Working Group minutes 23 May 2012

Pontyclun New Town Centre Working Group

Date:            23rd May 2012

Attendees:    Len Arthur, Ann Bennett, , Claire Williams

Apologies:     Paul Griffiths, Margaret Griffiths, Rachel Saunders, Richard Billett, Jeff Woodington, Gwyn Jackson

		Action
1.	Last times actions Responses received back from Mark Jackson, Simon Gale and Emma Leeke.  Emma says she has a meeting with the developer shortly and will update us on the outcome of that meeting.
2.	Preparations for the Planning Committee Meeting(s) Claire brought with her the spreadsheet, which has been set up to help the group to form our thoughts for the Planning Committee Meeting(s). Specific Actions: The “drop box” is now set up and working, if anyone has any problems accessing the information please let Claire know. Anyone who would rather the data be put onto a USB stick to let Claire have one and she will sort this out. In addition to this, Len has started compiling data from the Office of National Statistics, which could help shape our arguments.	Claire Len
3.	AOB Ann to try and obtain a letter sent by the community council to Sainsbury’s, and the group to draft a response to Sainsbury’s requesting that they consider moving their store to the brown field site. – Update – Claire to look through the documents handed over by Margaret to see if the letter is there, then scan and send to Ann.	Claire/Ann
	Claire to ensure that she emails Jim Bailey in the Planning Office to outline the groups request to speak at the planning meeting.  Claire also to ask for clarification on whether the hearing will only deal with phase 1 (i.e. the Sainsbury’s detailed planning application) or the whole outline planning application for the entire development, as this will have an impact on how we prepare.  Claire also noted that the council only require 2 days notice to speak at the meeting.	Claire
	Next meeting set for 7.30pm, 19th June 2012 – Len will be away so venue to be agreed. Reminder – social night out – 14th June at the all you can eat Chinese restaurant – unfortunately Len will be unable to attend as he will be on holiday.	All