COFNODION / MINUTES

Cyng. Emlyn Jones (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Mair Benjamin

Cyng. Glynis Somers

Cyng. Dani Thomas

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Julien Brun

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Brian Davies (Eitem 277 i 309 yn unig)

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Mark Strong

Yn mynychu:

Cyng. Shelley Childs (Cyngor Sir Ceredigion)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Swyddog Gweinyddol)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Catherine Peasley (Ymgeisydd cyfethol) (Eitemau 277 i 290 yn unig)

Simon Robson (Aelod o’r cyhoedd)

Cllr. Emlyn Jones (Chair)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Mair Benjamin

Cllr. Glynis Somers

Cllr. Dani Thomas

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Julien Brun

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Brian Davies (Item 277 to 309 only)

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Mark Strong

In attendance:

Cllr. Shelley Childs (Ceredigion County Council)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Administration Officer)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Catherine Peasley (Co-option candidate) (Items 277 to 290 only)

Simon Robson (Member of the public )

Derbyniwyd ymddiheuriadau gan yr aelodau canlynol, a PHENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo eu habsenoldeb:

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Mari Turner

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

Cyng. Carl Worrall

Apologies had been received from the following members, and it was RESOLVED to approve their absence:

Cllr. Mari Turner

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Absent without apologies:

Cllr. Carl Worrall

288. Cyd-ethol ar gyfer y sedd wag (Ward Ganolog):

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol ond nid rhagfarnol oherwydd ei fod yn adnabod yr ymgeisydd. PENDERFYNWYD y byddai’n parhau yn y Gadair ond y byddai’n ymatal rhag pleidleisio.

288. Cyd-ethol ar gyfer y sedd wag (Ward Ganolog):

Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol, gan fod yr ymgeisydd yn glient yn ei gweithle ac yn gweithio mewn agosrwydd rhesymol. Gadawodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson y cyfarfod yn ystod y drafodaeth ac ni bleidleisiodd.

288. Cyd-ethol ar gyfer y sedd wag (Ward Ganolog):

Datganodd y Cyng. Julien Brun fuddiant personol ond nid rhagfarnol, oherwydd ei fod yn adnabod yr ymgeisydd.

304. Ystyried a chymeradwyo gwariant mis Rhagfyr: Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w fusnes ac i rai o’i gleientiaid busnes.

304. Ystyried a chymeradwyo gwariant mis Rhagfyr:  Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w fusnes ac i rai o’i gleientiaid busnes.

312.2 A250923: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Penglais: Datganodd y Cyng. Jeff Smith fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan ei fod yn gyflogedig yn y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol.

312.2 A250923: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Penglais: Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod yr ymgeisydd cynllunio yn gleient i’w fusnes.

312.2 A250923: Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru, Penglais: Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod yr ymgeisydd cynllunio yn gleient i’w fusnes.

288. Co-option for vacant seat (Central Ward): Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal but not prejudicial interest due to knowing the applicant. It was RESOLVED for him to remain in the Chair but he abstained from voting.

288. Co-option for vacant seat (Central Ward): Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest, as the applicant was a client of their workplace and they worked in reasonably close proximity. Cllr. Kerry Ferguson left the meeting during the discussion and did not vote.

288. Co-option for vacant seat (Central Ward): Cllr. Julien Brun declared a personal but not prejudicial interest, due to knowing the applicant.

304 To consider & approve December expenditure: Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

304 To consider & approve December expenditure: Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

312.2 A250923: National Library of Wales, Penglais: Cllr Jeff Smith declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to being employed at the National Library.

312.2 A250923: National Library of Wales, Penglais: Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the planning applicant being a client of their business.

312.2 A250923: National Library of Wales, Penglais: Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the planning applicant being a client of their business.

·         Estynnwyd dymuniadau da i’r Clerc, Will Rowlands, a oedd yn sâl.

·         Nodwyd bod y cyngerdd Nadolig Wcráin yng Nghanolfan y Morlan wedi bod yn noson wych, gyda dros 200 o bobl yn bresennol.

·         Estynnwyd diolchiadau i Kronberg, a mynegwyd gwerthfawrogiad i Wendy Hughes a’r swyddogion eraill am wneud y daith yn llwyddiant mawr.

·         Adroddwyd bod Cinio Nadolig yr Henoed wedi bod yn ddigwyddiad cadarnhaol iawn, gyda dros 100 o bobl yn bresennol; diolch a estynnwyd i’r staff am eu hymdrechion i drefnu’r digwyddiad.

·         Estynnwyd cydymdeimlad â’r rheini yr effeithiwyd arnynt gan y drychineb ddiweddar yn Awstralia.

