Venue: Committee Rooms A/B - Neath Civic Centre. View directions
Contact: Tammie Davies
Note: This meeting will start immediately following the Scrutiny Committee
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Appointment of Chairperson Minutes: Agreed
that Councillor E.V.Latham be appointed as Chairperson for the meeting. |
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Minutes of the previous Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board held on 11 January, 2019 PDF 12 KB Minutes: Decision: That
the Minutes of the 11 January 2019, be approved. |
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Forward Work Programme 2018/2019 PDF 299 KB Minutes: Noted
by Committee. |
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Household Waste Recycling Centre, Lower Cwmtwrch PDF 305 KB Report of the Head of
Streetcare Additional documents:
Decision: That Members endorse the Head of Terms with Powys
County Council (Powys) for sharing their facility at Lower Cwmtwrch
as detailed in Appendix 1 of the circulated report. That the Head of Streetcare,
in consultation with the Head of Legal Services is given delegated authority to
finalise and enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement. That Officers continue dialogue with Powys
regarding maximising the use of the Lower Cwmtwrch
going forward, with respect to the utilisation of vehicles operating in the
upper Swansea Valley. Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That Members endorse the Head of Terms with Powys County Council (Powys)
for sharing their facility at Lower Cwmtwrch, as
detailed in Appendix 1 of the circulated report; 2.
That the Head of Streetcare, in consultation
with the Head of Legal Services be given delegated authority to finalise and
enter into the Inter-Authority Agreement; 3.
That Officers continue dialogue with Powys regarding maximising the use
of Lower Cwmtwrch going forward, with respect to the
utilisation of vehicles operating in the upper Swansea Valley. Reason for Decisions: To deliver the previously agreed savings strategy with respect to
Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) provision in the upper Swansea Valley. Implementation of
Decisions: The
decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period. Consultation: The
item has been subject to internal and public consultation as part of the
Council’s Forward Financial Plan process. |
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Forster Road Permit Scheme PDF 208 KB Joint Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport and Head of Property and Regeneration Decision: That the new off-street Car
Parking Order for Forster Road, Neath (as detailed in Appendix A of the
circulated report) be advertised, and subject to there being no objections, the
Order be implemented with enforcement from Monday to Sunday. Minutes: Decision: That the new off-street Car Parking Order for Forster Road, Neath (as detailed in Appendix A of the circulated report)
be advertised, and subject to there being no objections, the Order be
implemented with enforcement from Monday to Sunday. Reason for Decision: To stop indiscriminate parking. Implementation of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. Consultation: Consultation will take place when the legal process is complete and the
Off-Street Order is advertised. |
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Programme of Maintenance of Bus Shelters PDF 169 KB Joint Report of the Head of
Streetcare and the Head of Engineering and Transport Minutes: That
the report be noted. |
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Joint Report of the Head of
Streetcare and the Head of Engineering and Transport Additional documents:
Minutes: The
Head of Engineering and Transport to liaise with Officers to review the PI’s. That
the report be noted. |
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Disaggregation of Surplus Bus Services Support Grant (BSSG) PDF 97 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: 1.
That
the funding of £35k additional Welsh Government Bus Services Support Grant
(BSSG) is shared as requested by the schemes and the remaining surplus shared
equally between the D.A.N.S.A., Shop Mobility and Neath Port Talbot Community Transport
schemes, as detailed in the circulated report. 2.
That
if any organisation fails the financial verification the remaining BSSG will be
shared equally between the two remaining organisations. Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That
the funding of £35k additional Welsh Government Bus Services Support Grant
(BSSG) be shared as requested by the schemes and the remaining surplus shared
equally between D.A.N.S.A., Shop Mobility and Neath Port Talbot Community Transport,
as detailed in the circulated report; 2.
