Magor with Undy Community Council

Crime Reduction - Shed Alarm Launch in Partnership with Neighbourhood Policing Team
The Community Council have funded a project in partnership with the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. This will enable the Neighbourhood Policing Team to offer alarmed padlocks and PIR's to victims of crime in the Magor, Undy and Llandevenny areas at cost price. The alarmed padlocks and PIR's are suitable for sheds and garages. Magor with Undy Community Councillors recognise the need to support members of the Community and the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. Follow up support to victims of crime is essential. This project offers practical help – at a reasonable cost to the victim - and the Community Council is delighted to be able to help get this excellent project started by way of financial assistance.”

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Christmas In Magor and Undy - 2010 In conjunction with the Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, and the Church In Wales Benefice of Magor, the Community Council arranged a Community Carol Service in Magor Square on Saturday 4th December 2010. The service of Carols and Readings was led Rev Mark Lawson-Jones, and carollers were accompanied by members of the Severn Tunnel Band. The same evening, the Christmas Lights, sponsored by the Community Council were lit for the first time. Over 100 residents turned out to support the evening. Many thanks to all those who took part, and those who braved the weather to join in the singing.

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New Salt Bins for Magor and Undy Monmouthshire County Council Highways Department are to supply four new grit bins at the following locations: Common y Coed, Rockfield Way, Rockfield Rise, St Mellons Close and Quarry Rise. The provision of these bins will allow residents to action ice clearing, although the salt/grit will not be effective against snow compaction

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Recycling News - Congratulations to Magor & Undy Residents! 26/07/10 Recycling in the Magor and Undy Community is up by 25% over the last two weeks. KEEP IT UP! and Well Done!

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Recycling Improvements -
Did you know, that you can now recycle Tetra Paks and Juice Cartons in the Red recycling Bag? Did you know, that you can now also add 'Shredded' paper to your Red bag for recycling?

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Sports Council for Wales

Sports Council for Wales (Community Chest) (Sports Match) (Development Grant)

Three funds with grants ranging from £0 to £50K. For further information, contact: Sports Council for Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. CF11 9SW. Tel:- 0845 045 0904 or email:- scw@scw.org.uk. Arts Council for Wales Small Grant Scheme: For more information, contact: 029 2037 6525, email: south@artswales.org.uk or visit http://www.artswales.org.uk/

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Help for Houseproud People Over-sixites and disable people who need to make improvements to their homes can now do so without dealing with unscrupulous loan companies. For more information, telephone:- 0800 783 7569 or visit:- www.houseproud.org.uk/.

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Bus Service to Severn Tunnel Junction
Concessionary bus passes can be used on this service.

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Monmouthshire County Council Out of hours contact number from 1st September 2009 is 02920 626371 - this emergency number will be provided to the public on the answer message when they phone the Council's main number 01633 644644.

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Digital Switchover Know someone who needs help switching to digital TV? They could be eligible for help if they are:

Aged 75 years or older
Have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
Get (or could get) certain disability benefits, or
Are registered blind or partially sighted

Call FREE on 0800 40 85 9000 or visit http://www.helpscheme.co.uk/

Switchover for this area starts on 3rd March 2010 and will be completed by 31st March 2010. That means that everyone who receives their TV signal from the Wenvoe Transmitter must have suitable digital equipment installed in order to continue watching TV after the switchover.

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City Wildlife Care Emergency rescue and critical care. Tel:- 07794 179 207 for a 24 hour service to rescue and offer emergency care to injured or orphaned wildlife in the South East Wales area. Visit www.citywildlifecare.org.uk/

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Horse & Pony Rescue Society Dog Show
On 17th April 2011 a Dog Show was held at Pill Farm, Magor to raise funds for the Horse and Pony Rescue Society. The organisers would like to thank all those who supported the event, and congratulations to all those who won prizes.

Undy Football Club Due To Move In To The Welsh League
Undy FC celebrated recently (May 2011) after securing a place in the Welsh League by winning 1-0 at home to Lliswerry. The club was invited last year to vie for a spot in the League, which would required them to not only win the league they were in, but to also meet standard requirements including an adequate-sized spectator stand. The Club set about working hard on a number of fundraising events and managed to raise enough money to have a new stand built just in time for them to win the title and clinch a spot in the Welsh League. The Club also received funding from the Severnside Area Committee towards the stand, which was really appreciated. The Club is currently looking for spsonsors.

ONE STOP SHOP COMES TO MAGOR
The Monmouthshire County Council One Stop Shop will be coming to Magor. The mobile unit will park up in Chestnut Close Magor between 10.30am and 12 noon. Check our Home page "Whats On" section for dates. Information, leaflets, forms, enquiries, purple/red/white recycling bags and Dog bags will be available. If they cannot help, they will try to find out who can.