Nodwyd bod newyn mewn carchardai yn fater difrifol ar hyn o bryd. Cytunwyd y dylid mynd i’r afael â’r mater hwn yn ffurfiol drwy lythyr ysgrifenedig gan gynghorydd, yn hytrach na’i gynnwys o dan Gyfeiriadau Personol.

·         Well wishes were extended to the Clerk, Will Rowlands, who was unwell.

·         The Christmas Ukraine concert at the Morlan Centre was noted as a great evening, with over 200 people attending.

·         Thanks were extended to Kronberg, and appreciation was expressed to Wendy Hughes and the other officers for making the trip a great success.

·         The Seniors’ Christmas Lunch was reported as a very positive event, with over 100 attendees; thanks were extended to the staff for their efforts in arranging the event.

·         Condolences were extended to those affected by the recent tragedy in Australia.

It was noted that a hunger strike is currently taking place in prisons in solidarity with Palestine. It was agreed that this matter should be addressed formally by way of a written letter from Cllr. Lucy Huws to Ben Lake, to be approved by Full Council prior to sending, rather than being included under Personal References.

Ysgrifennu llythyr ffurfiol (Cyng. Lucy Huws/ Cllr. Lucy Huws to write a formal letter

Nodwyd ymddiheuriadau. Byddai adroddiad ysgrifenedig yn cael ei gylchredeg yn y dyfodol agos.

Apologies were noted. A written report would be circulated in due course.

Adroddiad ysgrifenedig (Cyng. Emlyn Jones)

Written report (Cllr. Emlyn Jones)

Bydd diweddariad ysgrifenedig yn cael ei gylchredeg maes o law. Nodwyd nad oedd adroddiad wedi’i dderbyn yn y cyfarfod hwn gan fod y Clerc yn sâl; fel arfer caiff yr adroddiad ei gyflwyno’n ar lafar.

A written update will be circulated in due course. It was noted that no report was received at this meeting as the Clerk was unwell; the report is usually delivered verbally.

Diweddariad ysgrifennedig (Staff)

Written update

(Staff)

Dosbarthwyd adroddiad ysgrifenedig. Codwyd y canlynol:

·         Derbyniwyd adborth cadarnhaol ynghylch sylfeini coed y stryd ger terfynfa’r bws ar Heol Alexandra, gan nodi eu bod eisoes yn edrych yn well o lawer.

·         Codwyd ymholiad ynghylch gwelyau blodau ar Sgwâr Owain Glyndŵr yn ymddangos yn wag. Eglurwyd y byddai e-bost yn cael ei anfon i roi eglurhad ar y mater hwn.

• Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch y rhwystrau ar gornel Rhodfa’r Gogledd, a ddisgwylid eu bod wedi’u paentio. Eglurwyd y byddai e-bost yn cael ei anfon i roi eglurhad ar y mater hwn.

Diolchwyd i’r Rheolwr Cyfleusterau ac Asedau am ei waith

A written report was circulated. The following was raised:

·         Positive feedback was received regarding the street tree bases by the bus terminal at Alexandra Road, noting that they already look significantly improved.

·         A query was raised about the flower beds on Owain Glyndŵr Square appearing bare. It was explained that an email would be sent to provide clarification on this matter.

·         A question was raised regarding the barriers on the corner of Rhodfa’r Gogledd, which were expected to have been painted. It was explained that an email would be sent to provide clarification on this matter.

Thanks were extended to the Facilities & Assets Manager for his work.

E-bost i’w anfon (Staff)/

Email to be sent (Staff)

Darparwyd adroddiad llafar gan y Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau. Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch dyddiad cyfarfod nesaf Grŵp Gefeillio Saint Brieuc, a chadarnhawyd nad yw dyddiad wedi’i bennu eto.

Estynnwyd diolch i’r Swyddog Digwyddiadau a Phartneriaethau am ei gwaith.

A verbal report was provided by the Events & Partnerships Officer. A question was raised regarding the date of the next Saint Brieuc Twinning Group meeting, and it was confirmed that no date had been set.

Thanks were extended to the Events & Partnerships Officer for her work.

Bydd diweddariad yn cael ei anfon yn y dyfodol agos.

Nodwyd y byddai’r farchnad ar ddydd Sadwrn, 20 Rhagfyr, yn debygol o fod yn achlysur arbennig, gan bod Marchnad yr Hen Dref a Marchnad y Ffermwyr yn cael eu cyfuno. Anogwyd y cynghorwyr i fod yn bresennol. Byddai’r farchnad yn rhedeg o 9:30 y bore tan 3:00 y prynhawn.

