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Declarations of Interest Minutes: The following
Member made a declaration of interest at the commencement of the meeting: Councillor
S.Miller Re: Report of the Chair of
the Economic and Community Regeneration Scrutiny Committee – Agenda Item 4 – as
she is a member of Neath Town Council. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 69 KB Minutes: The
Minutes of the meeting held on 24th April 2018 be noted. |
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Report of the Chair of the Economic and Community
Regeneration Scrutiny Committee Additional documents:
Minutes: Members received an update
from the Chair of the previous
Economic and Community Regeneration Scrutiny Committee. Members
were provided with an update on the recommendations that the Task and Finish
Group produced in relation to the support for Tourism. It
was noted that the Task and Finish Group received feedback from those consulted
on the process of developing tourism as it was highlighted that it was much
more than just marketing what the Authority already had. Officers
highlighted that this was a positive step moving forward for tourism. It was
noted that the authority had lost the Tourism Team several years ago, However,
will be shortly advertising for 2 new posts to re-create a Tourism team. Members
asked for feedback on how many business’s responded to the survey. Officers
highlighted that they attempted to contact as many businesses as possible.
There were 34 responses in total to the initial questionnaire. Officers
explained that when comparing Neath Port Talbot County Borough with other areas
it has been difficult to promote the area as ‘Neath Port Talbot’ as the name of
the area doesn’t represent a destination as such. For example The Vale of Neath
and Afan Forest Park are easy to recognise
destinations but the name Neath Port Talbot is an amalgamation of two towns and
not a destination visitors would understand. The
main aspects that the new tourism team will focus on to advertise are visitor marketin’s which can be summarised as the national trust
market, activity market and family visitor markets. Members
highlighted that the Splashpool in Aberavon was
closed during April when the weather was pleasant, and asked that the Splashpool be open earlier in the year to accommodate for
when the weather is nice. Officers highlighted that the Splashpool
is coming to the end of its natural life. It was noted that the weather is
unreliable and if the splashpool were to open earlier
in the year it may not be utilised if it was raining. It was noted that there
is a proposal in making the opening times more flexible, however they would
have to have a discussion with Celtic Leisure. It
was highlighted that the Steelworks could be promoted for tourism as public
maybe interested in the science behind it. Officers
highlighted that the majority of people that attend day trips are the residents
of Neath Port Talbot or from neighbouring counties. For future activities it is
not proposed that a significant marketing spend will be allocated to day
visitors such as these and that we will concentrate on those visitors intending
to stay in NPT or visit the area as part of a holiday in a neighbouring
area. This is because the potential
economic impact from staying visitors is approximately ten times the value of a
day visitor. Members
suggested promoting sites in Neath Port Talbot for Camping as that is a large
part of family holidays. Members asked for the Report from Regeneration, Scrutiny Committee be circulated to the Members of this committee. ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Report of the Head of
Transformation Additional documents: Minutes: Members received
information on the proposed opening times for the Christmas and New Year period
2018. It was noted that appendix
3 had been attached in error and was not a part of the report. Members asked whether Neath
Sports Centre was closed on New Year’s Day or 2nd January 2018.
Officers highlighted that they were unsure and would check. Following scrutiny, the
Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board |
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Urgent Items Any urgent items (whether
public or exempt) at the discretion of the Chairman pursuant to Section 100B
(4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972 Minutes: Because of the need to deal
now with the matter contained in Minute No.6 below, the Chairperson agreed that
it could be raised at today’s meeting as an urgent item pursuant to Statutory
Instrument 2001 No.2290 (as amended). Reason for Urgency Due to the time element. |
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Lease of Baglan Library Basement PDF 83 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Members received
information on the terms for the grant of a lease to Action for Children for
the Basement section of Baglan Library, Laurel
Avenue, Baglan. Following scrutiny, the
Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board |
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Scrutiny Forward Work Programme 2018/19 PDF 81 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. Members
asked for a brief report at a future meeting of the Leisure and Culture Scrutiny
Committee from officers highlighting what work they are planning on doing in
relation to Heritage and Culture. |
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Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board Forward Work Programme 2018/19 PDF 216 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Cabinet Board Forward Work Programme |
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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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Celtic Leisure Performance Review 2017-18 (Exempt under paragraph 14) Private Report of the Head
of Transformation Minutes: To update Members on the
financial performance of Celtic Leisure during the 2017 -2018 financial year,
as detailed in the private circulated report. Members commended Celtic
Leisure on their work, however, Members asked whether Celtic Leisure have set
high goals to quickly. Officers highlighted that the market is expanding and
Celtic Leisure is adhering to that. Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be
noted. |