UNDY & DISTRICT ART SOCIETY HOST GWANWYN FESTIVAL (sponsored by Age Concern)
During the month of May, the Undy & District Art Society hosted the Gwanwyn Festival, by organising four free Art Demonstrations, open to the public on Wednesday evenings. The professional artists were all Monmouthshire based.

Jantien Powell demonstrated how to work in Oil pastels and Ink, while Wildlife Artist Howard Jones demonstrated in pastels. Local artist Rosalind Kelly who specialises in American Folk Art brought examples of her work, and demonstrated the techniques used to create folk art, while Anthony Skates shows visitors how to prepare and create a still life using acrylics.

On the afternoon of Wednesday 11th May, visitors were welcomed to an 'Open Studio' of the Art Society, when they could watch members working and view a small exhibition of work.

The Undy & District Art Society always welcome visitors and/or new members, and if you would like any further information then please contact Joyce Hart on 01633 882 331 or Avril Hunt on 01633 880 467

Rosalind Kelly shows examples of her Folk Art to visitors and members of the Undy & District Art Society.

Abergavenny artist Jantien Powell with her work following the demonstration of how to work with Ink and Oil Pastels

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - UPDATE July 2011

The Community Council, have taken considerable time to review the proposed Local Development Plan (LDP), and have commented, in detail on the issues affecting the communities of Magor and Undy.

During a Monmouthshire County Council Full Council meeting that took place on the 1^st July, 2011 they considered all representation made concerning the LDP. The outcome of this meeting was to adopt the proposed LDP Deposit Plan.

Following this, in the near future, the proposed Plan will go out for further consultation.

During this consultation period, we as a Community Council will again have the opportunity to respond in detail our objections, comments, observations etc. Members of the public will also have the right to make representation to Monmouthshire County Council on the Plan.

In addition to this consultation, there will be various ‘drop in’ sessions across the county which members of the public can attend. The Deposit Plan will be explained during the session, and there will be an opportunity to ask any further questions, or make comments.

The Community Council will continue to keep residents informed as and when they receive any further information. This will be found on the notice boards, or on our web site: http://www.magorundy.org.uk/

Members of the public can view the Monmouthshire County Council Local Development Plan at Monmouthshire County Council offices at County Hall, Cwmbran, or on their web site: http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/

Cllr Mrs Donna James
Chair

Tesco Planning Application Appeal

The Planning Application, submitted by Tesco, for development of the 'Reliance Garage' site, Main Road, Undy for a store has been withdrawn.

It is unknown at present whether Tesco will be submitting an alternative Planning Application.

1st MAGOR SCOUTS GET INVOLVED WITH A 'LITTER PICK'

At the August meeting of the Penhow Autograss at Wilcrick, Nr Magor, members of the 1st Magor Scouts assisted in picking up litter across the showground.

Those who took part in the 'litter pick' are working towards their 'Community' Badges.

Well done Scouts!

Monmouthshire invites comments on Deposit Local Development Plan - 30^th September 2011

Monmouthshire County Council is preparing a Local Development Plan (LDP) for the county (excluding that part contained in the Brecon Beacons National Park) and is currently inviting comments on the Deposit Plan.

The Deposit Plan sets out the strategy and policies which will shape the way in which the county develops over the ten year period to 2021. It allocates land for housing and employment purposes and indicates where these and other uses will be permitted and contains policies to protect the environment from inappropriate development.

Cabinet member Councillor Bob Greenland has championed the importance to Monmouthshire of having a statutory planning framework that will positively guide development and avoid the ad hoc chaos of ‘planning by appeal’ if no such framework exists.

When adopted, the LDP will constitute the development plan for Monmouthshire – replacing the existing Unitary Development Plan (UDP) – and will form the basis for decisions in the determination of planning applications and appeals. The LDP will therefore provide a measure of certainty about what kinds of development will be permitted and where during the plan period.

The Deposit LDP has been produced following extensive consultation and participation, and its publication presents an important opportunity to submit comments in support of or in objection to the policies and proposals contained in the Plan. Notification of the consultation has been sent to over 2,500 individuals and organisations. Formal advertisements have been placed in the local press and drop-in sessions will take place at the dates and venues listed in the table below, where council staff can explain the LDP and answer questions.

The Deposit LDP and supporting documents together with information on how to get involved and make comments can be viewed on the council’s web site at www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy, at County Hall, Cwmbran and at all council libraries and one stop shops. The consultation period will run from Friday 7^th October to Friday 18^th November 2011.

For further information please contact the Development Plans team:

Tel: 01633 644429/ 644826/ 644827/ 644828/ 644829
Email: developmentplans@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Web site: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/planningpolicy

LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Drill Hall, Chepstow	Monday 10^th October	12.30pm – 7.30pm
Elim Pentecostal Church, Caldicot	Thursday 13^th October	12.30pm – 7.30pm
St Mary’s Priory Centre, Abergavenny	Monday 17^th October	12.30pm – 7.30pm
Scout Centenary Hall, Usk	Tuesday 18^th October	4pm – 7.30pm
Ebeneezer Chapel, Magor	Wednesday 19^th October	12.30pm – 7.30pm
Bridges Centre, Monmouth	Thursday 20^th October	12.30pm – 7.30pm

Undy Rugby Academy provide 'Guard of Honour'
at Rodney Parade

Undy Rugby Academy visited Rodney Parade again to perform the Guard of Honour for Newport prior to a fixture with Camarthen Quins.

