- Those present signed the attendance sheet.
Chairman Merfyn Thomas, Treasurer Brian Cossey, Secretary Tony Anderton
(1) Chairman’s Report:
Deputy Chair welcomed all and moved on to read a letter of resignation from our Chairman Richard Poynton who has a serious medical condition and cannot carry on with the role. His involvement over several decades has been invaluable and he will be missed. We wish him well. A letter of thanks will be sent to him. The Secretary will step into the Chairman’s role until the AGM. A volunteer Secretary will be required, please contact the Committee if interested.
Previous minutes were agreed with one minor omission of the start date of the RLDP consultation in point 5, and the omission of the resignation of Paul Marl from the Housing development subcommittee on the 4th January 2026.
(2) Apologies:
Richard & Carol Poynton, Cllr Jason Higgins, Gwynfor Jones. PC Carl
(3) Police Report:
A trail of destruction ran through the village last weekend (31st January). Several cars & properties were vandalised. Two arrests were made on Monday. Once again, if you see anti-social behaviour, please report it to the police on 101. In an emergency or if a crime is being committed dial 999
(4) Treasurer’s Report:
Events £536.70
Monty’s Bench £595.00
OCRA £195.55
Total £1326.25
Notes:- To pay £45.00 qtly rent and £160.00 to St Johns church.
(5) Peulwys Fields:
A huge amount of work has been done by the sub-committee and local Councillors to inform and enable residents to respond to the consultation which is now running. The Committee gives its thanks to the councillors and subcommittee for disseminating as much information as possible in such a short time. The Councillor’s drop-in day was a huge success, and the Council RLDP consultation day was well attended. Many valid points of objection have been raised and are being lodged with the Council. One point made this evening is that an increase in school numbers is not an issue because of a decline in students across the board. James Harland has indicated that he is willing to attend our next meeting. An invitation will be sent. The consultation has been extended until 22nd March 2026.
During the consultation day, it was noted that the “spine road’ running through the proposed development is no-longer planned. The adjacent Ty Mawr development has been withdrawn from the RLDP.
(6) Plas Gwilym Quarry:
Cllr Cheryl Carslisle thanked those who have written in respect of the Jennings expansion at the quarry. Regulatory services at CCBC are looking into it. Traffic issues on Llysfaen road are building up before the site opens at 0800 each morning.
(7) Village Defects List:
2 signs previously reported as missing have been replaced. (Porth Eirias & the Bowling club). A water leak on Abergele Road above Llawr Pentre was noted - this has been reported. Resurfacing Abergele Road between St Catherines Drive and Church Walks will start in March. The state of the potholes in many roads was discussed.
(8) Bryn Rhodyn Farm:
Permission for a dog walking area has been granted on a trial 1 year period. If residents have any complaints, please notify the operator and report any noise issues to CCBC.
(9) Litter picking group/plan:
A new set of volunteer litter pickers has been doing some great work throughout the village. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.
(10) Old Colwyn Community Centre (Old Church School):
The current committee will attempt to obtain grants to keep the Centre open following CCBC removing support. If no grants are available, then the Centre will have to close.
(11) Old Colwyn Post Office:
A request was made to discuss the sporadic opening hours of the shop. This is due to the owner’s health issues which are ongoing. A Facebook page with details of opening hours exists. The nearest alternative PO is Spar on Station Road, Colwyn Bay, Llysfaen and possibly Llandulas (need to check this).
(12) Any other business:
(a) Parc Elian:
Cllr Gail Jones reported that Parc Elian, which is opposite Bryn y Mor on Dolwen road is going back to CCBC planning to apply for a change in conditions.
(b) Llanelian Road Speed Indicator:
The Llanelian Road speed indicator is still missing, an information request will be sent to CB Town Council.
(c) Miscellaneous:
The chair reported that Clear Springs have 12 potential sites throughout N. Wales for migrant accommodation - None locally.
(13) Closure and Date of Next Meeting:
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.15.
Next Meeting 3rd March 2026 at 7.30pm