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South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Future of Penhow village shop and café hangs in the balance
Penhow Community Council, which held a meeting on June 4 to discuss a variety of local matters, heard how residents are raising concerns over the planned sale and potential change of use of the Market Road business. In the meeting, it was reported inboxes have been inundated with worried residents. City councillor Will Routley advised residents to contact him directly so he can present their concerns to the appropriate authorities, given their relevance to planning matters. In the meantime, it was announced that discussions are ongoing with the council regarding the future of the premises. Elsewhere during the meeting, a new councillor was welcomed to the parish. Lewis Morgan was formally co-opted as a councillor after expressing an interest in the position, as he signed his acceptance of office. Concerns regarding road conditions were also discussed, as city councillor Routley gave the results of a structural survey carried out on the roads. While the survey did not identify any urgent issues, it did highlight necessary hedge trimming and repainting of the white lines. While councillor Routley said he would be challenging these findings, the meeting also heard that the chairman was "pursuing works" via the Section 106 list. Preparations for the upcoming family fun day taking place on June 7 were finalised, as the council agreed on measures to reimburse some of the event-related expenses, as well as the purchase of new high-visibility vests branded with the council's name. The council has also confirmed plans for the Severn Silver Tunnel Band to be booked for carol singing taking place on December 11. A summary of the May 2025 bank reconciliation was given, which included payments ranging from event-related costs to insurance, training, and statutory payments. A £250 donation to Chepstow Town Band and a gift of flowers to a community volunteer were also authorised. The internal audit for the financial year ending March 31, 2025, was completed with no issues raised. The council also celebrated the success of its green initiatives, which have seen an 85 per cent uptake of hedge saplings and blooming wildflower turf through the Keep Wales Tidy grant. Moving forward, Councillor Pedder is drafting a dedicated green space policy, and the council has approved the purchase of a second dog-waste bag dispenser. Looking ahead, the next community council meeting is scheduled at St John's Hall for July 2 at 7.15pm.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community council wins national award
A COMMUNITY council has won a national award for managing the Parc Seymour Playing Fields. The Community Land Advisory Service in Wales (CLAS Cymru) Award recognises Penhow Community Council's work in the area. Cllr John Wagstaff, chair of the Community Council, and Clerk Beverly Cawley, received the honours. The recognition came from Social Farms and Gardens Wales. The award was given during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, March 20, where a short film about the council's work was shown. The council has expressed its delight at receiving the award.
