11-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Penhow Community Council tackles issues including loose dogs
Other concerns include the small font on public notices, and mud and potholes on Greenmeadow Lane.
The neglected garden at an empty property and gratitude for the new "No Drone Area" signs in the park were also discussed.
The council meeting took place on April 2 at St John's Hall, chaired by Councillor J Wagstaff.
Attendees included Councillors J Wagstaff, D Jones, and other members of the community.
Councillor Wagstaff thanked Langstone School litter pickers for their work during the Big British Spring Clean, which attracted national attention.
The council approved the March 2025 bank reconciliation and payments for April.
Planning applications were reviewed, with a first-floor extension at White Haven supported without comment.
Concerns were raised about a double garage application at Silver Birches due to outdated plans.
A £1,598 quotation from Newport City Council for ground maintenance was accepted, waiving the usual requirement for three quotations due to past satisfactory performance.
Brian Shepherd was appointed as internal auditor, with Penhow needing to complete a full external audit with Wales Audit for 2024/25.
Village maintenance issues were discussed, including a fallen directional sign on the A48, a developing pothole in the lay-by area, and concerns about unauthorised advertising and increased fly-tipping.
These concerns will be forwarded to Newport City Council.
Several key community events are planned, including a Family Fun Day on June 7 and VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting at 7pm.
The Family Fun Day will feature displays from local clubs, a bar hosted by the Rock and Fountain Inn, circus skills, and a vintage tractor display.
Flyers will be distributed to advertise these events, and council members will seek further community engagement through radio and local dance groups.
City Councillor W Routley reported on upcoming highway inspections and invited councillors to share additional concerns.
The council is progressing on the hedge project funded by a BUPA Foundation grant, with additional options like a lectern-style notice board or nesting boxes under consideration.
The co-option of Mike Ormston to fill a casual vacancy was discussed but deferred to the May meeting.
Due to the chair and vice-chair's unavailability, the May meeting was rescheduled from May 7 to May 15.
Councillor Routley said he was pleased to see the continued growth of the village shop and the formation of a new ladies' group following the closure of the WI.
Updates from council representatives highlighted grant-related green space improvements.
The council also acknowledged the need to begin work on a community place plan, in light of new audit requirements emphasising community consultation.
The clerk will attend training to prepare for this project, which will be introduced at the upcoming Family Fun Day.