Estynnwyd diolch i’r Cydlynydd Marchnad a Digwyddiadau am ei gwaith.

An update would be sent out in due course.

It was noted that the market on Saturday, 20 December, would be expected to be an excellent occasion, as the Old Town Market and the Farmers’ Market would be combined. Councillors were encouraged to attend. The market would run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thanks were extended to the Market & Events Co-ordinator for her work.

Croesawodd y Cadeirydd aelodau’r cyhoedd yn ffurfiol ac fe’u gwahodd i ofyn cwestiynau neu wneud sylwadau ar yr agenda:

·         Ni chodwyd unrhyw gwestiynau na sylwadau.

The Chair formally welcomed members of the public and invited them to raise questions or make comments on the agenda:

·         No questions or comments were raised.

Cyng. Alun Williams:

·         Suit Ffitrwydd Canolfan Hamdden: Mynychodd y Cyng. Alun Williams agoriad yr ystafell ffitrwydd wedi’i hadnewyddu yn y ganolfan hamdden. Mae’r hen beiriannau wedi’u disodli gyda chyfarpar newydd, gan alluogi’r cyfleuster i gystadlu â gorsafoedd ffitrwydd eraill yn yr ardal. Mae cynnig hyrwyddo ar gael am y tri mis nesaf, gan ddarparu aelodaeth â gostyngiad i’r rhai sy’n ymuno.

·         Gwobrau Caru Ceredigion: Cynhaliwyd y gwobrau ar 11 Rhagfyr, gyda Aberpoeth yn cael ei enwi’n enillwyr cyffredinol ac yn derbyn y Wobr Entrepreneuriaid. Roedd hyn yn llwyddiant nodedig i fusnesau Aberystwyth yn y digwyddiad yn Llambed.

·         Diweddariad Cyllideb: Roedd cynnydd cychwynnol setliad cyllid arfaethedig Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer Ceredigion yn 2.3%, a oedd yn llawer is na chwyddiant. Mae hyn bellach wedi cynyddu i 4%, a fydd yn helpu i sicrhau nad oes angen i dreth gyngor godi cymaint ag yr oedd disgwyl yn flaenorol.

·         Cyngerdd Nadolig Wcráin: Yn dilyn sylwadau’r Cynghorydd Lucy Huws, pwysleisiodd y Cynghorydd Alun Williams lwyddiant y cyngerdd Nadolig dros Wcráin, a ddenodd 240 o fynychwyr. Nodwyd bod Aberystwyth wedi parhau i ddangos cefnogaeth gref wrth groesawu ffoaduriaid i’r dref.

Cyng. Shelley Childs:

·         Trafodaethau Traffig a Ffyrdd Cefnffyrdd: Adroddwyd bod NWMTRA wedi cyfarfod â Chyngor Sir Ceredigion yr wythnos diwethaf i drafod materion cefnffyrdd. Mynegwyd barn aelodau ynghylch y posibilrwydd o ddad-droncio Y Stryd Fawr. Cytunwyd bod angen trafodaethau pellach, ond mae’r cynnig yn parhau i gael ei ystyried. Awgrym arall oedd dynodi’r A4120 fel cefnffordd yn lle hynny, ac roedd swyddogion yn agored i awgrymiadau.

·         Croesfan Gerddwyr yn Ysgol Padarn Sant: Cadarnhawyd bod y groesfan wedi’i chytuno i’w chynnwys yn y gyllideb ar gyfer 2026–27, gyda diweddariad i’w ddisgwyl yn fuan.

·         Arwyddion Southgate: Mae’r arwyddion wedi’u cymeradwyo a’u llofnodi gan Lywodraeth Cymru, gan gynnwys cyfieithiadau Cymraeg. Mae angen eglurhad o hyd ynghylch pwy sy’n gyfrifol am y taliad.

·         Materion Graffiti: Cafodd y mater ei amlygu ar-lein drwy wefan Cambrian News. Cysylltwyd â’r Adran Ffyrdd ac fe ddarparwyd drafft cyntaf o brotocol ar gyfer ei ddileu. Nodwyd y gallai’r gwaith dileu fod yn gyfrifoldeb yr Adran Ffyrdd, ond mae goblygiadau cyfreithiol pan fo graffiti ar eiddo preifat. Rhoddir rhagor o wybodaeth yn fuan.

·         Cyfarfod gyda Trafnidiaeth Cymru: Mae’r cyfarfod wedi’i drefnu ar gyfer 9 Ionawr i drafod y lein reilffordd Aberystwyth–Amwythig. Cynghorwyd aelodau i gysylltu â’r Cyng. Shelley Childs neu’r Cyng. Jeff Smith ynghylch unrhyw faterion, gan y byddant yn cynrychioli Aberystwyth yn y cyfarfod yn Amwythig.

