CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN

LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Cofnodion Cyfarfod  Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth,  17 Mawrth, 2026 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.

Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Tuesday, 17^th March 2026 in The Reading Room, Court Henri..

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

25/67 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES 

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

25/68 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Datganodd diddordebau gan / Interests were declared| by:

Eitem 10 ar yr agenda / Item 10 on the agenda

Cyng. Ann Davies – Yr Ystafell Ddarllen / The Reading Room a/and eitem 7

Cyng. B. Jones – Neuadd Llangathen Hall

Cyng. E Rees – Menter Dinefwr a/and Rhieni ac Athrawon Ysgol Cwrt Henri / Court Henry Parents & Friends

A. Hughes – Rhieni ac Athrawon Ysgol Cwrt Henri / Court Henry Parents & Friends a/and eitem/item 4 – 25/46

Ni chymerodd y Cynghorwyr ran yn y drafodaeth ynghylch yr eitemau hyn / The Councillors did not take part in discussion regarding these items

 25/69 COFNODION / MINUTES 

Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. Ann Davies ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. B Jones fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth 20 Ionawr 2026 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.

It was proposed by Cllr. Ann  Davies and seconded by Cllr. B. Jones that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 20^th January  2026 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.

25/70 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING

Cof/Min 25/56 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40

Mae pryderon yn parhau ynglŷn â chyflymder traffig yn y lleoliadau hyn. Teimlir y byddai 

terfyn cyflymder yn sicrhau diogelwch. 

Concerns continue regarding the speed of traffic at these locations.  It is felt that a speed limit would ensure safety.

25/56 (2) BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK

Bu’r Cyng.Hefin Jones yn trafod â Meirion Howells (Swyddog Tai Cyngor Sir Gâr) ac mae’n disgwyl i’r arolygydd tai argymell y ffordd ymlaen. 

Cllr. Hefin Jones had been in discussion with Meirion Howells (Housing Officer CCC) and is awaiting for the housing inspector to provide a recommendation as to the way forward.

25/56 (3) Y DDYLETSWYDD BIOAMRYWIAETH A CHYDNERTHEDD / THE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS DUTY.

Roedd y clerc wedi cyflwyno cais am ymweliad safle â’r Grîn, Derwen-fawr. Gan nad oedd 

dyddiad wedi’i ddarparu, bydd y clerc yn cysylltu â Rachel Carter eto.

The clerk had submitted a request for a site visit on The Green, Broad Oak.  As a date had not been provided, the clerk to contact Rachel Carter again.

25/56(4) MAN PICNIC, CASTELL DRYSLWYN, PICNIC SITE

Gofynnwyd i’r clerc adrodd i Reolwr Hamdden a Mynediad i Gefn Gwlad Cyngor Sir Gâr 

ynglŷn â materion yn y lleoliad hwn. Byddai’n ymddangos bod rhywun mewn fan wersylla 

efallai wedi ymgartrefu’n barhaol. Mynegwyd pryder hefyd ynglŷn â phroblem gynyddol

baw cŵn. 

The clerk was asked to report to CCC Countryside Recreation & Access Manager regarding matters at this location.  It would appear that someone in a camper van may have taken up permanent residence.  Concern was also expressed regarding the increasing issue of dog fouling.

25/56 (5) BRYNAWELON, DRYSLWYN

Cadarnhaodd Cyngor Sir Gâr mai hen groesfan Dŵr Cymru sy’n gyfrifol am yr arwyneb anwastad ger y lleoliad hwn. Rhoddwyd gwybod i’r Adran Briffyrdd am hyn ac fe’i nodwyd ar y rhestr atgyweirio ar gyfer ei weithredu.

CCC confirmed that the uneven surface near this location was due to an old Welsh Water crossing.  It has been reported to Highways department and placed on the patching list and is awaiting action. The clerk will remind CCC on this matter.

25/56 (7) BYTHYNNOD CWRT HENRI / COURT HENRY COTTAGES

Rhoddwyd gwybod i’r aelodau y bydd y tirfeddiannwr cyfagos a phwyllgor yr Ystafell 

Ddarllen yn edrych ar y materion sy’n ymwneud â’r lleoliad hwn. 

It was brought to the attention of members that the issues surrounding this location will be looked at by the adjoining landowner and the committee of the Reading Room.

25/56 (8) THE GREEN, BROAD OAK

Am fod Cyngor Sir Gâr wedi cadarnhau y bydd yn edrych ar fater draen sydd o bosibl wedi’i 

blocio, bydd y clerc yn holi ynghylch yr amserlen a ragwelir ar gyfer cynnal yr ymchwiliad 

hwn. 

As CCC confirmed that they would look into the matter of a possible blocked drain, the clerk to query the anticipated time scale for the investigation to take place.

25/56 (9) CWMHARAD/CWMAGOL

Roedd Cyngor Sir Gâr wedi cadarnhau bod y ffordd gerbydau yn y lleoliad hwn wedi’i rhoi 

ar y rhestr ar gyfer clirio cynnal a chadw. Bydd y clerc yn mynd ar drywydd hyn gyda’r 

Cyngor Sir.

