CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Gwybodaeth Allweddol/Key Information – cyfarfod/meeting 16/9/25 Cynhaliwyd yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen/Reading Room, Cwrt Henri.

Presennol / Present: Cyng/Cllrs: Anjuli Davies (Cadeirydd/Chair), B. Jones, Ann Davies, A. Hughes, a/and E. Rees. Hefyd / also M. Rees clerc / clerk.

 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES 

Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs E. Morgan. C. Moses, O. Gruffydd and/a Hefin Jones.

DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Datganodd Cyng/Cllr Angela Hughes ddiddordeb mewn cais cynllunio PL/09837.

Cyng/Cllr Angela Hughes declared an interest in the planning application PL/09837.

CYFRIFON I’W TALU / ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT / CYLLID / FINANCE

Cymeradwywyd bod y cyfrifon canlynol yn cael eu talu

The following accounts were approved for payment 

                                                                                                £

Trywydd – Cyfieithu / Translation                                         29.45

Defib Store Lted – 2 x pads                                                   134.40

Osian Williams – PAYE A/C                                                  60.00

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Awst/August                                        57.80

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Medi/September                                  57.80

Costau Clerc / Clerk Expenses                                               84.30

We Dig Media – Web Manager                                              216.00

CCC Precept credit – £3166.67

Lloyds Bank Account Balance – Gorffennaf/July – £4484.90 – Costau/Charges – £4.75

                                                  – Awst/August – £7341.25 – Costau/Charges – £6.75

DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBRILLATOR – Dosbarthwyd padiau newydd ar gyfer y diffibrilwyr yn Broad Oak a Felindre/New pads were distributed for the defibrillators in Broad Oak and Felindre.

Y Ddyletswydd Bioamrywiaeth a Chydnerthedd/ The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems Duty.

Cynigiwyd a chytunwyd i wneud cais am grant er mwyn cyflawni’r ddyletswydd hon. Cyflwynwyd syniadau a bydd y clerc yn ymchwilio. It was proposed and agreed to apply for a grant in order to persue this duty.  The clerk would investigate.

Sul y Cofio / Rememberence Sunday – Cytunwyd i wneud rhodd ar gyfer prynu Torch Pabi/It as agreed to make a donation towards the purchase of a Poppy Wreath.

Taliadau i Aelodau Cynghorau Cymuned / tynnu allan / Payments to Members of  Community Council / opt out.Llofnododd pump o aelodau’r ffurflenni perthnasol yn optio allan o lwfans yr aelodau / Five members chose to opt out of receiving the members allowance. 

Unrhyw fater arall / Any other business. 

Y clerc i roi gwybod am y problemau canlynol o fewn y plwyf – Arwyddion Llwybr Beicio, parcio dros nos yn y safle picnic ger Castell Dryslwyn, draen wedi’i flocio ger yr Ystafell Ddarllen / The clerk to report the following issues within the parish: Cycle Path Signs, overnight parking in the Dryslwyn Castle Picnic Site, blocked drain near The Reading Room.

DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 18/11/25 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30 p.m. 

It was resolved that the next meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on 18/11/25 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.

Bydd gwasanaeth ffôn ar gaelA telephone service will be available.     

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CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN

LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Cofnodion Cyfarfod  Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth,  15 Gorffennaf, 2025 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.

Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Tuesday, 15^th July 2025 in The Reading Room, Court Henry.

Presennol / Present: Cyng. Cllrs: B. Jones (vice chair) Ann Davies, A. Hughes, E. Rees a/and O. Gruffydd.  Hefyd / also Cyng. Sir H. Jones a / and M. Rees clerc / clerk.

25/19 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES 

Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs Anjuli Davies, E. Morgan a/and C. Moses. 

25/20 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Datganodd Cyng/Cllr Owain Sion Gruffydd ddiddordeb mewn anfoneb Trywydd.

Cyng/Cllr Owain Sion Gruffydd declared an interest in the Trywydd invoice.

25/21 COFNODION / MINUTES 

Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. Angela Hughes ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. A. Davies fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth 15 Gorffennaf 2025 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.

It was proposed by Cllr. Angela Hughes and seconded by Cllr. A. Davies that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 15^th July 2025 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.

