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Another Absconder from Prescoed
03 October 2008
26 yearold Stephen Troop failed to return to HMP Prescoed yesterday 2/10/08. He was convcted of theft in April 2008. he is not a sex offender and is not serving a life sentence. Described as white, 1.9metres tall, of medium build wth short brown hair. Was lasrt seen wearing a grey T-shirt and grey jogging bottoms. He may be a ptential risk t the public. I sen ring01633 838111
Absconder Simon Clarkson-Caught
03 October 2008
Absconder from HMP prescoed has been caught and arrested in Gloucester.
Absconder from Prescoed
03 October 2008

24 yearold Simon Clarkson absconded from HMP Prescoed on 2/10/08. He was conviced at Cheltenham magistrates Court of possession of an offensive weapon in September 2008. He is not a sex offender and is not serving a life sentence. He is 5' 7" tall of slim build with short dark hair and blue eyes. He has a tribal tattoo on his right forearm. There may be a potential risk to the public. If identified members of the public are advised not to approach him but ring 01633 838111.

Planning Appeal E6840/A08/2085228
30 September 2008

The Community Council has received notification that Mr and Mrs Bowen have appealed against the decision of of Monmouthshire County Council Planning Committee to retain their security lighting (lampposts) at Glencourt Farm, Llanllowell Lane, Usk.. The Community Council previously supported both the application to install the lighting (DC/2007/000564) and an application to retain the lighting ( DC/2008/00086) after Mon C.C. had refused  the first application.The  Council's previous views on this matter would suppport this appeal. This has been made known to the planning Inspectorate.

John Turner

Clerk

Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/01039
29 September 2008

The Council had received application 01039 in pursuance of a previous application M/8763 to erect a detached dwelling  and garage on land at the rear of Brook House, Llantrisant, Usk . Planning application M/8763 was approved by Mon C.C. in August 2003 even though it was opposed by this Community Council at the time.

Application 01039 has been sent to local ward members for their views. I have subsequently received the viewas of local Members and they recommend refusal on the grounds of an unsutiable location for such a development.

John Turner

Clerk

Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/1064
29 September 2008

The Council has received details of planning application 01064 for the demolition of a single storey rear extension and rebuilding two storey rear extension at Royal Oak Cottege, Llangeview, Usk.

The details have been sent to local ward members for their views.

Members subsequently ecommended approval..

John Turner

Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/01664
29 September 2008

The Council has received planning application 01664 for alteration and extension of an existing stable block to form 3 stables, feed storage and tack room and closure of the existing access with creation of new access to site at Upper House, Penycaemawr, Usk.

The application has been sent to local ward members for their views.

Recommended approval with the condition that ths building must remain for stabling or other outside agricultural building useage.

John T

Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/00947
29 September 2008

The Council has received planning application 00947 for the demolition of part of the existing building and formation of a building plot for a new single dwelling at the Royal Oak, Llantrisant. Arevious applicatio covering this development was withdrawn in August and this new application submitted.

This application has been sent to Council Members for their views but the previous application was opposed by the Council on the grounds that the Roayl Oak was a listed building and that this represented over-development in this part of the village.

Recommend refusal on  the grounds of over-development.

Notice of Vacancy on the Council
29 September 2008

NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1072 a casual vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Llantrisant ward of Llantrisant Fawr Community Council.

If by 16th October 20098(14 days after the date of this notice), a request for an election to fill the said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer, Monmouthshire County Council, at County Hall,CWMBRAN NP44 2XH by TEN electors for the said Community Council Ward, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.

If an election is called, it will take plave not later than 18/12/08.

 

John Turner

Clerk to the Council

Planning Application DC/2008/00729
12 September 2008
Ammended Plans for this application to build a dwelling at the Shrubbery, Llantrisant Village, Usk have been received by the Coiuncil. At its meeting on 11/9/08 Members recommended that the ammeded plans be refused on the grounds of over development in this part of the village.
Planning Application 00984 Received
09 September 2008
Planning application00984 for and extension at Cwmbir Farm, Red Hill, Usk has been received by the Council and after consultation with ward members are recommending approval to the County Council Planning Committee.
Council Annual Audit Return
09 September 2008

The Annual Audit Return for Llantrisant Fawr Community Council for the year 2007-08 is available for inspection in the Library Section of this website together with the accounts for 07-08.

Under the Provisions of the PublicAudit( Wales)Act 2004 and the Accounts and Audit (Wales) regulations 2005 (Welsh Statutory) Instrument 2005,No368, local electors have the right to inspect the annual return and associated documentation during the inspection period which started on 1/9/08 and finishes on 26/9/08. Any elector wishing to inspect the documentation should contact the Clerk at his address on the homepage of this website to arrange an appointment  to view the documents at his home between the hours of 9am to 6.opm Monday to Fridays during the inspection period. Any elector who wishes to discuss any aspect of the annual return with the Council's external auditor (Mazars LLP) can do so from the date of their appointment which is 29/9/08 at their address below:

Mazars LLP, Regency House, 3 Gosvenor Square, SOUTHAMPTON, S)15 2BE

John Turner,

Clerk.

Public Meeting to Discuss Heavy Traffic through Usk
09 September 2008

Usk Town Council are to hold a public meeting at the Sessions House at 7pm on Monday 15th September 2008 to discuss air pollution and ther use of Bridge Street, Usk by heavy goods vehicles using the route as a short cut from the A449  to Pontypool and Cwmbran areas.

All are welcome.