This time, Undy came with news that they have been given permission to form a junior team at Magor RFC. This is significant news for Magor who had practically disappeared off the radar, and were clinging on with only a veteran side playing - not good news for one of Monmouthshire's old traditional village clubs.

An age grade side means that hopefully there will be a future for the club as the youngsters move up the age groups to represent the club at senior level. Friends of Newport RFC are committed to supporting such a move.

The Trust funded a range of training kit for the academy including tackle shields and balance training aids to help the kids hone up their skills for the season ahead.

As is now traditional, the youngsters ran through a range of rugby skills with FoNR Coach Joe Crocker, ably assisted by Sam Waldron and Gareth Bowen. Following this they formed the Guard of Honour as the teams took to the park.

Nathan Williams-Corbin was the selected player from Undy Rugby Academy to receive the coveted Friends of Newport Rugby Award for the Ultimate Support Player of the Season. This award is not necessarily for the high point scorer or the most accomplished or natural player at the Academy, but for the player who gives the most support to his team mates and puts in more effort than his peers as a good club man would. Finding a role at which he could call his own, Nathan as hooker, secures lots of ball for the team. He received his award from Newport heroes Sam Waldron and Gareth Bowen before the match against Carmarthen Quinns at Rodney Parade.

Whilst his academy mates formed the Guard of Honour, Nathan was invited to be the match day mascot, an opportunity he chose to share with his best pal Ellis Bonner.

Nathan (left) and Ellis (right) met up with skipper Alex Jones before kick-off and then led out the Black and Ambers for a winning performance against the Carmarthen Quinns.

The academy welcomes the support of FoNR and in particular the way they seek to support the grass roots of the game. They put a lot of time and effort into mini rugby and provided a coaching session and contact with Newport players making the day for all of the academy players a very special one.

Undy Rugby Academy have also formed links with Magor RFC and are working with them to develop mini and junior rugby teams at Magor RFC. They are currently setting up under 8, under 10 and under 11 teams but would like to hear from anyone who wants to play rugby in Magor and Undy.

Visit www.undyrugby.co.uk and contact the academy by clicking on the response form in the menu section and leave your contact details.

VILLAGE CONSULTATION EVENTS

The Community Councillors would like to extend their sincere thanks to all those residents who attended the Village Consultation Events held on the 19th & 26th November 2011. Your support at the events is really appreciated, and the Community Council welcome the comments and concerns that you raised.

Over the next few weeks, all the information and data gathered at the events will be collated into one document which will enable Councillors to analyse your comments and concerns, and discuss and plan a way forward for the future.

Some issues and problems raised can be dealt with as 'day to day' issues, like pot holes, faulty lights etc, but other issues involve more planning and research and will be considered as 'projects' to be worked on over the coming months. I am sure you will appreciate that we cannot deal with everything all at once!

The Community Council plan to keep you informed, and updates will be posted on a dedicated website page, and in the Community Council Notice Boards.

If, you think of anything else that you wish you had mentioned at the events, then please do not hesitate to contact the clerk, or speak to one of the Community Councillors - it is never too late to pass on your concerns and views: Your Views Do Count! - Your Concerns Do Matter!

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Community Council unsuccessful in stopping new development at Kensington Park connecting to Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water sewage infrastructure-

Magor with Undy Community Council have actively been trying to stop the new development of 90 dwellings at Kensington Park connecting to the Dwr Cymcu/Welsh Water sewage infrastructure until such time the Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water undertake the upgrading and improvements to what is an antiquated and outdated system.

Bovis Homes applied to Monmouthshire County Council Planning Committee for the removal of clause 13 of their Planning Application. Removal of this would allow a phased connection of the 90 dwellings to the sewage infrastructure. Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water had promised to undertake an upgrade commencing Spring 2012 - this is now August 2012 - but will not have started, or finished by the time the 90 dwellings have been connected. Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water have on numerous occasions promised to upgrade the system, but so far they have not delivered on any of the dates given.

The Community Council is fully aware of the problems encountered by residents in Magor and Undy with regards to the overloading of the current sewage system provided by Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water.

The Community Council made a last minute written plea to the Monmouthshire County Council Planning Committee (click here). Residents and the local County Council Ward members also made representation and pleas.

Despite this, and several previous written and verbal representations, the Planning Committee at their meeting on the 14th February agreed to remove clause 13 of the planning agreement, which now allows Bovis Homes to connect to the sewage infrastructure before Dwr Cymru/Welsh Water have upgraded the system.