February 2023 Minutes2
at Sandycroft Community Centre
PRESENT: Clls, Mrs. D. Milner (Chair) Mrs C. Jones (Vice-Chair) C. Bowden, Mrs. P. Connah, K. Garret, M. Hughes,
Mrs. K. Perry, Mrs. L. Povey, Mrs. S. Salisbury, T. Williams and the Clerk/RFO
IN ATTENDANCE: Representative of Street-Scene
1) APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Mrs. J. Bartles (illness) D. Wisinger.
2) REPORTS FROM ATTENDEES Street-Scene reported that a cycle path would be in place, bordering along
Chester Road from the Bridge Inn public house to Manor Lane. Also was noted pot-holes and road dips that had been
previously reported. It was also noted replacement delineators were required along Chester Road, and an over grown
hedge in Wood Street required pruning. The Uneven pavements in Station Road, Sandycroft and opposite the tyre house
in Chester Road. Street-Scene were aware of the shortage of litter bins, and re-cycling issues.
3) TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD 17 January 2023
These Minutes were taken a read, a true and correct record. Proposed by Cllr. Mrs. Salisbury,
Seconded by Cllr. Mrs. Jones.
4) MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) The Bus stop would not be removed, and a new plan drawn up and costed.
b) Glendale Avenue, safer crossing facilities – a new meeting date to be arranged.
c) Parking issue, the commercial garage, Fairfield Road -in hand with enforcement.
5) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -Nil
6) UPDATE ON COUNTY ISSUES
a) Local Development Plan – the Clerk would send a letter to Flintshire County Council requesting an update on the
situation with National Resource Wales
b) Blocked gullies by Headmasters requested clearing and cleaning.
c) Public attending Council Meetings (By REMOTE) -discussed in Agenda item 7.
d) Factory Road, speeding vehicles and drag racing issues – data monitoring equipment requested.
7) REPORT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
Cllr. Milner would organise tags for the rowan trees that were presented to the primary schools to mark the jubilee
celebration.
Litter problems were again noticed coming from a transport firm, located in Glendale Avenue.
Litter dumping had been observed by the derelict houses at Queensferry roundabout.
New premises were being sought for “Community Hands” based in Queensferry.
Cllr. Milner was arranging a meeting of the “Events Committee”.
Remote Meetings after discussion, Cllr. Mrs. Milner would seek guidance from the Authority on security measures and
Best Practice issues with remote meetings. Cllr. Williams suggested that councillors should attempt to attend face to
face meetings, and only use Remote if it was necessary.
It was also noted that members of council wishing to have “hard copy” of Agenda’s or Minutes could print them on the
community centre printer, or view on the hybrid equipment monitor.
8) REPORT FROM THE CLERK/RFO
The Clerk informed council members that extra insurance cover may be needed, dependant on the events arranged for
the forthcoming coronation.
Training for councillors was strongly encouraged by One Voice Wales, however it was only the “Code of Conduct” that
was mandatory for all members of council and any new co-opted councillors, that join, at present.
Local Policing (94428) has been relocated and now it will be covered by local policing (92944)who will endeavour to
attend meetings. (92944) observed speeding vehicles in Factory Road and Chester Road, speed checks will be done.
Also suggested that if any residents or councillors would be interested in setting up a “Community Speed Watch”
contact details could be passed to them.
9) REPORT FROM MEMBERS SERVING ‘OUTSIDE BODIES’
Cllr. Mrs. Connah reported that the Sandycroft C.P. School had done well in the Eastyn Report.
Cllr. Mrs. Perry had received further information, regarding a wild flower hub at the community centre.
10) ANY FINANCIAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
Cllr. Mrs. Connah would continue with enquiries for a defibrillator for Pentre, and the training required to operate them.
11) ACTION PLAN REGARDING FUTURE FLOODING ISSUES.
Information from the Authority with an update from National Resource Wales being sought.
12) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS (for February))
Receipts Nil
Payments
Cheq. No. Supplier Amount
102551 H.M.R.C. January 128.48
102552 Staff Salary January 741.95
102553 S/croft Com. Centre Committee (Wi-Fi) 16.74
102554 B.T. Account 57.64
102555 Flint C.C, Street-lighting maintenance & inspection 1,106.98
Council approved these payments.
Payments £ 2,051.79
Transfer £2,100.00
13) e MAILS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Emails relevant pre-circulated.
No correspondence -Nil
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14) PLANNING APPLICATIONS: Consultation
Proposal: Formation of Enclosure to screen HGV trailers.
Location: 2 Sisters Food Group, Glendale Avenue, Sandycroft. CH5 2QP
To this end a “Citizen Portal” is launched on the Flintshire Website.
The full access of the “Citizen Portal” can be activated by signing up to a Flintshire My Account and choosing to receive
updates on Planning.
Full details are on the Flintshire County Council website and active interaction is possible.
https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Contact -Us/My-Account.aspx.
Meeting concluded at 8.20pm
15) DATE& TIME OF NEXT MEETING
7.00 pm Tuesday 14 March 2023