CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN / LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Cofnodion cyfarfod Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd ddydd Mawrth , 19 Mawrth 2019 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri.
Minutes of the meeting of Llangathen Community Council held on Tuesday, 19th March 2019 at The Reading Room, Court Henry.
Presennol / Present: Cyng. Cllrs : A. Davies (cadeirydd / chair), M. Williams, E. Rees, B. Jones, E. Morgan, L. Hughes a/and C. Moses.
Hefyd yn presennol / In attendance Mrs M.Rees (clerc / clerk), Cynghorydd Sir / County Councillor C. Campbell hefyd / also aelodau’r cyhoedd / members of the public Mr B. James and Mr R. Lashley.
18/51 YMDDIHEURIADAU / APOLOGIES
Cafwyd ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb gan / Apologies for absence was received from Cyng. / Cllr. M. Wynne.
18/52 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Gwnaethpwyd y datganiadau canlynol o fuddiant mewn perthynas ag eitem 11 ar yr agenda:
The following declarations of interest were made in relation to item 11 on the agenda:
- Cyng. / Cllr. M. Williams – Cylch Meithrin Cwrt Henri
- Cyng. / Cllr. B. Jones – Ysgol Cwrt Henri School a / and Neuadd Llangathen Hall
- Cyng. / Cllr. C. Moses – Neuadd Llangathen Hall
- Cyng. / Cllr. A. Davies – Capel Cross Inn Chapel
18/53 COFNODION / MINUTES
Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. B. Jones ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. C. Moses fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd ddydd Mawrth 15 Ionawr 2019 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.
It was proposed by Cllr. B. Jones and seconded by Cllr. C. Moses that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 15th January 2019 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.
18/54 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING
Cof/Min 18/42 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN
Cadarnhaodd y Cynghorydd C. Campbell unwaith eto ei fod wedi ceisio cysylltu â Mr Hywel Davies, Asiantaeth Cefnffyrdd De Cymru (SWTRA) ar sawl achlysur i drefnu cyfarfod safle. Nid oedd Mr Davies yn dychwelyd ei alwadau. Nodwyd y byddai’r Cynghorydd Campbell yn ystyried mynd â’r mater ymhellach.
Cllr. C. Campbell again confirmed that he had on many occasions tried to contact Mr Hywel Davies, SWTRA in order to arrange a site meeting. Mr Davies was not returning calls. Cllr. Campbell will consider taking the matter further.
Cof/Min 18/42 (2) DIFFIBRILIWR / DEFIBRILLATOR
Cadarnhawyd bod y ddau Ddiffibriliwr (yn Nerwen-fawr a Siop Dryslwyn) yn gweithio’n iawn. Y clerc i drefnu bod y wefan yn cael ei diweddaru i gynnwys cyfeiriad lleolad y Diffibrilwyr.
It was confirmed that the two Defibrillators (Broad Oak and Dryslwyn Shop) were in working order. The clerk to arrange for the web site to be updated with the address of where the Defibrillators are sited.
Cof. / Min. 18/42 (3) MAINC GER SGWAR MILTON / BENCH NEAR MILTON SQUARE
Roedd yna drefniadau ar y gweill i wirio’r ceblau gwasanaeth tanddaearol cyn y gellid dechrau ar unrhyw waith.
Arrangements were in hand for the checking of underground service cables before any work commenced.
Cof./Min 18/42 (4) GYFFORDD GER CAPEL CROSS INN / SIOP DRYSLWYN / JUNCTION NEAR CROSS IN CHAPEL / DRYSLWYN SHOP.
Roedd yna declynnau cyfrif traffig wedi cael eu gosod i fonitro cyflymder y traffig.
Traffic counters to monitor the speed of traffic is in hand.
Cof/Min 18/42 (5) CARAFAN / CARAVAN, HAFOD LON, CAPEL ISAAC
Y clerc i anfon neges e-bost at Ceri Davies, Adran Gynllunio Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin, i ofyn am ddiweddariad ar y sefyllfa.
The clerk to e-mail Ceri Davies, Planning Department, CCC and request an up date on the situation.
