CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANGATHEN
LLANGATHEN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Cofnodion Cyfarfod Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth, 19 Tachwedd, 2024 yn Yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt Henri.
Minutes of the Llangathen Community Council meeting held on Tuesday, 19th November 2024 in The Reading Room, Court Henry.
Presennol / Present: Cyng. Cllrs Anjuli Davies (cadeirydd/chair), Ann Davies, E. Rees, B. Jones a/and E. Morgan. Hefyd yn presennol / In attendance Cyng Sir/County Councillor H. Jones a/and Mrs M Rees (clerc/clerk)
24/48 YMDDIHEURIADAU/APOLOGIES
Cafwyd ymddiheuriadau am absenoldeb gan/apologies for absence from: Cyng/Cllrs C Moses, O. Gruffydd a/and A. Hughes.
24/49 DATGANIADAU O FUDDIANT / DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nid oedd unrhyw ddatganiadau o fuddiant. There were no declarations of interest.
24/50 COFNODION / MINUTES
Cynigiwyd gan Cyng. Anjuli Davies ac eiliwyd gan Cyng. Ann Davies fod cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd nos Fawrth 17 Medi 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 meeting held on Tuesday, 17th September 2024 be accepted as a correct record of proceedings.
24/51 MATERION YN CODI / MATTERS ARISING
Cof/Min 24/39 (1) A40 SGWAR DRYSLWYN SQUARE, DRYSLWYN / BROAD OAK / DIOGELWCH Y FFYRDD / ROAD SAFETY – A40
Roedd ateb gan Asiantaeth Cefnffyrdd De Cymru yn awgrymu y dylai aelodau gysylltu â GanBwyll ynglŷn â’r materion yn y lleoliadau hyn.
Dywedodd y Cyng. H. Jones y byddai Ann Davies AS a Cefin Campbell AoS hefyd yn ysgrifennu at yr Asiantaeth i gefnogi pryderon yr aelodau.
Gofynnwyd i’r clerc gyflwyno pryderon i GanBwyll, gofyn am ddata cyflymder yn y lleoliadau hyn, a gofyn i’r Asiantaeth pryd y byddai’r asesiad o’r groesfan cerddwyr yr awgrymwyd ganddynt yn cael ei gynnal.
A reply from South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) suggested that members contacted GoSafe regarding the issues at these locations.
Cllr. H. Jones advised that Ann Davies MP and Cefin Campbell MS would also be writing to SWTRA in support of the members concerns.
The clerk was requested to submit concerns to GoSafe, request speed data at these locations and to ask SWTRA when the pedestrian crossing assessment they suggested would take place.
24/39 (2) 1 BANCYDDERWEN, BROAD OAK
Er bod y canllaw y gofynnwyd amdano yn y lleoliad hwn yn parhau ar restr CSC, mater o gyllid a blaenoriaeth a oedd yn achosi’r oedi.
Whilst the requested handrail at this location remained on the CCC list it was a matter of funding and priority that is causing the delay.
24/39 (3) CEISIADAU UN BLANED / ONE PLANET APPLICATIONS
Nid oedd CSC wedi trefnu seminar hyfforddi ar y mater hwn. Dywedodd y Cyng. Hefin Jones ei fod wedi cysylltu â Rhodri Griffiths, Pennaeth Cynllunio CSC, a Carys Jones ynglŷn â’r mater hwn.
CCC has not arranged a training seminar on this issue. Cllr. Hefin Jones advised he had contacted Rhodri Griffiths, Head of Planning CCC and Carys Jones on this matter.
24/39 (4) EXCESSIVE WATER ACCUMULATING CWMHARAD TO CWMAGOL
Roedd y Cyng. E. Morgan wedi ymweld â’r safle ac roedd y broblem o ran cronni dŵr yn dal i fodoli. Roedd gweithlu’r cyngor yn gyfyngedig ac roedd y mater yn cael ei waethygu gan y gwaith torri gwrychoedd a dail yr hydref yn cwympo. Byddai’r Cyng. Morgan yn codi’r mater eto gyda CSC.
Cllr. E. Morgan had visited the site and the issue of water ponding remains. The council workforce is limited and the matter is made worse by hedge trashing and the autumn leaf fall. Cllr. Morgan will again raise the matter with CCC.
