Today i sent a request to call a special meeting of full council (suggested date of 26th September 2011 this is a training day in the morning so we could follow on in to the afternoon saving the council money). This is due to the council not meeting until the end of October and by this time decisions could be made.
The following councillors are willing to support the call.
G Ratcliffe
S Millington
A Holliway
A Davies
S Davies
G Gwillim
J Steadman
S McNicholas
P Lewis
G Price
D R Jones
S Baynes
R George
P Harris
M Williams
B Mills
Motion to full council
Following comments by Cllr S Hayes cabinet member for schools in a schools seminar in the main chamber he stated that "he will be making the final decision on secondary school modernisation". Secondary school modernisation is an issue that resonates with all members and is of notable concern for all, not just one person. Decisions relating to this issue should not be in the hands of one person, it is of such magnitude that it should be a collective decision of the whole council.
so the motion is
We the members of this council wish any final decision on secondary schools modernisation to be that of this full council
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
Motion to full council RE: Secondary Schools
Below is a motion i have sent to PCC as i have concerns that as a council the final decision could be done behind closed doors. As councillor for Hay i feel that ALL councillors should be willing to turn up and vote and stand by their vote not hide behind a cabinet decision.
So i have sent this to PCC and and it has been seconded by Cllr S Millington
Following comments by Cllr S Hayes cabinet member for schools in a schools seminar in the main chamber he stated that he will be making the final decision on secondary school modernization. As secondary modernization is a key to all members on this authority the following motion is put.
We the members of this council wish any final decision on secondary schools modernization to be that of the full council.
So i have sent this to PCC and and it has been seconded by Cllr S Millington
Following comments by Cllr S Hayes cabinet member for schools in a schools seminar in the main chamber he stated that he will be making the final decision on secondary school modernization. As secondary modernization is a key to all members on this authority the following motion is put.
We the members of this council wish any final decision on secondary schools modernization to be that of the full council.
Cllr Gareth Ratcliffe's comments on pcc News release
RE: Plans for Hay on Wye
“I support the development of a new school and youth and community centre for the residents of Hay. I do have concerns on the impact on local businesses in the town centre with the proposed development of any retail unit on the existing school site without the community having its say. I have looked at the project as a whole and understand the importance to the future of our care and wellbeing that this project is proposing to bring to the community for the future of the residents."
“I support the development of a new school and youth and community centre for the residents of Hay. I do have concerns on the impact on local businesses in the town centre with the proposed development of any retail unit on the existing school site without the community having its say. I have looked at the project as a whole and understand the importance to the future of our care and wellbeing that this project is proposing to bring to the community for the future of the residents."
BBC press on Hay School
New Hay-on-Wye school could cost Powys council nothing
A new primary school could be built in Powys at no cost to the taxpayer, it is claimed.
Negotiations between Powys council, a developer and the community are due to start in Hay-on-Wye.
If successful the existing school would be demolished and turned into shops with the developer building a new 240-pupil school on a different site.
Over recent years the council has been reviewing the future of most of its schools.
Seven schools with less than 30 pupils are expected to close while education officials have also been looking at the catchment areas of others as they try to address falling pupil numbers and the need to improve school buildings.
Cabinet Member for Learning and Leisure, Coun Stephen Hayes, said the Hay-on-Wye project was exciting but still at a "very early stage".
He added that it had the potential to deliver "tremendous benefits to the town and surrounding areas".
Possible benefits
Mr Hayes said: "If successful the initiative could result in a much needed new 240-pupil school in the town at no cost to the council, a facility that has been acknowledged as essential by the council's review of primary school provision in the Gwernyfed catchment area."
Discussions are expected to take place between developer Gaufron Developments, Hay and District Sports and Community Association Limited and the community.
"As with any major project there are risks and not everyone will agree with all aspects but the possible benefits to the town demand that the plans are fully investigated," added Mr Hayes.
Matthew Hall from Gaufron Developments said: "Ensuring the community's involvement in the emerging scheme will be very important to us and we hope that, in the coming months, we will be in a position to go out to public consultation to hear people's views on the plans."
Leon Morelli, chair of trustees of the Hay and District Sports and Community Association, added: "Having obtained full planning permission for the youth and community hall almost two years ago we have been working hard with Powys County Council and the developers to bring that permission to reality and are delighted with the latest developments."
A new primary school could be built in Powys at no cost to the taxpayer, it is claimed.
Negotiations between Powys council, a developer and the community are due to start in Hay-on-Wye.
If successful the existing school would be demolished and turned into shops with the developer building a new 240-pupil school on a different site.
Over recent years the council has been reviewing the future of most of its schools.
Seven schools with less than 30 pupils are expected to close while education officials have also been looking at the catchment areas of others as they try to address falling pupil numbers and the need to improve school buildings.
Cabinet Member for Learning and Leisure, Coun Stephen Hayes, said the Hay-on-Wye project was exciting but still at a "very early stage".