Cof/Min 18/42 (6) CARAVAN, CAE LLOI, DRYSLWYN
Penderfynwyd y byddai’r cynghorwyr yn monitro’r sefyllfa.
It was resolved that councillors would monitor the situation.
Cof/Min 18/42 (7) BROAD OAK – DAMAGED CONCRETE BOLLARDS
Cadarnhawyd bod y mater ar waith.
It was confirmed that the matter was in hand.
Cof/Min 18/34 (8) BROAD OAK – PARCIO / PARKING
Cadarnhawyd y byddai’r mater yn cael ei gwblhau, cyhyd â bod cyllid ar gael yng nghyllideb 2018-2019 neu gyllideb 2019-2020.
It was confirmed that subject to funds being available from the 2018/2019 or 2019/2020 budget, then the matter would be finalised.
Cof/Min 18/42 (9 ) BLWCH GRAEAN / GRIT BOXES, LLANGATHEN
Byddai’r mater yn cael ei adolygu yn ystod misoedd yr hydref/gaeaf.
The matter will be re-viewed during the autumn/winter months.
Cof/Min 18/50 (3) STREET LIGHT, CAEAUNEWYDD, DRYSLWYN
Y clerc i roi gwybod i SWTRA nad yw golau’r stryd yn gweithio.
The clerk to report the street light as not working to SWTRA.
18/55 DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40
Agorwyd y cyfarfod i drafodaeth rhwng y Cynghorwyr ac aelodau o’r cyhoedd.
Diolchodd yr aelodau o’r cyhoedd i’r Cyngor Cymuned am y cyfle i drafod materion yn ymwneud â diogelwch y ffyrdd, yn benodol ardal Derwen-fawr ar yr A40.
Cyflwynwyd cofnod o nifer y damweiniau traffig ar y ffordd rhwng 2013 a 2017. Trafodwyd syniadau am ffyrdd o oresgyn y problemau, ac roedd y rhain yn cynnwys defnyddio gwn cyflymdra i gofnodi cyflymder y traffig, tynnu lluniau o’r cyfnodau prysur i gadarnhau bod y gwelededd yn cael ei rwystro pan fydd y gilfan gerllaw yn orlawn, ysgrifennu at breswylwyr lleol i ofyn am eu cymorth wrth gofnodi damweiniau, gan gynnwys damweiniau a fu bron iawn â digwydd. Awgrymwyd y dylai’r wybodaeth hon gyfrannu at ran o adroddiad a fyddai’n cael ei gyflwyno i Lywodraeth Cymru/SWTRA.
Mynegwyd pryder am y broses o dynnu lluniau, a allai gynnwys plant yn mynd ar fws ysgol/yn dod oddi arno.
Felly, penderfynwyd gofyn am gyngor cyn mynd ar drywydd y mater.
Ailgynullwyd y cyfarfod.
The meeting was opened for a discussion between Councillors and members of the public.
Members of the public thanked the Community Council for the opportunity to discuss road safety matters, in particular the Broad Oak area of the A40.
A record of road traffic accidents 2013 – 2017 was produced. Ideas of ways to overcome the problems were discussed and these included recording the speed of traffic with a speed gun, taking photographs of busy times in order to confirm that vision becomes blocked when the near by lay-by becomes congested, writing to local residents asking for their support in recording accidents, including near misses. It was suggested that this information would then form part of a report which would be presented to Welsh Government / SWTRA.
Some concern was expressed regarding the taking of photographs, which may include children getting on/off school bus.
It was therefore decided to seek advice before taking the matter further.
The meeting was reconvened.
18/56 GOHEBIAETH / 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:
1. CCC – Canllawiau Amgylcheddol ar gyfer Cynghorau Tref a Chymuned wrth reoli’r tir / Environmental Guidance for Town and Community Councils when managing your land.
