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Points raised in subsequent discussion
included:
Map 1
A note added to the effect that, because of
the non-continuance with the Penarth Headland Link Scheme, the
proposed coastal path would be driven inshore.
Map 2
The need for the projects to be listed in
sequential order along the coastline, it being noted that the order
would be re-worked for insertion into the final action plan; and
the suggestion made that the content of the information boards
relating to Sully Island needed to give clear and precise
information as to the potential dangers of accessing and egressing
the Island.
Map 3
The question was asked as to why the
rebuilding of the Golden Stair had been given a high priority and a
request made that the priority be reduced.
Map 4
In response to questions, issues including the
reassessment of paths at Aberthaw Power Station, the cliff steps at
Aberthaw and the erosion at the Rhoose Point development were
clarified. The suggestion was made that consideration could
be given to improving disabled access on to a section of the path
at Aberthaw Power Station.
Maps 5 and 6
Reference was made to a very heavily used
route from the bottom of Colhuw Street to the beach and the strong
local feeling that the route could be much improved. It was
considered that the route could be made disabled user friendly and
that it should be accorded high priority. It was recognised
that the path in question was already included on the list as part
of a proposed circular work, given a medium priority, but it was
felt that this particular section should attract a higher
priority.
It was also suggested that the bridleway that
presently ran along Church Road to a dead end where it became a
public footpath could be extended as a bridleway westwards or up to
the main road thereby providing a much appreciated local
facility.
Maps 7 and 8
The Council had yet to determine its stance in
relation to the slipways mentioned given the question of ownership
and the use of slipways for both the launching of waterborne craft
and access onto the beach by walkers and disabled users.
Given that the CAIP related specifically to pursuits such as
walking and cycling, clarification was required as to whether CCW
meant coastal access and / or access to the beach / foreshore and
whether works to slipways would attract funding.
In response to questions, Irene Evison
confirmed that with all the above proposals more detail would be
given as the action plan was drawn up and refined.
It was accepted that the highest priority was
to put the coastal path into place and noted that a lot of the
actions contained within the above list related to missing links in
the network. Other issues to be raised when discussing the
action plan would include those projects which were not site
specific such as guided walks, working in partnership, way marking
surveys, and staff costs. A particular point raised at the
meeting was the use of the Sea Watch Centre at Summer House Point
on a part time basis as a Coast Watch location although the
security of the car parking facilities there would require
addressing and the fact that it was accessed by a permissive
path. Ms. Evison concluded her presentation by referring to
the timetable whereby grant applications had to be submitted to CCW
by mid-February with the CAIP being with CCW by the end of June
2008. Members of the LAF were invited to contact her
and / or the Rights of Way Team with any further comments.
The Chairman subsequently thanked Ms. Evison for her contribution
to the meeting.
(e)
Forward Work Programme -
·
Resignation - the Chairman announced that he was to relinquish his
seat on the Council at 1st May, 2008 and that he could,
therefore, no longer continue in the post of Chairman of the
LAF. The process to be followed as a consequence in respect
of electing a new Chairman was briefly outlined, it being confirmed
that a letter giving further details would follow.
·
Valeways - in response to a question relating to possible future
funding difficulties and the possible consequential impact on the
ROWIP, Bob Guy confirmed that he was meeting the Chief Officer of
Valeways imminently to discuss the present situation. It was
further explained that Valeways was a charity and obtained funding
from a number of organisations but that, in the current financial
climate, the likelihood was that there would be a funding gap with
consequent implications for the current staffing levels and
therefore the work able to be undertaken for the Vale.
·
Three Fields, Cowbridge - the position in relation to the inability
of the Council to undertake refurbishment works at the above
location (and for which grant aid had been obtained) was
attributable to land ownership issues which had not been able to be
resolved.
(f)
Thanks -
At the conclusion of the meeting, the thanks
of the Forum were conveyed to the Chairman for his leadership and
guidance since the inception of the LAF.
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