CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN
LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Cofnodion Cyfarfod Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth, 21 Gorfennaf 2026 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.
Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Tuesday, 21st July 2026 in The Reading Room, Court Henri.
Presennol / Present: Cyng/Cllrs: B. Jones (Cadeirydd/Chair), Ann Davies, E. Rees a/and A. Hughes. Hefyd / also M. Rees clerc / clerk, , aelodau’r cyhoedd/members of the public G. Davies a G.Jones.
26/30 YMDDIHEURIADAU AM ABSENOLDEB/APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs C. Moses, A. Hughes, and/a H. Jones
26/31 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES
Ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb/apologies for absence: Cyng/Cllrs C. Moses, O. Gruffydd and/a H. Jones
26/32 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nid oedd unrhyw ddatganiadau o ddiddordeb. There were no declarations of interest.
26/33 COFNODION / MINUTES
Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. E. Rees ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. A.Davies fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth 19 Mai 2026 yn cael eu derbyn fel cofnod cywir o’r trafodion.
It was proposed by Cllr. E. Rees and seconded by Cllr. A. Davies that the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 19th May 2026 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.
26/34 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING
Cof/Min 25/70 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40
Roedd y clerc wedi cael e-bost gan Gan Bwyll/Go Safe yn dweud eu bod wedi ymweld â
Sgwâr Dryslwyn ar 17 achlysur gwahanol ac nad oeddent wedi cofnodi unrhyw gerbydau yn
teithio dros drothwy’r terfyn cyflymder.
The clerk had received an email from GanBwyll/GoSafe stating that they had visited Dryslwyn Square on 17 separate occasions and had not recorded any vehicles travelling over the speed limit threshold.
Cof/Min 26/22 (4) Brynawelon, Dryslwyn – Arwyneb anwastad y briffordd/Uneven highway surface Cof/Min 26/22 (5) The Green, Broad Oak – Blocked drain Cof/Min 26/22 (6) Cwmharad/Cwmagol – Dŵr wyneb yn achosi llifogydd yn ystod glaw trwm/Surface water causing flooding during heavy rain
Cadarnhaodd CSC fod gorchwylion wedi cael eu codi yn y system ar gyfer y materion hyn.
Oherwydd prinder adnoddau, rhoddwyd blaenoriaeth i ffyrdd A a B. Pan ddaw criwiau ar
gael, disgwylir y bydd blaenoriaeth yn cael ei rhoi i’r lleoliadau hyn.
CCC confirmed that jobs had been raised in the system for these issues. Due to limited resources priority was being given to A and B roads. When gangs become available, it is anticipated that priority will be given to these locations.
Cof/Min 26/22 (2) BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK
Dim diweddariadau pellach ar gael/ No further updates available
Cof/Min 26/22 (4) MAN PICNIC, CASTELL DRYSLWYN, PICNIC SITE
Y clerc i gysylltu â CSC ynglŷn â gwersylla dros nos a glendid y safle.
The clerk to contact CCC regarding overnight camping and cleanliness of site.
Cof/Min 26/28 (2) DOON ROCK, FELINDRE, DRYSLWYN
Roedd CSC wedi cadarnhau y byddai mater y draen wedi blocio yn cael sylw. Fodd bynnag, dywedwyd ers hynny fod y twll draenio bellach yn fwy o faint a bod ganddo floc concrit a allai achosi difrod i gerbydau. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn.
CCC confirmed that the issue regarding a blocked drain would be checked. However, it has since been reported that the drainage hole is now larger and has a concrete block that could cause damage to vehicles. The clerk to advise.
Cof/Min 26/28 (1) FELINDRE VILLAGE, DRYSLWYN Cyflymder cerbydau amaethyddol – wedi’i grybwyll i Gan Bwyll ac adran Rheoli Traffig
CSC.
Speed of agricultural vehicles – reported to GoSafe and CCC Traffic Management
Cof/Min 26/28 (3) Ffordd/Road Castell Dryslwyn – Awgrymiadau o derfyn cyflymder – wedi’u crybwyll i Gan Bwyll ac adran Rheoli Traffig
CSC.
