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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors D.C. Evans; D. Harries; H.I. Jones; T.J. Jones; K. Madge and B.A.L Roberts |
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTERESTS. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of personal interest. |
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CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS. Additional documents: Minutes: · The Chair welcomed Councillor Jeff Edmunds to the meeting following his recent period of ill health and expressed his best wishes for a full recovery; · The Chair expressed his congratulations to Councillor Andre McPherson on his recent marriage; · The Chair expressed his best wishes to Councillor Kevin Madge following recent surgery; · Councillor Liam Bowen congratulated Nigel Owens on achieving the milestone of refereeing 100 international rugby test matches, the first in history to achieve that feat, and also to Kieran Hardy on winning his 2nd Welsh rugby cap, both of whom were residents in the Pontyberem Ward; · The Chair invited the Leader to address the Council with an update on the Covid-19 position within the County. Councillor Dole referred to the rising rates of Covid 19 and hospital admissions within the County and to the pressure that was causing within the Health Service. Whilst welcoming the recent roll out of a Covid-19 vaccine, he urged all residents of the County to help reduce that pressure by following Welsh Government rules and guidance to keep themselves, and their communities safe; · The Chair invited the Leaders of the Council’s political groups to address the Council, all of whom made reference to the difficult times caused by the Covid pandemic and expressed their appreciation and gratitude to all of the Council’s staff for their hard work and sacrifices in keeping communities safe within the county and providing support and assistance to the vulnerable and those in most need. Appreciation was also expressed to other public and private sectors providers and volunteers within the county for their support.
Other members of Council echoed the group leaders’ comments. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of Council held on the 11th November, 2020 be signed as a correct record subject to the inclusion of Councillor A.D.T. Speake within the list of attendees |
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TO CONSIDER THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IN RESPECT OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS Additional documents: |
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LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ORDERS CARMARTHEN TOWN CENTRE AND AMMANFORD TOWN CENTRE PDF 451 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Council was informed that the Executive Board, at its meeting held on the 2nd November 2020 (minute 6 refers) had considered a report on proposals for the introduction of Local Development Orders (LDO’s) for Carmarthen Town Centre and Ammanford Town Centre. The report detailed the potential role LDO’s could play as part of broader regeneration proposals within a Town Centre context, particularly in relation to Carmarthen and Ammanford in both supporting the Vibrant Places Initiative and ensuring they were resilient to the economic effects of COVID-19. The proposals also had due regard to the Council’s Corporate Recovery Plan and the Welsh Government’s Planning Guidance – ‘Building Better Places’.
It was noted that a LDO provided a Local Planning Authority with an opportunity to streamline the planning process by removing the need for developers/applicants to make a planning application to the Authority and for development proposals to be submitted as an LDO application in lieu, thereby allowing an authority to act proactively in response to locally specific circumstances within its geographical area. However, should a formal planning application be necessary, that would have to be submitted as at present. It was further confirmed that works to listed buildings were excluded from the Orders.
RESOLVED that the following recommendations of the Executive Board be adopted:-
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TO RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD HELD ON THE FOLLOWING DATES Additional documents: |
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TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING NOTICES OF MOTION:- Additional documents: |
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NOTICE OF MOTION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR LOUVAIN ROBERTS PDF 189 KB Fireworks are used by people throughout the year, to mark different events. While they can bring much enjoyment to some people, they can cause significant fear for other people also Animals. Animals affected not only suffer Psychological distress but can also cause them to Self Harm.
I therefore call on CCC to require all Public Fireworks display within the Local Authority Boundaries to be Advertised in Advance of the Event, allowing Residents to take necessary precautions for their Animal and Venerable Peoples Welfare.
To actively promote a Public Awareness Campaign about the impact of Fireworks on Animal Welfare and Venerable people. Including the precautions that can be instigated to mitigate the Risks.
To write to Uk/ Welsh Government. Urging them to introduce Legislation to limit the Maximum noise levels of the fireworks to 90 dB of those Sold to the Public for Private Display.
To encourage Local Suppliers of Fireworks to Stock a “Quieter Version”of Fireworks used for Public Displays etc.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair reported that Councillor Louvain Roberts was unable to be present at the meeting and had requested that her Notice of Motion be withdrawn from the meeting.
The Council noted the withdrawal of the Notice of Motion. |
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS (NONE RECEIVED). Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised that no public questions had been received. |
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QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS (NONE RECEIVED) Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair advised that no questions from Members had been received. |
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