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Apologies Minutes: Councillors Bryan Davies, Euros Davies and Lyndon Lloyd MBE apologised for their
inability to attend the meeting. |
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Disclosures of personal/prejudicial interest Minutes: There were no personal and prejudicial interest declared. |
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Minutes: It was RESOLVED to confirm as a true record
the Minutes of the Meeting held on 8th July 2021. Matters arising There were no matters arising. |
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Minutes: It was noted that in order for the sale of the Old Tregaron
School to progress to completion, it is necessary to relocate the 3 stone
tablets relating to former Headmasters of the school and the 2 stone war
memorial tablets commemorating former pupils who gave their lives in the two
World Wars. It was noted that Ysgol Henry Richard has
agreed to relocate the former Headmasters tablets, however the ‘War Memorial’
tablets are recorded in the UK National Inventory of War Memorials, and as such
a public consultation was carried out. The consultation ran for 4 weeks from 1 November 2021, and received 72
responses, which were considered by Members of the Charity Trustee Committee.
It was noted that over half of the respondents wished for the tablets to be
relocated to Ysgol Henry Richard; other suggestions
included the Tregaron Memorial Hall, Bwlchgwynt Chapel or Tregaron
Church, a communal green area, Ceredigion Museum or the National Library for
Wales. It was also noted that the Headteacher of Ysgol Henry
Richard had suggested that the war memorial tablets could be place on the wall
of the school hall. Members noted that the recommendation of the Past Pupils Committee
coincided with that of the majority which is to move the tablets to Ysgol Henry Richard. It was noted that the school is an
appropriate location, as the tablets commemorate past pupils who lost their
lives in the war. History is a very important part of pupils’ education, and it
is important that these people aren’t forgotten. Members emphasised the importance of moving the tablets in a safe manner
as they are deserving of respect, and that this should take place at the
earliest possible opportunity in order that they can be seen by pupils, and by
the families connected to those commemorated on the plaques. It was noted that Officers had conducted a thorough and fair process,
involving the community in this process and that the outcome of the
consultation is clear. Members thanked Louise Harries for all her work from the outset, noting
that it is very fitting that this will end with the siting of the plaques. Following discussion and a vote, the Committee unanimously RESOLVED to
approve the relocation of the
war memorial tablets to Ysgol Henry Richard with
delegation to officers to agree the exact location within the school with Ysgol Henry Richard. |
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Any other matter which the Chairman decides is for the urgent attention of the Committee Minutes: There were no other matters to consider |