Suggestions of a speed limit – reported to GoSafe and CCC Traffic Management
Cildderi, Broad Oak – Parcio cerbydau ar y briffordd – wedi’i grybwyll i adran Rheoli Traffig CSC. The parking of vehicles on highway – reported to CCC Traffic Management
26/34 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:
General
* Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda University Health Board – Clinical Service Plan – Stroke Services – Phase 2 Consultation – notice placed in shop
* Glasdon / Clerks & Councils Direct / The Clerk
* The Circuit – Thank you – defib status check complete emergency ready – Dryslwyn Shop / Y Ffynnon, Felindre / Broad Oak Green
* IMPACT – Llais monthly newsletter | EFFAITH – cylchlythyr misol Llais
* Marc Gower Cydlynydd Cymunedol Achub Bywyd Cymru Gwasanaeth Ambiwlans Cymru – Circuit and Defibrillator Guides
* Notice of Vacancy
* Defibrillator – Marc Gower
* Defnyddwyr Ystafell Ddarllen Cwrt Henri/ Court Henry Reading Room Users
* Vacancy for councillor
CCC
* Ymgynghoriad ar Ganllawiau Cynllunio Atodol Drafft / Consultation of Draft Planning Guidance – 17/6/26 – 31/7/26
* Application for road closure U4007 Broad Oak, SA32 8QP (One.Network: 151140368) – 11/8/26 for two days
* TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE U4381 DRYSLWYN SA32 8RW 22.07.26 CAUSEWAY ONE NETWORK REF 150484921- FS-CASE 839235294 – 22/7/26 – 8.00 – 17.00
* Asesiad o Lesiant Lleol – Assessment of Local Well-being
* Diweddariad i Gynghorau Tref a Chymuned / Town and Community Councils update
* Young People – Outward Bound Trust – Adventure Fund
* Cylchlythyr y Biwro / Bureau Newsletter
* Bureau Funding Opportunities / Biwro Cyfleoedd Ariannol
* DPSC-246 Cais am ddata ynghylch y Côd Ymddygiad / Request for Code of Conduct data – Clerk completed the return 21/7/26
* Dolen Ymuno / Joining Link – Hyfforddiant Cod Ymddygiad / Code of Conduct Training – 29/7/26 – 14.00 – 16.00
* Hwb o £5m i uwchraddio mannau cymunedol ledled Cymru / £5m boost to upgrade community spaces across Wales
OVW
* E Bwletin Un Llais Cymru Rhif 25, 27 / One Voice Wales E Bulletin Issue 25, 26, 27, 28
* NEW TRAINING DATES – JUNE – SEPTEMBER 2026 / DYDDIADAU HYFFORDDIANT – GORFFENNAF – MEDI 2026
* What Community and Town Councils are Achieving Across Wales / Beth mae cynghorau cymuned a thref yn ei gyflawni ledled Cymru
* TRAINING LINK – YEAR END AND AUDITS – 21ST MAY – Clerk attended
* Practice Development Notes // Nodiadau Datblygu Ymarfer
* Un Llais Cymru Newyddlen Cyllid Mehefin 2026 / One Voice Wales Funding Newsletter June 2026
* Invitation to Community Flood Volunteer Events 2026 // Gwahoddiad i Ddigwyddiad i Wirfoddolwyr Llifogydd Cymunedol 2026
* Now Open: £500 grants for councils taking a first step / Nawr Ar Agor: Grantiau £500 i gynghorau sy’n cymryd y cam cyntaf
* Rhifyn 3 ‘Y Llais’ / Issue 3 of ‘Y Llais – The Voice’
* Nodyn Datblygu Ymarfer 28/Practice Development Note 28 – clerk to print and retain
* Prosiect Argyfwng Costau Byw – Gwbodaeth ac Adnoddau / Cost of Living Crisis Project – Information and Resources
* Cyfarfod Pwyllgor Ardal Caerfyrddin – Carmarthen Area Committee 14.7.26 – Cofnodion/Minutes
* NEW TRAINING MODULE – INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL CHANGE – MODULE 31 / MODIWL HYFFORDDI NEWYDD – CYFLWYNIAD I NEWID DIWYLLIANNOL – MODIWL 31
* Innovative Practice Conference – Wednesday 30 September 2026 // Cynhadledd Arfer Arloesol – Dydd Mercher 30 Medi 2026
26/35 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Cafodd y cais canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor.
The following application was considered by the Council.
PL/11120 – Brynawelon, Dryslwyn SA32 8RB – Construction of two storey extension
Dim sylwadau/ no comments
PL/10967 – Land South of Parc Bryers, Dryslwyn SA32 8QX – Discharge of conditions 17, 18 and 19 on PL/04528 – Dim sylwadau/ no comments
26/36 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
£
Archwilio Cymru / Wales Audit 235.35
Defib Warehouse (Batteries) 52.74
Medisave (Paediatric Pads) 119.99
Trywydd – Cyfieithu/Translation (Mai/May) 24.84
Costiau Clerc/Clerks Expenses 98.52
Clerk Salary – s/o – mis/month 3 239.27
HMRC – Clerk Tax – Mehefin/June 59.60
Clerk Salary – s/o – mis/month 4 239.27
HMRC – Clerk Tax – Gorffennaf/July 59.60
Lloyds Bank Balance – Mai/May – £5971.23 Costau/Costs – £4.75
_ Mehefin/June – £4978.45 – Costau /Costs £6.25
VAT reclaim to HMRC – £479.74
26/37 INTERNAL AUDITOR & PAYE ACCOUNTANT
Roedd y clerc wedi cael cadarnhad gan D G Morris (Archwilydd Mewnol) ac O.Williams
Cyfrifydd PAYE eu bod ill dau yn barod i barhau â’r gwaith ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol
sydd i ddod.
