The Amman Valley Chronicle and East Carmarthen News

Forthcoming Events. Nov. 8.—Recreation Ground, Ammanford: Grand Senior Cup-tie. Nov. 8-13.-Yatafell Genadoll Garnant: Evangelical Services. Nov. 13.-Y.M.C.A., Ammanford: Public Meeting re holding of National Eisteddfod j for 1922 in Ammanford. Nov. 13.-Church Room, Ammanford: Grand Miscellaneous Concert. Nov. 13.-Bryn Seion, Glanamman: Grand Organ and Pianoforte Recital. Dec. 6.-Peniel, Caerbryn: Grand Eistedd- fod. Nov. 15.-Public Hall, Cross Hands: Grand Dramatic Evening. Nov. 16.-St. Catherine s Church, Bryn- amman: Grand Organ Recital. Nov. 16.-St. Margaret's Church, Cwm- llynfell: Grand Organ Recital. Nov. 27.-Pavilion., Llandeble: Grand Dance. Nov. 30 & Dec. I.-English Congregational Church, Ammanford: Anniversary Services. Dec. 4.-Drill Hall, Ammanford: Grand Dance. Dec. 15.-Palace Theatre, Ammanford: Grand Complimentary Concert to Mr. Geo. A. Thomas, L.L.C.M. Dec. 19.-Palace Tlieatre, Ammanford: Grand Concert. Dec. 25.-Christian Temple, Ammanford: Annual Organ Recital. Dec. 25.-Capel Newydd, Bettws: Grand Dramatic Recital. Dec. 26 (Boxing Day) .—Church Hall, Carmel: Third Annual Eisteddfod. Dec. 27.-St. Edmund's Church, Tycroes: Annual Sale of Work and Christmas Tree.

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I Ammanford Urban Council. Mr. J. H. Lawley, Vice-chairman, pre- sided over the monthly meeting of this body held at the Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday evening. GENERAL DISTRICT AND WATER RATE. A General District Rate of 3s. 5d. in the I i and a Water Rate of Id. in the £ vyas levied, an increase of IQd. in the £ STREET LIGHTING. A recommendation was presented by the Roads Committee that the attention of Mr. Herbert be drawn to ine fact that street lamps should be kept lit until 11 p.m. on week-nights, and the same rul e as hitherto to apply to Saturday and Sunday nights. It was contended that the lamps should be kept lit up to a later hour to meet with the wishes of miners returning to and from wotk at night-time. FIRE BRIGADE CHARGES. The Captain of the Fire Brigade reported upon an outbreak of fire which occurred at the house of Mr. David John, Iscennen Road. The Roads Committee recommended the payment of the usual fees to the firemen in attendance. These numbered three. Mr. Wm. Evans: What was the charge? Several Members: Fifteen shillings. Mr. Evans then enquired as to the duties performed. Mr. D. Jones: They put the fire out. (Laughter). The damage was estimated at £ 50. Mr. D. Jones: The scale has been fixed by the Council. Mr. Wm. Evans: Would it mean that, had the fire lasted for two days, the same scale would apply? Mr. D. Jones: That is the minimum. Mr. Wm. Evans: I think the scale ought to be revised. To pay £ 2 5s. is too much. Mr, E. Evans: The Roads Committee con- sidered that the Fire Brigade had done its duty in putting out the fire. Mr. D. Jones: What could have happened I at night? BRYNMAWR ROAD. A good deal of discussion arose over a letter sent to the Council by the agent to the Dynevor Estate withdrawing the plan already submitted to the Council, and intimating that the work would be proceeded with. The plan was of an office for the County Court purposes, and was not accepted by the Health Committee until such time as the road leading thereto was widened and placed in proper repair. Mr. John Davies said that a good deal of talk had resulted from this matter, and he knew nothing of it himself. Mr. Lawley: If the members attended the Committee meetings, they would understand the nature of the procedure adopted. Of five members on each Committee, on,,Iy one attended on the previous night. A Member: As there is no objection raised to the building, the question is one between Lord Dynevor and the Council as to the widening of the road. Mr. Bishop's letter was read at this junc- ture, and conveyed the impression that the road was a private one, and the building would be proceeded with. Some of the members were of the opinion that the attitude was in defiance to the decision of the Council. The Clerk said that the only way to come out of the difficulty was to take advantage of the Public Streets Act. Mr. Wm. Evans: We cannot go on in this way making continual presents. He instanced Harold Street, where the Act had been en- forced and cost the Council £ 60. Mr. John Davies: This is not a present, and I object to the term being used. It is the law. Mr. J. H. Lawley: The only access would be near Mr. Herbert's office. Mr. John Davies: They can enter the office through the wicket gate. Mr. J. H. Lawley: People going through to the office would have to go along private property. Mr. John Davies: It is not private. No- body had anything to do with it. Mr. John Harries: It is no good for us to stand here if they intend going on with it. Mr. D. Jones: This is bound to be a road? Mr. D. Jones: It is our duty to see that I thfr2 is a proper road there. One member said that Mr. Herbert had denied the plan, marking the widening of the road. Mr. John Harries: I can see that we are in a difficulty. We should discuss the question. Mr. John Davies: It was only this after- noon that I saw Mr. Herbert, and he told me that the road was to be widened 18 feet from the centre of the lane. I know nothing of ths building. Mr. Lawley: But