CCC confirmed that the carriage way at this location has been placed on the list for maintenance clearance.  The clerk to follow up with CCC.

25/64 (1) SEDD GWAG AM SWYDD CYNGHORYDD / COUNCILLOR VACANCY  

Roedd Cyngor Sir Gâr wedi cadarnhau bod y cyngor bellach yn gallu hysbysebu swydd wag 

Cynghorydd. Bydd y clerc yn trefnu bod hysbysiadau Cyfethol yn cael eu harddangos ar 

hysbysfyrddau lleol a gwefan y gymuned. 

CCC confirmed that the council were now able to advertise the vacancy of a Councillor.  The clerk to arrange for notices of Co-option to be displayed in local notice boards and the community website.

25/71 CORRESPONDENCE 

Cafodd yr eitemau canlynol o ohebiaeth eu cyflwyno i’r cyngor a’u trafod/nodi, fel sy’n briodol:

The following items of correspondence were presented to council and duly discussed/noted:

CCC

Application for road closure C2145 Golden Grove (One.Network: 147760013) – am gyfnod o 5 diwrnod / 5 days 

*Effaith Ariannol Troseddau Casineb (Sesiwn beilot) | The Financial Impact of Hate Crime (Pilot session)

*Join EYST Wales: Why Should I Vote? – An Ethnic Minority Perspective

*Prosiect Ymchwil Bwlch Digidol / Digital Divide Research Project

*Application for road closure B4300 Llanfihangel Aberbythych (One.Network: 147268797) – 29/3/26

*FS-CASE-Number 795601183 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE B4300 DRYSLWYN SA32 8JQ 12 /4/26 CAUSEWAY ONE NETWORK REF 148382456

*Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources/Tîm Cymorth Argyfwng Costau Byw – Gwybodaeth a Adnoddau

*Cyfleoedd Ariannol / Funding Opportunities

OVW

* Joint event One Voice Wales and Planning Aid Wales // ATGOFFA – Digwyddiad ar 

* E Bwletin Un Llais Cymru rhif 16 / E Bulletin issue 16

* Climate Conversations Event 12th February 2026 at the National Botanic Garden of Wales – Trafod yr Hinsawdd 12fed o Chwefror 2026 yng Ngardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru

*Covid-19 National Day of Reflection 2026 / Diwrnod Myfyrdod Cenedlaethol Covid-19 2026

*One Voice Wales National Awards 2026 // Gwobrau Cenedlaethol Un Llais Cymru 2026

*E-Bwletin Un Llais Cymru Rhifyn 17/E-BULLETIN ISSUE 17

*Big Belly Smart Bins – Fantastic introductory offer in partnership with Keep Wales Tidy

*SESSIWN HYFFORDDIANT WYTHNOS YN DECHRAU DYDD LLUN – MAWRTH 9 / TRAINING SESSIONS AVAILABLE W/C MONDAY 9TH MARCH

*Maniffesto Un Llais Cymru / One Voice Wales Manifesto

*DYDDIADUA HYFFORDDIANT – MAWRTH – MEHEFIN 2026 / TRAINING DATES – MARCH – JUNE 2026

*Ein Cyfarfod Blasu & Dysgu Nesaf/Our Next Lunch & Learn Session 

* Churches and Chapels Funding Fair – the afternoon of the 25/03/2026 // Cynhadledd Cyllido Capeli ac Eglwysi – prynhawn 25/03/2026 

* FREE TRAINING – CLERKS & CHAIRS – ACCOUNTS CLOSURE AND PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL RETURN FOR SUBMISSION TO AUDIT WALES

Cais am Gymorth Ariannol / Financial Support Requests

Menter Bro Dinefwr.  Yr Ysafell Ddarllen

General

*Elan City – Speed Indicator Device *Clerks & Councils Direct *Glasdon *The Clerk – SLCC

* Bwrdd Iechyd i benderfynu ar fodel i’r dyfodol ar gyfer naw gwasanaeth clinigol / Health Board to decide on future model for nine clinical services

* Hywel Dda – Dweud eich dweud ar wasanaethau fferyllol cymunedol lleol / Have your say on local community pharmacy services

* Cynhadledd Gwyl Dewi 2026: Plismona Mewn Oes Ddigidol | St David’s Conference 2026: Policing in a Digital Age – 4/3/26

*PUBLICATION OF THE COMMISSION’S FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT FOR THE ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF CARMARTHENSHIRE 

*Cyhoeddiad o’r Adroddiad Blynyddol ar Gydnabyddiaeth / Publication of the Annual Remuneration Report 2026–27

25/72 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 

                                                                                                £

SLCC – Aelodaeth/Membership                                             116.00

Un Llais Cymru – Aelodaeth/Membership                             109.00

We Dig Media – Gwefan/Website                                          216.00

Osian William – PAYE Cyfrifydd / Accountant                      72.00

Yr Ystafell Ddarllen – Llogi Neuadd/Hire Hall                        90.00

CSG / CCC – Golau / Footway Lighting                               1348.41

Trywydd – Cyfieithu/Translation                                             26.06

Costiau Clerc/Clerks Expenses                                                  84.30

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Chwefror / February                               59.60

Clerk Salary                                                                               239.27

Clerk Salary underpayment January                                            7.48

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Mawrth / March                                      59.60

Clerk Salary –                                                                             239.27

Lloyds Bank Balance – Ionawr/January – £7495.88 – Costau/Charges – £5.25

                                    – Chwefror/February – £7191.76 – Costau/Charges – £5.25

25/73 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Cafodd y cais canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor. 

