2nd September 2026
Dear Councillor
Ordinary Council Meeting – Wednesday 9th September 2026, 6.30pm
You are hereby summoned to attend the Ordinary Meeting of Penyffordd Community Council to be held on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 6.30pm.
The physical venue will be the Committee Room, Penyffordd War Memorial Institute (access via the side door near the garage) and should you wish to attend virtually via Zoom, please email or telephone the Clerk to request the meeting ID before 4.30pm on the day of the meeting (Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021).
In accordance with the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021, the summons to attend a meeting will now be sent to members electronically. If a member wants to receive the summons in writing rather than electronically, you must give notice in writing to myself and specify the postal address to which the summons should be sent.
The agendas and papers for the meeting are enclosed.
Yours faithfully
Mrs Sarah Hughes CiLCA
Clerk & Responsible Financial Officer
Encs
PENYFFORDD COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ORDINARY MEETING – WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2026
A G E N D A
1. To Receive Apologies for Absence
2. To receive any Declarations of Interest – Members Code of Conduct
3. To receive and approve the Ordinary Minutes of the 8th July 2026
4. To review and report on any Matters Arising from previous meetings
5. To receive any Public Questions/Correspondence
6. Bank Balances and Accounts for Payment
a) To report and ratify payments made during the summer recess.
b) To report balances of all bank accounts and to review and authorise monthly accounts for payment.
7. Summer Recess – Delegated Powers
The Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk to report on any urgent matters dealt with during the summer recess.
8. Planning Applications
a) To report and consider planning applications received from Flintshire County Council. The Council will also consider any additional applications that may be received between the issue of agenda and the meeting:
i. FUL/000431/26. Retrospective Application: Imprinted concrete driveway. 6, Hazel Drive, Penymynydd.
ii. FUL/000509/26. AMENDED. Proposed demolition of existing dwelling house and the construction of new dwelling and all other associated works relating to. Ocha Bungalow, Stryt Isa, Hope.
b) To report on the Notifications of Planning Decisions made by Flintshire County Council.
i. FUL/000438/26. Single storey wrap round extension. 2, Allerton Close, Penyffordd. Approved.
ii. FUL/000244/25. Three roomed cabin for use as a Dog Grooming salon, craft room and gym. 14, Vounog Hill, Penyffordd. Refused
iii. FUL/000456/26. A first floor infill extension to the front of an existing detached property with minor external alterations. The Gables, Park Lane, Penyffordd. Approved
iv. FUL/000822/25: Full planning, change of use from agricultural to use for secure dog exercise enclosures Dogshill Paddocks, Dobs Hill, Little Mountain, Penymynydd. Refused
v. FUL/000431/26. Retrospective Application: Imprinted concrete driveway. 6, Hazel Drive, Penymynydd. Approved
vi. FUL/000500/26. Replacement dwelling. Bryn Yr Haul, Wrexham Road, Penyffordd. Approved
vii. FUL/000543/26. Proposed extensions, alterations and temporary siting of static caravan. Four Oaks, Lower Mountain Road, Penyffordd. Approved
viii. Re-consultation with amendments to planning. FUL/000477/26. Retrospective Application: Rear extension and side garage. 36, Ffordd Glynne, Penymynydd. Approved
ix. FUL/000566/26. Rebuild attached garage and extend over 1st floor. 14 Abbotts Lane, Penyffordd. Approved
9. Councillor Vacancy – Co-option
To consider the Expressions of Interest received for the current vacancy which is to be filled by co-option.
10. War Memorial Institute – Roof Works
To receive the information and explanation from the WMI on all the roof works that have been undertaken.
11. Millstone Play Area – ROSPA Report
To review and consider the remedial works required.
12. Highway Safety
To receive an update on matters relating to:
a) St Johns the Baptist School (A5104).
b) Penymynydd Road.
13. PPD – Best Kept Community Competition & Wales in Bloom
a) Following the successful competition, to receive and consider a reflection and progression report from the Working Group
b) To determine commitment, financial support and next steps for the Best Kept Community Project.
c) To receive notes relating to the Wales in Bloom entry.
d) Consider and approve a suitable location for the planters donated by Flintshire County Council.
14. Bus Shelter, Phone Box & Litter Bin
To consider the proposals from Cllrs Ransome, Nethercott and T Bithell, to seek permission to explore options to replace the)Millstone Park bus shelter; Telephone kiosk sited by millennium clock and to provide a litter bin by the Millstone Park bus shelter.
15. Community Engagement
To consider the proposal from Cllr Ransome for Autum and future Drop in Sessions.
16. Woodworks – West View Nature Area and the National Emergency Briefing Screening’s
a) To consider whether the council wishes to explore potential options to make an accessible access path to the nature area?
b) Due to the limited number of Councillors being able to attend the previous National Emergency Briefing Screening’s, Woodswork have offered to host a further session.
c) Following the screenings hosted by Woodswork, to review the Local Council Resource Pack and consider if the council will host any further screenings.
17. Flintshire’s Statement of Licensing Policy Consultation
Flintshire County Council are reviewing their Statement of Licensing Policy, which sets out how they regulate & licence businesses that sell or supply alcohol, provide entertainment or late-night refreshment in the County.
18. Flintshire County Forum Meeting & Draft Community Charter
To report on the reinstatement of the County Forum and the date of the first meeting. Also, provide members with a copy of the draft Community Charter.
19. Youth Representative
To consider formally appointing Miss K Pye for the Youth Representative vacancy.
20. Training
a) To receive and review the 2026-27 Training Record for publication.
b) To review the current Training Policy and consider appropriate training for all members.
21. National Salary Award 2026 - 27 & Home Office Allowance
To report the agreed National Joint Council Salary Award 2026/27 which is to be back dated to April 2026 and to consider an increase to the Home Office Allowance.
22. County Councillor Reports
To receive a report from the County Councillors.
23. To acknowledge and note correspondence received.
24. Members Items/Future Agenda Items
The public and press are cordially invited to be present. Should you wish to view this meeting on Zoom, please email the Clerk to request the meeting ID clerk@penyfforddcouncil.org or call 01244 537032 before 4.30pm on the day of the meeting.