Minutes – Full Council – 17/09/2025

Apologies received and accepted: Cllr P Lewis & Cllr I Jones.

No declarations made.

Councillors present VOTED in favour of co-opting Fiona Waldron. Declaration of Acceptance of Office signed and witnessed by Clerk. Powys CC to be informed as due process.

No public requests for representation.

Cllr A Griffin confirmed that Powys CC will be removing the raised plinth outside the Eagles Chip Shop and will move the lamp post closer to the road.

Mayor’s report was duly noted.

County Councillor was unable to attend. Clerk highlighted the public meeting at Welshpool Town Hall on 23rd September related to the closure of 6th Form Centre’s.

a) Bank reconciliation verified and signed by Cllr Cowham. Schedule of Payments checked by Cllr D Mayor, countersigned by Cllr Cowham. All approved.
b) Grant Considerations
c) Lease Update:
- Allotment & Play Park lease is held up with Powys Legal team who are considering the need to separate into separate leases.

a) Market & Events Committee. Market Terms and Conditions have been drafted, Clerk to circulate for approval and adoption at next meeting.
b) Christmas Market Planning. Good response from traders. Issues have arisen with the U5010 which is still classified as a public highway so cannot be closed without permission at a cost of £600.
c) Licensing requirements for alcohol sales outside The Old New Inn disputed by Cllr S Wilkinson. Additional clarification to be sought from Powys CC licensing.

Preparations for the 2026 budget are underway, with a draft due by mid-October for sub-committee review and amendments. The final budget will be approved in December to ensure timely precept submission.

a) Correspondence from BRACE will be discussed at the next Public Amenities Committee Meeting who will make
recommendations back to Council for approval.
b) The Clerk will thank Annie Ingram for her input on bus services. Cllr S Cowham requested data from Powys CC
about the removal of the 72 service. Cllr A Williams referred issues to Steve Witherden MP, who will meet with
Powys County Council soon. Cllr A Griffin thanked her for raising these matters.
c) Stuart Danby’s notice to withdraw from his NHS Pharmaceutical Services Contract on 31 December 2025 raised
concerns about the Medical Centre’s capacity to fill the resulting gap. Councillors unanimously agreed to formally
acknowledge his significant contribution to Llanfyllin, and the Mayor will send a letter of thanks for his dedicated
service.

a) Councillors VOTED to suspend the meeting to allow for sensitive contractual discussions.
b) Public toilet refurbishment slightly delayed should be completed within the next week.
c) Issues highlighted with U5010 and Town Square management. Clerk to discuss with Powys Highways.
d) Cllr A Williams raised issues with Bron-y-Gaer entrance. Not on the agenda so will be moved to the next meeting.
e) Recommendation from PAC Committee to extend cleaners contract responsibilities with an increase in working
hours.

Meeting closed at 20:32.
The next meeting is confirmed as Wednesday 15th October.
Agenda items to be submitted to the Clerk by Monday 6th October.