2. CCC – Taliadau ar gyfer goleuadau troedffyrdd 2019/2020 / Footway Lighting Charges 2019/2020
3. CCC -Operation London Bridge
4. C FF I Sir Gar – Carmarthenshire YFC – Gwahodd i Rali / Invitation to Rally
5. Lloyds Bank – Ionawr / January statement £ 10,024.83
6. CCC – Galwad am Safleoedd Sipsiwn a Theithwyr / Call for Gypsy and Traveller Sites
7. Welcome Pack SLCC
8. HMRC – Paying PAYE electronically
9. HMRC – Finishing the old tax year 2018 2019
Requests for Financial Assistance
1. Menter Bro Dinefwr
2. Pwyllgor Urdd Blaenau Tywi.
3. CYNGHORYDD MANSEL CHARLES / COUNCILLOR MANSEL CHARLES
Alzheimer’s Cymru ac Elusen Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru.
4. Cruse Bereavement Care
5. Elusen Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru / Wales Air Ambulance Charity
6. Cylch Meithrin Cwrt Henri
7. Ysgol Gynradd Cymunedol Cwrt Henri Community Primary School
8. CFFI Llanfynydd YFC
Brochures/Circulars
1. Clerks & Council Direct
2. Glasdon
Tracy Gilmartin-Ward – Un Llais Cymru / One Voice Wales
* Membership of One Voice Wales 2019-20 – Renewal of Membership Details / Aelodaeth Un Llais Cymru 2019-20 – Adnewyddu Manylion Allopath – wedi danfon i’r Cyng. / Forwarded to Cllrs.
* Pwyllgor Newid Hinsawdd, Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig – Ymchwiliad i rhandiroedd | Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee – Inquiry into allotments
* Bil Senedd ac Etholiadau (Cymru) i gyflwyno Pleidleisiau yn 16 oed | Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill to introduce Votes at 16
* Presentation from the Wales Audit Office / Cyflwyniad gan Swyddfa Archwilio Cymru
* Gwahoddiad/Invitation: Alzheimer’s Society Cymru cynhadledd/conference 2019
* Abergwili Community Council Clerk Vacancy – Swydd Wag Clerc Cyngor Cymuned Abergwili
* Information guide to helping water customers struggling to pay / Canllaw gwybodaeth – Help i gwsmeriaid dwr sy’n cael trafferth talu
* [SWYDDOGOL OFFICIAL] Cylchlythyr Comisiynydd Heddlu a Throseddu / Police & Crime Commissioner Newsletter
* Gweithdai ‘Atgof Byw’ – Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / ‘Living Memory’ Workshops – National Library of Wales
* WG Vacancies – Team Support Officer – Corporate Shared Service Centre x3 / Swyddog Cymorth Tîm– Y Ganolfan Cydwasanaethau Corfforaethol x3
Wendy Hugget – Un Llais Cymru / One Voice Wales
* TRAINING RUNNING UNDERSTANDING THE LAW / HYFFORDDIANT – DEALLTWRIAETH O’R GYFRAITH
* Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales Annual Report – February 2019 | Adroddiad Blynyddol Panel Annibynnol Cymru ar Gydnabyddiaeth Ariannol – Chwefror 2019
* TRAINING RUNNING – LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE HYFFORDDIANT YN RHEDEG – CYLLID LLYWODRAETH LEOL
Shan Bowden – Un Llais Cymru / One Voice Wales
* Un Llais Cymru / One Voice Wales – Bwletin Newyddion Medi 2018 /September 2018 News Bulletin
Carmarthenshire County Council
* Ymgynghori ar Ymestyn Gorchymyn Gwarchod Mannau Cyhoeddus (Rheolaethau Cwn) Cyngor Sir / Consultation on Extending of the Carmarthenshire County Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order 2016
* (Llinos Evans) Fforwm Cyswllt 19.03.2019 Liaison Forum
*(Llinos Evans) Ymgynghoriad Ailgylchu/Recycling Consultaton
*(Linos Evans) Dathlu Diwylliant 2019 / Celebrating Culture 2019
*(Llinos Evans) Fforwm Cyswllt 19.03.2019 Liaison Forum
* (Kelly Glover) CAU FFORDD DROS DRO: YR C2145 LLANGATHEN, CAERFYRDDIN/ TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE: C2145 LLANGATHEN, CARMARTHEN 28/3/18 an 2 ddiwrnod / 2 days
* EED Forward Planning – Galwad am Safleoedd Sipsiwn a Theithwyr / Call for Gypsy and Traveller Sites
* (Martin Dolan) Carmarthenshire County Council – Draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2019 Consultation (07)
* Age Cymru Sir Gar – newsletter
Gov.wales
* Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales Annual Report – February 2019 | Adroddiad Blynyddol Panel Annibynnol Cymru ar Gydnabyddiaeth Ariannol – Chwefror 2019
* (Joan Lockett) Cefnogaeth ariannu ar gael yn 2019-20/ funding support available in 2019-20
* Natural Resources Bulletin – March 2019 – Issue 37
* (Laurie Davies) – FREE EVENT: Co-operative/Community-led Housing Networks
Planning Aid Wales
* Introduction to Planning / Cyflwyniad i Gynllunio – 26/3/19 – Haverfordwest
* BHIB Councils Insurance – Councils, are you on top of your tree safety? – Wedi danfon i Cyng. /Forwarded to Cllrs.