The following application was considered by the Council. 

PL/10605 – Gerddi Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen SA32 8QH – Discharge of condition 3 (written scheme of investigations)

Dim sylwadau/ no comments

PL/10398 – Agricultural Land South of Park Bryers, Dryslwyn SA32 8QX – Discharge of condition16 on PL/04528 (Quantitive Risk Assessment and Remediation Strategy)

Dim sylwadau/ no comments

PL/10469 – Y Felin, Dryslwyn SA32 8RJ – Variation of condition 2 on PL/04535 (Reduction in size to drawing number PA/08

Dim sylwadau/ no comments

PL/10115 – Peacehaven Cottage, Capel Isaac.  A personal use multi discipline menage.

(Re-consultation)

Dim sylwadau/ no comments

Decisions made by CCC on planning applications:

Penderfyniadau ar geisiadau cynllunio gan CSG:

PL/10379 – Cilfargen, Broad Oak – Withrawn

PL/10398 – Agricultural Land South of Parc Bryers, Dryslwyn – Discharge of Planning Condition Granted

PL/10307 – Aberglasney Gardens – Listed Building Granted

25/74 DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBLILLATOR

Cafwyd adroddiad bod yr holl ddiffibrilwyr yn gweithio. All Defibrillators were reported as being in working order.

25/75 ADRODDIAD Y CYNGHORYDD SIR / COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT

Er nad oedd y Cynghorydd Hefin Jones yn gallu mynychu’r cyfarfod, darparodd yr adroddiad canlynol i’r clerc

Llwybr beicio/llwybr troed, dyffryn Tywi. Mae yna broblemau ynglŷn â’r mynedfeydd. Mae 

parcio yn achosi rhwystrau, gan ddifrodi ymylon glaswellt. Gofynnwyd am gyfarfod safle a 

bydd darparu biniau yn cael ei drafod hefyd. 

Roedd y dreth gyngor wedi’i gosod ar gynnydd o 4.9%. 

Roedd £250,000 ychwanegol wedi’i ddyrannu i atgyweirio ffyrdd. Mae grŵp bach o 

Gynghorwyr o wardiau gwledig yn lobïo am flaenoriaethu cyfran o’r arian hwnnw i 

ganolbwyntio ar ffyrdd B, C ac U.

 Bydd Ward Cyngor Sir Llanfihangel Aberbythych yn cael ei chyfuno â Chyngor Sir Gors-las i greu ward newydd tri aelod. 

Despite Cllr Hefin Jones not being able to attend the meeting, he had forwarded the following information to the clerk.

The cycle/footpath path, Tywi valley.  There are issues around the entrances.  Parking is causing obstructions, damaging grass verges. A site meeting has been requested and the provision of bins will be discussed also.

Council tax set at 4.9% increase.

An additional £250,000 has been allocated to road repairs.  A small group of Cllrs from rural wards are lobbying for prioritization of part of that money to focus on B, C and U roads.

Llanfihangel Aberbythych County Council Ward is to be amalgamated with Gorslas County Council to create a new three member ward.

25/76 CYMORTH ARIANNOL / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Ystyriodd yr aelodau’r ceisiadau am gymorth ariannol. Cytunwyd cefnogi’r canlynol.

Members considered the applications for financial assistance.  It was agreed to support the following:

                                                                                                            £                      

Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru/Wales Air Ambulance                                200.00

Yr Ystafell Ddarllen Cwrt Henri Reading Room                               200.00

Neuadd Llangathen Hall                                                                    200.00

Cymdeithas Rhieni ac Athrawon Ysgol Cwrt Henri

Parents and Teachers Association                                                      300.00

Ysgol Feithrin Cwrt Henri                                                                  200.00

Menter Bro Dinefwr                                                                           100.00

CffI Llanfynydd YFC                                                                           50.00

Y Lloffwr                                                                                              50.00

25/77 GWERTHUSIAD Y CLERC / CLERKS APPRAISAL

Trafodwyd gwaith y clerc am y flwyddyn flaenorol. Roedd yr aelodau’n falch o’i gwaith.

Gosodwyd targedau ar gyfer y flwyddyn nesaf.

The clerks work over the previous year was discussed and members were pleased and satisfied with her work.  Targets were set for the coming year.

25/78 DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 19 Mai 2026 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30 p.m. Hwn fyddai’r Cyfarfod Blynyddol hefyd.

It was resolved that the next meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on Tuesday 19^th  May 2026 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm. This will also be the Annual Meeting.