·         Adroddiad Ffyrdd (ar ran y Cynghorydd Endaf Edwards):

o   Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf: Mae cynlluniau ar gyfer llethrau i gerddwyr wedi’u trefnu.

o   Cyffordd Maes Iago (ochr Neuadd y Farchnad): Mae llethrau i gerddwyr wedi’u hamserlennu ar gyfer 2026–27.

o   Fynedfa i Dir y Castell, Stryd yr Efail: Cynlluniau i ymestyn y llwybr cerdded. Mae lluniadau ar gael gan y Cyng. Endaf Edwards i’w hadolygu.

Codwyd cwestiwn i’r Cyng. Shelley Childs ynghylch a ellid dyrannu cyllid ychwanegol tuag at doiledau cyhoeddus. Cadarnhaodd y Cyng. Childs na fyddai cyllid ychwanegol ar gael, gan fod ymdrechion yn canolbwyntio ar gadw cynnydd treth gyngor i’r lleiafswm.

Nododd y Cyng. Mair Benjamin ei bod wedi clywed am gyllid posibl a allai gynnwys toiledau cyhoeddus. Nodwyd ymhellach y byddai hi’n anfon manylion drwy e-bost at gynghorwyr a’r Clerc.

Estynnwyd diolch i’r holl aelodau am eu diweddariadau.

Cllr Alun Williams:

·         Leisure Centre Fitness Suite: Cllr. Alun Williams attended the opening of the refurbished fitness suite at the leisure centre. The old machines had been replaced with new equipment, enabling the facility to compete with other gyms in the area. A promotional offer was available for the next three months, providing discounted membership for those who sign up.

·         Caru Ceredigion Awards: The awards were held on December 11, with Aberpoeth named overall winners and receiving the Entrepreneurs Award. This was a notable success for Aberystwyth businesses at the event in Lampeter.

·         Budget Update: The Welsh Government’s initial proposed funding settlement increase for Ceredigion was 2.3%, which was well below inflation. This had now risen to 4%, which would help ensure that council tax did not need to rise as significantly as previously anticipated.

·         Ukraine Christmas Concert: Following Cllr. Lucy Huws’ remarks, Cllr. Alun Williams highlighted the success of the Ukraine Christmas concert, which attracted 240 attendees. It was noted that Aberystwyth had continued to show strong support in welcoming refugees to the town.

Cllr. Shelley Childs:

·         Traffic and Trunk Road Discussions: It was reported that NWMTRA met Ceredigion County Council last week to discuss trunk road issues. Members expressed views on the potential de-trunking of Y Stryd Fawr. It was agreed that further discussions would be required, but the proposal remained under consideration. An alternative suggestion was to designate the A4120 as the trunk road instead, and officials were open to suggestions.

·         Pedestrian Crossing at Saint Padarn School: It was confirmed that the crossing had been agreed for inclusion in the future budget for 2026–27, with an update expected soon.

·         Southgate Signs: The signage had been approved and signed off by the Welsh Government, including Welsh translations. Clarification was still required regarding responsibility for payment.

·         Graffiti Issues: The matter had been highlighted online via the Cambrian News website. Highways had been contacted and provided a first draft of a protocol for removal. It was noted that removal may fall under Highways, but there are legal implications when graffiti is on private property. Further information would follow.

·         Meeting with Transport for Wales: The meeting was scheduled for 9 January to discuss the Aberystwyth–Shrewsbury train line. Members were advised to contact Cllr. Shelley Childs or Cllr. Jeff Smith regarding any issues, as they would be representing Aberystwyth at the meeting in Shrewsbury.

·         Highways Report (on behalf of Cllr. Endaf Edwards):

o   Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf: Dropped kerbs planned.

o   Maes Iago junction (side of Market Hall): Dropped kerbs scheduled for 2026–27.

o   Entrance to Castle Grounds, Stryd yr Efail: Plans to extend the walkway. Drawings are available from Cllr. Endaf Edwards for review.

A question was raised to Cllr. Shelley Childs regarding whether additional funding could be allocated towards public toilets. Cllr. Childs confirmed that there would not be extra funding available, as efforts were focused on keeping council tax increases to a minimum.

Cllr. Mair Benjamin noted that she had heard of potential funding that might cover public toilets. It was further noted that she would email the details to councillors and the Clerk.

Thanks were extended to all members for their updates.

