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Contact: Jason Davies
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting PDF 56 KB Minutes: That
the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 1 March, 2019, be approved. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/19 PDF 62 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme for 2018/19. |
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PRE-SCRUTINY Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following Cabinet Board item:- Cabinet
Board Proposals Neath
Port Talbot Local Development Plan (LDP) – Consideration of: the responses to
the comments received following consultation on draft Supplementary Planning Guidance
(SPG); and the adoption and publication procedures to be implemented The Committee received information in
relation to the Supplementary Planning Guidance document relating to ‘The
Historic Environment’. Members questioned why the whale and penguin
figures at Aberafan Seafront had been removed from
the document. It was explained that these structures had been removed from the
list following a comprehensive review of the schedule of buildings/structures,
which had concluded that they met just two out of five set criteria and
therefore did not warrant inclusion. Members asked if there was a timeline for
bringing forward the Conservation Area Appraisals. It was explained that whilst
there was no specific timeframe, the intention was to progress the work over
the next twelve months. Members raised the progress of works along
the Canal Network. Officers stated they were unable to give full details but
would come back to Members with the additional information if requested. It was
explained that parts of the canal network had been safeguarded in the LDP and
certain areas had received Welsh Government Active Travel Funding to improve
cycle/pedestrian access along the towpaths. These improvements were due to be
completed by May 2019. It was also noted that the canal network was
under different ownership in different locations and that maintenance of the
canals was expensive. It was noted that
the Swansea Canal Projects were carried out with volunteers, and it would be
good to set up such a scheme in Neath. Following Scrutiny, the Committee was
supportive of the proposals to be considered by Cabinet Board. |
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URGENT ITEM Minutes: With the permission of the
Chair the following was raised as an urgent item for discussion at today’s
meeting pursuant to Section 100A(4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1972. Reason
for Urgency: Due
to the time element. |
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PRE-SCRUTINY Minutes: Establishment
of the Local Project Board for Neath Port Talbot Members
received information on the establishment of the Local Project Board, to be
called ‘Local Regeneration Programme Board’, for Neath Port Talbot to provide partner’s
input into the strategic regeneration programmes and projects impacting on the
local area. Following
Scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
Cabinet Board. |
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PRE-SCRUTINY Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following private matter:- Neath
Town Centre Redevelopment Officers
gave an overview of the private circulated report on Neath Town Centre
Development. Members
welcomed the proposals and supported a procurement exercise for the scheme
which would assist with the redevelopment of Neath Town Centre. Following
Scrutiny, the Committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
Cabinet Board. |