Minutes June 2026

LLANWRDA COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Minutes of the Llanwrda Community Council meeting held via MS Teams at 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Present:
Chair: Councillor R. Jones
Councillors: M. Goddard Pepperzak, S. Goddard, B. Charles Davies
County Councillor: A. Davies

PCSO S. Griffiths also joined the meeting.

Report from the PCSO

Since the start of the New Year:

There have been issues in Brodawel, and the Police carried out a “Meet the Street” initiative.
Issues involving vehicles without tax and insurance, and vehicles parked partly on the road and partly on private property.
Parking issues involving a tractor and trailer. If no obstruction is being caused, there is little the Police can do.
Members were advised to email any concerns directly through the Police messaging system. If this is not possible, they should contact the Police Liaison Representative, Simon Goddard.
1. Apologies

All members were present.

2. Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20 May 2026

The minutes were accepted as a true and accurate record.

3. Declarations of Interest
County Councillor A. Davies – Green GEN Cymru
Councillor B. Charles Davies – Wind Turbines
4. Matters Arising from the Minutes
9(a) Play Area

Nothing to report.

9(e) Dog Fouling

No new issues.

The litter bin at the Bus Stop was overflowing with rubbish.

9(k) Bute Energy / Green GEN Cymru / Wind Turbines

No further updates.

9(a7) Village Speed Limits / Highway Issues

Nothing to report.

9(25) Roman Road (Llansadwrn to Llanwrda)

Road resurfacing is planned in the area, possibly towards the end of the summer.

9(29) Benches for the Village

Details and related information had been circulated to all members.

9(30) Public Rights of Way (PRoW) – Llanwrda Walking Group Footpaths

To be removed from the agenda.

9(31) Future of Llanwrda Church

Flower arranging and other events to be held in the church in October were discussed.

5. Reports
5.1 Report from the County Councillor
Grass-cutting operations have recommenced.
Additional funding is available, with further information on the website.
Income Support Consultation.
Armed Forces Day.
Consultation on “What Matters to You” with a closing date of 8 August.
5.2 Report from the Cornwallis Trust Liaison Representative

Nothing to report.

5.3 Report from the Police Liaison Representative

Already received at the beginning of the meeting.

6. Correspondence
Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Consultation PL/10713 – Re-consultation, Cae Brwyn.
Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Consultation PL/10942 – Removal of a concrete silage pit and construction of a domestic garage, gym, etc., Graig Beynon, Llanwrda SA19 8BB.
One Voice Wales – Stroke Services.
One Voice Wales – Funding.
One Voice Wales Newsletter.
Carmarthenshire County Council Bureau.
One Voice Wales – What Could You Do?
Emergency Road Closure U4224.
One Voice Wales – Age Cymru.
7. Finance
(a) Payments
We Dig Media – £230.40
Clerk’s Salary – £556.40
HMRC/NIC – £150.95
(b) Donations

None.

2026/2027 Budget

To be discussed at the November meeting.

(c) Signing of Quarterly Financial Statements and Bank Statements

To be signed following the September meeting.

(d) Audit 2025/2026

The audit paperwork had been completed and submitted to Audit Wales.

8. Public Question Time

No members of the public were present.

9. Urgent Business

None.

10. Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 15 July 2026, at 7.00 p.m.

The Clerk will circulate the meeting link at 6.55 p.m..