25/22 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING

Cof/Min 24/96 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40

Nid yw SWTRA wedi bod yn agored gyda gwybodaeth er gwaethaf y ffaith bod y Cynghorydd Hefin Jones a Cefin Campbell wedi cyflwyno cwestiynau. Fodd bynnag, mae’r Adran Economi ac Ynni wedi darparu rhywfaint o wybodaeth, a bydd y Cynghorydd Jones yn ei hanfon ymlaen at y clerc.

SWTRA have not been forthcoming with information despite Cllr Hefin Jones and Cefin Campbell putting forward questions.  However, Economy and Energy have provided some information which Cllr Jones will forward to the clerk.

Cof/Min 24/96 (2) 1 BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK

Dywedodd y Cyng. H Jones fod asesiad yn ofynnol cyn y gellid gwneud y gwaith. Cynigiodd y Cyng. Jones fynd ar drywydd y mater.

Cllr H Jones advised that an assessment was required before the work could be carried out.  Cllr Jones offered to follow up the matter.

Cof/Min 24/96 (3) CEISIADAU UN BLANED / ONE PLANET APPLICATIONS

Y clerc i holi a fydd y recordiad o’r cyfarfod/sesiwn hyfforddi a gynhaliwyd ar gael i bob Cynghorydd.

The clerk to inquire if the recording of the meeting/training session that was held will be available to all Councillors

Cof /Min 24/96 (5) BONT DRYSLWYN BRIDGE

Adroddwyd bod y rheiliau wedi’i thrwsio.

It has been reported that the damaged railings on the bridge have been repaired.

Cof/Min 24/102 (1) ARCHIFIAU / ARCHIVES

Dywedodd y clerc ei bod hi wedi siarad â chynrychiolydd yn Adran Archifau CSC ac mai’r cynllun oedd i gofnodion, agendâu a mapiau gael eu cyflwyno i’r adran.

The clerk reported that she had spoken to a representative in the CCC Archive Department and that the plan was to submit minutes, agendas and maps to the department.

Cof/Min 24/102 (2) MILTON/FELINDRE/CWMHARAD JUNCTION

Roedd cadarnhad wedi dod i law fod y glaswellt wedi cael ei dorri yn y lleoliad hwn a bod hynny wedi gwella’r gwelededd. Fodd bynnag, roedd gwybodaeth wedi dod i law fod coed bach yn tyfu ger yr hydrantau dŵr yn y lleoliad. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn. 

It had been confirmed that the grass had been cut back at this location which improved visibility.  However, it had been noted that small trees were growing near the water hydrants sited at the location. The clerk to report. 

Cof/Min 24/102 (3) Y DDYLETSWYDD BIOAMRYWIAETH A CHYDNERTHEDD / THE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS DUTY.

Y clerc i anfon gwybodaeth ymlaen at y Cynghorwyr cyn y cyfarfod nesaf. Y mater i fod ar yr agenda ac i gael ei drafod.

The clerk to forward information to Councillors before the next meeting.  The matter to be on the agenda and discussed.

Cof/Min 24/105 (4) MAN PICNIC, CASTELL DRYSLWYN, PICNIC SITE

Parcio faniau dros nos yn y lleoliad hwn. Os byddai’r mater yn parhau, y clerc i roi gwybod amdano.

The parking of vans overnight at this location.  If the matter persists, the clerk to report.

25/23 GOHEBIAETH / CORRESPONDENCE

UN LLAIS CYMRU

Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015: Post-legislative scrutiny // Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015: Gwaith craffu ar ôl deddfu/

Community mentors to work with the Welsh Government to deliver the childcare and playwork actions in the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.

National Awards Conference Report 2025 // Adroddiad Cynhadledd Gwobrwyo 2025

Llanfihangel ar Arth Community Council – Vacancy – Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer / Swydd Gwag Clerc & Swyddog Cyllid Cyfrifol – Cyngor Cymuned Llanfihangel ar Arth

Annual financial actions: important lessons emerge // Gweithredoedd ariannol blynyddol: mae gwersi pwysig yn dod i’r amlwg – I’w gadw ar ffeil / To be kept on file.

