Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Queensferry Community Council,
7pm on Wednesday 28 September 2022 at Sandycroft Community Centre
PRESENT: Cllrs. Mrs. D. Milner (Chairperson) M. Hughes, Mrs. K. Perry, Mrs. S. Salisbury, T. Williams, D. Wisinger
and the Clerk.
IN ATTENDANCE: Cllr. D. Selvester, Aura Representative.
1) APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Mrs. J. Bartles, C. Bowden, Mrs. P. Connah, K. Garret, Mrs. C. Jones, Mrs. L Povey.
Two Sisters Group representative, who suggested a meeting on site at a future date.
2) REPORTS FROM ATTENDEES
Mr. Roberts, Aura reported about the two play-areas and improvements that council may consider and the views of
the young users be taken in consideration also. The young users to be asked by council their thoughts, older people have
suggested benches. Another meeting would be arranged when all ideas and suggestions were forthcoming. The
Chairperson thanked Mr. Roberts for attending, who then left the meeting.
3) MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD 12 July 2022 – these Minutes were taken as read and signed
by the Chairperson, subject to three amendments – which would be adjusted on the original Minutes.
3a) MATTERS ARISING FROM THESE MINUTES
Relocation of Queensferry surgery- the Clerk had been informed by the Practice Manager that no further update at
present.
Glendale Avenue – Road crossing safety -the Clerk would seek an update on progress and what safety means would be
put in place, to improve crossing the road for pedestrians.
4) CODE OF CONDUCT TRAINING – WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER 6pm (remote)
For new members of council and any councillor who did not attend the previous session. The contact details of the
councillors attending had been sent to the Authority.
5) DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST – No Declarations of interest.
6) REPORTS FROM COUNTY LEVEL
Enquiries were being made into planning applications Re: 062760, Ref: 063509, Ref: 063913. Which refers
to caravan sites in Sandycroft. Plans retrospective. These sites to be put to a full planning committee.
County Councillor Mrs. C. Jones had inspected the ditches in Sandycroft with a member of Street-Scene and
made enquiries regarding re-surfacing of Queens Avenue.
County Councillor Selvester reported:
Phoenix cleaning issues in 2-3 months, Lawrence Street -in hand.
Site meetings arranged regarding flooding plans and issues.
Leaflet drop in North Street, had resulted in far less noise.
Enquiries progressing regarding “WARM HUBS” these to be held in venues e.g. community centres,
often with light refreshment and some form of entertainment. The White Bear public house had offered
assistance for this venture.
The food pantry was due to open at Sandycroft Community Centre on Thursday 29 October at midday.
The play-area at Deeside Leisure was due to open in November.
Parking issues in Queensferry being investigated.
Cllr Selvester left the meeting at 7.55pm.
7) REPORT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON.
National Resources Wales had visited the local food processing factory and sent their report with photographs to the
factory’s head office. N.R.W would be making a further inspection to ascertain improvements to be made.
Thanks were given to council members who were instrumental in the hybrid equipment arrangements.
Thanks also extended to Sandycroft Community Centre committee members and members of the War Memorial
Institute for opening their venues, for remembrance book signing.
The local PSCO would be invited to attend future meetings as some areas of Queensferry were vulnerable, due to recent incidents.
The planters in Queensferry had been admired, a new team was now maintaining them, it was hoped to plant fruit trees and edible
plants for next year.
Enquiries would be made regarding bulb planting and wild flower meadow for the bank in Station Road, Sandycroft.
Parking nuisance at Rectors Lane junction continued and a member of council had been observed violating the rule, by parking on
double yellow lines, outside of the sandwich shop. It was thought railings at Rectors Lane would be beneficial.
A flood plan would be put in hand, with certain councillors contact details for emergency use.
A letter of thanks would be sent to a local resident for their litter picking efforts in Sandycroft.
Defibrillator for Pentre, a local firm R.A.M. had kindly consented to have it sited on their building wall, which was easily accessible.
Christmas festivity arrangements -were in hand with Cllr. Mrs P. Connah, further discussion to take place when she was present.
8) REPORT FROM THE CLERK/RFO.
A letter had been to National Resources Wales requesting them to clear the Broughton Brook of vegetation,
it was very choked outside the public house at Chester Road/Station Road junction.
The Standards Committee deadline for voting was 5 October 5pm
Information received from the play-scheme organiser that 86 children attended and this year very successful.
Letter sent to Planning Department re: Application Consultation 000344/22
Poppies and wreaths to consider -deferred until finance meeting.
9) REPORT FROM MEMBERS SERVING ‘OUTSIDE BODIES’ No Reports
10) ANY FINANCIAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION – Deferred until financial meeting.
11) RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS (for September)
R eceipts£12,676.84
Cheq.No. Supplier Amount
102509 B.T. Account £197.63
102510 Flintshire C.C. street lighting £1,449.96
102511 Flintshire C.C. election costs £ 398.70
102512 One Voice Wales Training £ 70.00
102513 H.M.R.C. July/August £ 249.00
102514 Staff Salary July/August £1,461.42
102515 Allowance to Councillor £ 150.00
102516 Ferry Community gardens/planters £1,000.00
102517 Milner Engineering Services Ltd. £ 560.16
(Hybrid Equip. (Laptop, Monitor, Bracket)£420.14. £84.03vat
( 2 Remembrance books)£46.66 vat £9.33)
Council approved these payments to be made
Payments £5,536.87
Transfer £5,600.00
Cheques issued in July
Cheque No Supplier Amount
102506 Flintshire. street lighting £395.00
102507 H.M.R.C. June £124.52
102508 Staff costs June £730.71
12) e MAILS & CORRESPONDENCE:
Emails relevant pre-circulated.
Letter of concern /complaint received from a resident of Sandycroft regarding the parking issues at corner of
Wood Street/Phillip Street junction.
Letters received from Sandycroft C.P. School regarding a new project, and Samaritans Rhyl -differed until financial
meeting.
Civility and Respect Pledge information booklet.
13) PLANNING APPLICATIONS:
Ref: FUL/000344/22 Consultation
Proposal: Erection of one dwelling.
Location: Land adjacent to 20 Wood Street, Sandycroft.
Planning Application Consultation Ref: HAZ/000284/22
Proposal: Hazardous Substance Consent
Location: Zone 3 Weighbridge Road, Deeside Industrial Park, CH5 2LL
Enquiries to be made on this application.
Updated information regarding Planning Applications and Decisions
Flintshire County Council has a new Development Management System for the above that has been introduced to
improve Access to all concerned.
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.
14)ITEMS OF CONSEQUENCE NOT LISTED ON AGENDA
Street-Scene be requested to prune a hedge in Harrison Grove, Sandycroft.
15) DATE& TIME OF NEXT MEETING.7.00pm Tuesday 11 October 2022 Ordinary Meeting
Meeting concluded at 8.45pm.