COFNODION  /  MINUTES

Cyng. Jeff Smith (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

Cyng. Lucy Huws

Cyng. Julien Brun

Cyng. Nishant Chandolia

Yn mynychu:

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Shelley Childs (Cyngor Sir Ceredigion)

Will Rowlands (Clerc)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Swyddog Gweinyddol)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Cllr. Jeff Smith (Chair)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

Cllr. Lucy Huws

Cllr. Julien Brun

Cllr. Nishant Chandolia

In attendance:

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Shelley Childs (Ceredigion County Council)

Will Rowlands (Clerk)

Catrin Morgan-Lewis (Office Administrator)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Roedd y aelodau canlynol yn absennol gyda’u hymddiheuriadau, a PENDERFYNWYD cymeradwyo eu habsenoldeb:

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

Dim

The following members were absent with apologies, and it was RESOLVED to approve their absence:

·         Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Absent without apologies:

·         None

5. Ystyried cyhoeddi astudiaeth ddichonoldeb pedestrianeiddio Prosiect Aber: Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol gan ei fod yn rhan o Brosiect Aber.

5. To consider publishing the Prosiect Aber pedestrianisation feasibility study: Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber.

·         Estynnwyd dymuniadau pen-blwydd i’r Cyng. Carl Worral.

·         Estynnwyd dymuniadau pen-blwydd i’r Cyng. Cath Peasley.

·         Birthday wishes were extended to Cllr. Carl Worral.

·         Birthday wishes were extended to Cllr. Cath Peasley.

Datganodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones fuddiant personol gan ei fod yn rhan o Brosiect Aber.

Ystyriodd yr Aelodau astudiaeth ddichonoldeb pedestrianedd Prosiect Aber, a gynhyrchwyd fel rhan o brosiect ehangach a ariennir gan UKSPF. Nodwyd mai o Glwb Busnes Aberystwyth y daeth y syniad gwreiddiol, a bod yr astudiaeth yn ddadansoddiad niwtral o’r posibilrwydd o gyflwyno pedestrianedd — gan asesu a fyddai’n fuddiol i’r dref ai peidio, yn ogystal ag archwilio’r effaith bosibl ar yr economi leol, traffig ac hygyrchedd.

Trafododd yr Aelodau:

·         bwysigrwydd integreiddio trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus;

·         yr angen i ddarparu ar gyfer beicwyr, defnyddwyr sgwteri symudedd a mynediad i bobl anabl;

·         pwysigrwydd gwella’r amgylchedd cyhoeddus a chreu mannau defnyddiol, yn enwedig dros y misoedd haf;

·         y manteision posibl o greu amgylcheddau canol‑tref gwyrddach ac atyniadol;

·         pwysigrwydd cynnwys busnesau, trigolion a grwpiau cymunedol;

·         yr angen am newid graddol ac ymgysylltu effeithiol â’r cyhoedd;

·         pryderon ynghylch traffig a allai gael ei ailgyfeirio, yn enwedig drwy Lanbadarn Fawr, pe bai’r A487 yn cael ei dadosod ei statws priffordd trwy Stryd y Bont Dywyll Fawr;

·         dichonoldeb “pedestrianedd meddal” heb ddad‑drunco, drwy welliannau sy’n rhoi blaenoriaeth i gerddwyr;

·         yr angen am waith partneriaeth yn y dyfodol gyda Chyngor Sir Ceredigion a Llywodraeth Cymru.

ARGYMHELLWYD  cyhoeddi’r astudiaeth er mwyn agor trafodaeth gyhoeddus ehangach ar botensial pedestrianedd.

ARGYMHELLWYD ymhellach y dylai’r Cyngor Tref gyfrannu at symud camau nesaf yr astudiaeth ymlaen drwy drefnu cyfarfodydd gyda phartneriaid allweddol i archwilio opsiynau ar gyfer datblygu ac ymgysylltu cyhoeddus. Roedd hyn yn cynnwys awgrym o gynnal cyfarfod cyhoeddus, a’r egwyddor y dylid ystyried pedestrianedd posibl fel rhan o ddatblygu Cynllun Lleoedd Aberystwyth a Chynllun Datblygu Lleol Ceredigion.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones declared a personal interest due to being part of Prosiect Aber.

Members considered the Prosiect Aber pedestrianisation feasibility study, which had been produced as part of a wider UKSPF‑funded project. It was noted that the original idea had come from the Aberystwyth Business Club and that the study was intended as a neutral exploration of pedestrianisation, assessing whether or not it would be beneficial to the town, and the possible economic, traffic and accessibility impacts.

Members discussed:

·         the importance of public transport integration.

·         the need to accommodate cyclists, mobility‑scooter users and disabled access.

·         the importance of improving the public realm and creating usable spaces, especially during the summer months.

