COFNODION / MINUTES

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri (Cadeirydd)

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cyng. Emlyn Jones

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson

Cyng. Brian Davies

Cyng. Jeff Smith

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

Cyng. Mark Strong

Cyng. Alun Williams

Cyng. Bryony Davies

Cyng. Mathew Norman

Yn mynychu

Will Rowlands (Clerc)

Carol Thomas (Cyfieithydd)

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri (Chair)

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

Cllr. Emlyn Jones

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson

Cllr. Brian Davies

Cllr. Jeff Smith

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse

Cllr. Mark Strong

Cllr. Alun Williams

Cllr. Bryony Davies

Cllr. Mathew Norman

In attendance

Will Rowlands (Clerk)

Carol Thomas (Translator)

Yn absennol efo ymddiheuriadau:

Cyng. Owain Hughes

Cyng. Sienna Lewis-Oldale (absenoldeb estynedig a ganiateir)

Yn absennol heb ymddiheuriadau:

Dim

Absent with apologies:

Cllr. Owain Hughes

Cllr. Sienna Lewis-Oldale (extended leave permitted)

Absent without apologies:

None

Datganwyd y diddordebau a ganlyn:

Cyng. Kerry Ferguson – diddordebau busnes (rhafarnus) yn:

·         14.4 Bowldro Buarth

·         14.12 Ysgol Gymraeg

·         14.15 Fforwm Cymunedol Penparcau

·         14.18 Ysgol Plascrug

·         14.19 Cymru Sport

·         14.22 Aberystwyth Musicfest

Cyng. Emlyn Jones – diddordebau busnes (rhagfarusl) yn:

·         14.4 Bowldro Buarth

·         14.12 Ysgol Gymraeg

·         14.15 Fforwm Cymunedol Penparcau

·         14.18 Ysgol Plascrug

·         14.19 Cymru Sport

·         14.22 Aberystwyth Musicfest

Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – ffrindiau gyda’r ymgeisydd (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

·         14.25 Gwirfoddolwyr Cadwraeth Aberystwyth– ffrindiau gyda aelodau (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

Cyng. Jeff Smith

·         14.7 Grwp Aberystwyth Gwyrddach – Cynrychiolydd y Cyngor Tref (diddordeb personol)

·         14.13 Cor Cyd Aberystwyth – ffrindiau gyda’r ymgeisydd (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – aelod o Gymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, sydd â buddiant ariannol yn y cais (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

Cyng. Talat Chaudhri

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – aelod o Gymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, sydd â buddiant ariannol yn y cais (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

Cyng. Maldwyn Pryse

·         14.6 Grŵp Cymorth Parc Natur Penglais – Cynrychiolydd y Cyngor Tref (diddordeb personol)

Cyng. Alun Williams

·         14.6 Grŵp Cymorth Parc Natur Penglais – Cynrychiolydd Cyngor Sir Ceredigion (diddordeb rhagfarnus)

The following interests were declared:

Cllr. Kerry Ferguson – business interests (prejudicial) in:

·         14.4 Bowldro Buarth

·         14.12 Ysgol Gymraeg

·         14.15 Penparcau Community Forum

·         14.18 Plascrug School

·         14.19 Cymru Sport

·         14.22 Aberystwyth Musicfest

Cllr. Emlyn Jones – business interests (prejudicial) in:

·         14.4 Bowldro Buarth

·         14.12 Ysgol Gymraeg

·         14.15 Penparcau Community Forum

·         14.18 Plascrug School

·         14.19 Cymru Sport

·         14.22 Aberystwyth Musicfest

Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands:

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – friends with applicant (prejudicial interest)

·         14.25 Aberystwyth Conservation Volunteers – friends with members (personal interest)

Cllr. Jeff Smith:

·         14.7 Greener Aberystwyth Group – Town Council representative (personal interest)

·         14.13 Cor Cyd Aberystwyth – friends with applicant (prejudicial interest)

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, which has a financial interest in the application (prejudicial interest)

Cllr. Talat Chaudhri

·         14.24 Cymdeithas Cymru Llydaw – member of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, which has a financial interest in the application (prejudicial interest)

Cllr. Maldwyn Pryse:

·         14.6 Parc Natur Penglais Support Group – Town Council representative (personal interest)

Cllr. Alun Williams:

·         14.6 Parc Natur Penglais Support Group – Ceredigion County Council representative (prejudicial interest)

·         Roedd y cyn-faer a’r cyn-gynghorydd Brendan Somers yn gwella’n dda yn dilyn strôc.