Cronfa Cydlyniant Cymunedol Canolbarth a De-orllewin Cymru 2025 / Mid and South West Wales Community Cohesion Fund 2025

Gweminar / Webinar – Cadwch Gwmru’n Daclus / Keep Wales Tidy

Community-Led GBI Small Grant Scheme 

Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources

IMPORTANT Representatives to attend Meetings // PWYSIG Cynrychiolwyr i fynychu Cyfarfodydd – 2 members – chair and vice

TRAINING DATES – JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2025 / DYDDIADUA HYFFORDDIANT – MEHEFIN – MEDI 2025

Tîm Cymorth Argyfwng Costau Byw Digwyddiadau Ar-lein Cyn Bo Hir

Updated Practice Development Notes // Nodau Datblygu Ymarfer Diweddariedig

E Bwletin Un Llais Cymru – Rhifyn 5/One Voice Wales E Bulletin – Issue 5

Consolidation of Planning Law in Wales – Publication of Draft Planning (Wales) Bill // Cydgrynhoi’r Gyfraith Gynllunio yng Nghymru – Cyhoeddi Bil Cynllunio (Cymru) Drafft /

IMPORTANT One Voice Wales Constitution and Governance Framework // PWYSIG Cyfansoddiad a Fframwaith Llywodraethiant Un Llais Cymru – 3/9/25

Child Poverty Strategy for Wales – Lived Experience Engagement Exercise // Strategaeth Tlodi Plant Cymru – Ymarfer Ymgysylltu â Phobl â Phrofiad Bywyd.

Cyfarfod Pwyllgor Ardal Sir Gaerfyrddin – Carmarthenshire Area Committee 1.7.25

E Bwletin Un Llais Cymru – Rhifyn 6/ One Voice Wales E Bulletin – Issue 6

A 2025 Review in Wales on whether the job title “Clerk” accurately reflects the duties – Questionnaire for clerk

Public Services Ombudsman for Wales quarterly newsletter: April – June // Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus (Cymru) Cylchlythyr chwarterol: Ebrill – Mehefin |

Yscir Community Council – Vacancy – Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

CCC

Grant Rhandiroedd a Mannau Tyfu Cymunedol | Allotment and Community Growing Grant – Community Bureau

FREE All Wales Training (Hate Crime)

Temporary road closure: B4300 Llanarthne SA32 8JG (one.network: 143897732) – 21/07/25 am 3 diwrnod/3 days rhwng 08:00 a 17:00.

Temporary road closure: B4300 Llanarthne SA32 8LB (one.network: 143898067) – am 3 diwrnod/3 days rhwng 08:00 a 17:00 – 24/7/25 

Rural crime survey/ Arolwg troseddau gwledig

Hywel Dda

Ymgynghoriad Cynllun Gwasanaethau Clinigol / Clinical Services Plan Consultation

General

Community/Town Council Green 24 Training – Short notice 10th June (Charlotte Morgan)

Mayors and Chairs Networking – 22/7/25 – Llandybie Community Council

Llythyr o ddiolch CFFI Llanfynydd YFC Thank you letter

Clerks & Council Direct

Financial Requests – Cerebral Palsy

25/24 CYFRIFON I’W TALU / ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT / CYLLID / FINANCE

Cymeradwywyd bod y cyfrifon canlynol yn cael eu talu

The following accounts were approved for payment 

                                                                                                £

Trywydd –  Cyfieithu / Translation (Mai/May)                      15.98

Costau’r Clerc / Clerks Expenses                                           80.69

Clerk Salary (Mehefin / June)- S/O                                        231.79

Clerk Salary (Gorffennaf / July)- S/O                                    231.79

HMRC – Treth Clerc/Clerk Tax (Mehefin /June)                  57.80

HMRC – Treth Clerc/Clerk Tax (Gorffennaf /July)               57.80

Claude Raymond – Grass Cutting Broad Oak (2024)           250.00

D G Morris – Archwilydd Mewnol/Internal Auditor             200.00

Banc Lloyds Bank – Statement – Mai/May – £5116.84 Mehefin/June – £5311.93

VAT credyd/credit £504.83 

Costau Banc/Bank Charges – Mehefin/June – £5.25, Gorffennaf/July – £6.75

25/25 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Decisions made by CCC on planning applications:

Penderfyniadau ar geisiadau cynllunio gan CSG:

PL/09300 – Pen Arw, Llangathen. SA32 8QD – Wedi’i ganiatau / Granted

PL/09180 – Woodland, Broad Oak –  Gwrthodiad Llawn / Full Refusal

PL/09022 – Dog Rose Cottage, Broad Oak – Wedi’i Gwrthod / Householder Refused

25/26 DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBLILLATOR

Nodwyd bod yr holl ddiffibrilwyr yn gweithio’n iawn. Byddai angen padiau newydd ar ddiffibrilwyr Felindre a Derwen-fawr ym mis Medi. Y clerc i’w harchebu.

