Agenda, decisions and minutes

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

The Chair welcomed Councillor M.Harvey to the meeting.

No declarations of interest were received.

That the minutes of the 5 February 2021 be approved.

1.           That the Council does not support Metal Detecting activities on its land;

2.           That the Metal Detecting Policy, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the circulated report, in respect of metal detecting activities be adopted.

Decisions:

Having given due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment as detailed in the circulated report.

1.    That the Council does not support Metal Detecting activities on its land;

2.    That the Metal Detecting Policy, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the circulated report, in respect of metal detecting activities be adopted

Reasons for Decisions:

Due to the potential for damage to Council property, loss of historical information and damage to archaeology, together with the burden of administration, Metal detecting on Council land should not be supported.

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.

That under the Commercial Property Grant scheme, grant aid external improvement works to the commercial property 44 Victoria Gardens, Neath, SA11 3BH, as detailed in the circulated report, be approved.

Decision:

Having given due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment as detailed in the circulated report.

That under the Commercial Property Grant scheme, grant aid external improvement works to the commercial property 44 Victoria Gardens, Neath, SA11 3BH, as detailed in the circulated report, be approved.

Reason for Decision:

To implement the provisions of the Commercial Property Grant scheme in accordance with the criteria and terms of administration of the grant, in order to contribute to the regeneration of Neath town centre.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Decision:

That the Forward Work Programme be noted.