He added that it had the potential to deliver "tremendous benefits to the town and surrounding areas".
Possible benefits
Mr Hayes said: "If successful the initiative could result in a much needed new 240-pupil school in the town at no cost to the council, a facility that has been acknowledged as essential by the council's review of primary school provision in the Gwernyfed catchment area."
Discussions are expected to take place between developer Gaufron Developments, Hay and District Sports and Community Association Limited and the community.
"As with any major project there are risks and not everyone will agree with all aspects but the possible benefits to the town demand that the plans are fully investigated," added Mr Hayes.
Matthew Hall from Gaufron Developments said: "Ensuring the community's involvement in the emerging scheme will be very important to us and we hope that, in the coming months, we will be in a position to go out to public consultation to hear people's views on the plans."
Leon Morelli, chair of trustees of the Hay and District Sports and Community Association, added: "Having obtained full planning permission for the youth and community hall almost two years ago we have been working hard with Powys County Council and the developers to bring that permission to reality and are delighted with the latest developments."
Monday, 5 September 2011
Parking review Questionnaire review
Hay-on-Wye Parking Questionnaire Results
The following data is the results of questionnaires returned following public consultation.
Total number of questionnaires returned 82
Question 1
Are you happy with present car parking in Hay-on-Wye?
Yes 16%
No 76%
N/A 8%
Question 2
Is a new parking policy needed for Hay?
Yes 87%
No 9%
N/A 4%
Question 3
Should there be a review of parking waiting times across Hay?
Yes 80%
No 13%
N/A 7%
Question 4
Are you in favour of dedicated Residents' Parking in Hay?
Yes 77%
No 15%
N/A 8%
Question 5
Does Hay need more Disabled Parking places?
Yes 30%
No 44%
N/A 26%
Question 6
Does Hay need more/another Pedestrian Crossing/s?
Yes 46%
No 43%
N/A 11%
Question 7
Should essential workers (Doctors, Health visitor’s ect.) be permitted to park in any bay for a maximum of 2 hours?
Yes 83%
No 15%
N/A 2%
Question 8
Should local traders and businesses be permitted to park in residents parking zones for a maximum of 4 hours?
Yes 24%
No 64%
N/A 12%
Question 9
Is a larger town centre Car Park needed?
Yes 70%
No 24%
N/A 6%
Question 9a
If YES, where could additional long term parking be provided?
Existing school site 29
Existing community Hall site 32
Site at doctors surgery 21
New site across bridge 28
Cattle market car park 49
Extend present town centre car park 26
Question 10
Should parking machines be adjusted to allow longer parking?
Yes 69%
No 26%
N/A 5%
Question 11
Present parking zone times restrictions in Hay are 8am to 6pm. Should these times be changed.
Yes 40%
No 53%
N/A 7%
Question 11a
If yes, what is your preferred enforcement time?
9am to 5pm 15
10am to 4pm 18
Other 2
Question 12
Should enforcement be?
Monday to Saturday only 48%
All week 20%
N/a 32%
The following data is the results of questionnaires returned following public consultation.
Total number of questionnaires returned 82
Question 1
Are you happy with present car parking in Hay-on-Wye?
Yes 16%
No 76%
N/A 8%
Question 2
Is a new parking policy needed for Hay?
Yes 87%
No 9%
N/A 4%
Question 3
Should there be a review of parking waiting times across Hay?
Yes 80%
No 13%
N/A 7%
Question 4
Are you in favour of dedicated Residents' Parking in Hay?
Yes 77%
No 15%
N/A 8%
Question 5
Does Hay need more Disabled Parking places?
Yes 30%
No 44%
N/A 26%
Question 6
Does Hay need more/another Pedestrian Crossing/s?
Yes 46%
No 43%
N/A 11%
Question 7
Should essential workers (Doctors, Health visitor’s ect.) be permitted to park in any bay for a maximum of 2 hours?
Yes 83%
No 15%
N/A 2%
Question 8
Should local traders and businesses be permitted to park in residents parking zones for a maximum of 4 hours?
Yes 24%
No 64%
N/A 12%
Question 9
Is a larger town centre Car Park needed?
Yes 70%
No 24%
N/A 6%
Question 9a
If YES, where could additional long term parking be provided?
Existing school site 29
Existing community Hall site 32
Site at doctors surgery 21
New site across bridge 28
Cattle market car park 49
Extend present town centre car park 26
Question 10
Should parking machines be adjusted to allow longer parking?
Yes 69%
No 26%
N/A 5%
Question 11
Present parking zone times restrictions in Hay are 8am to 6pm. Should these times be changed.
Yes 40%
No 53%
N/A 7%
Question 11a
If yes, what is your preferred enforcement time?
9am to 5pm 15
10am to 4pm 18
Other 2
Question 12
Should enforcement be?
Monday to Saturday only 48%
All week 20%
N/a 32%
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