Cyng. Mair Benjamin i ysgrifennu e-bost at y Clerc a’r Cynghorwyr /

Cllr. Mair Benjamin to write an email to Clerk and Cllrs.

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol ond nid rhagfarnol gan ei fod yn adnabod yr ymgeisydd. PENDERFYNWYD y byddai’n parhau yn y Gadair ond y byddai’n ymatal rhag pleidleisio.

Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol, gan fod yr ymgeisydd yn glient yn ei weithle ac yn gweithio mewn agosrwydd rhesymol. Gadawodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson y cyfarfod yn ystod y drafodaeth ac ni bleidleisiodd.

Datganodd y Cyng. Julien Brun fuddiant personol ond nid rhagfarnol, gan ei fod yn adnabod yr ymgeisydd.

Croesawyd yr ymgeisydd cyd-ethol i’r cyfarfod a diolchwyd iddo am ei ddiddordeb a’i barodrwydd i sefyll am y sedd wag.

Ar ôl cyflwyniad byr a rhoi atebion i gwestiynau, gadawodd yr ymgeisydd yr ystafell a chynhaliwyd pleidlais i lenwi’r swydd wag.

Eglurwyd y gallai’r Cyngor bleidleisio naill ai drwy ddangos dwylo neu drwy bleidlais gyfrinachol. PENDERFYNWYD bwrw ymlaen gyda phleidlais drwy ddangos dwylo.

Cyfrifwyd y pleidleisiau gan y Cadeirydd a’r Swyddog Gweinyddol.

PENDERFYNWYD cyd-ethol Catherine Peasley fel aelod o Gyngor Tref Aberystwyth ar gyfer Ward Ganolog.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones rhag pleidleisio.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Julien Brun rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal but not prejudicial interest due to knowing the applicant. It was RESOLVED for him to remain in the Chair but he abstained from voting.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest, as the applicant was a client of their workplace and they worked in reasonably close proximity. Cllr. Kerry Ferguson left the meeting during the discussion and did not vote.

Cllr. Julien Brun declared a personal but not prejudicial interest, due to knowing the applicant.

The co-option candidate was welcomed to the meeting and thanked for their interest and willingness to stand for the vacant seat.

Following a short presentation and responses to questions, the candidate left the room and a vote was held to fill the vacancy.

It was explained that the Council could vote either by a show of hands or by secret ballot. It was RESOLVED to proceed with a vote by show of hands.

Votes were counted by the Chair and the Office Administrator.

It was RESOLVED to co-opt Catherine Peasley as a member of Aberystwyth Town Council for Central ward.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones abstained from voting.

Cllr. Julien Brun abstained from voting.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion yn amodol ar yr addasiad canlynol:

Cytunwyd nad oedd y geiriad o dan eitem 5 “Ystyriwyd y posibilrwydd o gychwyn cyfarfodydd am 18:00 yn hytrach na 18:30. Nid oedd y Pwyllgor yn gyffredinol o blaid y newid hwn, ond cytunwyd y byddai angen ei ystyried gan y Cyngor Llawn.” yn adlewyrchiad cywir o’r cyfarfod. Cytunodd yr Aelodau i ddiwygio’r geiriad i adlewyrchu nad oedd cytundeb ar y pwynt hwn ac na ddylid ei godi yng Nghyngor Llawn oni bai bod cynnig gan gynghorydd yn cael ei wneud.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes subject to the following amendment:

It was agreed that the wording under item 5 “The potential for meetings to start at 18:00, rather than 18:30, was considered. The Committee was generally not in favour of this change, but it was agreed that it would need to be considered by the Full Council.” was not an accurate reflection of the meeting. Members agreed to amend the wording to reflect that there was no agreement on this point and that it should not be raised at full council unless a motion from a councillor was made.

Newid y cofnodion (Staff) / Change the minutes (Staff)

Ailymunodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson a Catherine Peasley â’r cyfarfod.

Estynnwyd llongyfarchiadau i Catherine Peasley ar ei chyd-ethol llwyddiannus i’r sedd wag ar gyfer Ward Ganolog.

Diolchodd Catherine Peasley i’r Cynghorwyr am eu cefnogaeth ac yna gadawodd y cyfarfod.

Cllr Kerry Ferguson and Catherine Peasley rejoined the meeting.

Congratulations were extended to Catherine Peasley on her successful co-option to the vacant seat for the Central Ward.

Catherine Peasley thanked the Councillors for their support and subsequently left the meeting.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r newidiadau i bolisïau a gweithdrefnau cynllunio.

It was RESOLVED to approve the changes to planning policies & procedures.