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 22/1/26 Cynhaliwyd yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri/ Reading Room, Court Henry.

Presennol / Present: Cyng/Cllrs: Anjuli Davies (Cadeirydd/Chair), B. Jones, Ann Davies a/and  C. Moses. Hefyd / also H. Jones Cyng. Sir / County Councillor a/and M. Rees clerc / clerk.

 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES 

Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs E. Morgan, O. Gruffydd, A. Hughes and/a E. Rees.

DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Nid oedd unrhyw ddatganiadau o fuddiant. / There were no declarations of interest.

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 

                                                                                                £

CCC/CSG – Replacement of Lanterns                                               688.06

HMRC – Month 9                                                                                 74.60

HMRC – Month 10                                                                                59.60

Cyflog Clerc/Clerks Pay – Back Pay                                                     66.69

Cyflog Clerc/Clerks Pay Rhagfyr/December – s/o                              231.79

                                        Ionawr/January                                            239.27           

Clerk Expenses                                                                                       96.88

Yn dilyn y cynnydd cyflog i’r clerc, gwnaed trefniadau i gynyddu’r archeb sefydlog gyfredol i £239.27

Arrangements were put in place to amend the Lloyds standing order to £239.27 / month due to the clerks pay increase.

CCC Precept credit – £3166.67 (30/12/25)

Lloyds Bank Account – Balance – Tachwedd/November – £5929.58 Rhagfyr/December – £8709.15

                               – Costau/Charges Rhagfyr/December – £4.75 Ionawr/January – £5.25  

CYNLLUNIO/PLANNING

PL/010307 – Gerddi Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen – dim sylwadau

PL/10379 – Cilfarden, Broad Oak – dim sylwadau

YMDDISWYDDIAD/RESIGNATION

Yn dilyn ymddiswyddiad Emyr Morgan, gofynnwyd i’r clerc roi gwybod i CCC

Following the resignation of Cllr Emyr Morgan, the clerk was requested to notify CCC.

DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 17/3/26 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 17/3/26 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.

Bydd gwasanaeth ffôn ar gaelA telephone service will be available.     

CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN

LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Cofnodion Cyfarfod  Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Iau,  27 Tachwedd, 2025 yn Y Festri, Capel Cross Inn, Dryslwyn.

Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Thursday, 27^th November 2025 in The Vestry, Cross In Chapel, Dryslwyn.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting was re-scheduled and re-located.

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

25/43 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES 

Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs E. Morgan, O. Gruffydd, A. Hughes and Hefin Jones

25/44 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Nid oedd unrhyw ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb.  There were no declarations of interest.

 25/45 COFNODION / MINUTES 

Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. A. Davies ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. E. Rees fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth 16 Medi 2025 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.

It was proposed by Cllr. A. Davies and seconded by Cllr. E. Rees that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 16^th  September  2025 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.

25/46  MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING

Cof/Min 25/37  (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40

Yn dilyn glaw trwm, cafwyd adroddiadau bod cerrig/sialau wedi cael eu hysgubo i’r A40 yn Nerwen-fawr. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod i Asiantaeth Cefnffyrdd De Cymru am hyn.

Following heavy rain, there have been reports of stones/shale having been washed onto the A40 at Broad Oak.  The clerk to report to SWTRA.

25/37 (2) BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK

Nid yw’r cais am ganllaw newydd wedi cael ei ateb. The request for a new handrail remains outstanding.

25/37 (4) MILTON/FELINDRE/CWMHARAD JUNCTION

Cadarnhaodd Cyngor Sir Gâr fod gwaith wedi cael ei wneud i glirio gwrychoedd yn y lleoliad hwn, a bod modd cael mynediad i’r holl hydrantau. CCC confirmed that shrub clearance has taken place at this location and that all Hydrants are accessable.

 25/37 (5) Y DDYLETSWYDD BIOAMRYWIAETH A CHYDNERTHEDD / THE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS DUTY.

Mae adroddiad wedi cael ei baratoi, a chytunwyd arno gan bawb. Byddai’r clerc yn trefnu ymweliad safle gyda Rachel Carter, Rheolwr Rhaglenni a Swyddog Bioamrywiaeth De Cymru, i drafod ariannu.The Section 6 Duty of the Environment Act (2016).  A report has been prepared and agreed by all.  The clerk to arrange a site visit with Rachel Carter, Programme Manager & South Wales Biodiversity Officer to discuss funding.

25/37 (6) MAN PICNIC, CASTELL DRYSLWYN, PICNIC SITE

Cafwyd ymateb gan Owen & Owen. Byddai’r clerc yn cysylltu â Chyngor Sir Gâr a Cadw ynglŷn â’r materion.

A reply has been received from Owen & Owen.  The clerk to now contact CCC and CADW regarding the issues.

25/37 (7) BRYNAWELON, DRYSLWYN

Cadarnhaodd Cyngor Sir Gâr mai hen groesfan Dŵr Cymru sy’n gyfrifol am yr arwyneb anwastad ger y lleoliad hwn. Rhoddwyd gwybod i’r Adran Briffyrdd am hyn ac fe’i nodwyd ar y rhestr atgyweirio ar gyfer ei weithredu.