·         Roedd y Pwyllgor Rheolau Sefydlog a Pholisi yn cyfarfod ddydd Mercher 17 Ebrill 2024.

·         Former mayor and councillor Brendan Somers was recovering well following a stroke.

·         The Standing Orders & Policy Committee was meeting on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Roedd yr ymweliad safle ar ddydd Mercher 24 Ebrill 2024 wedi cael ei symud yn hwyrach, fel y gallai mwy o gynghorwyr fod yn bresennol. Byddai’n digwydd o 17:30 tan 18:30.

The site visit on Wednesday 24 April 2024 had been moved to a later time so that more councillors could attend. It would take place from 17:30 until 18:30.

ARGYMHELLWYD ychwanegu’r Clerc newydd, Will Rowlands, fel llofnodwr awdurdodedig, yn lle’r Clerc sydd bellach wedi ymddeol, Gweneira Raw-Rees.

It was RECOMMENDED to add the new Clerk, Will Rowlands, as an authorised signatory, in place of the now retired Clerk, Gweneira Raw-Rees.

Dosbarthwyd cofrestr wedi’i diweddaru gan gynnwys ychwanegiadau yn 2023-24. ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r gofrestr gyda’r ystyriaethau a ganlyn:

·         Byddai cynnydd yn nifer a gwerth yr asedau yn debygol o olygu newid yng nghostau yswiriant y Cyngor Tref.

·         Dylid cael prisiadau newydd ar gyfer Neuadd Gwenfrewi a Chadwyn y Maer i sicrhau’r gwerthoedd yswiriant diweddaraf.

An updated register including additions in 2023-24 was circulated. It was RECOMMENDED to approve the register with the following considerations:

·         An increase in the number and value of assets would likely mean a change to the Town Council’s insurance costs.

·         New valuations should be obtained for both Neuadd Gwenfrewi and the Mayoral Chain to ensure up to date insurance values.

Dosbarthwyd cofrestr risg wedi’i diweddaru. Awgrymwyd nifer o newidiadau a byddai cofrestr ddiwygiedig yn cael ei chyflwyno i’r Cyngor Llawn.

An updated risk register was circulated. A number of changes were suggested and an amended register would be presented to Full Council.

Full Council Agenda

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo’r rheoliadau ariannol. Roedd disgwyl Rheoliadau Ariannol model newydd gan Un Llais Cymru yn fuan, felly byddai’r rhain yn cael eu hadolygu eto unwaith y byddai hyn ar gael.

Diolchwyd i’r Cyng. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands am ei waith yn diweddaru’r rheoliadau.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve the financial regulations. New model Financial Regulations were expected from One Voice Wales soon, so these would be reviewed again once this was available.

Thanks were extended to Cllr. Dylan Lewis-Rowlands for his work updating the regulations.

ARGYMHELLWYD derbyn y cynnydd, sef y cynnydd cyntaf yn eu perthynas waith 8 mlynedd gyda’r Cyngor Tref.

It was RECOMMENDED to accept the increase, which was the first increase in their 8 year working relationship with the Town Council.

ARGYMHELLWYD dyrannu £1500 i anfon un cynrychiolydd gyda’r Gymdeithas Cyfeillgarwch ar eu taith yn yr Hydref. Byddai hyn yn dibynnu ar gadarnhau na fyddai gan y cynrychiolydd hwn unrhyw gyfrifoldebau diogelu plant yn y grŵp.

Byddai’r amcangyfrif hwn o £1500 i dalu am hanner un tocyn hedfan (yr hanner arall yn cael ei dalu gan y Gymdeithas Cyfeillgarwch) a chostau llety.

It was RECOMMENDED to allocate £1500 to send one representative with the Friendship Society on their trip in the Autumn. This would be dependent on confirming that this representative would have no safeguarding responsibilities for children in the group.

This £1500 estimate would be to pay for half of one flight ticket (other half paid by the Friendship Society) and accommodation costs.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo ffioedd tanysgrifio o £2223 i barhau gyda’r aelodaeth, ac i wneud mwy o ddefnydd o’r gwasanaethau a gynigir.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve subscription fees of £2223 to continue with membership, and to make more use of the services offered.