It was noted that all Defibrillators were in working order.  The Felindre and Broad Oak Defibrillators will require new pads in September.  The clerk to order.

25/27 APPLICATION FOR DISPENSATION

I’w drafod yn y cyfarfod nesaf. To be discussed in the next meeting.

25/28 MODEL REOLAU SEFYDLOG 2023 (CYMRU) / MODEL STANDING ORDERS 2023 (WALES)

Adolygwyd a chymeradwywyd y ddogfen uchod / The above document was reviewed and approved

25/29 RHEOLIADAU ARIANNOL / FINANCIAL REGULATIONS

Trafodwyd y copi diwygiedig o’r ddogfen uchod, cafodd ei ddiwygio lle bo’n briodol a’i gytuno gan bawb.

The revised copy of the above document was discussed, amended where appropriate and agreed by all.

25/30 ADRODDIAD Y CYNGHORYDD SIR / COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT

Roedd y Cynghorydd Sir Hefin Jones yn falch o adrodd bod Siop Dryslwyn wedi bod yn llwyddiannus yn ei chais am grant ar gyfer safle newydd i’r siop.

Roedd CFfI Sir Gaerfyrddin hefyd wedi cael cyllid ar gyfer “Fy Mhlât Bwyd”.

Roedd Jake Morgan, Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin, wedi gadael ei swydd, ac roedd Darren Matter wedi cymryd ei le.

Roedd Llwybr Beicio Dyffryn Tywi rhwng Dryslwyn a Gelli Aur i fod i agor yn fuan iawn.

Addysg – roedd yna anghysondeb yn y sir o ran oedran dechrau yn yr ysgol, gyda rhai ardaloedd yn 3 oed ac eraill yn 4 oed. Er mwyn sicrhau dull mwy cyson, roedd oedran dechrau llawn-amser o 3 oed yn cael ei gymeradwyo ar gyfer ysgolion.

Cadarnhaodd y Cynghorydd Jones fod yna broblem Gorfodi Cynllunio yn y plwyf.

County Councillor Hefin Jones was pleased to report that Siop Dryslwyn Shop had been successful in the grant application for a new shop site.

Carmarthenshire YFC had also received funding for “My Food Plate”

Carmarthenshire County Council Jake Morgan had left his position and has been replaced by Darren Matter.

The Dyffryn Tywi Cycle Track, Dryslwyn to Gellu Aur is due to be opened very soon.

Education – within the county, there is an inconsistency school start age with some areas being 3 years and others 4 years.  To ensure a more consistent approach schools were now being approved a full time start age of 3 years.

Councillor Jones confirmed that there is a Planning Enforcement issue within the parish.

25/31 UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1.  Near the property known as Brynawelon (Dryslwyn Square to Dryslwyn Castle Road),

It had been reported that following the laying of a cable/pipes across the road it had left an uneven surface.  The clerk to report.

Ger yr eiddo a elwir Brynawelon (Sgwâr Dryslwyn i Heol Castell Dryslwyn),

Yn dilyn gosod cebl/pibellau ar draws y ffordd, adroddwyd bod wyneb y ffordd ‘nawr yn anwastad. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn.

2.  A discussion took place regarding the unreliable service of Welsh Water and the continued disruption following leakages/burst pipes.  It is understood that Welsh Water were investing in new lines.

Cynhaliwyd trafodaeth ynghylch gwasanaeth annibynadwy Dŵr Cymru a’r tarfu parhaus o ganlyniad i ollyngiadau/pibellau’n bosto. Deallwyd bod Dŵr Cymru’n buddsoddi mewn llinellau newydd.

3.  A discussion took place regarding a possible Defibrillator being located in the Llangathen village area.

Cynhaliwyd trafodaeth ynghylch y posibilrwydd o leoli diffibriliwr yn ardal pentref Llangathen.

25/32 DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 16 Medi 2025 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30 p.m. 

It was resolved that the next meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on Tuesday September 16^th 2025 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.

Bydd gwasanaeth ffôn ar gael i’r rhai na allant fynychu’n bersonol.

A telephone service will be made available to those not able to attend in person.        

                        Llofnod / Signed…………………………….

                        Dyddiad / Date………………………………….

CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Gwybodaeth Allweddol/Key Information – cyfarfod/meeting 15/7/25 Cynhaliwyd yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen/Reading Room, Cwrt Henri.

Presennol / Present: Cyng. Cllrs: B. Jones (v.chair) Ann Davies,  A. Hughes, E. Rees a/ and O. Gruffydd. Hefyd / also H. Jones a/and M. Rees clerc / clerk.

Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs E. Morgan, C. Moses and A. Davies. 

DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Datganodd y Cynghorydd O. Gruffydd ddiddordeb yn yr anfoneb Trywydd ac ni chymerodd ran yn y penderfyniad i dalu.

Cllr O. Gruffydd declared an interest in the Trywydd invoice and did not take part in the decision to pay.

CYFRIFON I’W TALU / ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT / CYLLID / FINANCE

Cymeradwywyd bod y cyfrifon canlynol yn cael eu talu

The following accounts were approved for payment 

                                                                                                £

Trywydd – Cyfieithu / Translation                                           15.98

HMRC – Clerk Tax (Mehefin/June)                                         57.80

HMRC – Clerk Tax (Gorffennaf/July)                                       57.80

Clerk Salary (Mehefin/June)- S/O                                           231.79

Clerk Salary (Gorffennaf/July)- S/O                                        231.79

C. Raymond – Torri glaswellt/Grass cutting (2024)                250.00

Banc Lloyds Bank – Statement – Mai/May – £5116.84 Mehefin/June – £5311.93

Anfoneb / Invoice – Costau/Charges – £5.25 a/and £6.75

Roedd y TAW am £504.83 wedi’i dalu/ The VAT claim of £504.83 had been paid.

Roedd D G Morris ac O Williams wedi derbyn y gwahoddiad i barhau â’u rolau fel Archwilydd Mewnol a Chyfrifydd PAYE / D G Morris and O Williams accepted the invitation to continue their roles as Internal Auditor and PAYE accountant.

Yn dilyn ymholiad gan Archwilio Cymru, penderfynwyd holi’r Archwilydd Mewnol am wybodaeth / Following a query from Wales Audit, it was decided to ask the Internal Auditor for information.

Cymeradwywyd y Rheoliadau Ariannol a’r Rheolau Sefydlog / The Financial Regulations and Standing Orders were approved.

DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBRILLATOR – Padiau i’w harchebu ar gyfer y Diffibrilwyr yn Felindre a Broad Oak / Pads to be ordered for the Defibrillators in Felindre and Broad Oak

DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 16 Medi2025 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30 p.m. 

It was resolved that the next meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on Tuesday September 16^th 2025 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.

Bydd gwasanaeth ffôn ar gael i’r rhai na allant fynychu’n bersonol.A telephone service will be made available to those not able to attend in person.        

DRAFT

CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN

LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Cofnodion Cyfarfod Blynyddol Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd ddydd Mawrth  Mai 20, 2025 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Llangathen Community Council held on Tuesday, 20^th  May 2025 in The Reading Room, Court Henry.

Presennol / Present: Cyng. Cllrs: Anjuli Davies (chair) Ann Davies, A. Hughes, E. Morgan, C. Moses a / and  B.Jones. Hefyd / also M. Rees clerc / clerk.

25/01 YMDDIHEURIADAU / APOLOGIES

Cafwyd ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb gan / apologies  for absence from:  Cyng/Cllrs E. Rees, O. Gruffydd and H. Jones.

25/02 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Dros y flwyddyn flaenorol  cofrestrwyd y datganiadau o fuddiant canlynol / over the previous year, the following declarations of interest were registered:  

Datganodd y Cyng/Cllr Owain Gruffydd ddiddordeb / declared an interest 24/42 a/and 24/72 – Trywydd

Datganodd y Cyng/Cllr A. Hughes ddiddordeb / declared an interest – 24/73 – PL/08615, 24/86 – Rhodd/donation –Rhieni ac Athrawon Parents and Teachers Ysgol Cwrt Henri

Datganodd y Cyng/Cllr E Rees ddiddordeb / declared an interest  24/86 – Rhodd/donation –Rhieni ac Athrawon Parents and Teachers Ysgol Cwrt Henri

Datganodd y Cyng/Cllr Ann Davies ddiddordeb / declared an interest  24/86 Rhodd/donation – Clwb Bowlio Mat Byr/Short Mat Bowls Cwrt Henri a/and Ystafell Ddarllen Cwrt Henri

Datganodd y Cyng/Cllr B. Jones ddiddordeb / declared an interest  24/86 Rhodd/donation Neuadd Llangathen.