·         the potential benefits of creating greener, more attractive town-centre environments.

·         the importance of involving businesses, residents and community groups.

·         the need for gradual change and effective public engagement.

·         concerns regarding displaced traffic, particularly through Llanbadarn Fawr should the A487 be de-trunked along Great Darkgate Street.

·         the viability of “soft pedestrianisation” without de‑trunking, through pedestrian priority improvements.

·         the requirement for future partnership work with Ceredigion County Council and Welsh Government.

It was RECOMMENDED to publish the study to open a wider public conversation on the potential of pedestrianisation.

It was further RECOMMENDED that the Town Council contribute to progressing the next steps of the study through arranging meetings with key partners to explore options for progression and public engagement, including suggestions of a public meeting and that potential pedestrianisation be considered within the development of the  Aberystwyth Place Plan and Ceredigion Local Development Plan.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones abstained from voting.

Ystyriodd y Pwyllgor yr enw arfaethedig “Clos yr Eos” ar gyfer y datblygiad tai newydd ar hen safle Bodlondeb ym Mhenparcau, Aberystwyth.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands y dylai’r Pwyllgor ymateb gan nodi y byddai ymgynghori â thrigolion yn briodol, ond, gan nad oedd digon o amser ar gael ar gyfer hyn, i awgrymu’r enw amgen “Maes Bodlondeb”. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri; fodd bynnag, ni basiodd y cynnig drwy bleidlais dyblyg y Cadeirydd.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Lucy Huws gyfeirio’r mater at gyfarfod y Pwyllgor Rheolaeth Gyffredinol ar Ddydd Llun 9 Chwefror, ac yn y cyfamser casglu awgrymiadau gan gymuned Penparcau drwy’r Cynghorwyr Shelley Childs a Carl Worrall, yn ogystal â thrwy gyfryngau cymdeithasol. Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Nishant Chandolia; fodd bynnag, ni basiodd y cynnig drwy bleidlais dyblyg y Cadeirydd.

Cynigiodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones y dylai’r Cyngor Tref wrthwynebu’n gryf yr enwau a awgrymwyd, sef “Clos yr Eos”, “Golwg y Dinas” ac “Dan y Dinas”, ac yn lle hynny ofyn i’r datblygwr, oherwydd hanes sensitif y safle, gynnal ymgysylltu/ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus gyda chymuned Penparcau er mwyn nodi enw addas ar gyfer y safle.

Eiliwyd y cynnig gan y Cyng. Talat Chaudhri, ac PENDERFYNWYD i’r Pwyllgor ymateb yn unol â hynny.

The Committee considered the proposed name “Clos yr Eos” for the new housing development on the former Bodlondeb site in Penparcau, Aberystwyth.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis‑Rowlands proposed that the Committee respond noting that consultation with residents would be appropriate, but with insufficient time for this, to suggest the alternative name “Maes Bodlondeb”. The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri, however, by the Chair’s casting vote, did not pass.

Cllr. Lucy Huws proposed referring the matter to the General Management Committee meeting on Monday 9 February, and in the meantime gathering suggestions from the Penparcau community through Cllrs. Shelley Childs and Carl Worrall, as well as via social media. The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Nishant Chandolia however, by the Chair’s casting vote, did not pass.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones proposed that the Town Council strongly oppose the suggested names of “Clos yr Eos”, “Golwg y Dinas” and “Dan y Dinas”, and instead request that, due to the site’s sensitive history, the developer undertake public engagement/consultation with the community of Penparcau to identify a suitable name for the site.

The proposal was seconded by Cllr. Talat Chaudhri, and it was RESOLVED for the Committee to respond accordingly. .

Gadawodd y Cyng. Alun Williams y cyfarfod.

Gadawodd y Cyng. Shelley Childs y cyfarfod.

Nid oes gan y Cyngor Tref UNRHYW WRTHWYNEBIAD i’r cais, ar yr amod bod:

·         Amod yn cael ei osod sy’n atal y perchnogaeth rhag cael ei defnyddio fel ail gartref.

·         Amod yn cael ei osod sy’n atal y perchnogaeth rhag cael ei defnyddio fel llety gwyliau.

Mae’r Cyngor yn anghytuno’n gryf â’r her fforddiadwyedd a godwyd gan y datblygwyr.

Ymatalodd y Cyng. Emlyn Jones rhag pleidleisio.

Cllr. Alun Williams left the meeting..

Cllr. Shelley Childs left the meeting.

The Town Council has NO OBJECTION to the application, provided that:

·         A condition is placed preventing the property from being used as a second home.

·         A condition is place preventing the property from being used as holiday accommodation.

The Council strongly disagrees with the affordability challenge raised by the developers.

Cllr. Emlyn Jones abstained from voting.

Cllr. Dylan Lewis- Rowlands