If
any organisation fails the financial verification the remaining BSSG be shared
equally between the two remaining organisations. Reason for Decisions: By sharing the available monies as requested by the
organisations, each scheme can update their computers, software and phone
systems. The monies can also be used to update web sites and develop social
media platforms. Implementation of
Decisions: The
decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. |
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Harbourside Car Park - Welsh Language Standard PDF 265 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Additional documents:
Decision: That Members approve the
expenditure for the upgrade of Pay and Display Machines within the authority’s
car parks, as detailed in the circulated report, for the financial years
2019/20 and 2020/21, in order to comply with the Welsh Language Measures (Wales) 2011. Minutes: Decision: That the expenditure for
the upgrade of Pay and Display Machines within the authority’s car parks, as
detailed in the circulated report, for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21,
in order to comply with the
Welsh Language Measures (Wales) 2011, be approved. Reasons for Decision: To comply with the Welsh Language Commissioner’s
determination on this matter. Implementation of Decision: The
decision will be implemented after the three day call in period. |
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Vehicle and Heavy Plant Fleet Procurement Programme 2019/20 PDF 352 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: That
the proposed Fleet Procurement Programme for 2019/20, as detailed in Appendix A
of the circulated report, be approved. Minutes: Decision: That the Fleet
Procurement Programme for 2019/20, as detailed in Appendix A of the circulated
report, be approved. Reason for Decision: The replacement vehicles and plant will have a
higher euro standard which will enable the fleet to be more fuel efficient by
producing better MPGs and reducing the carbon footprint of the Council by lower
emissions. Integrated Transport has also
undertaken a vehicle efficiency exercise to establish vehicle/plant usage
within sections with the possibility of introducing full electric and Ultra Low
Emission vehicles (ULEV) and plant into the fleet to further reduce carbon
emissions emitted from Authority Fleet vehicles. This will be done in conjunction with future
infrastructure improvements within the Authority and through partnership
working with other Local Authorities and companies. The specifications are developed to
accommodate the Authority’s Health and Safety requirements and will be
discussed with user sections, manufacturers and health and safety section to
ensure the correct vehicles are procured. Implementation of Decision: The decision
will be implemented after the three day call in period. |
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List of Approved Contractors - SWARCO Traffic Limited PDF 98 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Additional documents: Decision: That the following Contractor be included on the
Approved List of Contractors in the categories below:- SWARCO Traffic Ltd: 1, 111 Minutes: Decision: That the following Contractor be included on the
Approved List of Contractors in the categories below:- Firm Category SWARCO Traffic Ltd. 111
Reason for Proposed
Decision: To
keep the Approved List up to date and as far as possible ensure a competitive
procurement process and for the purpose of supplying a List of Contractors for
invitation to tender within the relevant category. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the
three-day call-in period. Consultation: The Approved List of Contractors is promoted on
Neath Port Talbot web pages through local events. |
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List of Approved Contractors - D.G. Carvell Groundworks Ltd PDF 98 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Additional documents: Decision: That the following Contractor be included on the
Approved List of Contractors in the categories below:- D G Carvell Groundworks
Ltd: 15, 16, 71, 76, 85 Minutes: Decision: That the following Contractor be included on the
Approved List of Contractors in the categories below:- Firm Categories
D.G.Carvell Groundworks Ltd 15, 16, 71, 76, 85 Reason for Decision: To
keep the Approved List up to date and as far as possible ensure a competitive
procurement process and for the purpose of supplying a List of Contractors for
invitation to tender within the relevant category. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the
three-day call-in period. Consultation: The Approved List of Contractors is promoted on
Neath Port Talbot web pages through local events. |
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Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: 1.
That the request to extend the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on
Ravenswood Close, Neath be rejected, and the resident
in question to be informed accordingly. 2.
That the objection be overruled in part, and a section of the proposed Prohibition
of Waiting at Any Time Order be reduced as indicated in Appendix B of the
circulated report and the objector be informed accordingly. 3.
That the Traffic Order be amended as above and implemented on site. Minutes: Decisions: 1.
That the request to extend the proposed Traffic Regulation Order on
Ravenswood Close, Neath be rejected, and the resident in question be informed
accordingly; 2.
That the above objection be overruled in part, and a section of the
proposed Prohibition of Waiting at Any Time Order be reduced as indicated in
Appendix B of the circulated report, and the objector be informed accordingly; 3.
