Action Plans
The Community Council is in the process of updating our Action Plans
In January 2020, the following actions were agreed for 2020-21:
a) Financial Assistance: The Council agreed to reserve £2,000 for Financial Assistance, to reflect amount reserved in 2019/20.
b) Community Orchard (Bonvilston): Land has been identified in Bonvilston for a community orchard, to reflect the Council’s biodiversity
report. The Council agreed to reserve £300 for the purchase of 8 trees and a sign. The land owner would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance
costs such as grass cutting. Volunteers to plant the trees.
c) Pub Path (Bonvilston): The Council agreed that a group of volunteers could be formed to clear the footpath leading from Village Farm,
Bonvilston, to the Red Lion pub which is currently in poor condition. The Council agreed to reserve £500 cover the cost of hiring a skip to remove the debris.
d) Christmas Lights: Requests have been made by members of the community for Christmas lights. The Council agreed to reserve £2,000 to cover the cost of purchasing a tree, a base and battery-operated lights. Most suitable location is the village green in St. Nicholas.
e) Adult & Teen Fitness: It was suggested that adult and teen fitness equipment is installed, possibly at the end of Button Ride, Duffryn Lane, St.
Nicholas. The Council agreed to reserve £300 to carry out a feasibility report before proceeding any further and to also liaise with the Vale on
the progress of the knotweed treatment.
f) Duffryn Lane Bench (St. Nicholas): To install a bench near the suggested adult and teen fitness area. The Council agreed they were against this
proposal.
g) Milestone Replacement: There are 3 milestones in the community which are in poor condition and need to be placed in the correct locations.
The Council agreed to reserve £500 to hire a stonemason to carry out a feasibility report before proceeding any further.
h) Decorative Water Pump Repair (St. Nicholas): To be combined with repair of the milestones.
i) Drop Kerbs, Duffryn Lane: The Council agreed that this would need to be discussed with the County Councillor, with a view to the Council
applying to the Vale to complete the work. Councillor Perry confirmed he would be happy to draft a letter to the Vale.
j) Bus Shelter Enhancements: The Council agreed this is not within their remit. The poor condition of the bus shelters needs to be brought to the
attention of the Vale.
k) Finger Post Signage: Public footpaths should be marked by finger posts from main roads. The Council agreed to reserve £200 to trial the
installation of 1 post, with the assistance of Valeways.
l) Street Name Signs: To find an alternative to the current street signs which have metal frames. The Council agreed they were against this
proposal.
m)Duffryn Close Biodiversity Planting: To plant a flowering/wild cherry tree on each triangular area at the entrance to Duffryn Close, along with
low shrubs or Japanese Holly, where the garages once were to plant native shrubs and small trees, and to offer each property on Duffryn Close a
flowering cherry tree. The Council agreed this would need more thought.
n) Wild Bulb Planting: This has previously been brought to the attention of the Council and it was agreed this is a good idea. The Council agreed to
reserve £500 to assist with planting of wild bulbs in the community.
o) St. Nicholas Village Green Bollards & Enhancements: To plant topiary yew balls as a sustainable and attractive alternative to the current wooden
bollards. The Council agreed they were against this proposal.
p) St. Nicholas Church Roadway: To widen the road between the church and village green. The Council agreed to review this suggestion in January
2021.
q) Ger-y-Llan Bollards/Planting: To install bollards in Ger-y-Llan, to prevent parking on the grass verges. The Council agreed to reserving
£125 to assist with the purchase of the bollards.
r) School Lane Planting: To be considered under wild bulb planting.
a) Financial Assistance: The Council agreed to reserve £2,000 for Financial Assistance, to reflect amount reserved in 2019/20.
b) Community Orchard (Bonvilston): Land has been identified in Bonvilston for a community orchard, to reflect the Council’s biodiversity
report. The Council agreed to reserve £300 for the purchase of 8 trees and a sign. The land owner would be responsible for the ongoing maintenance
costs such as grass cutting. Volunteers to plant the trees.
c) Pub Path (Bonvilston): The Council agreed that a group of volunteers could be formed to clear the footpath leading from Village Farm,
Bonvilston, to the Red Lion pub which is currently in poor condition. The Council agreed to reserve £500 cover the cost of hiring a skip to remove the debris.
d) Christmas Lights: Requests have been made by members of the community for Christmas lights. The Council agreed to reserve £2,000 to cover the cost of purchasing a tree, a base and battery-operated lights. Most suitable location is the village green in St. Nicholas.
e) Adult & Teen Fitness: It was suggested that adult and teen fitness equipment is installed, possibly at the end of Button Ride, Duffryn Lane, St.
Nicholas. The Council agreed to reserve £300 to carry out a feasibility report before proceeding any further and to also liaise with the Vale on
the progress of the knotweed treatment.
f) Duffryn Lane Bench (St. Nicholas): To install a bench near the suggested adult and teen fitness area. The Council agreed they were against this
proposal.
g) Milestone Replacement: There are 3 milestones in the community which are in poor condition and need to be placed in the correct locations.
The Council agreed to reserve £500 to hire a stonemason to carry out a feasibility report before proceeding any further.
h) Decorative Water Pump Repair (St. Nicholas): To be combined with repair of the milestones.
i) Drop Kerbs, Duffryn Lane: The Council agreed that this would need to be discussed with the County Councillor, with a view to the Council
applying to the Vale to complete the work. Councillor Perry confirmed he would be happy to draft a letter to the Vale.
j) Bus Shelter Enhancements: The Council agreed this is not within their remit. The poor condition of the bus shelters needs to be brought to the
attention of the Vale.
k) Finger Post Signage: Public footpaths should be marked by finger posts from main roads. The Council agreed to reserve £200 to trial the
installation of 1 post, with the assistance of Valeways.
l) Street Name Signs: To find an alternative to the current street signs which have metal frames. The Council agreed they were against this
proposal.
m)Duffryn Close Biodiversity Planting: To plant a flowering/wild cherry tree on each triangular area at the entrance to Duffryn Close, along with
low shrubs or Japanese Holly, where the garages once were to plant native shrubs and small trees, and to offer each property on Duffryn Close a
flowering cherry tree. The Council agreed this would need more thought.
n) Wild Bulb Planting: This has previously been brought to the attention of the Council and it was agreed this is a good idea. The Council agreed to
reserve £500 to assist with planting of wild bulbs in the community.
o) St. Nicholas Village Green Bollards & Enhancements: To plant topiary yew balls as a sustainable and attractive alternative to the current wooden
bollards. The Council agreed they were against this proposal.
p) St. Nicholas Church Roadway: To widen the road between the church and village green. The Council agreed to review this suggestion in January
2021.
q) Ger-y-Llan Bollards/Planting: To install bollards in Ger-y-Llan, to prevent parking on the grass verges. The Council agreed to reserving
£125 to assist with the purchase of the bollards.
r) School Lane Planting: To be considered under wild bulb planting.