we have just had a letter from Mr. Bishop to say that the plan is with- drawn. Rev. J. Morgans: What Mr. Davies has slid is only what has been substantiated by word of mouth. A member said that there was a difference of opinion between the Agent and the Engineer. The matter then dropped. INCREASED RATES. I It was pointed out during the discussion on ihe increase of IOd. in the £ in the rates, that the County Rate had gone up to Is. 2d. in the JL. and about £800 had been ex- pended on new works. A sum of £ 500 had also been paid in respect to the Water Loan. Mention was also made of the fact that several increases had been granted to ofifcials, and material was costi ng more. Arising out of a question placed before the meeting concerning the value of the stones crushed by the Council, Mr. John Harries asked whether all the money had been paid where the Private Streets Act had been enforced. < A satisfactory answer was given. Mr. Wm. Evans asked the estimated balance of stones crushed by them. The Surveyor was understood to say that the stones had cost the Council £327 1 Is. 8d. Money had been expended on the provision of public conveniences, and the drainage of Wemddu Road had cost a good deal. Mr. John Davies said that they wanted to show to the ratepayers what had been done with the money, and as to why it was neces- sary to increase the rates. It was pointed out that the cost of Iscennen Road would be borne by the Council, and a donation had been promised by Lord Dynevor. The Clerk explained that the magistrates had taken a very favourable view of the Council s application in regard to Iscennen Road, and had granted the apportionment. I PROFITEERING COMMITTEE. I A letter was read from the Trades and Labour Council, calling upon this Council to appoint a Profiteering Committee. Mr. John Harries said that he understood that copies of the Act were to have been procured by that meeting. It was decided to get copies by the next meeting. I THE HOUSING QUESTION. I An elaborate discussion arose in conse- quence of several communications (received from the Ministry of Health concerning the Housing Question. One letter showed that th Commissioners were exceedingly anxious that public bodies should immediately present their definite schemes. Another communi- cation conveyed the regret of the Housing Commissioners at the delay incurred at Ammanford in proceeding with the scheme, and unless immediate action was taken, they would, through the County Council, proceed with the matter and charge it to the local Jjody. The Commissioner at Cardiff further suggested that an inspector be sent down to discuss the question. He, however, begged of them to proceed forthwith with the presentment of a scheme, and pointed out that there was p pressing need for houses in the locality. The Clerk said that there were many Councils like themselves in the same predica- ment regarding the housing difficulty, and several bodies were of the opinion that the scheme would prove a failure. A letter was read from Hertfordshire, and this conveyed the necessity for the support of the Council in safeguarding the financial interests of public bodies. The Clerk further explained that it would I be necessary that an assurance be given by the Govemmen including that the total cost co the Council would not exceed a penny rate. This, Mr. Richards, an Inspector under the Housing Commissioners, promised would De given and committed to writing. There was also the question of economic rent ruling in the district, and the need for an official interpretation of the point at issue. The icply received by him (the Clerk) was to the effect that a copy of the General Housing Scheme was enclosed, and reference made to paragraph 10 of the Order, which conveyed the necessary explanation. Mr. D. Jones: That is not in accordance I with the promise made. The Clerk: The difficulty will arise at the I end of the seven years. Mr. Wm. Evans: It is a great shame that these Government officials should go about making misleading statements. The cost of building, for one thing, has increased enor- mously. Mr. John Harries: Several Councils are proceeding with the scheme. A Member: Who are they? Mr. Harries instanced Llanelly, where sites for the erection of 100 houses had already been introduced. This Council are as wise as us. If the matter was not quite clear, it was their duty as public bodies to band together and get a satisfactory explana- tion. Furthermore, if the local authorities did not move in the matter, they would still be in the same position. With reference to the discussion on the Small Holdings Acquisi- tion Act, he understood that there was to have been a conference convened of all local authorities in Carmarthenshire. He had heard nothmg further. What were they as public bodies going to do in the matter? They had these Government people coming down, and nothing was being done. He thought they as a Council were covering the actions of the present Government. Mr. D. Jones: It is not a question M to whether we are goang to move in the matter. The erection of 60 houses had already bees considered by the Housing Committee, and- they as a Committee were bent on seeing the thing through. There was not a single mem- ber opposed to the scheme, provided the interests of the ratepayers were