Usk Show Cancelled
06 September 2008
Due to heavy rain and consequent adverse ground conditions, the Usk Show due to be held on 13th September has been cancelled.
Escaped Prescoed Prisioner Returned
02 September 2008
30 yearold John Stephen Howlett who failed to return to HMP Prescoed on 16/8/08 surrendered himself to the prison authorities in Swansea on 26/8/08.
Planning Application for Annex Accommodation in garage at Cwmbir Farmhouse
02 September 2008
A planning application 2008/DC/00813 for residential annexe accommodation in a recently built garage at Cwmbir Farmhouse was received 0n 5/8/08. After consultation with elected Members it was recommended that the County Council refuse this application on the grounds that this is new residential development in a conservation area 'by stealth'.
Planning Application for addition accommodation at the Greyhound Inn, Llantrisant.
02 September 2008
Planning application 2008/DC/00912/NEW  for the construction of additional accommodation in the form of a two storey extension to the Greyhound Inn has been received by the Council.The plans have been circulated to  elected members for their views.Council has recommended approval of this application.
Planning Application for Alterations to the Royal Oak, Llantrisant
02 September 2008
Planning application 2008/DC/00947 was received 0n 21/8/08 for alterations to the Royal Oak at Llantrisant. This application replaces a previous one. The Council is currently consulting elected members on the details of this applcation, Subsequently members of Council decided to recommend that this application be refused on the grounds of over development in this area at their meeting on 11/9/08
August Police Crime Report
02 September 2008

The Police report that things are generally quiet in the Usk and Raglan areas.However the following incidents have occurred recently:

1. a ladies handbag was stolen from an Usk Public House on 16/8/08

2. There have been further reports of  fuel thefts in Llandenny and in rural areas further north towards Monmouth. Oil tanks in gardens and yards cvontinue to be targetted.

3. An unused car was damaged by fire on 27/8/08 in the Llangwm area whilst parked on the owners driveway. This is being treated as suspicous and as a crime.

4. A metal farm yard gate was stolen in the Coed-y-paen area on 17/8/08.

5. A briefcase was stolen from a car in the Glascoed area at 12.50pm on 29/8/08. The car window was smashed to gain access.

Ring 01633 838111 if you have any information on these incidents.

Planning Application DC/2008/018
11 August 2008
The aboveplanning application ha been received for consideration for a garden shed at adjacent to Snow Drop Cottage, Llantrisant. Council has supported this application.
Another Absconder from HMP Prescoed
11 August 2008
Police are asking for information about the whereabouts of Mr Mark Anthony Glover who absconded on Sat 9th August. He was serving a sentence for burglary and fraud. He isd not a sex offender. He is described as 5'10" tall of medium build with short brown hair. He was last wearing a pink t-shirt with blue jeans and white trainers. There may be some risk so members of the public shoud not appraoch him if they see him but contact the police on 01633 838111
Horse fair at Usk Show Ground
05 August 2008
The next horse fair will be held at the Usk Showground, Gwernesney on Sunday August 24th.
Suspicious Men Seen Near Usk
05 August 2008
Two males were seen to acting suscipiously on 31/7/08 at 10-15am in a white Transit van R reg with the letters ending in JMW at Usk Rugby Club and then at Usk Nursery, Llanbadoc. Plerase report any  similar sightings to the police 01633 838111.
Absconder Caught
05 August 2008
Darren Ramsey who absconded from HMP Prescoed on 20th July was arrested in the Bristol area and is now in Police custody. He was due to appear at Newport magistrates Court on 30/708.
Prisoner Escapes from Prescoed
21 July 2008

27 year old Darren Ramsey absconded from HMP Prescoed on Sunday 20th July. He is serving a sentence for robbery, he is not a sex offender. He isd described as 5'9" of a medium build wiith short brown shaven hair. He has a horse shoe shaped scar on tghe left hand side of his scalp. Its bvelieved there may be a potential risk due to the fact that the individual is no longer in the custody of the prison service. Members off the public are advised not to approach him if they see him but instead contact Gwent police on 01633 838111 or crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Message sent from PC Mike Thomas, Usk.

Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/00479
19 July 2008
The Council received this application for the demoluition of part of the existing building at the Royal Oak, Llantrisant  to form a new plot for a single dwellling. Council recommended refusal on the grounds of over-development at this location.
Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/00729
19 July 2008
The Council received  this application for a new dwelling at the Shubbery, Llantrisant and recommended refusal on the grounds over over development in this area.
Consultation on Planning Application DC/2008/00761
19 July 2008
The Council received this application for a wind turbine at post Cottage, Llangeview and recommended that it be refused on the grounds of proximity to nearby houses.
Crime Report for Usk and Raglan Areas 19/7/08
19 July 2008

The escaped prisoner from HMP Prescoad was traced the following day and rearrested. he has now been returned to the Prison service and will not be returning to Prescoed. We appeciate the vigilance of the local resients at Coed-y-paen who reported having seen a person hiding inthe lanes nearby.

A number of outbuildings and sheds have been enetered in the Usk road, Raglan-Gwehelog and at llanover on the 14th July. On 16th July a Llantrisant farmer had his quad  stolen just before midnight and was later found burnt out at Llandegfedd reservoir.

The police are also keen to trace movements of 'unconnected' v ehicles but both of which have been sighted in suspicious circumstances at various locations including Gytre, Usk Town,Rhiwlas and Trostrey recently. Occupants of these vehicles have been asking to do work or seeking to collect metal. On one occasion one of these vehicles as reported at 4.50am acting suspiciously. They are: a blue LDV make van registratuon number similar to CV52 H*M and a white peugeot car R6* VUT.

Report any incidents or sightings to the Gwent police on 01633 838111.

Central Monmouthshire Area Committee
19 July 2008
There will be a special meeting of the Central Monmouthshire Area Committee on Thursday 24th July at 2pm in Llangibi Village Hall to discuss Highways and Road Safety issues. All memebsr of the public are welcome.

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