PENDERFYNWYD ei gwneud yn ofynnol i aelodau’r pwyllgor staffio gwblhau modiwlau hyfforddi OVW ‘Y Cyngor fel Cyflogwr’ a ‘Rheoli eich Staff’.

Nodwyd bod rhai cynghorwyr wedi mynegi pryder ynghylch cost yr hyfforddiant ac wedi cwestiynu ei werth. Fodd bynnag, nodwyd ymhellach bod y modiwlau’n cael eu hystyried yn werthfawr ac yn hanfodol i aelodau’r pwyllgor.

It was RESOLVED to require members of the staffing committee to undertake OVW training modules ‘The Council as an Employer’ and ‘Managing your Staff’.

It was noted that some councillors expressed concern regarding the cost of the training and questioned its value. However, it was further noted that the modules were considered both valuable and essential for committee members.

PENDERFYNWYD dileu’r gofyniad am gynrychiolydd o bob ward ar y Pwyllgor Rheolau Sefydlog a Pholisi. Bydd aelodaeth y pwyllgor yn cael ei chytuno yn y ffordd arferol, gyda chynghorwyr yn enwebu eu hunain o hyn ymlaen, heb unrhyw gyfyngiad ar aelodaeth.

It was RESOLVED to remove the requirement for a representative of each ward on the Standing Orders & Policy Committee. Membership of the committee shall be agreed in the normal way, with councillors nominating themselves, going forward, with no restriction on membership.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r Cynllun Cyhoeddi.

It was RESOLVED to approve the Publication Scheme.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r Polisi Cwynion

It was RESOLVED to approve the Complaints Policy

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r canllawiau grant ar gyfer ymgeiswyr, ac eithrio’r adran flaenoriaethau, a fydd yn cael ei hystyried gan y Pwyllgor Cyllid a’r Pwyllgor Rheoli Cyffredinol.

It was RESOLVED to approve the grant guidance for applicants, with the exception of the priorities section, which would be considered by the Finance Committee and the General Management Committee.

Agenda

Cyllid a Pwyllgor RhC/

Finance and GM Agenda

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r ffurflen gais cyd-ethol.

It was RESOLVED to approve the co-option application form.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r newidiadau, ,sy’n cael eu cynnwys yng nghofnodion y pwyllgor.

It was RESOLVED to approve the changes ,which are contained in the committee minutes.

PENDERFYNWYD dileu’r gofyniad am awdurdodiad deuol ar gyfer taliadau ar-lein o’r Rheoliadau Ariannol.

It was RESOLVED to remove need for dual authorisation of online payments from Financial Regulations.

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PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

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PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

PENDERFYNWYD derbyn a chofnodi’n ffurfiol y gwaith a wnaed gan y Cyng. Jeff Smith wrth asesu effeithiolrwydd ymatebion y Cyngor Tref i geisiadau cynllunio. Estynnwyd diolch i’r Cyng. Jeff Smith am ei gyfraniad sylweddol.

It was RESOLVED to formally receive and record the work undertaken by Cllr. Jeff Smith on assessing the effectiveness of the Town Council’s responses to planning applications. Thanks were extended to Cllr. Jeff Smith for his significant contribution.

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PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

PENDERFYNWYD enwebu’r Cyng. Mair Benjamin i fynychu Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol Un Llais Cymru.

It was RESOLVED to nominate Cllr. Mair Benjamin to attend the One Voice Wales Annual General Meeting.

PENDERFYNWYD cefnogi cynnig 1–5 Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol Un Llais Cymru.

It was RESOLVED to support motions 1-5 of the One Voice Wales Annual General Meeting.

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PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cofnodion.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes.

5. Ystyried cyfrifon mis Tachwedd: Yn y golofn ‘gweithredu’ nodwyd y byddai e-bost yn cael ei anfon at gynghorwyr ynghylch y gwahoddiad posibl i Grŵp Gefeillio Arklow i fynychu gorymdaith Dydd Gŵyl Dewi. Nodwyd nad yw hyn wedi’i wneud.

5. To consider November accounts: In the ‘action’ column it stated that an email would be sent to councillors regarding  potential invitation of the Arklow Twinning Group to attend the St David’s Day parade. It was noted that this hadn’t been done.

Gyrru ebost (Staff)

Send an email (Staff)

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r cyfrifon.

Pleidleisiodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yn erbyn hyn.

It was RESOLVED to approve the accounts

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands voted against this.

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w fusnes ac i rai o’i gleientiaid busnes.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones y gadair oherwydd buddiant rhagfarnol. Cadeiriodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yr eitem hon.

Datganodd y Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol gan fod y gwariant yn cynnwys taliadau i’w fusnes ac i rai o’i gleientiaid busnes.