ARGYMHELLWYD cymeradwyo gwariant o £950 o’r cronfeydd wrth gefn i dalu am logi lleoliad ar gyfer cyngerdd elusennol y Maer, a gynhelir yng Nghanolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth ar 26 Ebrill 2024.

Byddai hyn yn cael ei ariannu o’r cronfeydd wrth gefn oherwydd tanwariant yng nghyllideb treuliau’r maer ar gyfer 2023-24.

Byddai statws treth lwfansau a threuliau’r Maer yn cael ei ymchwilio ymhellach. I’w drafod yng nghyfarfod nesaf y Pwyllgor Cyllid.

It was RECOMMENDED to approve expenditure of £950 from reserves to pay for venue hire for the Mayor’s charity concert, being held in Aberystwyth Arts Centre on 26 April 2024.

This would be funded from reserves due to underspend in the mayoral expenses budget for 2023-24.

The tax status of Mayoral allowances and expenses would be investigated further. To be discussed at next Finance Committee meeting.

Finance Agenda

Cyngerdd Gwanwyn 2024: Perfformiad llwyfan ar raddfa fawr ar 20.4.2024 yng Nghanolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth

Spring Concert 2024: Large scale stage performance on 20.4.2024 at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Ymweliad Orchestre de Saint-Brieuc 9-11 Mai 2024: cynnal y gerddorfa, gan gynnwys ciniawau lluosog.

Visit of Orchestre de Saint-Brieuc 9-11 May 2024: hosting the orchestra, including multiple lunches & dinners.

Cynnydd yn lefel y môr: Gosodiad celf yn ymwneud â chynnydd yn lefel y môr ar hyd Ffordd y Môr. Dim gwobr, oherwydd dyfarnwyd grant o £2500 y llynedd ac nid oedd y cyfan wedi’i wario. Trafodaeth bellach am y potensial i adennill y swm nas gwariwyd.

Aberystwyth Sea level rise: Art installation relating to sea level rise along Terrace Road. No award, as a grant of £2500 had been awarded last year but had not all been spent. Further discussion to be had over potential to recover the unspent amount.

Arian cyfatebol ar gyfer cais Cynnal Y Cardi i: hyfforddi gwirfoddolwyr, datblygu gwefan ac ati.

Match funding for a Cynnal Y Cardi application to: train volunteers, develop a website etc.

Prosiect gwelliannau ac adnewyddu Plas Antaron: creu ystafell gelf. I’w cynnig llythyr ffurfiol o gefnogaeth.

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Plas Antaron improvements and renovation project: creating an art room. To be offered a formal letter of support.

Parc Natur Penglais clirio mieri, eithin a llwybrau.

Parc Natur Penglais bramble, gorse & path clearance.

Gwarchodwyr coed: prynu a gosod ar goed ifanc ar draws Aberystwyth.

Tree guards: purchase and fit to young trees across Aberystwyth.

Adnewyddu caledwedd sy’n gartref i’r gronfa ddata gerddoriaeth a phrynu offer i alluogi sianel deledu.

Renew hardware that houses the music database and purchase equipment to enable a TV channel.

Taith i ganolfan gweithgareddau sgowtiaid Great Towes yn Ardal y Llynnoedd: taith 7 diwrnod i 25 o bobl ifanc.

Scouts & Explorers Great Towes Scout Activity Centre Lake District: 7 day trip for 25 young people.

Gwell hyfforddiant ar gyfer cadw a recriwtio gwirfoddolwyr: hyfforddiant wythnosol i wirfoddolwyr a mwy o sesiynau hyfforddi am ddim i grwpiau cymunedol.

Enhanced training for retention & recruitment of volunteers: weekly training for volunteers & increase free training sessions for community groups.

Radio yng Ngŵyl Gomedi Aberystwyth: gorsaf radio pop-up gynhwysol yn yr ŵyl. Dim grant fel busnes preifat. Byddai cynrychiolwyr yn cael eu gwahodd i gyflwyno eu hachos ymhellach.

Radio at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival: inclusive pop-up radio station at the festival. No grant as a private business. Representatives would be invited to present their case further.