* Calor Rural Community Fund /Win £5,000 for your community Calor Rural Community Fund
* National Lottery Good Causes /These are what true heroes look like – ENTER The 25th Birthday National Lottery Awards now
* Wales Audit Office – Financial Management and Governance – Town and Community Councils 2017 – 2018 and Internal Audit Arrangements at Town and Community Councils in Wales.
18/57 CYFRIFON I’W TALU / ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Cymeradwywyd bod y cyfrifon canlynol yn cael eu talu, a pharatowyd sieciau yn unol â hynny:
The following accounts were approved for payment and cheques duly prepared:
£
Swyddfa Archwilio Cymru/Wales Audit Office
Archwiliad of Gyfrifon/Audit Accounts 2017/18 225.75
SLCC – Aelodaeth /Membership 68.00
Trywydd
Cyfieithu Ysgrifenedig / Written Translation (Ionawr/January 2019) 18.62
Un Llais Cymru – Aelodaeth/Membership 74.00
CCC – Footway Lighting Charges 1/4/18-31/3/19 1721.66
M. Rees – Cyflog Mis Mawrth / March Salary 266.66
M. Rees – Costau’r Clerc / Clerks Expenses 88.76
18/58 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Cafodd y ceisiadau canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor a nodwyd eu sylwadau:
The following applications were considered by the Council and their observations noted:
RHIF CAIS DATBLYGIAD LLEOLIAD
APPLICATION NO. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
Estyniad to ar oledd i Sied
Wair
E/38329 Lean to extensions to Dutch Barn, Y Felin, Felindre
Existing Dutch Barn SA32 8RJ
Dim gwrthwynebiadau No objections
Adeilad Amaethyddol â
Ffrâm Ddur
E/38330 Steel Framed Agricultural Hafod Neddyn, Broad Oak
Building SA19 7NE
Dim gwrthwynebiadau No objections
Ceisiadau cynllunio a gymeradwywyd:
Approved planning applications:
E/37993 – Polytunnel, Penywaun, Capel Isaac, Llandeilo. SA19 7UL
18/59 ADRODDIAD Y CYNGHORYDD SIR / COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
Cadarnhaodd y Cyng. Cefin Campbell fod angen gwneud gwerth £9.3 miliwn o arbedion ar sail y gyllideb.
Fodd bynnag, am y tro cyntaf mewn pum mlynedd, nodwyd y byddai yna gronfeydd ychwanegol ar gael ar gyfer y canlynol:
£2.6 miliwn – ysgolion
£3.3 miliwn – gofal cymdeithasol
£5.5 miliwn dros dair blynedd i wella ffyrdd
Bydd yna 5-7% o gynnydd mewn wyth raddfa gyflog er mwyn cynyddu tâl y gweithwyr cyngor sydd ar gyflogau is.
Bydd yna gronfa gyfalaf gwerth £260 miliwn ar gael dros y pum mlynedd nesaf ar gyfer ysgolion, adeiladau a llesiant.
Roedd y targed i adeiladu 1,000 o dai fforddiadwy yn parhau.
Byddai yna gynnydd o 4.3% yn y dreth gyngor.
Byddai’n rhaid i’r sawl a fyddai’n cymryd lle Prif Weithredwr Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin fod yn siaradwr Cymraeg.