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r gwariant.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones vacated the chair due to a prejudicial interest. Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands chaired this item.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest due to the expenditure including payments to their business and to some of their business clients.

It was further RESOLVED to approve the expenditure.

Codwyd y cwestiynau canlynol:

Baner Palesteina: Nodwyd nad oedd baner Palesteina ar hyn o bryd wedi’i harddangos ar bolyn baner y castell, a chodwyd ymholiad ynghylch pryd y byddai hyn yn cael ei drefnu. Nodwyd ymhellach y dylai’r faner Gymreig fod yn fwy ac y dylai pob baner fod o’r un maint. Eglurwyd y byddai’r swyddfa yn mynd i’r afael â’r mater hwn cyn gynted â phosibl ac yn diweddaru’r cynghorwyr yn unol â hynny. Nodwyd ymhellach y dylid prynu baner Gymreig fwy, ac na ddylai unrhyw faner fod yn fwy na’r faner Gymreig.

Arwydd “Hen Dref”: Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch statws yr arwydd “Hen Dref” yn Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf. Eglurwyd bod angen caniatâd gan ddau berchennog adeiladau ar gyfer y gosodiad. Mae un perchennog wedi mynegi gwrthwynebiad, ac mae’r eiddo arall ar werth ar hyn o bryd.

Bollardiau ar Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf: Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch a ellid gosod bollardiau i atal cerbydau rhag parcio ar y stryd. Nodwyd bod y mater hwn wedi’i drafod yn flaenorol, ond heb unrhyw ateb pendant na eglurhad. Cytunwyd ymhellach y dylai’r Cyng. Mair Benjamin ysgrifennu’n ffurfiol at y Cadeirydd a’r swyddfa fel y gellir cynnwys yr eitem ar yr agenda nesaf.

Grant Trawsnewid Trefi: Codwyd cwestiwn ynghylch statws y cais am y Grant Trawsnewid Trefi. Eglurwyd y bydd manylion pellach yn cael eu darparu yn y man.

The following questions were raised:

Palestine Flag: It was noted that the Palestine flag was not currently displayed on the castle flagpole, and a query was raised regarding when this would be arranged. It was further noted that the Welsh flag should be larger and that all flags should be of equal size. It was explained that the office would address this matter as soon as possible and update councillors accordingly. It was further noted that a larger Welsh flag should be purchased, and that no flag should be larger than the Welsh flag.

“Hen Dref” Sign: A question was raised regarding the status of the ”Hen Dref” Sign at Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf. It was explained that the Council required permission from two building owners for the installation. One owner has expressed opposition, and the other property was currently for sale.

Bollards on Y Stryd Fawr Uchaf: A question was raised regarding whether bollards could be installed to prevent vehicles from parking on the street. It was noted that this matter had been discussed previously, but no definitive answer or explanation had been provided. It was further agreed that Cllr. Mair Benjamin should formally write to the Chair and the office so that the item could be included on the next agenda.

Transforming Towns Grant: A question was raised regarding the status of the application for the Transforming Towns Grant. It was explained that further details would be provided in due course.

Swyddfa/

Office

PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo’r Adroddiad Bioamrywiaeth ar gyfer 2022–25. Nodwyd y dylai’r Cyngor, yn y dyfodol, osod nodau cliriach a chaniatáu mwy o amser ar gyfer llunio’r adroddiad fel ei fod yn adlewyrchu’n llawn yr holl waith a wnaed yn ystod y flwyddyn. Nodwyd ymhellach y dylid manteisio ar arbenigedd y Cynghorydd newydd, Cath Peasley, wrth baratoi adroddiadau yn y dyfodol.

It was RESOLVED to approve the Biodiversity Report for 2022–25. It was noted that, in future, the Council should set clearer goals and allow more time for drafting the report so that it fully reflected all work undertaken during the year. It was further noted that the expertise of newly appointed Cllr. Cath Peasley should be utilised in preparing future reports.

Cytunwyd bod angen ystyried Cynllun Gweithredu Bioamrywiaeth ar gyfer 2026–28 ymhellach a’i gyfeirio at y Pwyllgor Cynllunio i’w adolygu.

It was agreed that the Biodiversity Action Plan for 2026–28 required further consideration and would be referred to the Planning Committee for review.

Agenda Cynllunio/

Planning Agenda

Cynigiwyd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands gan y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri ac eiliwyd gan y Cyng. Glynis Somers.

Ni chafwyd unrhyw enwebiadau eraill a PENDERFYNWYD yn unfrydol benodi’r Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands was proposed by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri and seconded by Cllr. Glynis Somers.