25/03 ATTENDANCE REGISTER./ COFRESTR PRESENOLDEB

Nodwyd a thrafodwyd presenoldeb aelodau dros y flwyddyn flaenorol.

The attendance of members over the previous year was noted and discussed.

25/04 COFNODION / MINUTES

Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. Anjuli Davies ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. Ann Davies fod cofnodion y Cyfarfod Blynyddol a gynhaliwyd ddydd Mawrth 21 Mai 2024 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.

It was proposed by Cllr. Anjuli Davies and seconded by Cllr. Ann Davies that the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 21^st May 2024 be accepted as a correct record of the 

proceedings.

25/05 ASESIAD RISG / RISK ASSESSMENT

Trafodwyd yr Asesiad Risg.  Cytunwyd yn unfrydol nad oedd angen unrhyw newidiadau.          Llofnododd y cadeirydd y ddogfen Asesiad Risg. . Fodd bynnag, hoffai’r aelodau adolygu’r ddogfen dros y flwyddyn nesaf.

The Risk Assessment was discussed. It was unanimously agreed that no amendment were required. The chair signed the Risk Assessment document. However, members would like to review the assessment over the coming year.

25/06 DATGANIAD O GYFRIFON / STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

Cyflwynwyd y cyfrifon i’r Cyngor.  Roedd Mr David Morris, archwilydd mewnol, wedi arhwilio’r cyfrifon.  Atebwyd pob ymholiad gan y SAC.  Cytunwyd yn unfrydol i dderbyn y datganiad cyfrifon fel un cywir. Bydd y SAC yn tefnu i’r hysbysiad o hawliau archwilio cyhoeddus gael ei arddangos ar yr hysbysfwrdd ac ar y wefan.

The accounts were presented to council. The internal auditor, Mr D Morris had inspected and audited the accounts.  All queries were answered by the RFO.  It was unanimously agreed to accept the statement of accounts as being correct.  The RFO will arrange for the notice of public inspection rights to be displayed in the notice board and website.

25/07 DATGANIAD LLYWODRAETHU BLYNYDDOL / ANNUAL GOVERNANCE STATEMENT

Trafodwyd a gymeradwywyd gan y Cyngor y Datganiad Llywodraethu Blynyddol

The Annual Governance Statement was discussed and agreed by council.

25/08 COUNCIL APPROVAL AND CERTIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS 2023/2024

Cytunwyd yn unfrydol gan yr holl aelodau oedd yn bresennol i gymeradwyo’r Datganiad Cyfrifyddu a Llywodraethu Blynyddol 2024 / 2025. Llofnododd y cadeirydd a’r SAC y Ffurflen Flynyddol.

It was unanimously agreed by all members present to approve the Accounting Statement and Annual Governance 2024 / 2025. The chair and RFO duly signed the Annual Return.

25/09 PENODI ARCHWILYDD MEWNOL A CYFRIFYDD PAYE/ APPOINTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDITOR AND PAYE ACCOUNTANT

Penderfynwyd y dylid parhau i ymgymryd â gwasanaethau’r archwilydd mewnol, sef Mr D Morris. Y clerc i ysgrifennu at Mr Morris i ofyn a fyddai’n barod i barhau fel archwilydd mewnol y cyngor.

Hefyd, penderfynwyd parhau a gwasanaeth cyfrifydd PAYE Mr Osian Williams.  Y clerc i ysgrifennu i ofyn a fyddai’n barod i barhau fel cyfrifydd PAYE

 It was resolved that the services of the internal auditor Mr D Morris be continued.  

The clerk to write to Mr Morris and ask if he would be prepared to continue as the council’s internal auditor. Also, it was decided to continue with the services of Mr Osian Williams as PAYE accountant, the clerk to write and ask if he would be prepared to continue.

25/10    PENODI CLERC/SWYDDOG ARIANNOL CYFRIFOL AR GYFER 2025/2026/   APPOINT CLERK / RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR 2025/2026

Cytunwyd yn unfrydol i ailbenodi M. Rees yn Glerc/Swyddog Ariannol Cyfrifol

It was unanimously agreed to re-appoint M. Rees as Clerk/RFO

25/11 AMODAU GWAITH Y CLERC / CLERKS WORKING CONDITIONS

Trafodwyd amodau gwaith y clerc ac ni ystyriwyd ei bod yn angenrheidiol gwneud unrhyw newidiadau.  Diolchwyd i’r clerc gan bawb am ei gwaith parhaus.

