Agenda, decisions and minutes

That approval be granted to utilise the direct award provision in the National Procurement Service (NPS) Framework to enter into contract with Comensura Ltd, to re-appoint Comensura as the Managed Service Provider for the supply of Agency Staff for the period 1 January to 7 October 2018, with the option to extend the arrangements for up to a further 12 months.

1.   That the Chief Executive be authorised to submit a the proposed response, in relation to the Welsh Government’s, Welsh Language Bill consultation.

2.   That the Chief Executive be given delegated authority to make any necessary changes to the response, in addition to any changes suggested at Scrutiny Committee, as a result of any additional information obtained from Officers.

3.   That the Head of Corporate Strategy and Democratic Services draft a response to the Welsh Government, which will reflect Members views in relation to the Welsh Governments proposed Welsh Language Bill.

1.   That approval be granted for Ystalyfera Community Council to receive grant assistance towards the lease of Godre’r Graig Park in the sum of £300pa towards £434.50, with effect from 21 January 2018.

2.   That approval be granted for Friends of Margam Park to receive grant assistance in the sum of £875 towards the annual rent of £1,000 for lease arrangements in respect of Castle Rooms, Margam Park in line with the rent period.

That the Council’s Insurance renewal arrangements as contained in the circulated report be in place with effect from 1 October 2017.

That approval be given for Hywel Jenkins (Director of Finance and Corporate Services), David Rees (Head of Financial Services) and Sue Gorman (Chief Accountant) to be authorised signatories for the investment funds relating to the following Charities:-

·        Cwmtawe Prize (Margaret Williams)

·        DW Davies Ystalyfera Testimonial Scholarship for School

·        Penlan Fach Scholarship

·        DW Davies Ty Coch Scholarship

·        Ystalyfera - Building Surplus Scholarship Fund

That the changes in the delivery of the Housing Loan Scheme as set out by the Welsh Assembly Government, be approved.

That approval be granted for the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, and the Director of Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning ne authorised be administer the Harold and Joyce Trust Fund, in accordance with the objects and rules outlined in the Trust Deed and make available grant application for September 2018.

That the write off amounts contained within the Private circulated report be approved.

That subject to funding being forthcoming, the outstanding term of the lease for Blaenhonddan Community Council of recreation land and playing fields between Bryn Catwg and Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton, Neath be varied back to 25 years on terms and conditions to be tentively agreed by the Head of Property and Regeneration in principle and that a further report be submitted to Cabinet Board for decision.

That the Business Rates, Hardship Relief application from JTEKT Automotive UK Limited, Neath, for the full year 2017-2018 be granted.