There were no other nominations and it was unanimously RESOLVED to appoint Cllr. Dylan Lewis- Rowlands.

Cynigiwyd y Cyng. Jeff Smith gan y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri ac eiliwyd gan y Cyng. Nishant Chandolia.

Enwebodd y Cyng. Mair Benjamin ei hun ac fe’i heiliwyd gan y Cyng. Bryony Davies.

Enwebodd y Cyng. Glynis Somers ei hun ac fe’i heiliwyd gan y Cyng. Mair Benjamin.

Cynhaliwyd pleidlais gyfrinachol, gyda’r pleidleisiau’n cael eu cyfrif gan y Swyddog Gweinyddol gyda’r Cyfieithydd fel tyst.

PENDERFYNWYD drwy bleidlais fwyafrifol benodi’r Cyng. Jeff Smith.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Brian Davies y cyfarfod.

Cllr. Jeff Smith was proposed by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri and seconded by Cllr. Nishant Chandolia.

Cllr. Mair Benjamin proposed herself and was seconded by Cllr. Bryony Davies.

Cllr Glynis Somers proposed herself and was seconded by Cllr. Mair Benjamin.

A closed vote was held, with the votes counted by the Office Administrator with the Translator as witness.

By majority vote, it was RESOVLED to appoint Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Brian Davies left the meeting.

Cytunwyd y byddai’r Maer-ethol a’r swyddogion yn trefnu cyfarfod ychwanegol i drafod y trefniadau yn fwy manwl.

It was agreed that the Mayor-elect and officers would schedule an additional meeting to discuss the arrangements in more detail.

Arrange meeting (Office & Cllr. Dylan Lewis- Rowlands)

Cynhaliodd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus ar gyllideb 2026/27 ar ôl wynebu pwysau ariannol difrifol oherwydd costau cynyddol a chyllid cyfyngedig. Gofynnodd yr ymgynghoriad i’r cyngor tref am farn ar opsiynau megis cynyddu treth gyngor neu wneud toriadau sylweddol i wasanaethau rheng flaen, gan fod penderfyniadau anodd yn anochel.

PENDERFYNWYD y byddai’r Cyngor Tref yn cwblhau ac yn cyflwyno ymateb i ymgynghoriad cyllideb Cyngor Sir Ceredigion ar gyfer 2026/27.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Glynis Somers y cyfarfod.

Ceredigion County Council carried out a public consultation on the 2026/27 budget after facing severe financial pressures caused by rising costs and limited funding. The consultation asked the town council for views on options such as increasing council tax or making significant cuts to frontline services, as difficult decisions were unavoidable

It was RESOLVED that the Town Council would complete and submit a response to the Ceredigion County Council 2026/27 budget consultation.

Cllr. Glynis Somers left the meeting

DIM GWRTHWYNEBIAD

Pleidleisiodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yn erbyn hyn.

NO OBJECTION

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands voted against this.

Datganodd Cyng. Jeff Smith fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol a gadawodd y cyfarfod am gyfnod yr eitem.

Datganodd Cyng. Kerry Ferguson fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol a gadawodd y cyfarfod am gyfnod yr eitem.

Datganodd Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol a rhagfarnol a gadawodd y cyfarfod am gyfnod yr eitem.

Cadeiriodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands yr eitem hon yn rhinwedd ei rôl fel Is-gadeirydd y Pwyllgor Cynllunio.

DIM GWRTHWYNEBIAD.

Ymatalodd Cyng. Alun Williams rhag pleidleisio.

Gadawodd Cyng. Mair Benjamin y cyfarfod.

Gadawodd Cyng. Kerry Ferguson y cyfarfod

Cllr. Jeff Smith declared a personal and prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the duration of the item.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson declared a personal and prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the duration of the item.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest and left the meeting for the duration of the item.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands chaired this item in his capacity as Vice-Chair of Planning.

NO OBJECTION.

Cllr. Alun Williams abstained from voting

Cllr. Mair Benjamin left the meeting.

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson left the meeting.

NID OES GWRTHWYNEBIAD i’r cais, ar yr amod bod y deunyddiau a ddefnyddir yn briodol ar gyfer cadwraeth ac nad yw’r eiddo’n cael ei ddefnyddio fel llety gwyliau.

Ymatalodd Cyng. Talat Chaudhri rhag pleidleisio.

The Town Council has NO OBJECTION to the application, provided that the materials used are appropriate for conservation and that the property is not used as a holiday let.

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri abstained from voting.

Keep as a part of the buildings history

Planning Agenda