That the Traffic Order be amended as above and implemented on site. Reason for Decisions: To
prevent indiscriminate parking in the interest of highway safety. Implementation
of Decisions: The
decisions will be implemented after the three-day call-in period. Consultation: A
consultation exercise was undertaken in November/December 2018. |
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Traffic Order: B4434 Gnoll Park Road, Neath PDF 292 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: That
the Traffic Regulation Order for Gnoll Park Road,
Neath (Appendix A of the circulated report), be advertised, and subject to
there being no objections, the Order be implemented. Minutes: Decision: That
the Traffic Regulation Order for Gnoll Park Road,
Neath (Appendix A of the circulated report), be advertised, and subject to
there being no objections, the Order be implemented. Reason for Decision: To
prevent indiscriminate parking in the interest of highway safety. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the
three-day call-in period. Consultation: A
consultation exercise will be carried out when the scheme is advertised. |
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Traffic Order: Water Street, Neath PDF 488 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: That approval be granted for the Legal Order for
Water Street, Neath (Appendix A of the circulated report), be advertised, and
subject to there being no objections the Order be implemented. Minutes: Decision: That the Legal Order for Water Street, Neath
(Appendix A of the circulated report), be advertised, and subject to there
being no objections the Order be implemented. Reason for Decision: To
prevent indiscriminate parking and provide a school bus in the interest of
highway safety. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the
three-day call-in period. Consultation: A
consultation exercise will be carried out when the scheme is advertised. |
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Traffic Order/s: Water Street and Fairfield Way, Neath PDF 298 KB Report of the Head of
Engineering and Transport Decision: That
approval be granted to advertise the revocation of the Legal Traffic Regulation
Orders at Water Street and Fairfield Way, Neath (Appendix A to the circulated
report), be advertised, and subject to there being no objections the revocations
be implemented. Minutes: Decision: That
the revocation of the Legal Traffic Regulation Orders at Water Street and
Fairfield Way, Neath (Appendix A to the circulated report), be advertised, and
subject to there being no objections the revocations be implemented. Reason for Decision: To
assist with the stopping-up of Fairfield Way an implement Water Street as a
two-way street in the interest of highway safety. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the three-day
call-in period. Consultation: A
consultation exercise will be carried out when the scheme is advertised. |
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Urgent Items Minutes: Because
of the need to deal now with the matters contained in Minute No. 18 and 19
below, the Chairperson agreed that these could be raised at today’s meeting as urgent
items pursuant to Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290 (as amended). Reason: Due
to the time element |
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Decision: That
the Traffic Regulation Order for experimental Prohibition of Driving Order, on
the road adjacent to 63 and 65 Beechwood Road, Margam (Appendix A to the circulated report), be advertised
and the Order to be in place for a maximum of 18 months. Minutes: Decision: That
the Traffic Regulation Order for experimental Prohibition of Driving Order, on
the road adjacent to 63 and 65 Beechwood Road, Margam (Appendix A to the circulated report), be advertised
and the Order be in place for a maximum of 18 months. Reason for Decision: The
Traffic Order be implement to provide a safe route for pedestrians in the
interest of road and pedestrian safety. Implementation
of Decision: The decision is urgent
and for immediate implementation. The
Chairperson had agreed to this course of action and therefore there would be no
call-in of this decision. |
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Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme PDF 340 KB Decision: That
the Chief Executive and the Director of Environment are granted delegated power
to determine whether or not the Authority should enter into agreement with
Welsh Government for the purpose of the reissue of concessionary cards, and to
execute such agreement with Welsh Government following any such determination
to do so. Minutes: Decision: That
the Chief Executive and the Director of Environment are granted delegated power
to determine whether or not the Authority should enter into agreement with
Welsh Government, for the purpose of the reissue of concessionary cards, and to
execute such agreement with Welsh Government following any such determination
to do so. Reason for Decision: To
allow the bulk re-issue of bus passes. Implementation
of Decision: The decision will be implemented after the
three-day call-in period. |