Tuesday 13th March, 2007    
PRESENT:
Councillor N. Eaton – Chairman
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor Mrs. E. Griffiths
Councillor G. Hughes
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor T. Stephenson
Councillor P. Wahl

IN ATTENDANCE:
Councillor M. Wright – Flintshire County Council
Mr. A. Roberts – Clerk to the Council

HALKYN MOUNTAIN REGENERATION COMMON PROJECT
The Chairman welcomed to the meeting Lisa Orhan, Cadwyn Clwyd Officer and Rachel Watson the Halkyn Common Ranger.

Rachel updated members of her roll, undertakings to date and future work programme, discussion took place regarding a number of issues and concerns including the use of vehicles on the common and a recent infringement of an excavator being used to clear an entrance across the common to Voel View Cottage, Brynford to undertake development works at the property.

The Council agreed to write to Inspector Maxwell requesting that they undertook a focused and supported operation one weekend to highlight the problem of vehicles using the common for recreation purpose.

The Council also agreed that the work which has caused damage to the common at Voel View should be reported to – Grosvenor Estates – Countryside Council for Wales and The Planning Authority.

The Chairman thanked Lisa and Rachel for their attendance and wished them every success with their future programme of work.

117/07 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 13th February, 2007 were approved as a correct record.

118/07 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Clerk reported that the Highways Authority had advised that in the past 3 years there had been 6 recorded collisions involving injury on the B5121 between its junction with the A5026 and A55 flyover.

One of these collisions resulted in serious injury and the other 5 in slight injuries.

Members again stressed their concerns and that improvements were needed before some person was killed.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write requesting that improved sinage and road markings which had been approved be undertaken as soon as possible. That a safety
survey be carried out to the trees with a view of undertaking pruning to improve daylight visibility.

119/07 POLICE BUDGET 2007/08
Further to the Council’s enquiry regarding the above, a further letter had been received from Mr. D. Hanson MP who advised that he had researched this
complicated and important issue. The information received from the Home Office clearly set out the huge levels of investment in North Wales Police over the last ten years. Mr. Hanson further advised that he had received information from North Wales Police themselves and had highlighted a number of key points in his letter.

The Council had also received a response from The Director of Finance and Resources N.W.P. pointing out the imbalance the formula used being weighted to support the major urban areas resulting in South Wales receiving 24% more grant for each member of population than North Wales.

Copies of the correspondence had been circulated to all members by the Clerk.

Members reported that they found the replies to be very contradictory and that copies of the information be forwarded to Mr. Hanson MP and North Wales Police for their further consideration.

120/07 PROPOSED RECREATION GROUND, CALCOED
Councillor M. Wright reported that he and the Clerk had attended a site meeting with Mr. W. Leck of Grosvenor Estates regarding the possibility of developing the proposed scheme.

Mr. Leck confirmed that the Estate would consider how best to progress this matter as Land Lord and would advise the Council in due course.

121/07 EISTEDDFOD 2007 APPEAL COMMITTEE AUCTION OF PROMISES
Councillor P. Wahl and T. Stephenson updated members on the progress being made for the above event to be held 23rd March, 2007.

Gifts and promises were being finalised and collated into a catalogue.

The Clerk reported that Mr. B. Fiddaman, Secretary to Holywell Golf Club had confirmed a number of gifts that were being provided by the club for the auction. Councillor T. Stephenson urges members to seek further support from the community to attend the event.

122/07 HALKYN MOUNTAIN COMMON JOINT CONSULTATIVE BOARD
Councillor M. Flynn reported that the cattle grid scheme was hoping to commence in April or May of this year and the first location would be Pantasaph. The scheme would be used as a test model for design and costings and if successful would be rolled out to other locations.

123/07 NARROW LANE, CALCOED
Councillor M. Wright reported that he had requested an investigation to be undertaken by the Local Authority as to the background of the unadoption of
the roads at the above development.

Mr. B. Davies, County Legal Officer, Flintshire County Council had provided Councillor Wright with a full detailed report of his findings.
RESOLVED:
That copies of the report be provided by the Clerk to all members for discussion at the April meeting of the Council.

124/07 REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Councillor W. Beaumont reported on the meeting of the over 50s forum he had attended.

125/07 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
A) DGJ/042286 Outline-Residential development of single plot infill and the installation of new septic tank.Glan-Yr-Afon Inn, Milwr.
RESOLVED:
That the Council objects to this application as it is outside any permitted development boundary.

B) Town and County Planning Act 1990 Section 78 Appeal Land adjacent to Ty Capel, Pen-Y-Pylle, Brynford Ref: 041309 Appeal Ref:   APP/A6835/A/07/120091 Start date 19th February, 2007. Proposed Outline – Erection of one dwelling.

The Clerk reported that the Council had received the above Notice of Appeal and a letter from Mr. G. Williams, Pen-Y-Pylle Hall Cottage, requesting the
Council to advise the Inspector of its concerns regarding the application.

The Clerk further advised that he had informed Mr. Williams that as the observations made to the Planning Authority would be forwarded to the Inspector by the Authority, the Council would not be making any further observations.

C) BMK/042877 Siting of an all weather turnout/riding arena with sand surface. Derwen Fawr, Milwr.
RESOLVED:
That the Council objects to this application as it may cause disturbance and nuisance to adjacent residents and congestion to highway users by vehicles
accessing the facility.

126/07 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Estuary Voluntary Car Scheme.
RESOLVED:
That a grant of £100 was approved.

127/07 ITEMS RAISED BY MEMBERS
Councillor A. Davies - Crooked Horn Inn, 'No Through Road' sign in need of refurbishment.- Litter collection at turning point of roadway.

Councillor T. Stephenson - Pothole repairs : layby near Dolphin Junction.

Councillor W. Beaumont - Slip road Toll Gate Cottage to Old Chester Road in need of cleaning. HM Stanley Commemorative Plaque on Old School at Brynford.

Councillor G. Roberts - Bollard moved on road verge Pantasaph Road. Brynford to Pantasaph in need of cleaning to remove stone chippings.
Light at No.1 Narrow Lane not working.

128/07 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved:-