CCC confirmed that the uneven surface near this location was due to an old Welsh Water crossing.  It has been reported to Highways department and placed on the patching list and is awaiting action.

25/42 (1) LLWYBYR BEICIO TYWI / TYWI CYCLE PATH

Cadarnhaodd Cyngor Sir Gâr ei fod yn y broses o ddatblygu strategaeth arwyddion ar gyfer Llwybr Dyffryn Tywi.

CCC confirmed that they were in the process of developing a signage strategy for the Tywi Valley Path.

25/42 (2) BYTHYNNOD CWRT HENRI / COURT HENRY COTTAGES

Cadarnhaodd Cyngor Sir Gâr mai silt a chwymp dail yr hydref oedd yn gyfrifol am y ddraen yn blocio ger y lleoliad hwn. Bydd fformyn cylchol yn mynd yno i’w chlirio. Ychydig wythnosau’n ôl, defnyddiwyd jet dŵr mecanyddol ar y safle. Fodd bynnag, mae’r broblem yn parhau, a bydd y clerc yn trafod â Chyngor Sir Gâr unwaith yn rhagor.

CCC confirmed that the blocking of the drain near this location was due to silt and Autum leaf fall.  A Cyclic Ganger will attend and clear.  A mechanical jetter was at this location some weeks back.  However, the problem is ongoing and the clerk will discuss with CCC once again.

25/47 CORRESPONDENCE 

Cafodd yr eitemau canlynol o ohebiaeth eu cyflwyno i’r cyngor a’u trafod/nodi, fel sy’n briodol:

The following items of correspondence were presented to council and duly discussed/noted:

OVW

One Voice Wales E Bulletin  

Gweminarau / Webinars – Keep Wales Tidy / Cadwch Gymru’n Daclus 

Submission of the Draft Annual Remuneration Report 2026–27 // Cyflwyniad o’r Adroddiad Blynyddol Drafft ar Gydnabyddiaeth

Cyfarfod Ardal Sir Gaerfyrddin – Carmarthenshire Area Committee 8.10.25

REMINDER – TRAINING DATES – SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2025 / ATGOFFA – DYDDIADUA HYFFORDDIANT – MEDI – RHAGFYR 2025 

TRAINING DATES – OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2025 / DYDDIADUA HYFFORDDIANT – HYDREF – RHAGFYR 2025

Policy advice and resources // Cyngor ac adnoddau polisi

Carmarthenshire – Review of Electoral Arrangements – Notice of Draft Proposal Report Publication 

Joint One Voice Wales/SLCC Event – Wednesday 12 November 2025 // Digwyddiad ar y Cyd Un Llais Cymru/SLCC– Dydd Mercher 12 Tachwedd 2025

Votes at 16 – media training for young people

Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Scheme now open | Cynllun Cymunedau y Dreth Gwarediadau Tirlenwi nawr ar agor

Local Gov Pay Agreement 2025/26 

Ystadau Cymru Conference 2025 – 6 November 2025 // Cynhadledd Ystadau Cymru 2025 – 6 Tachwedd 2025

Measuring and Monitoring Democratic Health in Wales – Delphi Study Final Round

Workshop – Local Resolution Protocol // Gweithdy – Protocol Datrysiadau Lleol 

Welsh Government: Consultation on the changes to local government elections rules in Wales // Ymgynghoriad ar y newidiadau i reolau etholiadau llywodraeth leol yng Nghymru 

On Line Event/ Digwyddiad Ar-lein – Mynd I’r Afael ag Anghydraddoldeb Trafnidiaeth yng Nghymru / Tackling Transport Inequality in Wales

Practice Development Note 21 Annual Meetings // Nodiadau Datblygu Ymarfer 21 Cyfarfodydd Blynyddol

Datganiad Ysgrifenedig/Written Statement (WG)

Prosiect Argyfwng Costau Byw – Gwybodaeth ac Adnoddau/Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources

CCC

Gwobrau Chwaraeon Actif Sir Gaerfyrddin – Enwebwch eich arwr chwaraeon lleol! / 2025 Actif Carmarthenshire Sports Awards – Nominate your local sporting hero!

Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Troseddau Casineb 2025 / Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 FREE Open Training

Carmarthenshire Digital Inclusion Fund / Cronfa Cynhwysiant Digidol Sir Gâr 

Swyddog Addasu Arfordirol newydd Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin/Carmarthenshire County Councils’ new Coastal Adaptation Officer  Flooding / Climate Chg

Net Zero Training – Upcoming Dates & Invitation to Participate

Porth Gwyrdd: Green Gateway / A Partnership Project Supporting Young People

Arolwg Rheoli Tir – Land management survey 

HYSBYSIAD / NOTICE – SIR GAERFYRDDIN (Y B4297, DRYSLWYN) (GOSOD TERFYN CYFLYMDER DROS DRO O 30 M.Y.A.) 2025 / CARMARTHENSHIRE (B4297 DRYSLWYN) (IMPOSITION OF A TEMPORARY 30 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT) 2025 – HTTR/1958 – Cycle Path Works

Society of Local Council Clerks Civility and Respect pledge 

General

Green GEN Towy Usk Community update – change- of consultation date to 2026 

IMPACT – Llais monthly newsletter | EFFAITH – cylchlythyr allanol pob mis Llais

Transport for All “On the Go” – Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme – Carms /Cardigan

Glasdon – Brochure.   Chwarae Dld lros Gymru/Play for Wales – Brochure

Clerks & Councils Direct

Boundary Changes Llandeilo Llanfiangel 

Cyflwyniad o’r Adroddiad Blynyddol Drafft ar Gydnabyddiaeth / Submission of the Draft Annual Remuneration Report 2026–27

Net Zero Training – Upcoming Dates & Invitation to Participate – Cllr Charlotte Morgan

REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Wales Air Ambulance – Carmarthen & District Swimming Club /Ysgol Cwrt Henri

25/48 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                                         15.26

Royal British Legion                                                              50.00

Costau Clerc / Clerk Expenses                                               77.50

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Hydref/October                                   57.80

HMRC – Clerk Tax – Tachwedd/November                           57.80

Apel Teganau Nadolig/Christmas Toy Box Appeal 2025       50.00

Cyflog Clerc/Clerks Pay – s/o                                                

Hydref/October                                                                      231.79

Tachwedd/November                                                              231.79

Lloyds Bank Account Balance – Medi/September – £6520.76 – Costau/Charges – £6.75

                                                 _  Hydref / October – £6226.42 – Costau/Charges – £4.75

25/49 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Cafodd y cais canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor. 

The following application was considered by the Council. 

PL/10119 – Lluest, Llangathen SA32 8QD – Tree Works in rear garden – Dim sylwadau  / no comments

PL/10115 – Peacehaven Cottage, Capel Isaac, SA19 7UD – Menege marchogaeth amiddisgyblaethol at defyndd personol /   A personal use multi discipline equestrian menage – it had been reported that a static caravan is sited at this location.  The clerk to comment to CCC

PL/10160 – Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen SA32 8QH – Remove Trees ( 2 x yew, 1 x willow) Plant 6 new trees. – Dim sylwadau   / no comments

Decisions made by CCC on planning applications:

Penderfyniadau ar geisiadau cynllunio gan CSG:

PL/09025 – Agricultural land south of Parc Bryers, Dryslwyn SA32 8QX – Discharge of Condition 16 on PL/04528 – Discharge of Planning Condition Refused

PL/09837 – Agricultural land south of Parc Bryers, Dryslwyn SA32 8QX – Discharge of Condition 3 on PL/04528 – Granted

25/50   DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBLILLATOR

Cafwyd adroddiad bod yr holl ddiffibrilwyr yn gweithio. All Defibrillators were reported as being in working order.

25/51   CYFLOG CLERC / CLERKS SALARY

Tra oedd y clerc wedi gadael yr ystafell, trafododd y Cynghorwyr gyflog y clerc. Yn dilyn Cytundeb Cyflogau Gwasanaethau Llywodraeth Leol ar gyfer 2025/26, cytunwyd yn unfrydol i gynyddu’r cyflog presennol yn unol â’r cytundeb. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod i’r cyfrifydd. Diolchodd y clerc i’r Cynghorwyr.

Whilst the clerk left the room, Councillors discussed the clerks salary.  Following the Local Government Services Pay Agreement 2025/26, it was unanimously agreed to increase the current salary in accordance with the agreement.  The clerk to advise the accountant accordingly.  The clerk thanked Councillors.

25/52   UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1.  THE GREEN, BROAD OAK

Roedd yna bryderon ynglŷn â’r ddraen yn y lleoliad hwn. Roedd yn blocio yn ystod glaw trwm. Byddai’r clerc yn trafod â Chyngor Sir Gâr.Ro  edd coeden hefyd yn destun pryder. Byddai’r Cynghorwyr yn archwilio ac yna’n rhoi gwybod am y sefyllfa.

There were concerns regarding the drain at this location.  During heavy rain, it becomes blocked.  The clerk to discuss with CCC.

Also, a tree was causing concern, Councillors will inspect and report back.

2.  CWMHARAD/CWMAGOL

Roedd dŵr yn cronni ar y rhan hon o’r ffordd yn rheolaidd. Mae’n achosi problemau i gerddwyr ac yn beryglus. Byddai’r Clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn i Gyngor Sir Gâr.

Water ponding at this stretch of the highway was regularly becoming a matter of concern.  It causes issues with walkers and becomes hazardous.  The clerk to report to CCC.

DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 20 Ionawr 2026 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 January 20^th 2026 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

LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL

 Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth,  16 September, 2025 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.

Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Tuesday, 16^th September 2025 in The Reading Room, Court Henry.

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

 25/33 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES

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

25/34 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.