Prosiect gwella gardd yr ysgol: prynnu tŷ pren, offerynnau cerddorol, bwrdd du allanol

School garden improvement project: purchase of a wooden house, musical instruments, external blackboard

Côr Cyd Aberystwyth: costau ymarfer ac teithio i gystadlu yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol.

Côr Cyd Aberystwyth: rehearsal and travel costs to compete in the National Eisteddfod.

Parêd Gwyl Dewi Aberystwyth 2025. £1200 yn ôl y gofyn, ond wedi’i ariannu o’r gyllideb digwyddiadau.

Aberystwyth St David’s Day parade 2025. £1200 as requested, but funded from events budget.

Datblygu hyder yn ein cymuned: 3 taith i Ganolfan Gweithgareddau Llain i blant (10 y daith).

Developing confidence in our community: 3 trips to Llain Activity Centre for children (10 per trip).

3 taith diwrnod i drigolion a phobl hŷn i Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru, Llandudno a Henffordd (30-40 o bobl fesul taith).

3 day trips for residents and older people to the National Botanical Garden of Wales, Llandudno & Hereford (30-40 people per trip).

Taith diwedd blwyddyn – Rheilffordd Cwm Rheidol i Bontarfynach gyda chinio yng ngwesty’r Hafod Arms (tua 60-70 yn bresennol). Dim grant; ystyrir nad yw’r cais yn rhoi gwerth da am arian cyhoeddus.

Year-end trip – Vale of Rheidol to Devil’s Bridge with lunch at Hafod Arms Hotel (c. 60-70 attendees). No grant; application not considered good value for public money.

Gwella hygyrchedd ac ehangu’r defnydd o fannau gwyrdd Ysgol Plascrug: Adeiladu llwybr bwrdd i wella mynediad dros dir gwlyb/corsiog.

Improving the accessibility and widening the use of Ysgol Plascrug’s green spaces: Construct board walk to improve access over waterlogged/boggy land.

Cynllun sylwebwyr pêl droed: Hyfforddi pobl ifanc (14-18) a phobl hen (50+) i fod yn sylwebwyr pêl droed. £1000, ar yr amod bod eu cyfrif banc yn cael ei agor o fewn dau fis.

Football commentator scheme: Training young people (14-18) and older people (50+) to be football commentators. £1000, provided their bank account was opened within two months.

Gweithdai natur ar gyfer creadigrwydd a lles meddyliol: sesiynau ‘ymdrochi yn y goedwig’ wythnosol ar gyfer hyd at 10 o bobl ar y tro.

Nature workshops for creativity and mental wellbeing: weekly ‘forest bathing’ sessions for up to 10 people at a time.

Gweithgareddau iaith Gymraeg: ‘pop-up’ gweithgareddau dysgu Cymraeg ar y prom. Dim grant fel busnes preifat.

Welsh language activities: ‘pop-up’ Welsh learning activities on the prom. No grant as a private business.

Musicfest Xtra: Gweithgareddau cerddorol am ddim a gwersi i blant yn yr wythnos cyn yr ŵyl.

Musicfest Xtra: Free musical activities and lessons for children in the week before the festival.

Prynu dillad traddodiadol a chlocsiau: benthyg gan grwpiau eraill ar hyn o bryd.

Buying traditional clothes and clogs: currently borrowing from other groups.

Gŵyl Cymru Llydaw: rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau ar draws y dref ar gyfer wythnos Cymru Llydaw.

Wales Brittany Festival: a program of events across the town for Wales Brittany week.

Atgyweirio a diddosi eu sied a phrynu esgidiau ac offer ychwanegol.

Repair and waterproof their shed & purchase additional boots & equipment.

Llogi safle a hyfforddiant ar gyfer cystadleuaeth genedlaethol. Dim grant gan ei fod y tu allan i’r ardal.

Site hire and training for national competition. No grant as out of area.

Gwyl Farddoniaeth Aberystwyth. Dim grant fel busnes preifat; llythyr o gefnogaeth i’w gynnig.

Roedd y Cyng. Alun Williams wedi’i enwi’n ganolwr ar gyfer y cais, ond gwnaed hyn heb yn wybod iddo.

Aberystwyth Poetry Festival. No grant as a private business; a letter of support to be offered.

Cllr. Alun Williams had been named as referee for the application, however this was done without his knowledge.