Full Council Meeting Note – 9 November 2026

Read the meeting note from Sully and Lavernock Community Council’s Full Council meeting held on 9 November 2026, including councillor attendance, reports, decisions and the proposed date of the next meeting.

SULLY AND LAVERNOCK COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING NOTE

FULL COUNCIL MEETING ON THE 9^th NOVEMBER 2026

Councillors who attended the meeting Item 1	K Bowring (Chair), G Parry, V Judd, R Lynn, M James, J Payne, N Parry
Apologies for Absence Item 2	Councillors Cannon, Hall No communication from Mahoney, Gilligan
Declarations of Interest	Councillor Judd - Jubilee Playgroup/Sully School Minor Authority Representative Governor/Saving Sully and Lavernock Group, Trustee Sully Library Councillor N Parry – Volunteer/Trustee Sully Community Library Councillor Payne – Works at WAG
Decisions taken at the meeting. (See below agenda items and the relevant resolution)
Agenda item 3	There were no members of the public present at the meeting. Therefore the Chair moved to the next item of business on the agenda
Agenda item 4	There was a presentation to the Community Council by Dan Patterson and his colleague Catrin Ellis Jones, of the Larnog Solar Farm project. They are seeking planning approval for a proposed Solar Farm off Lavernock Road in the village. Councillors were able to ask questions, and offer opinions, ahead of two drop in sessions on the 13th/14th November at Lower Penarth Community Centre. Both were thanked for their attendance and input, and the meeting continued.
Agenda item 5	The community council agreed that the minutes of the previous meeting, a Finance Committee Meeting on the 26th October 2026, were an accurate reflection of that meeting.
Agenda item 6	The community council agreed the payment schedule as prepared by the Proper Officer and explanations were given where appropriate
Agenda item 7	To receive a report from the representatives of external bodies Sully Primary School Councillor Judd advised that there is a meeting next week. Chemical Advisory Board Councillor James that there had been no recent meeting, and therefore there was nothing to report. Community Liaison Panel The next meeting is on the 26th November 2026. Councillors will report back following this meeting. One Voice Wales Councillor Parry had made a report at the Finance Committee meeting on the 26th October. There is no new date for the next meeting. Councillors Mahoney & Gilligan There had been no reports or information relevant to the community received from either councillor. Section 6 Obligations Councillor Lynn advised that he is seeking to establish a working group in respect of the next report. The Community Council has obligations to provide such a report following the guidance available. The working group to be up and running by the end of the year.
Agenda item 8	The Proper Officer advised the Community Council of the following. He was still awaiting the revised quote in respect of the soil sampling and trial pits for the proposed allotment site. He had circulated the latest e mail from the VOGC regarding the proposed Community Asset Transfer. This will be an item on the next agenda. The Proper Officer had not yet received the details of the Band D property yield, from the VOGC in respect of the proposed budget. Therefore item 12 would be remitted to the next meeting. The Sailing Club representative had been spoken to regarding the issues they have with their planning application. They may seek their own lease from the VOGC and will keep the Community Council updated.
Agenda Item 9	The Community Council agreed that requests for nominations would be circulated via social media, and other outlets for consideration by the Community Council.
Agenda item 10	The Community Council agreed that two Christmas trees would be displayed in the village. The Proper Officer to make the necessary arrangements for the beginning of December.
Agenda Item 11	The Community Council agreed a donation for the Rotary Club of Dinas Powis, although it is unclear at the moment what form of donation could be provided.
Agenda Item 12	This item was remitted to the next meeting .
Agenda Item 13	The proposed date of the next meeting of the Community Council is a Finance Committee Meeting on the 7th December 2026
Part 2	The Chair moved to Part 2 of the meeting where due to the confidential nature of the items to be discussed, would normally issue a declaration and exclude the public. However, there were no members of the public present to exclude.
Agenda Item 1	There were a number of items discussed which were of a confidential nature, and maybe subject of agenda items at the next meeting.
Agenda Item 2	The Community Council agreed and resolved to accept recent quotations in respect of the provision of Cleaning arrangements and Grounds maintenance. The Proper Officer to draft the necessary agreements, with the appropriate terms, remuneration and conditions which will be reviewed after 12 months.
Agenda Item 3	The Chair raised the issue of the provision of suitable play equipment for the field for young teens. She asked the Community Council to come up with some ideas as to how this could be achieved.