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Members' Declaration of Interest Minutes: Cllr.S.Pursey Re: Private Report of the Head of Property and
Regeneration on the former Plaza Cinema, Talbot Road, Port Talbot as he is a
Member of the Plaza Group Cllr.R.Taylor Re: Private Report of the Head of Property and
Regeneration on the former Plaza Cinema, Talbot Road, Port Talbot as she is a
spouse to a trustee of the YMCA Cllr.C.Gallsworthy Re: Private
Report of the Head of Property and Regeneration on the former Plaza Cinema,
Talbot Road, Port Talbot as she has a personal interest |
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Minutes: The
Committee noted the minutes |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2018/19. PDF 19 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The committee chose to
scrutinise the following Cabinet Board items: Cabinet Board Proposals 4.1 Tai Tarian Progress Report Members
were provided with an overview of progress made by Tai Tarian
in respect of the promises made to tenants in the Council’s Offer Document. It
was noted that Tai Tarian had also provided a few
examples of other initiatives being progressed which are detailed in the
circulated report. It
was noted that all 118 promises detailed in the offer document are now
completed. It
was highlighted that due to the change in legislation local authority
membership of RSL boards could not exceed 24% resulting in two of the four
current board members having to stand down. Members
thanked the Chief Executive of Tai Tarian for the
work that had been completed. Members asked that the majority of bids for
housing is online, however there are still members of the public that do not
have access to digital equipment and are told that they will be informed via
letter, however they are finding that they are never informed. The Chief
Executive of Tai Tarian apologised if any member of
the public has missed out in any bid offers and would try to contact them via
letter. Members
asked to be kept up to date on Universal Credit. Members
asked what the cycle of grass cuttings was as they had been told it was 4-6
weeks. It was highlighted that it is generally 4 weeks, if it has not been cut
in 4 weeks and if Tai Tarian has been informed then
within 24 hours a crew would come out to rectify it. The
Chief Executive outlined a proposal to start paying Tai Tarian
Board members. Members asked how many votes would be required to remunerate
Board Members. It was highlighted that the decision does not require a vote and
the purpose of raising at the meeting was as part of the consultation process. The
Chief Executive of Tai Tarian invited Members on a
tour around the Borough to see the new and proposed developments. Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted. 4.2 Air Quality Progress Report 2018 Members were informed of the results
of pollution monitoring that had been carried out during the calendar year of
2017 and asked Cabinet members for approval to place a copy of the report on
the Council’s website and send copies to the Welsh Assembly Government. Members
highlighted that there had been a 50mph speed camera installed, and was unsure
why it had been fitted as no monitoring of air quality had taken place. Officers
highlighted that it was a decision from Welsh Government and South Wales Trunk
Road Agent. Members asked whether the reason for the 50mph camera to be installed was due to car safety or health safety from vehicles producing pollution. Officers highlighted that that they claim its air quality, however we have not seen the air quality monitoring results which would confirm this. An officer from NPT attended a ... view the full minutes text for item 4. |
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To select appropriate private items from the Cabinet Board Agenda for pre-scrutiny (Cabinet Board Reports enclosed for Scrutiny Members). Minutes: (Cllr.R.L.Taylor re-affirmed her interest at this point and
withdrew for this item only) (Cllr.S.Pursey re-affirmed his interest at this point and
withdrew for this item only) 6.1 Former Plaza Cinema, Talbot Road, Port
Talbot Members received information regarding appointing
an end user to lease and operate the former plaza cinema, Talbot Road, Port
Talbot, as detailed in the private circulated report. Following
scrutiny, the majority of the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be
considered by the Cabinet Board. 6.2 Vivian
Park Playing field and pavilion Procurement Plan Members received information in relation to the
proposed lease of the sports pavilion and playing fields at Vivian Park Port
Talbot, as detailed in the private circulated report. Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the
Cabinet Board. |