The clerk had received confirmation from D G Morris (Internal Auditor) and O.Williams PAYE Accountant that they were both prepared to carry on the work for the coming financial year.
26/38 DIFFEBRILIWR / DEFIBLILLATOR
Rhoddwyd gwybod bod y tri diffibriliwr yn gweithio. Roedd padiau pediatrig newydd wedi
cael eu gosod yn y diffibriliwr yn Siop Dryslwyn ac roedd batris newydd wedi’u gosod yn y
diffibriliwr yn Nerwen-fawr.
Cadarnhaodd Marc Gower fod yr holl fanylion am y Gylchdaith bellach yn gyfredol a’i fod
wedi anfon Canllaw Cylchdaith defnyddiol a anfonwyd ymlaen at y Cynghorwyr perthnasol.
All three defibrillators were reported as working. New paediatric pads were fitted in the Dryslwyn Shop defibrillator and new batteries were installed in the Broad Oak defibrillator.
Marc Gower confirmed that all details on The Circuit were now up to date and he had forwarded a useful Circuit Guide which has been forwarded to the relevant Councillors.
26/39 POLISI URDDAS YN Y GWAITH / DIGNITY AT WORK POLICY
Roedd y polisi uchod wedi’i anfon ymlaen at y Cynghorwyr i’w archwilio a chytunwyd yn unfrydol i’w fabwysiadu. Llofnododd y cadeirydd a’r clerc y ddogfen.
The above policy had been forwarded to Councillors for inspection and it was unanimously agreed to adopt same. The chair and clerk signed the document.
26/40 Y DDYLETSWYDD BIOAMRYWIAETH A CHYDNERTHEDD / THE BIODIVERSITY AND RESILIENCE OF ECOSYSTEMS DUTY.
Cyfarfu’r Cynghorydd Beryl Jones â Rachel Carter o Un Llais Cymru, yn The Green,
Derwen-fawr.
Aeth Mr Gary Davies i’r cyfarfod a dangosodd ddiddordeb mewn unrhyw welliannau a allai
ddigwydd yn y lleoliad hwn.
Bydd adroddiad yn cael ei anfon ymlaen i’r Cyngor a fydd yn cael ei drafod yn y cyfarfod nesaf.
Cllr Beryl Jones met with Rachel Carter of One Voice Wales, at The Green, Broad Oak.
Mr Gary Davies attended the meeting and showed an interest in any improvements that may take place at this location.
A report will be forwarded to the Council which will be discussed in the next meeting.
26/41 SEDD GWAG AM SWYDDCYNGHORYDD / COUNCILLOR VACANCY
Cafwyd cais gan Mr Geraint Jones am y swydd Cynghorydd wag.
Gan fod Mr Jones yn bresennol yn y cyfarfod, gofynnwyd iddo adael yr ystafell tra bod ei
gais yn cael ei drafod.
Cytunwyd yn unfrydol i gyfethol Mr Jones yn aelod o Gyngor Cymuned Llangathen. Y clerc i rhoi gwybod i CSC.
An application for the Councillor vacancy had been received from Mr Geraint Jones.
As Mr Jones was present at the meeting, he was asked to leave the room whilst his application was discussed.
It was unanimously agreed to co-opt Mr Jones as a member of Llangathen Community Council. The clerk to advise CCC.
26/42 UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. Rhoddwyd gwybod bod gwrych/canghennau crog yn achosi rhwystr yn Felindre. Y clerc i
gysylltu â’r Cynghorydd Hefin Jones am gyngor.
It was reported that overhanging hedge/branches was becoming an obstruction in Felindre. The clerk to contact Cllr Hefin Jones for advice.
2.Mae Pont Dryslwyn yn achosi pryder oherwydd bod ei phaent yn fflawio. Teimlir bod
angen gwaith adfer er mwyn atal diraddiad yr adeiladwaith a bod y paent sy’n fflawio yn
debygol o ddisgyn i afon Tywi. Byddai’r clerc yn rhoi gwybod am hyn.
The Dryslwyn Bridge is causing concern due to its flaking paint. It is felt that remedial work is required in order to prevent degradation of structure and that the flaking paint is probably falling into the river Towy. 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 15 Medi 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 15th September 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………………………………….