Agenda and draft minutes

Agreed that Councillor A.Wingrave be appointed Chairperson for the meeting.

The Chair welcomed all to the meeting and a roll call was taken.

There were none.

Noted by the Committee.

Decision:

That the Forward Work Programme be noted.

Decision:

Having had due regard to the first stage of the Integrated Impact Assessment, adoption of the following documents, as detailed in the circulated report, be approved:

·                    South West Wales Regional Economic Delivery Plan

·                    Welsh Government’s Regional Economic Framework

·                    Neath Port Talbot’s Economic Recovery Plan

Reason for Decision:

To form the basis of planning for the economic recovery from the pandemic and other influences, and provide a roadmap for the future prosperity and economic development of the Borough and the wider region, in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan – Recover, Reset, Renew, Well Being Objective 4 Jobs and Skills across the area are improved.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation.

Decisions:

1.           That the South West Wales Regional Energy Strategy, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, be approved, and preparatory work on the action plan be commenced.

2.           That the South West Wales Energy Core Group, a sub-group of the Regional Directors’ forum from the four Local Authorities (Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire) work together to develop and agree regional governance arrangements, for the preparation of a South West Wales Energy Strategy Delivery Plan, and that a report be brought back to Members for approval of The Plan, once completed.

Reason for Decisions:

To invite Members to provide feedback on the strategy, which will assist the development and implementation of the strategy’s action plan.  The current strategy provides a high-level vision, priority areas, energy modelling and economic analysis which shall inform the development of the proposed action plan.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Decision:

Having had due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment, Option 2, as detailed within the circulated report, be approved - to extend the Waterfall Country Park and Ride Pilot project to run from Lancaster Close Car Park on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday, for the school summer holidays of 2022 and 2023. 

Reason for Decision:

To improve the quality of life of local residents and improve the visitor experience within Waterfall Country.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Consultation:

This item has been subject to external consultation.

None were received.

To resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4(3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

RESOLVED:        That pursuant to Regulation 4(3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290, the public be excluded for the following items of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Decisions:

1.           That having had due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment, the options contained within Appendix 1 to the circulated report (Lower Pontneddfechan Spatial Planning’ document), be approved, to enable officers to fully scope out the project.

2.           The Head of Property and Regeneration be given delegated authority to approach the local landowner, in order to establish their willingness to enter into negotiation with Neath Port Talbot Council (NPTCBC) for the acquisition of land at Pontneddfechan.

Reason for Decisions:

To ensure the ongoing sustainability of Waterfall Country as a visitor destination, and to relieve the pressures created by visitors to improve the quality of life of local residents, and improve the visitor experience within Waterfall Country.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period which ends on Tuesday 1 March 2022, at 9.00am.

Consultation:

This item will be subject to external consultation.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment the terms and conditions for the surrender of the existing lease of Alltwen Rugby Football Club, and grant of the new lease, on the terms set out in the private, circulated report, be approved.

Reason for Decision:

To allow the facility to continue to be used as a rugby playing field and changing rooms for the benefit of the tenants and wider local community. 

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday 1 March 2022, at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment, the terms and conditions for the grant of the lease and operating agreement of the Astroturf Pitch adjoining Cymmer Afan Sports Hall in proximity of Afan Primary School, Cymmer, Port Talbot, on the terms set out in the private, circulated report, be agreed.

Reason for Decision:

To allow the premises to continue to be used as an Astro Turf for the benefit of the local community.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday 1 March 2022, at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment, the Head of Property and Regeneration be granted delegated authority, to remove from the proposed sale contract, the requirement that the Purchaser must find a suitable operator for its existing store within 12 months of a satisfactory planning permission on the Burrows Yard site.

Reason for Decision:

To enable the sale of a surplus property and attain a capital receipt.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on Tuesday 1 March 2022, at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment, Rule 11 of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules be excluded, and the Head of Property and Regeneration be given delegated authority to appoint the contractor detailed within the private, circulated report, to undertake works to the Metal Box, and an agreement be entered into with the same contractor to facilitate this. 

Reason for Decision:

To enable essential works to be undertaken at the Metal Box.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period which ends on Tuesday 1 March 2022, 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.