggest matter for consideration including problems surrounding outside lights. Members emailed details. .Clerk liaising with LT to formalize arrangements, and drawing up a Formal Agreement / Partnership

Playing Fields Car Park

Email rec’d from RH of MCC matters progressing but formalities have to be completed before charges can be implemented. Charges to commence asap. RCC will be kept informed.

Finance

Confirmation had been rec’d from other CC’s that they were not entering into shared cluster costs with regard to refuse collection and litter picking arrangements

Precept issues

Members reminded of the need to consider expenditure for 2017/2018 before Precept Meeting.

Re-installation of windows in VHS matter for discussion

Consideration to be given to raising quotation levels.

Any County Council issues

Members requested to be up-dated on MCC issues relating to Rogiet, following information rec’d

Publicising of 2017/2018 Budget doing the rounds

Free Car parking approved

Funding agreed for new secondary school

Road race agreed in principal with additional toilet blocks/ looking at length of road closures with a view to shortening them

Overhanging hedge at entrance to Buckland Close needs attention..

Police Report

Report covering the period 5th July – 10th September had been circulated to all members.

07/2919 Correspondence

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GAVO - Judges Score Sheets – Best Kept Village Com[

Greenfingers - Grounds Maintenance Advice – T & CCs

Circs - Clerks & Councils Direct/ The Clerk

EMAILS Rec’d

Planning service updatesAgenda for Planning Committee, Tuesday, 1st November, 2016,

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A465:Traffic Management Alerts

Wales Audit Office Newsletter Press Release - Council services continue to improve

BT Payphone Removals consultation

Planning Inspectorate APP/E6840/A/16/3154248: Mona Hawk Barn, NP25 4JB

Community Energy Wales Update October Mon

Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Please see attachment for Welsh translation.

National Infrastructure Commission for Wales

CABINET SECRETARY PROPOSES VERY POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY AND TOWN COUNCIL SECTOR IN WALES

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One Voice Wales November Training Schedule Homeless and Inclusion Health 2017: Professor Steve Field, Chief Inspector of General Practice,

One Voice Wales Annual Report

Monmouthshire Volunteer Achievement Awards 2016

Monmouthshire Volunteer Achievement Awards 2016

Press Release - Ancient Egypt Comes To Abergavenny

Community Land Events October and November

Cluster notes

Agenda for County Council, Thursday, 20th October, 2016, 2.00 pm

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Welsh Treasury News

Press Release - Council to celebrate European Democracy Week with open Q & A session

Agenda for Severnside Area Committee, Wednesday, 19th October, 2016,

Agenda for Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Tuesday, 18th October, 2016,

Notice of meeting 10/11/2016, 11:00, Corporate Parenting Panel

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Consultancy Services KBTRAINING - WELLBEING OF FUTURE GENNERATIONS ACT 2015/SUSTAINABILITY - USK - MONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

Agenda for Cabinet, Wednesday, 2nd November, 2016,

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Re: Rogiet October Newsletter

Re: Remembrance Sunday

Press Release - Monmouthshire Chairman's charity funding provides boost for Wales Air Ambulance and Noah's Ark Charity

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Latest news from Severn Estuary Partnership - October 2016

Caldicot Area Cluster Workshop Press Release - Council delighted with £350m Llanfrechfa Grange super hospital announcement

TRAINING RUNNING–DEVOLUTION OF SERVICES–BEDWAS–15TH NOVEMBER

Mayors need ‘radical’ devolved powers to escape London-style housing crisis

Official Appointment of Vice-Chair and Independent Members to NHS Wales

The Public Policy Institute for Wales is Hiring!

Request for support for Chepstow TIC

How did we do in 2015-2016 and What do we plan to do in 2017-2018

Ageing Well walking survey for neighbourhoods

REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCILS

Vacancy - Electoral Commissioner, Wales

Monmouthshire's Road Works | w/e 04.11

Press Release Monmouthshire parents advised to meet 13th January deadline to apply for 2017 -reception class places

Press Release - Monmouthshire parents advised to meet 30th November deadline to apply for secondary school places

Confidential - Enforcement Lists

Canx of Monmouthshire Third Sector Network and subsequent follow up of RDF Lottery Grant

Planning training for Community and Town Councils, Cardiff

Press Release - Council calls for reassessment on business rate revaluation

RUNNING - CHAIRING SKILLS TRAINING - UNDY - MONDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

Make your community safer with a Defibrillator

Monmouthshire's Road Works | w/e 11.11

Consultation on the Welsh Government's new Welsh Language Strateg

Press Release - North Monmouthshire community events to feature latest on superfast broadband

Wales Remembers 1914-1918’s Programme 2017 / Wales Remembers 1914-1918

24 HOUR CULTURE - SURVEY

Press Release - Council's lifeguards to undergo training on newly-introduced safety equipment

RDF Lottery Fund Support Officers

November 2016 - Latest news from the ICO

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FW: A465 Section 2 - Rock Fracture

Press Release - Council aims to extend opportunities for outdoor recreation in Monmouthshire with consultation exercise

07ours/2920 Planning Applications/Permission

Nil

07/2921 Confirm Date of next Meeting

It was confirmed that the next monthly meeting of the Community Council would take place on Monday 12h December 2016 to commence at 6.45pm. It was agreed that the Precept Meeting be postponed until Tuesday 6th December. Meeting closed at 10.00.p.m.

Signed: ______

Dated: ______

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