1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Chairman Roger Evans welcomed all those present Weather quite poor tonight, but still a good turn out. Roger welcomed Cheryl-a new resident to the area. He also informed us that Doreen Brown broke her arm. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Apologies: Dean Tucker, Alan Pritchard, Margaret Solerno, Irene James AM , Don Touhig MP, Joyce Thomas, Karen Richards (GAVO), Silwyn Evans, Bert Harper Ashbridge

2. Minutes of Last Meeting

Passed as a true record.. Please note that new police Officer’s full name is Jamie Whitcombe.

3. Correspondence Received

No correspondence

4. Treasurers Report

As at 20.2.06 £8,676.83. A detailed Treasurers report was distributed.

5. Projects

Village Square

Litter collected, trees taken down, shrubs and hedges have been pruned. Unable to have a gardener due to no funds being available. There is planting planned for Aberconway in April. Altogether encouraging news. The residents still seem undecided on toilet blocks 50/50 as to whether to improve or demolish building. Alldays is also in the process of being painted. Update from PC Whitcombe: The behaviour of the youngsters in the square is improving. 3 ASBO reports have been issued to parents/children. The Newsagents was broken into on Monday night. The Police have advised us to lock everything up at night and make sure all property is secure. The boarding on the rear of the Spar has been pulled off. Roger will ask Environmental health to secure property. The crime prevention officer will visit the shops to advice on security. A visit to the Tir-y-berth CCTV control centre is to be organised. Cars are travelling at speed across Syr Dafydd Avenue and Bryn Howard Terrace, they will be looking at re-instating the speed camera. People are also parking on double yellow lines outside the Infant School- especially on School runs.

Greengro

Penmaen woods – a meeting has been arranged for 3 weeks time between owner, forestry commission, council and Greengro to discuss future plans for the woods. Pathways – estimates to be provided for Ivy Bush pathway.

Dereliction Team

No further update. Kitchen upgrade has not materialised

Graveyard

Met with the local Youth Offending Team. there is limited labour available but the children are aged 10 – 15 years and are limited to as what they can do. Jerusalem and Penmaen probably too big a project for them. However they may be able to help with Penmaen Woods.

Concrete based Skateboard Park

Everything will go ahead before the end of the Financial year.

Oakdale Infants School

Meeting was held with Mrs Phillips, Granville and David. groundwork has agreed to offer their technical expertise. It is to be an educational garden maybe with a pond, herb garden, nature etc., The childrens’ input will be invaluable.

Bridleway

Steel bars have been fitted to stop vehicle access to the first bridge at the top of the site. the bridges that have been installed are solid but the ramps are very poor. The earth has been scraped into a ramp shape. #993300row etc., are sending their storm water down the existing channels. Alan Pritchard has spoken to the Drain experts to see if this is satisfactory. There is no point of contact if June Piper is unavailable. A meeting needs to be held between interested parties to air grievances and move project forward. We will refuse to release any more funds until we receive the quality of work we deserve. we need to take better control of any further projects.

7. Chairmans Report

The Partnership has been running for two years now. We had a good attendance last year. There is a lot to be proud of in this Partnership. We have had visits in the past year off Work & Pensions, United Reform Church, Manmoel riding centre, Bevan boys etc., The newsletter and the website have been very successful, we have had the noticeboard and signposts erected, New Christmas lights, Christmas lunch, Commemorative week, tidying up of Square, flower pots, tubs and planting. Work has also started on the Youth Club.

However Groundwork, Education, Schools and Health are not as prominent in the group as we would like. we had a poor response from residents regarding the Questionnaire. We are still waiting for the Skateboard park, posts, Safety lighting, we did not have much success with Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd. we have had a lot of promises this year and no delivery from various departments of the CCBC. There is a new Co-ordinator staring on the 13th March – but it has to be said the Co-ordinators are up against it as well. The network of Partnerships has asked us to forward our views of the CCBC which we look forward to doing.

8. Secretary’s Report

Average attendance for the year was 21. The second half of the year shows a slight fall off. Year on year there was a slight drop of 4 attendees per meeting. But for November in both last year and this year the attendance has averaged 65%. Granville as stated that David, Mike and Roger have worked exceptionally hard this year.

9. Nomination of Officers

Richard Jones, Roger Evans, Granville Hale and rob Onions were re-appointed as Officers. They have all done an exceptional job. However, Granville will only be able to carry out six months as Secretary he wishes to concentrate on the Partnership and the Centurion celebrations.

10. Other Business