APOLOGIES
Cllrs. Mair Thomas, Hywel Jones, David J. Roberts, Osian Edwards.
PRESENT
Cllrs. Russell Sharp (Chairman), Guy Slater (Vice Chairman), Eurig Hughes, Robert G. Owen, Cllr. Annwen Hughes (Gwynedd Council).
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting held on April 22nd 2026 were found to be correct.
MATTERS ARISING
Budget Plan
It was reported that the Council had spent £3,264.04 (which included bank charges) since the start of the new financial year and this was £6,509.65 less expenditure than what was earmarked in the budget for the year.
Gwynedd Grant Scheme
The Clerk reported that she had been informed that the Council had been successful with the grant application to carry out the work that was listed in the application. It was agreed that the Clerk and Chairman would sign the letter of acceptance on behalf of the Council.
Memorial Hall Committee – 1.7.26
The Clerk reported that Cllr. Mair Thomas had sent her the following report after the above committee, and also that Cllr. Robert G. Owen was present at the committee. The financial situation is satisfactory, the committee has received a price of £430 plus VAT for concreting outside the hall door. The committee has agreed to install the two new seats that will be available for the hall under the ‘Gwynedd Grant Application’ scheme through the Community Council on either side of the hall entrance. The back rooms of the hall will be painted during August. The committee had been informed by one of the Members that Llanfair Art will be holding an exhibition of their work in Harlech Memorial Hall the last week of July and the first of August, and that there is an invitation for Councillors to attend the opening night on 24th July. The next committee meeting will be on September 23rd.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
None come to hand since the last Council meeting.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer reported that there was £27,531.52 in the bank, £5,855.60 in the reserve account .
Invoices needing payment since last meeting
BT £32.64 – hall Wi-Fi
Customs & Excise – £124.80 – tax on Clerk’s wages
Welsh Water – £24.46 – water tap in the cemetery
Mr. Arwel Thomas – £650.00 – cut grass in the cemetery x 2
Hall Committee – £180.00 – hiring of committee room for the year
The above payments were processesed by the Cllr Guy Slater and Cllr Eurig Hughes approved the payments and permission was granted to the Clerk/Treasurer to make payment on line or by cheque at the end of the meeting.
Monies received since last meeting
Mr. M. Downey – £40.00 – rent hearse hut (July)
Invoices paid since the last meeting
Defib Store Ltd – £60.00 – new pad newydd for the defib by the Memorial Hall
CORRESPONDANCE
Snowdonia National Park
Received a request for Feedback: Draft Settlement Profiles from the Planning Policy team of the above, asking for the Council’s help in reviewing settlement profiles that have been prepared for settlements within our Community Council. It also states that the settlement profiles bring key information together for each settlement. They are one of the first steps in gathering evidence that will help guide future settlement assessments and the spatial strategy for the Local Development Plan. It states that the Community Council would see the settlement profiles relevant to this area, and these are in draft form, and they would be very grateful if the Community Council could contribute to them to ensure that local stakeholders’ information and voices are included.
What the Planning Policy team is asking the Community Council to do is the following:-
For each settlement included, we ask that you complete the following three steps:
1. Review the settlement profile Please check the profile and identify any information that is missing, incorrect, or could be improved. You can record these comments on the first page of the questionnaire.
2. Complete the questionnaire Please complete one questionnaire for each settlement. We are particularly looking for your views on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the settlement. You can also use this questionnaire to provide corrections or additional information.
3. Complete the services and facilities form Please list all local services and facilities that should be included in the settlement profile. Include as much detail as possible.
The Clerk had already forwarded this e-mail to all Members.
Snowdonia National Park
Received a letter from the above with regards to Planning Compliance Service – Information for Community and Town Councils and giving a brief overview of the Authority’s Compliance Service and to clarify how compliance matters are handled. This e-mail had been forwarded to the Members already
Mr. Ian Carr
Received an email from the above asking the Council if they would have any objection to him putting up a historical plaque at Tyn y Buarth, the birthplace of Sian Owen, who is in a famous Salem painting. It was agreed in response that the Council would be supportive of him putting up a plaque in this location, and it was up to him how to install it since he would be funding it himself. Also, if he wanted help with translating the wording for the plaque, he was welcome to contact the Council.
GWYNEDD COUNCIL MATTERS
Cllr. Annwen Hughes reported that she had received a complaint that a vehicle was parking near the Caersalem crossroads, causing problems for drivers trying to get onto the road. She had contacted the Highways Department and was told that this was a matter for the Police. She had spoken with PCSO Elliw Williams, who said she had checked with the traffic officers about these parked cars who had informed her that they’re causing a type of obstruction to traffic that ends up having to turn at the crossroads. He suggested I speak to the owners and ask them to move the cars. I have done this. Also, he’s asking if it’s possible to get some kind of markings to indicate no parking, or signs. After a discussion, it was agreed that she would get in touch with the Highways Department.
ANY OTHER MATTER
It was agreed to contact Mr. Christian Bowater to ask him to cut the public footpath that goes from Cae Cethin to Argoed, from Argoed to Penrallt and from Pant yr Onnen estate to the field.
Date of Next Meeing
It was agreed to hold the next Council on 16th September 2026 at 7.30 p.m.
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