Under existing guidelines from Senedd Cymru regarding the Coronavirus/Covid19 Pandemic, the 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Council COULD NOT TAKE PLACE in May 2020 and no future date can be set at the moment. Therefore the Annual General Meeting will take place on a date to be determined after the lifting/easement of the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Lockdown Restrictions. This means that no dates can be published for Council meetings due to take place between June 2020 & May 2021. THIS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS SOON AS … [Read more...]
Notices
The Welfare Park – Coronavirus/Covid-19 Guidelines
Following Senydd Cymru Guidelines and discussions with the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council and other Town and Community Councils in the borough, The Blaengwrach Community Council have decided to reopen certain areas of the Welfare Park with effect from Thursday 4th June 2020. The present guidelines state that Children`s Play Areas, Multiuse Games Areas (MUGAs) and enclosed sports areas ARE TO REMAIN CLOSED.Therefore, the children`s playground, MUGA & 3G Pitch will remain closed and locked until further … [Read more...]
Virtual Meeting Scheduled for 27th May 2020
PLEASE NOTE: The Blaengwrach Community Council will hold a Virtual Meeting at 6.30pm on Wednesday 27th May 2020. However, it will not be possible for Members of the Public to join the meeting. It is intended that Draft Minutes of the Meeting will be published on this websites as soon as possible after the date & time of the Meeting. The Agenda is as follows: 1) Apologies for Absence; 2) Declaration(s) of Interest; 3) To Approve the Minutes of the Meeting Held on 20th February 2020 as a True Record; 4) … [Read more...]
UPDATE ON COUNCIL FACILITIES (Coronavirus/Covid-19)
Following last week`s announcement by the First Minister of Senydd Cymru please note that the Welfare Park and Welfare Hall WILL REMAIN LOCKED & CLOSED until further notice. The Cemetery gates will remain open but everyone who attends the Cemetery MUST adhere to the "social distancing guidelines" Clive Baker (for and on behalf of the Blaengwrach Community Council) Clerk to the Council … [Read more...]
PUBLISHED COUNCILLORS ALLOWANCE 2019-2020
STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS MADE TO MEMBERS OF BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR 1st APRIL 2019 to 31st MARCH 2020. COUNCILLOR: PAYMENTS MADE for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc. (Maximum £150.00 per Member/per Year) Julia Hippsley £150.00; Andrew Hippsley £150.00; Rhian Williams £150.00; Carolyn Edwards … [Read more...]
Meeting Scheduled for 16th April 2020
DUE TO THE ONGOING GUIDELINES GIVEN BY HM GOVERNMENT & THE WALES GOVERNMENT RELATING TO CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 IT HAS BEEN DECIDED NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 6.30pm ON THURSDAY 16th APRIL 2020. Clive Baker - Clerk to Blaengwrach Community Council … [Read more...]
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 UK GUIDELINES – WELFARE PARK
Following the UK Government guidelines, relating to playgrounds, to stem the Coronavirus spread it has been decided that the Welfare Park will BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The gates will be locked with effect from Tuesday 24th March 2020 and will not be open until the threat of the virus has been cleared. Clive Baker Clerk to Blaengwrach Community Council … [Read more...]
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19
USEFUL INFORMATION: As the Government steps up its fight against the Corona Virus many of us will require assistance as we self-isolate, or more information about current services and if there will be an effect on them. This leaflet is designed to provide you with the basic information to allow you to make contact with people who are able to assist or signpost you to the correct service. It is important to note that this is general advice and developing daily. You can contact anyone mentioned below: AGE … [Read more...]
STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS MADE TO MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151 of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEASURE 2011 for 1st April 2018 – 31st March 2019
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011. Councillors Name: Julia Hippsley - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum £150.00 per Councillor/per year); Andrew Hippsley - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum £150.00 per Councillor/per year); Rhian Watts - Payments made for Costs Incurred in Respect of Telephone, Broadband etc - £150.00; (Maximum … [Read more...]
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF DATE FOR THE EXERCISE OF ELECTOR`S RIGHTS 2019
For Financial Year ending 31st March 2019 This notice applies from 22nd May 2019 to 19th June 2019. Each year the annual accounts are audited by the Auditor General for Wales. Prior to this date, any interested person has the opportunity to inspect and make copies of the annual return and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts etc. relating to them for twenty (20) working days on reasonable application to: The Clerk, Blaengwrach Community Council, The Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin, … [Read more...]
Blaengwrach Community Council – Notice of Meeting
Notice is hereby given for the 2018 Annual General Meeting of the Council which will be held at 6.30pm on Thursday 10th May 2018 in the St. Mary`s Church Hall, Blaengwrach. This will be followed by the monthly meeting of the Council. The agendas are as follows: AGM: Apologies for Absence; Declarations of Interest; Nomination(s) & Appointment of Chair of the Council; Nomination(s) & Appointment of Deputy Chair of the Council; Appointment of Community Councillors to Council Committees; … [Read more...]