Six councillors were present at the June meeting of Carew Community Council when among matters considered and discussed were the following:

MATTERS ARISING from the minutes

Grass cutting: Discussion arose on the frequency of grass cutting in the community. It was agreed to ask the groundsman to text the clerk when cutting had taken place.

South East Energy Group: Clr. Gibby attended the meeting in Saundersfoot. The PCC enginee was in attendance. Topics of discussion related to high tide protection and financial constraints. Short, middle and long term plans were discussed at that meeting which of course do not allow for nature's forces. The meeting mainly centered around the Saundersfoot issues and it was disappointing to note that contrary to the letter of invitation sent out, no matters relating to Carew were discussed.

Hayes Lane - update from acting chief executive regarding the current situation: Unfortunately, this information did not cover whose responsibility it was to secure and maintain the site in the interim prior to a possible sale of the development. The site was unsafe and insecure. This was awaiting clarification. Also, this area was a target for fly-tipping.

Fence at Carew Recreation Field: Following discussion, it was agreed to send the three quotes to PCC as requested.

Model Standing Orders: It was agreed that a sub committee be formed to look through the Model Standing Orders sent by PALC and re-draft the Standing Orders for presentation at the next meeting.

Also the Code of Conduct for Carew Community Council had been redrafted and would be distributed by the clerk for comments.

Website: Clr. White provided a breakdown of the commonly used areas on the website. All present noted this information with interest.

PLANNING:

The following application has been granted by PCC: Listed Building consent - change of use, alterations and extension of Old School House to residential dwelling, Old Church School, Redberth.

The following planning applications were perused, discussed and deliberated upon and there were no obvious grounds for refusal identified and no adverse comments:

Redevelopment of Carew Castle walled garden to provide new café/storage, school storage, tented performance and rose arbour structures together with hard and soft landscaping features and interpretation panels - Carew Castle.

Upgrading and enlarging of cricket facility and including floodlights - Carew Football and Cricket Club, Carew.

CORRESPONDENCE

Milford Haven Waterway Recreational Management Plan: The chairman read out the Carew related areas. It was noted that this was a very comprehensive assessment of recreational waterbased activity in the Haven. No adverse comments from Carew Community Council were to be forwarded to the originator.

Speeding through Milton: A letter was received from Edwina Hart AM informing the council that a recent safety review recommended that the existing speed limit of 40 mph be retained in this location. She had passed the community council's concerns and those of the residents whose properties bound the bypass, over to Dyfed Powys Police for their consideration.

Licensing certifications: From now on, PCC would no longer be sending out applications for licence renewals for consultation to the community council due to Data Protection processes. Statutory notices detailing the applications would still be displayed in local papers and on a blue notice outside the relevant premises, detailing the application. Representations and comments could still be made in writing in the normal way.

Long Course weekend: A list of road closures and restrictions was received.

A communication was also received regarding a request for volunteer groups for this event. The Sports Club had already received this information.

Rural Crime Survey from Dyfed Powys Police: The clerk was to complete this online and highlight the speeding through Milton.

A communication was received from Carers Wales introducing the local carer ambassador - Gary Yates. This information was noted and it was agreed to invite him to the October meeting.

Donation: A letter was received from St. Mary's Church, Carew Cheriton, requesting a donation towards the cost of upkeep of the cemetery. It was proposed by and seconded and all agreed that £275 be donated.

PARISH MATTERS

Yellow lines needed reinstating opposite the Carew Inn on the junction with Birds Lane. Also the white lines between the rear entrance of Carew Inn and te bus shelter needed reapplication.

The agent for Carew Castle Estates was to be asked if 1 Picton Terrace could be smartened up. Many comments from residents and visitors had been received.

Recycling skips at National Park Car Park: County Clr. David Neale was to look into the bottle and paper skips being retained.

Work had begun on the landscaping and enhancement works on the Carew and Sageston roundabouts.

Boulders had been dislodged in the layby at Sageston. The clerk was to contact SWTRA.

Whitehill resurfacing had been carried out.

October WWI commemoration Tea Party: Posters were to be put up and organisations in the parish contacted, along with the school choir.

The county councillor asked for a letter of congratulations to be sent to PCC and contractors for the excellent work on the new dual purpose footpath.

The next meeting of the council will be held on Thursday, July 9, at 7 pm.