Tuesday 9th September, 2008  
PRESENT:
Councillor T. Stephenson - Chairman
Councillor W. Beaumont
Councillor K. Brown
Councillor A. Davies
Councillor D. Dennis
Councillor N. Eaton
Councillor M. Flynn
Councillor G. Roberts
Councillor P. Wahl

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE:
Councillor G. Hughes

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

ITEMS RAISED BY GENERAL PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE
There were 6 members of the public in attendance and the Chairman welcomed them to the meeting inviting them to raise any issues in relation to the Council’s business.

Representation was made regarding the pros and cons in relation to the Planning Application for the proposed Crooked Horn Inn development.

Councillor M. Wright advised on the procedure and process the Planning Authority used for dealing with applications and confirmed that this application would be considered by the full Planning Committee.

The Chairman advised that he would deal with the Crooked Horn Inn Planning Application as the first matter of business on the agenda for tonight’s meeting.

51/08 DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Councillors A. Davies and D. Dennis declared an interest in Agenda Item 8.B Planning Application, The Crooked Horn Inn and retired from the meeting for this item.

52/08 MINUTES
RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held 8th July, 2008 were confirmed as a correct record and duly signed by the Chairman.

53/08 PLANNING APPLICATIONS
ECH/045302 Extension to provide reception area, bike hire, toilet, showers and washing facilities together with 6 No. log cabin holiday extension.
The Crooked Horn Inn, Brynsannan, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council would object to the provision of the six log cabin holiday homes as this was contrary to planning policy for permitted development in open countryside.
That the Council had no objections to the proposed development for extensions and alterations to the Crooked Horn Inn building.

BMK/045363 Erection of fencing and gates adjacent to SSSI and levelling of stone and soil. Herward Smithy, Milwr, Holywell.

LEJ/045396 Demolition of existing glazed utility area erection of a flat roofed extension to match existing flat roofed extension to rear. The Ranch, Brynford, Holywell.
RESOLVED:
That the Council have no objections to the above two planning applications.

ADW/045310 Outline - Erection of a three-bedroom bungalow with attached garage. Formally Brynsannan House, Swn-Y-Gwynt, Brynford.
RESOLVED:
That the Council consider this application to be over development of the plot and object to the application.

CZR/045249 Replacement of old kennel building with new kennels/dog grooming/animal care and extension to store/garage to make isolation unit and office with pitched roof. Calcot Boarding Kennels, Wynne House, Calcoed Lane, Brynford.
The Clerk reported that the Council had received notice that the Planning Authority had approved this application.
RESOLVED:
That the information be received.

54/08 HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
The Clerk reported that 3 letters had been received from the Highway Authority advising of progress updating the Council on the previous highway issues that had been raised.
Members reported the following:-

*Narrow Lane, Calcoed

*Brynford Hill and slip road to Old Chester Road - need of sweeping and de-littering

*Milwr Road - verge embankment in need of repair

*Brynford Crossroads - 40mph sign had been removed and other signs needed readjusting for height on posts.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would report the above matters to the Highway Authority.

55/08 FLY TIPPING - HALKYN COMMON, BRYNFORD
Further to the Council’s enquiry to the Director of Community and Housing Services, Flintshire County Council, a response had been received advising on
the progress that was being made with regard into 2 reported incidents of fly tipping on the common.

The Director further advised on the procedure the Authority adopts for dealing with incidents of reported fly tipping.

Members agreed that the information provided would be helpful and hoped that in future incidents of fly tipping would be dealt with and hopefully fixed
penalties enforced as outlined in the Authority's procedures.

56/08 TRAVELLERS ON HALKYN COMMON, BRYNFORD
In response to the Council’s letter regarding the recent encampment of travellers on the common, Ms N. Jones of Grosvenor Estate had written to the
Council advising of the role that the Estate took in dealing with this recent event.

Ms Jones further advised that enforcement action was taken albeit on the very last day when the travellers had moved on. However the Estate still incurred
costs for this action.

Members reported that had the Estate carried out the agreed protocol and procedure and taken enforcement action on the first day, the expenditure for
enforcement would not have been wasted and the travellers would have vacated the site sooner.

57/08 INFORMATION RECEIVED
A) Waste recycling services.

B) Community Health Council - Out of hours GP Services.

C) Aberdo and Bryn Mawr Quarry Liaison Meeting - Cancellation of meeting held 2nd September, 2008.

D) Flintshire Fair Trade Coalition - Notice of meeting.

E) North Wales Police Authority Community Forum 9th September, 2008 - Notice of meeting.

F) One Voice Wales - Meeting of Wrexham/Flint Area Committee to be held 22nd September, 2008 at County Hall, Mold. Councillor W. Beaumont and     Councillor K. Brown would attend.

58/08 HALKYN MOUNTAIN NEWS LETTER
The Editors of Halkyn Mountain News had written to the Council advising of the projected printing costs for the next 12 months publications being £400. Members agreed that the News Letter was very useful for informing and communicating with the community at large.
RESOLVED:
That the Council would support the publication for a further 12 months.

59/08 THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES (MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT)(WALES) ORDER 2008
The Clerk reported that in accordance with the above Order’s Regulations, Statutory Notice had been placed in local press on the 5th September, 2008
confirming that the Council had adopted the New Members' Code at its meeting held on 13th May, 2008.
RESOLVED:
That the information be received.

60/08 REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT
Councillor W. Beaumont reported that he and Councillor N. Eaton attended the official opening of the refurbished Horses Leap Monument at Naid-Y- March, Brynford and the 50s forum meeting.

Councillor G. Roberts advised that he had attended the public meeting arranged by Councillor M. Wright regarding the proposed closure of Brynford Post Office. Councillor Wright reported that he was finalising and compiling the evidence reports to formally respond to Post Office Ltd Network Change Programme Public Consultation.

Councillor T. Stephenson reported that he had represented the Council at the recent funeral of former Brynford Community Councillor Glyn Williams, who had served terms of office as Community County Councillor for many years and had been a wonderful servant to the community.

61/08 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
A) Victim Support - Clayton Road, Mol
RESOLVED:
That a grant of £50 was approved.

62/08 ITEMS RAISED BY MEMBERS
A) Councillor T. Stephenson reported that Former Community Councillor Ralph Blunt had recently been taken ill and was now staying in Coed Duon Nursing Home.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would send a get well card on behalf of the Council to Mr. Blunt.

B) Councillor D. Dennis reported that there was no boundary fence to the working quarry at Bryn Mawr, Brynford which was a danger to would be walkers.
RESOLVED:
That Councillor N. Eaton would raise this matter at the next quarry liaison meeting and the Clerk would write to the Minerals Planning Officer, Flintshire County Council.

C) Councillor P. Wahl reported that areas of common land at Pen-Y-Garreg was being filled in. Scrub was being removed and fences were being erected.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would report this to Grosvenor Estate.

Councillor Wahl further reported that only one ward was being used at the newly opened Holywell Cottage Hospital due to shortage of finance.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write to Ms. Sandy Mewies AM regarding this matter.

D) Members reported that they received complaints regarding the amount of litter being left on the recreation ground following Brynford football senior games, and that cars were being parked without due regard to adjacent residents parking and access needs.
RESOLVED:
That the Clerk would write to the Club’s Secretary.

63/08 ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
RESOLVED:
That the following accounts were approved for payment:-

64/08 DURATION OF MEETING
The meeting commenced at 7.00pm and closed at 9.40pm.