The clerks working conditions were discussed and it was not deemed necessary to make any amendments. The clerk was thanked by all for her continued work.

25/12 GOFRESTR ASEDAU / ASSET REGISTER

Archwiliwyd a chymeradwywyd y Gofrestr Asedau. Llofnododd y Cadeirydd y gofrestr.

The Asset Register was inspected and approved.  The chair signed the register.

25/13 CYNLLUN HYFFORDDI / TRAINING PLAN

Trafodwyd a nodwyd y Cynllun Hyfforddi. Nid oedd angen unrhyw newidiadau felly cafodd y cynllun ei gymeradwyo a’i lofnodi gan y cadeirydd.

The Training Plan was discussed and noted.  No amendments were necessary therefore the plan was approved and signed by the Chair.

25/14 PENODI CADEIRYDD / APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON

Roedd Cyng. Owain Griffydd, fel is-gadeirydd wedi cysylltu â’r clerc yn mynegi ei siom nad oedd mewn sefyllfa i ymgymryd â’r rôl fel Cadeirydd.  Gofynnwyd Cyng Anjuli Davies a oedd hi’n barod i ymgymryd â’r rôl am flwyddyn arall, ac i hyn cytunodd hi. Felly cytunwyd yn unfrydol i’w phenodi’n Gadeirydd ar gyfer 2025/2026. Diolchwyd yn ddiffuant iddi am ei gwaith dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf ac am ei pharodrwydd i barhau am flwyddyn arall. Roedd y clerc yn ddiolchgar am ei chefnogaeth

Cllr. Owain Griffydd as vice-chair, had contacted the clerk expressing his disappointment in not being in a position to take on the role of Chairperson.  Cllr Anjuli Davies was asked if she would be prepared to take on the role for a further year and to this, she agreed.  It was therefore unanimously agreed to appoint her as the Chairperson for 2025/2026.  She was sincerely thanked for her work over the past year and for her willingness to continue.  The clerk was particularly grateful for her support. 

25/15 PENODI IS-CADEIRYDD / APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIR

Cynigiwyd gan y Cyng. Ann Davies ac eiliwyd gan y Cyng. C. Moses bod y Cyng. B. Jones yn cael ei benodi’n Is- Gadeirydd.  Cytunodd y Cynghorydd B. Jones.

It was proposed by Cllr; A. Davies and seconded by Cllr. C. Moses that Cllr B. Jones be appointed as Vice Chair. Cllr. B. Jones agreed.

 25/16 AELODAETH 2025/2026 / MEMBERSHIP AFFILIATION 2025/2026

Cytunwyd yn unfrydol i barhau ag aelodaeth o Un Llais Cymru ac hefyd SLCC (Society of Local Council Clerks) ac mai’r Cadeirydd a’r Is-gadeirydd ddylai fod y cynghorwyr enwebedig i’w cynrychioli yng nghyfarfodydd chwarterol y pwyllgor ardal. Nhw hefyd ddylai gael y cylchlythyrau, y bwletinau a’r hysbysiadau am gyfarfodydd ac ati.  

It was unanimously agreed to continue affiliation to Un Llais Cymru and SLCC (Society for Local Council Clerks) and that the chairman and vice-chairman be the nominated councillors to represent quarterly Area Committee meetings and to receive newsletters, bulletins and meeting notifications etc.

25/17 PENODI CYNRYCHIOLWYR AR GYFER AMRYWIOL GYRFF / TO APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES FOR VARIOUS BODIES

i.  Ystafell Ddarllen Cwrt Henri Reading Room –  Cyng. / Cllr. Ann Davies

ii. Un Llais Cymru – Cyng. Cllrs Anjuli Davies a/and B. Jones

iii. Ysgol Cwrt Henri School – Cyng / Cllr. Angela Hughes

iv.  Neuadd Llangathen Hall – Cyng. / Cllr. C. Moses

25/18 DYDDIAD Y CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai Cyfarfod Blynyddol nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal ddydd Mawrth, 19Mai 2026.

It was resolved that the next Annual Meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on Tuesday, 19^th May 2026.

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