24/39 (6) ARWYDDION / SIGNS – FELINDRE / SGWAR DRYSLWYN
Roedd yr arwydd i Felindre wedi ei gywiro ac roedd y Cyng. E. Morgan yn gweld at yr arwydd coll ger Siop Dryslwyn/Sgwâr “Cattle Crossing”
The sign to Felindre has been rectified and Cllr. E. Morgan will see to the missing sign near Dryslwyn Shop / Square “Cattle Crossing”
24/39 (7) APPLICATIONS FOR DISPENSATION / CEISIADAU AM ODDEFEB
Byddai’r Cyng. Hefin Jones yn ymchwilio i’r meini prawf ar gyfer goddefebau.
Cllr. Hefin Jones is to look into the criteria for dispensations.
24/39 (8) TALIADAU I AELODAU CYNGHORAU CYMUNED / PAYMENTS TO MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Arwyddodd rhagor o’r aelodau y ffurflen gais i wrthod Taliadau Lwfansau Cynghorwyr.
Further members signed the application form to decline receiving Councillors Allowance Payments.
24/47 (2) REMEMBERENCE SUNDAY / SUL Y COFIO
Diolchwyd i’r Cyng. Ann Davies am gyflenwi’r dorch yng ngwasanaeth Sul y Cofio yn Llangathen, a hefyd i’r Cyng. Anjuli Davies am osod y Dorch ar ran y Cyngor Cymuned.
Cllr Ann Davies was thanked for supplying the Wreath at the Rememberence Sunday service at Llangathen and thanks also to Cllr Anjuli Davies for placing the Wreath on behalf of the Community Council.
24/52 CYTUNDEB Y CLERC / CLERKS CONTRACT
Ar ôl darllen y contract cyflogaeth enghreifftiol a ddrafftiwyd gan NALC, darganfuwyd bod y templed i’w ddefnyddio ar gyfer gweithwyr newydd. Roedd contract presennol y clerc yn gyfredol.
Roedd y cynghorwyr wedi cael y ddogfen Cytundeb Tâl Gwasanaethau Llywodraeth Leol 2024-25 fel y’i darparwyd gan Un Llais Cymru.
Cytunwyd yn unfrydol i godi cyflog y clerc i £3,475.12.
Diolchodd y clerc i’r holl Gynghorwyr.
Manteisiodd y cynghorwyr ar y cyfle i ddiolch i’r clerc am ei gwaith a’i chefnogaeth.
Having read the model contract of employment drafted by NALC , it was discovered that the template was to be used for new employees. The clerks current contract is up to date.
Councillors were in receipt of the document Local Government Services Pay Agreement 2024/25 as supplied by One Voice Wales.
It was unanimously agreed to increase the clerks salary to £3475.12.
The clerk thanked all Councillors.
Councillors took the opportunity to thank the clerk for her work and support.
24/53 DIFFIBRILIWR / DEFIBRILLATOR
Roedd y Diffibrilwyr wedi cael eu harchwilio. The Defibrillators had been checked.
Gofynnwyd i’r clerc ddod o hyd i gostau padiau pediatrig. The clerk was asked to source costs of paediatric pads.
24/54 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:
Invitation to Participate in the Rural Housing Action Guide for Wales Project Online Survey // Gwahoddiad i Gymryd Rhan yn Arolwg Ar-lein Prosiect Canllaw Gweithredu Tai Gwledig i Gymru
Rural services and assets survey Cymru Wledig LPIP (for clerks)
Adroddiad Blynyddol Drafft Panel Annibynnol Cymru ar Gydnabyddiaeth Ariannol 2025-2026 / Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales – Draft Annual Report 2025-2026
Cyfle Grant – GWEITHGAREDDAU CYMUNEDOL AR GYFER BIOAMRYWIAETH / Grant Opportunity – COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES FOR BIODIVERSITY
Senedd Inquiry into the role, governance and accountability of the Community and Town Council sector.