safeguarded. Mr. J. H. Lawley: And we considered that we did not want to see the ratepayers of Ammanford bankrupt. Mr. Wm. Evans &aid that he viewed the matter gravely. There were three schemes of great importance placed before the Coun- cil. They were: Water, Street Lighting, and Drainage. They had resolved to carry these out. The two former were tackled, and had it not been for the war the drainage question would have been disposed of. It had taken thi Council some four years to convince some of the neighbouring Councils of the need of a joint sewerage scheme. They had to con- sider at the present moment their financial position. It was not so easy to borrow money nowadays. Before the war they had only to send to London. Now they had to borrow locally, and they knew that it would not be easy task. They had not realised it. Undier the scheme already contemplated, Ammanford would be responsible for pay-" ment of a third of the cost, which would mean between 170,000 and £ 80,000, and, as a matter of fact, they were already com- mitted to the extent of £ 80,000. The rates would have to be mortgaged, and it would be one of the most extensive propositions ever presented. It was absolutely essential that they should proceed with the remedying of the present state of affairs, and they should get the estimate* forthwith. It was useless them thinking of building houses before pro- viding proper sanitation. He did not think less than that the Ministry of Health would favour the Drainage before the Housing Scheme. There was a probability that the incidentals m connection with the Housing Scheme would amount to a large figure. It was their duty as the ratepayers' representa- tives to introduce a proper system of drainage, and the health of the community should be given first consideration. It was useless start- ing five or six schemes and not one of the number being Tealtsed. People coming to Ammanford were disgusted with the present arrangement. Mr. Evan Evans said that although agree- ing with the remarks made by Mr. Wm. Evans as to the need for a Drainage Scheme, they should not at the same time forget that there was an urgent need for houses. At the present moment, two and three families were living in the same house. Mr. J. H. Lawley: Although the burden on our shoulders in the future will be enor- mous, we have to consider that the County Council may take the Housing Scheme from our hands, and then charge the whole to this Council. Mr. Wm. Evans: Nonsense. They are not going to kill the goose which lays the golden eggs. Mr. John Harries also was of the opinion chat there was a serious need of houses at Ammanford. Mr. J. H. Lawley:This business is like the milk businesj. A Government bluff alto- gether. Mr. John Harries suggested that a special meeting of the Council be called for a fort- night that night, and that Mr. Herbert, the Engineer, be asked to attend and present the estimates of the Drainage Scheme. This was agreed to, as well as a sugges- tion put forward by Mr. D. Jones that the Housing Commissioners had not replied im conformity with the promise made by Mr. Richards, one of the Inspectors. I PROPOSED NEW CEMETERY. The agent, on behalf of the owner of the proposed site for a cemetery, wrote to the effect that he had had no time to consider the Council's application, but suggested that a price should be offered by the Council. MILK AGAIN. CHAIRMAN OF LOCAL FOOD COM- MITTEE OFFERS TO RESIGN. Mr. J. C. ohaiw announced that the Food Controller had not acted in accordance with the promises made to the local Food Control Committee respecting the milk prices, and he found himself compelled to express the opinion that their services as a Committee were no longer required. It was only a waste of time to attend the meetings, and their decisions were afterwards ignored. He asked that, in view of the circumstances, the Council accept his resignation as Chairman of the Food Control Committee. The pro- mise to reduce the prices had not been kept, and Ammanford was classed with the second highest fixed price in the country. True, they had reduced the price from this month on from lid. to I ad. placing them on the same basis as Carmarthen Rural; but with reference to September and October, nothing had been done. The Clerk explained that he had been in communication with Cardiff on the matter by telephone, and he had asked for their reply by that night. He had, however, received nothing. It was possible that he might be here within the next few days. Mr. Wm. Evans: Ammanford prices are the second highest bn South Wales, whereas if should be the reverse. Aberystwyth, whose facilities for procuring its milk supplies were no better than Ammanford, was classed lower. Mr. Shaw was prevailed upon to carry pon until a reply was received. INCREASE. On the proposition of Mr. F. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Wm. Evans, the salary of the Clerk was increased from £ 130 to £ 160 per annum. A COMPLAINT. Mr. Shaw complained of the absence of ifres in the Council Chamber, and urged the members to take the matter up strongly. ,Tlei,r health was in jeopardy under present conditions. The heating apparatus would not produce more heat than as at present, and probably was not in working order. A request is to be made to the proper authority.