Sully and Lavernock Community Council Meeting Notes – FULL COUNCIL MEETING ON THE 30th June 2025

Councillors in Attendance Bowring, Lynn, Judd, N Parry, G Parry, VOGC Councillor Wendy Gilligan, D Cannon (joined late)

Apologies for Absence Hall, James No communication from Payne

Declarations of Interest

Cllr N Parry – Trustee, Sully Library
Cllr Judd – Jubilee Playgroup / Sully School Minor Authority Representative Governor / Saving Sully and Lavernock Group / Trustee, Sully Library

Agenda Item 3The minutes of the previous Annual Meeting (12th May 2025) were approved as accurate.

Agenda Item 4The payment schedule prepared by the Proper Officer was approved, with explanations provided where needed.

Agenda Item 5

Sully Primary School Cllr Judd will report on the Schools Committee meeting (1st July) at the next council meeting in September.
Evenlode School Representation now lies with Penarth Town Council, as noted by Cllr Lynn.
Chemical Advisory Board No update due to Cllr James’ absence.
Community Liaison Panel Next meeting is on 1st July. Cllr Nicky Parry to report in September.
VOGC Updates Cllr Gilligan reported on the Linear Park project (funding of £360k confirmed) and noted varied views on the new Aqua Park at Cosmeston. She confirmed the VOGC is reviewing options for Sully Primary School improvements.
Section 6 Obligations Cllr Lynn shared insights from One Voice Wales training on biodiversity responsibilities. He also noted discussions with Beechwood College about including the Sycamore stand at Hayes Road in the National Forest for Wales.Next beach clean is proposed for Saturday, 20th September at 2pm.

Agenda Item 6 No members of the public were present.

Agenda Item 7

New boiler installation at the Pavilion is complete.
Jubilee Hall steels will be fitted during summer; cladding will follow.
Budget update provided.
Meeting to be arranged with BP re: Sully Library lease.
Surplus machinery sold to Sully Bowls Club.
Correspondence received regarding the Hayes Road allotment site will be discussed at a future meeting.

Agenda Item 8 A donation of £451.60 raised at the VE Day event will be made to Woody’s Lodge Charity.

Agenda Item 9 The council accepted the internal audit report from Mr Paul Egan.

Agenda Item 10 The council approved the annual return for 2024–2025.

Agenda Item 11 Proposal for an Over-60s Club at Jubilee Hall was declined due to lack of current demand and existing activities in the village.

Agenda Item 12 Cllr Lynn was nominated to attend the One Voice Wales meeting on their new constitution.

Agenda Item 13 Meeting dates for 2026 were circulated and approved.

Agenda Item 14 Terms of reference for Working Groups were accepted.

Agenda Item 15 The next meeting will be the Finance Committee on Monday 8th September 2025.

No public were present, so no one was excluded.

The Proper Officer has sought HR advice on an ongoing matter and will update the council accordingly.
Fees for pitches and Pavilion use were discussed, and an agreed course of action will be implemented by the Proper Officer.

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