Agenda and minutes
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Declarations of Interest Minutes: It
was with great sadness that the Chair announced the passing of Councillor D.W.Davies Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Sustainable
Development, and Community Safety and Public Protection. As a mark of respect
Members stood for a two minute silence. The following Members made a
Declaration of Interest at the agenda item. Councillor S.Pursey: Re:
Tourism report – appendix 2 as he is a Member of the Plaza group. Councillor R.Taylor: Re: Tourism report, her spouse is a trustee of the YMCA who will be responsible for running of the Plaza. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 100 KB Minutes: The
Committee approved the minutes for accuracy. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee chose to
scrutinise the following Cabinet Board items: Cabinet Board Proposals 3.1 Tourism Update The
Committee received information in relation to Tourism as contained within the
circulated report. Members
asked how the new Destination Management Plan was to be complied. Officers
explained that at the plan would be in line with the agreed remit for the
tourism team and consultation would be undertaken with the tourism industry to
identify industry priorities. Members suggested a workshop specifically for
members to put forward suggested actions. Once consultation was complete a
draft of the new Destination Management Plan would be presented to cabinet
board for approval. Members
asked in relation to the redevelopment of the Plaza, and queried when would
work start to take place. Officers explained that it would take approximately
14 months. Members stated officers were doing an excellent job and it was great
to see efforts to increase tourism in the area. Members
queried whether there could be a mobile phone app for cyclists which would
provide more information in relation to the cycle routes. Officers informed the
committee that it might be possible to to develop an
app at some point in the future, but officers were currently prioritising the
development and updating of the new destination website to as a base for future
marketing campaigns. Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
Cabinet Board. 3.2 Key
Performance Indicators 2018/2019 – Quarter 3 Performance (1 April 2018 – 31
December 2018) The
Committee received information in relation to the Key Performance Indicators
2018/2019 – Quarter 3 Performance as contained within the circulated report. Members
asked what the progress was in acquiring the former Carnaud/Metal
Box premises in Neath, as it would have a positive impact on employment in the
area. Officers explained that they were due to sign the contract soon, and the
committee would be informed as soon as practicable. Members
queried the Performance Indicators and questioned if there would be a change to
the way they were monitored. Officers informed the Committee that the Red Amber
Green status system was a part of the programme. Officers explained that the
red indicators might turn green throughout the year and would not show the true
reflection. Officers explained that the narratives were very important and the
committee should note them for information. Following scrutiny, it
was agreed that the report be noted. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/19 PDF 77 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme for 2018/19. |
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Access to Meetings Access
to Meetings to resolve to exclude the public for the following item(s) pursuant
to Section 100A(4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1972 and the relevant
exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the above Act. Minutes:
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee chose to scrutinise the
following item: Cabinet Board Proposals 6.1 Harbourside
Strategic Employment Site Port Talbot The Committee received information in relation to
the Harbourside Strategic Employment Site, Port Talbot
as contained within the circulated report. Members asked was there an approved application for
workshop training centre and was there a demand issue in terms of development
of the site. Officers explained there was demand, but the issue was around funding
and making development available. Following
scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
Cabinet Board. |