Calon Tân – Autumn Edition 2024 | Calon Tân – Hydref 2024
Invitation: Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas // Economi Llesiant Cymru Gwyl Syniadau
CAVS: Bwyd Sir Gâr Food
Pension Credit Subgroup (Income Maximisation in Wales)
Practice Development Note (9) Terms of Reference for Council Meetings // Nodyn Datblygu (9) Cylch Perwyl ar gyfer Cyfarfodydd Cynghorau
Cyngor Cymuned Llansawel / Cyngor Cymuned Cynwyl Gaeo
– Swydd Wag ar gyfer Swydd Clerc a Swyddog Cyllid Cyfrifol / Llansawel Community Council /Cynwyl Gaeo Community Council – Vacancy for the Post of Clerk and RFO
One Voice Wales response to the Senedd Inquiry for Community and Town Councils // Ymateb Un Llais Cymru i Ymchwiliad y Senedd i Gynghorau Cymuned a Thref
Important for Response – Digital Health Checks and Community of Practice // Pwysig ar Gyfer Ymateb – Gwiriadau Iechyd Digidol a Chymuned Ymarfer
Funding News from the Cost of Living Crisis Support Team
Digital maturity assessments
Cyfarfod Pwyllgor Ardal Caerfyrddin – Carmarthen Area Committee Meeting – Draft Minutes 7/10/24
Model Financial Regulations 2024 // Model Reoliadau Ariannol 2024
Upcoming Network Event with Planning Aid Wales // Digwyddiad Rhwydwaith i ddod gyda Cymorth Cynllunio Cymru
Annual Financial Timetable of Actions // Amserlen Flynyddol o Weithredoedd Ariannol
Wellbeing Economy Cymru Festival of Ideas // Gwyl Syniadau Economi Llesiant Cymru
Pay Agreement for 2024-25 // Cytundeb Tâl ar gyfer 2024-25
Department of Work and Pension Scam // Sgam yr Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau
Rhwydwaith Natur Pethau Bychain Nature Network
WALES & VE DAY 80 – 8TH MAY 2025 // CYMRU A DIWRNOD VE 80 – 8 MAI 2025
Cyllid o £1.5 miliwn ar gyfer Hybiau Diogel a Chynnes ledled Cymru / £1.5 Million Funding for Safe and Warm Hubs Across Wales
New consultation: Legislation (Procedure, Publication and Repeals) (Wales) Bill // Ymgynghoriad newydd: Y Bil Deddfwriaeth (Gweithdrefn, Cyhoeddi a Diddymu) (Cymru)
Cost of Living Crisis Project ‘Meals that Matter’ – Webinar – 28/11/24
FOR INFO / ONWARD CASCADE: Digital Inclusion – Free Pension Credit Webinars
Un Llais Cymru – Panel Annibynnol Cymru ar Gydnabyddiaeth Ariannol – Ymgynghoriad ar Adroddiad Blynyddol drafft 2025 / One Voice Wales – Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales – Consultation on draft Annual Report 2025
Wythnos Hinsawdd Cymru / Wales Climate Week 11- 15 Tachwedd /November Ymgysylltu â’r Cyhoedd ar Newid yn yr Hinsawdd yng Nghymru / Public Engagement on Climate Change in Wales
Ymgynghoriad – rôl, llywodraethiant ac atebolrwydd y sector cynghorau cymuned a thref / Consultation – role, governance and accountability of the community and town council sector.
National Conference 2024 Report / Adroddiad Cynhadledd Genedlaethol 2024
Publication of consultation papers – Planning resilience and preserving trees // Cyhoeddi papurau ymgynghori – Cydnerthedd cynllunio a chadw coed
Training for Councillors // Hyfforddiant i Gynghorwyr
CCC
Bryn Celyn Produce – Christmas Dinner (Collection/Delivery) (Susan Smith CCC)
Ymgynghoriad/Consultation – Ganllawiau Cynllunio / Planning Guidance
Cymunedau am Waith +/Communities for Work +
Tenancy Engagement Officer – Helen Jenkins
Application for road closure C2054 Dryslwyn (One.Network: 140805446) – 16/1/25 1 day
Emergency road closure U4008 U4039 Llandeilo (One.Network: 140959073)
EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE: C2118 Capel Isaac (one.network: 141138445)
YNGHYLCH: Ymgynghori ar Ymestyn Gorchymyn Gwarchod Mannau Cyhoeddus (Rheolaethau Cŵn) Cyngor Sir / RE: Consultation on Extending of the Carmarthenshire County Council (Dog Control) Public Spaces Protection Order 2016
General
Introducing RBLI’s 2024 Remembrance Range – Honouring Our Heroes Together
Carers Rights Day 2024 with Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales
Dementia in Carmarthenshire and fond farewells
CGGSG_CAVS – Rhwydwaith Bwyd Sir Gâr : Carmarthenshire Food Network- Jamie Horton
Advice and support
Broxap Street Furniture
REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr, Parc Margam a’r Fro 2025. Radio Glangwili.
