An inspection of the play area at The Common in Kilgetty had now been undertaken and a report had been sent to council. Some remedial work on some of the current facilities would need to be undertaken in the next three to six months, including possibly to the surface. The report would be looked at in full at the May meeting.
A fly-tipped mattress in the stream at New Road, Begelly, was still in situ and councillors reported that another mattress had been fly-tipped further up Ryelands Lane, Kilgetty, near to the railway bridge. The clerk was to report this to Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC).
KBCC fully supported the paper produced at the South East Pembrokeshire Community Health Network meeting, which took place at New Hedges Village Hall in March, on the proposed closure of the Tenby Minor Injuries Unit. This had been sent to the new Health Minister.C
The clerk had arranged a meeting of interested parties to discuss the Kilgetty allotments proposals for Miner's Field, Kilgetty. This had been set for April 24, at 4 pm, at the Community Centre. Those interested are welcome to attend.
Proposals to reduce the speed limit between Thomas Chapel turn and Begelly village were still being considered by Dyfed-Powys Police.
The clerk had now written to the Co-op in Kilgetty about the potential traffic hazard outside the Community Centre entrance and bus stop bay in Kilgetty. This land was owned by the Co-op. KBCC were keen to see if the entrance/exit could be made safer for all vehicles and pedestrians.
An extraordinary meeting of KBCC was to be arranged to look more closely at the renewal of KBCC's annual insurance policy, to ensure adequate cover was in place for all eventualities.
Plans to improve the condition of the footpath southbound from Begelly Stores, Begelly, were being taken forward by PCC.
Discussions with PCC about the placement of a hand rail at the steep entrance to Mayfield Acres, Kilgetty, were still on-going.
Councillors were informed that the move of Kilgetty Post Office to Bridge Stores was due to now take place at the end of May/beginning of June.
Kilgetty-Begelly Community Association (KBCA) had recently written to Stepaside CP School to look to involve younger children in this year's 'Kilgetty in Bloom' activities. The association's AGM would take place on June 24.
As part of the Gwauwyn Festival, an afternoon dedicated to local musical talent of the over 50s is taking place at the Community Centre in Kilgetty on May 3 commencing at 2 pm. This showcase event, following a series of workshops, is free to attend. If successful, this could be turned in to an annual event.
Planning
Erection of a dwelling on land to the east of Kilvelgy Farm, Kilgetty. Council discussed this application at length. Some concerns were expressed about access to what appeared to be a very small plot for a dwelling. Car parking may well be an issue, too, but council was not able to reach a decision on this application, due to insufficient supporting information being provided by PCC.
One other planning notice was noted.
County Clr. David Pugh's Report
A report was being presented to PCC's cabinet shortly, recommending that black bin bag collections should move to a fortnightly collection, initially on a trial basis in some more rural areas.
Clr. Pugh was actively looking at sourcing funding for additional toddler play equipment for the play area in Kilgetty.
Local community councils and PCC were working together to look at bidding to the Coastal Communities Fund for an 'Eco-Museum' project, based on local heritage such as the Stepaside Ironworks, Saundersfoot Harbour, Miners Walk, etc.. Aim was to encourage more visitors to the areas involved. Amongst those involved were Saundersfoot, Amroth and Kilgetty.
Councillors also mentioned the poor condition of the play area at the rear of Begelly Stores, Begelly. The surface was now full of mole hills and only two sets of play equipment remained in a play area often found popular with visitors to Stone Pitt.
Clr Pugh confirmed that PCC would continue to maintain the land, but due to a policy decision made some time ago, they would not provide any new play equipment for play areas. Provision of new play equipment was a matter for the relevant community council.
Next meeting: The next meeting of Kilgetty Begelly Community Council will be the annual general meeting on Thursday, May 9, in the Green Room, Kilgetty-Begelly Community Centre, commencing at 7.30 pm. May planning applications will be available for inspection 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting, along with all correspondence received since the last meeting.
Copies of the full minutes of Kilgetty-Begelly Community Council meetings can be viewed by local residents by contacting the clerk, Ian Morris, on 01834 450064.
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