25/36 COFNODION / MINUTES 

Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. E. Rees ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. B. Jones 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. E. Rees and seconded by Cllr. B.Jones that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 15^thJuly 2025 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.

25/37 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING

Cof/Min 25/22 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40

Byddai’r clerc yn gofyn am ddiweddariad gan y Cyng. Hefin Jones.  

Byddai’r clerc yn gofyn am ddiweddariad gan y Cyng. Hefin Jones.  

Roedd yr aelodau wedi’u tristáu yn fawr yn dilyn damwain angheuol ym mis Gorffennaf 

rhwng Derwen-fawr a Sgwâr Dryslwyn.  

The clerk to request an up date from Cllr. Hefin Jones.

Members were saddened following a fatal accident in July which occurred between Broad Oak and Dryslwyn Square.

Cof/Min 25/22 (2) 1 BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK

Byddai’r clerc yn cysylltu â’r Cyng. Hefin Jones.  The clerk to contact Cllr Hefin Jones 

CofMin 25/22 (3) CEISIADAU UN BLANED / ONE PLANET APPLICATIONS

Cadarnhaodd y Cyng. Eiryl Rees ei bod wedi gwylio’r recordiad o’r cyfarfod/sesiwn hyfforddi a gynhaliwyd gan Gyngor Sir Gâr.  Cllr Eiryl Rees confirmed that she watched the recording of the meeting/training session held by CCC

Cof/Min 25/22 (6) MILTON/FELINDRE/CWMHARAD JUNCTION

.

Byddai’r clerc yn cysylltu â Chyngor Sir Gâr i fynd ar drywydd mater y coed bach sy’n tyfu 

ger/ar yr hydrant dŵr yn y lleoliad hwn.  The clerk to follow up with CCC the matter of small trees growing near/on the water hydrant at this location.

Cof/Min 25/22 (7) Y DDYLETSWYDD BIOAMRYWIAETH A CHYDNERTHEDD / THE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS DUTY.

Byddai’r clerc yn paratoi adroddiad ar yr uchod ac yn archwilio cyfleoedd am grantiau.  

The clerk to prepare a report on the above and to explore grant opportunities.

Cof/Min 25/22 (8) MAN PICNIC, CASTELL DRYSLWYN, PICNIC SITE

Byddai’r clerc yn ysgrifennu at Owen and Owen – sy’n gyfrifol am y safle – mewn perthynas 

â pharcio dros nos, sbwriel, a baw cŵn.  The clerk to write to Owen and Owen – who are responsible for the site – regarding overnight parking, litter, dog mess

Cof/Min 25/31 (1) BRYNAWELON, DRYSLWYN

Byddai’r clerc yn atgoffa Cyngor Sir Gâr am yr arwyneb anwastad ar y briffordd ger y 

lleoliad hwn.  The clerk to remind CCC regarding the uneven surface on the highway near this location.

25/38 CORRESPONDENCE 

Cafodd yr eitemau canlynol o ohebiaeth eu cyflwyno i’r cyngor a’u trafod/nodi, fel sy’n briodol:

The following items of correspondence were presented to council and duly discussed/noted:

OVW – Local Places for Nature grant launch 

Digital health of community and town councils // Iechyd digidol cynghorau cymuned a thref

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PAY AWARD 2025/26 – DYFARNIAD CYFLOGAU LLYWODRAETH LEOL 

South West Wales bus reform – publicity help – Transport for Wales

E Bwletin Un Llais Cymru – Rhifyn 7 / One Voice Wales E-Bulletin edition 7

Members’ Allowances: Annual Timetable of Actions // Lwfansau Aelodau: Amserlen Gamau Flynyddol

Cylchlythyr y Comisiynydd – Gorffennaf 2025 // Commissioner’s Newsletter – July 2025

Annual Report / Adroddiad Blynyddol 2024-2025 – Dyfed Powys Police

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR COUNCILLOR TRAINING WITH ONE VOICE WALES / CYMORTH ARIANNOL AR GYFER HYFFORDDIANT CYNGHORWYR GYDAG UN LLAIS CYMRU – Bursary form signed and to be forwarded to OVW

Tîm Cymorth Argyfwng Costau Byw – Gwbodaeth ac Adnoddau / Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources

CloudyIT Hyfforddiant yn Cymraeg //Training in Welsh

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

Welsh Government Consultation on Revisions to the Separate Collection of Waste Materials for Recycling: A Code of Practice for Wales // Ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru ar Gasglu Deunyddiau Gwastraff ar Wahân ar gyfer Ailgylchu – Cod Ymarfer Cymru

Overcoming barriers to Net Zero in the public sector – Webinar Series

IMPORTANT / PWYSIG One Voice Wales Extraordinary Meeting 3 September 2025 // Cyfarfod Eithriadol Un Llais Cymru 3 Medi 2025 – Nawr/Now 1/10/25

Welsh Government Consultation on extending the duty on local authorities to broadcast meetings // Ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru ar ymestyn y ddyletswydd ar awdurdodau lleol i ddarlledu cyfarfodydd

Ammanford Town Council – Vacancy – Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer

One Voice Wales National Conference and Annual General Meeting 01/10/25 // Cynhelir Cynhadledd Flynyddol a Chyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol Un Llais Cymru

TRAINING DATES – SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2025 / DYDDIADUA HYFFORDDIANT – MEDI – RHAGFYR 2025 

Cylchlythyr Rhifyn 1 2025 / Newsletter Issue 1 2025 

Motions for Annual General Meeting // Cynigion ar gyfer Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol

Charles Arnold Baker 14th Edition – £176

Joint One Voice Wales/SLCC Event – Wednesday 12 November 2025 // Digwyddiad ar y Cyd Un Llais Cymru/SLCC– Dydd Mercher 12 Tachwedd 2025

Gwybodaeth ac Adnoddau – Prosiect Argyfwng Costau Byw/Information & Resources – Cost of Living Crisis Project

CCC

DPSC-233 Code of Conduct Training for Town and Community Councils / Hyfforddiant ynghylch y Côd Ymddygiad ar gyfer Cynghorau Tref a Chymuned 

Grant Cyfleoedd Chwarae Cymru Gyfan – Cyfalaf / All Wales Play Opportunities Grant – Capital 

Repair Cafe Wales // Caffi Trwsio Cymru

Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Troseddau Casineb 2025/Hate Crime Awareness Week 2025 FREE Open Training 

Rhaglen Cyfleusterau Cymunedol Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government Community Facilities Programme 

GENERAL

Google Maps Imagery of the middle Tywi Valley an open email

Mayors Thanksgiving Service – Llandeilo 

Estyn Terfyn Amser: Pobl Ifainc – Lluniwch Ein Gwasanaethau ac Alwad Agored am Dystiolaeth | Extended Deadline: Young People-Shape Our Services and Open Call for E– Dyfed Powys Police

Wythnos olaf i rannu eich barn ar yr Ymgynghoriad ar y Cynllun Gwasanaethau Clinigol / Final week to share your views on the Clinical Services Plan Consultation – Hywell Dda

Newid enw’r Fforwm Ymgysylltu â Dioddefwyr i’r Rhwydwaith Ymgysylltu â Dioddefwyr-Goroeswyr | Victim Engagement Forum renamed to Victim-Survivor Engagement Network -Police & Crime Commissioners Office

Cymdeithas Owain Glyndŵr – Dydd Glyndŵr 2025 – Dydd Glyndwr / Glyndwr Day 

 Police & Crime Commissioner’s Office / Swyddfa Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu – Newid enw’r Fforwm Ymgysylltu â Dioddefwyr i’r Rhwydwaith Ymgysylltu â Dioddefwyr-Goroeswyr | Victim Engagement Forum renamed to Victim-Survivor Engagement Network 

25/39 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

25/40 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Cafodd y cais canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor. 

The following application was considered by the Council. 

PL/09665 – Dog Rose Cottage, Broad Oak. SA32 8QJ. Proposed new driveway, access to existing dwelling, with stopping up of part of existing shared access driveway. 

Dim sylwadau            / no comments

PL/09837 – Agricultural Land South of Parc Bryers, Dryslwyn.  SA32 8QX.  Discharge of Condition 3 on PL/04582 (External Finishes)

Cllr. A. Hughes declared an interest in the application.

Dim sylwadau            / no comments

Decisions made by CCC on planning applications:

Penderfyniadau ar geisiadau cynllunio gan CSG:

PL/09665 – Dog Rose Cottage, Broad Oak. SA32 3QJ – Wedi’i Ganiatau/Full Granted

25/41 DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBLILLATOR

Cafodd padiau newydd eu dosbarthu ar gyfer y Diffibrilwyr yn Nerwen-fawr a Felindre.  

New pads were distributed for the Defibrillators in Broad Oak and Felindre.

25/42 UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS

1.  Cafwyd trafodaeth mewn perthynas â Llwybr Beicio Tywi, sy’n llwybr newydd. Y farn 

oedd y byddai gwell arwyddion yn rhybuddio darpar ddefnyddwyr am gyfeiriad y llwybr. 

Awgrymwyd arwyddion ar yr A40 a heol Llanarthne. Byddai’r clerc yn gwneud ymholiadau.   A discussion took place regarding the new Tywi Cycle Path.  It was felt that better signage would alert prospective users as to the direction of the path.  Signage on the A40 and Llanarthney road was suggested.  The clerk to make enquiries.

2. Cafwyd adroddiad unwaith eto am ddraen sy’n blocio dro ar ôl tro ger eiddo Bythynnod 

Cwrt Henri, Dryslwyn. Ar adegau, mae dŵr wedi mynd i mewn i’r eiddo, ac mae’r arwyneb 

cyfagos yn beryglus pan fydd y tywydd yn rhewi. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn. 

A re-occurring blocked drain near the property Court Henry Cottages, Dryslwyn had again been reported. Water on occasions had entered into the properties and the surfaces near by become dangerous during freezing conditions.  The clerk to report.

DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal nos Fawrth 18 Tachwedd 2025yn 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 November 18^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 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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