Apêl Teganau Nadolig / Toy Box Appeal
Apêl Cronfa Cyfle i Bawb Urdd Gobaith Cymru / Urdd Gobaith Cymru Fund For All Appeal
24/55 CYFRIFON I’W TALU / ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT / CYLLID / FINANCE
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:
£
Trywydd (Cyfieithu Cofnodion Medi/Translation Sepetember
Minutes 20.52
Osian Williams – Payroll Services 42.00
Archwilio Cymru/Wales Audit (2023/2024) 200.00
Costiau Clerc/Clerks Expenses 84.39
Clerc/Clerk- Cyflog/Salary:
Tachwedd 2024 276.89
Rhagfyr 2024 (to include back pay) 391.23
Section 137 – Discretionary Expenditure Limit for 2025-2026 – Terfyn gwariant adran 137 ar gyfer 2025-26 – £11.10
Banc Lloyds Bank – Statement Medi/September – £6600.10
Wales Audit Report: Audit Opinion: Qualified
The Audit Report was presented to council, displayed on the local Noticeboard and on the community website.
24/56 CEISIADAU CYNLLUNIO / PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Cafodd y ceisiad canlynol eu hystyried gan y Cyngor a nodwyd eu sylwadau:
The following application was considered by the Council and their observations noted. The clerk to advise CCC accordingly.
RHIF CAIS DATBLYGIAD LLEOLIAD
APPLICATION NO. DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
Stablau pren ar lawr caled o goncrit dros y llawr caled
gwreiddiol gyda tho ar ongl
a draeniad storm i’r ddaear.
PL/07541 Wooden Stables on a concrete Glanmyddyfi, Llandeilo
hardstanding over original hard SA19 6SD
standing with a pitched roof and
storm drainage to ground
Comment: Concerns regarding surface water run off to highway. Farmgate access onto A40
PL/08473 Anecs unllawr pren, parod at
ddefnydd atodol i’r prif annedd
Timber, pre-fabricated, single Birds Hill, Llandeilo
storey granny annexe for ancillary SA19 6SH
use to the main dwelling
Sylwadau: Roedd lleoliad y cynnig ymhell o’r prif annedd. Effaith ar y dirwedd.
Comment: Siting of proposal is distant from main dwelling. Impact on landscape
PL/08474 Stationing of a mobile home within Birds Hill, Llandeilo
Curtilage of a dwelling house SA19 6SH
Sylwadau: Roedd lleoliad y cynnig ymhell o’r prif annedd. Effaith ar y dirwedd.
Comment: Siting of proposal is distant from main dwelling. Impact on landscape
24/57 ADRODDIAD Y CYNGHORYDD SÎR / COUNTY COUNCILLORS REPORT
Dywedodd y Cyng. Hefin Jones fod proses gosod cyllideb CSC wedi dechrau. Roedd yna ddiffyg o £20 miliwn. Byddai angen i Lywodraeth Cymru godi’r gyllideb 3-4%, a byddai angen cyllideb ddrafft gan y llywodraeth cyn gosod y gyllideb sirol.
Yn anffodus, roedd yna ddiffyg yn yr ysgol.
Roedd Cefin Campbell AoS yn ymchwilio i dlodi gwledig.
Roedd trafodaeth wedi dechrau ynglŷn â datganoli Ystadau’r Goron.
Roedd ffyrdd gwledig yn parhau i fod yn broblem.
Hwb Bach y Wlad, gwasanaeth i gynnig cymorth mewn sawl maes, e.e. materion gwresogi, credyd pensiwn, cymorth i wneud cais am fudd-daliadau/cymorthdaliadau
Awgrymwyd darparu dolen i’r gwasanaeth hwn ar wefan y gymuned ac arddangos taflenni yn lleol.
There is, unfortunately, a school deficit.
Cefin Campbell MS is looking into rural poverty.
A debate has commenced regarding to devolve Crown Estates.
Rural roads remain an issue.
Hwb Bach y Wlad, a service to offer help in many areas eg heating issues, pension credit, help to apply for benefits/support
A suggestion to provide a link to this service on the community website and to display flyers
locally.
24/58 UNRHYW FATER ARALL / ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Concerns had been brought to the attention of members regarding the siting of caravans in the Hafod, Capel Isaac area. Cllr Hefin Jones will approach CCC planning department regarding this.
- Holodd y cynghorwyr a oedd unrhyw raglenni hyfforddiant ar gynllunio ar gael. Y clerc i ymholi.
Councillors were enquiring if there were any planning training programmes available. The clerk to enquire.
DYDDIAD CYFARFOD NESAF / DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Penderfynwyd y byddai cyfarfod nesaf Cyngor Cymuned Llangathen yn cael ei gynnal ar 21 Ionawr 2025 yn yr Ystafell Ddarllen, Cwrt-henri am 7.30yh.
It was resolved that the date for the next meeting of Llangathen Community Council will be held on 21st January 2025 in The Reading Room, Court Henry at 7.30pm.
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