Agenda and minutes

There were no declaratons of interest.

There were no matters for the public open forum.

Concerns have been raised by a number of groups that 20 Monnow Street is an eye-sore within Monmouth Shopping Centre. 

Monmouth Town Council have suggested improvements by way of covering boards and have contacted Planning Officers for Council views.  A structural survey states that the building is safe.  Advice is sought on what MCC can do to pressure owners into resolving the issue.

Councillor Smith referred to 2 buildings in Usk, 1 being listed, that also need attention, but recognised the restraints on the Council.

The Chair noted the issues and agreed that discussions with the owner are needed.  He referred to a Section 215 notice which would allow the Council to force the hand of the owner to bring the property up to standard.  He added that he would speak to Planning Officers to identify options and report back any actions to be taken.

This was agreed as an urgent matter.

In the absence of Councillor Strong, the Chair spoke to the Committee about an electronic notice board to be placed in Usk.  We heard that Usk Town Council are in favour of this, similar to that in Abergavenny, and funds have been earmarked towards this.  The Chair agreed to forward the recommendation to the relevant Cabinet Member.

Congratulations were awarded to MCC, and all involved in the process, on the opening of Usk Post Office, believed to be the first local authority to take over a post office in the UK.

Councillor Roden introduced Maggie Hickland who was in attendance to represent Monmouth Rowing Club regarding parking difficulties at regatta events.

Following a detailed presentation Members were keen to support the request to remove parking charges at these events, recognising the benefits such events bring to the County.

It was noted that there would be no financial consequence as charges are yet t be introduced.

The Chair supported the request and agreed to identify the key information for an ongoing arrangement.

Councillor Roden referred to a dangerous section of road at Buckholt where residents would like to see a 20mph limit implemented.

It was agreed to ask Highways Officers to the next meeting to address.

The minutes of the meeting held on 30^th January 2019 were confirmed and signed by the Chair.

Noted.