Cadarnhaodd y Cyng. Campbell y byddai Pennaeth Ysgol Cwrt Henri yn ymddeol adeg y Pasg. Ni fyddai’r ysgol yn cau, a nodwyd y byddai Pennaeth yn cael ei benodi i wasanaethu Ysgol Cwrt Henri, Ysgol Ffair-fach ac Ysgol Talyllychau.
County Cllr. Cefin Campbell advised that it was necessary to make savings of £9.3 million from the budget.
However, for the first time in 5 years additional funds were being made available to the following:
£2.6million – schools
£3.3million – social care
£5.5million over 3 years to better roads
There will be 5 – 7% increase to 8 pay scales to increase the lower paid council workers.
A £260million capital fund over the next 5 years would be available to schools, buildings and wellness.
There remains a target to build 1,000 affordable homes
There is to be an increase of 4.3% on council tax.
The replacement Chief Executive of CCC must be Welsh speaking.
Cllr. Campbell confirmed that the headmaster of Court Henri school would be retiring at Easter. The school would not be closing, a headmaster to cover Court Henry, Ffairfach and Talley is to be appointed.
18/60 CYMORTH/RHODDION ARIANNOL / FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE / DONATIONS
Rhoddwyd rhestr o sefydliadau a oedd yn gofyn am gymorth ariannol i’r aelodau. Yn dilyn trafodaeth, penderfynwyd rhoi arian i’r canlynol:
A list of organisations requesting financial assistance was issued to members. After discussion, it was resolved to donate funds to the following:
Those Cllrs. declaring an interest in the organisations as noted in minute reference 18/52 did not take part in the discussion/decision.
Ystafell Ddarllen 200.00
Neuadd Llangathen Hall 200.00
PTA Court Henry School 400.00
Cylch Meithrin Ti a Fi Cwrt Henri 400.00
CFfI Llanfynydd YFC 150.00
Capel Cross Inn, Eglwys Bresbyteraidd Cymru 200.00
Urdd Cylch Blaenau Tywi 100.00
Nofio Sir Gar 80.00
Cadeirydd Cyngor Sir Gar – Alzheimer’s Cymru
a Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru 150.00
Y clerc i drefnu i’r sieciau gael eu hanfon i’r sefydliadau perthnasol.
The clerk to arrange for the cheques to be forwarded to the relevant organisations.
18/61 UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. Mynegwyd pryderon am faw cwn yng nghyffiniau Felindre a Chastell Dryslwyn.
Y clerc i gysylltu ag Iechyd yr Amgylchedd, ynghyd ag ymchwilio i brisiau biniau.
Concerns have been expressed regarding dog fouling in the vicinity of Felindre and Dryslwyn Castle. The clerk to contact Environmental Health and also to look at prices of bins.
2. Nodwyd bod yna sail gadarn wedi cael ei pharatoi yn ardal Derwen-fawr rhwng Lan Ddu a Choed y Ceirw, a hynny gyda’r bwriad, o bosibl, o godi adeilad. Y clerc i gysylltu ag Adran Gynllunio Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin i holi a ofynnwyd am ganiatâd cynllunio.
It has been noted that a hard core base has been prepared, possibly with the intention of a building to be constructed, in the Broad Oak area, between Lan ddu and Coed y Ceirw. The clerk to enquire with CCC Planning Department to establish if planning permission has been sought.
3. Yr A40 ger Sgwâr Dryslwyn. Nodwyd bod yna bant yn y briffordd oherwydd gwaith cynnal a chadw gan BT, yn ôl pob tebyg. Roedd yna ymchwiliadau ar waith mewn perthynas â hyn.
A40 near Drylswyn Square. It has been noted that there is a dip in the highway probably due to BT maintenance. Investigations are in hand regarding this.
4. It was reported that during heavy rain, ponding was causing disruptions in Felindre. It was confirmed that the matter was in hand.
5. There is a blocked culvert between Sarnagol and Cwmharad, Dryslwyn. The matter is being reported.
DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen ynghyd â Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol yn cael ei gynnal ddydd Mawrth 21 Mai 2019 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30 p.m.
It was resolved that the next meeting together with the Annual General Meeting of Llangathen Community Council would be held on Tuesday 21st May 2019 at the Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.
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