Agenda and minutes

Agreed that Councillor A.R.Lockyer be appointed Chairperson for the meeting.

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 5 July 2021, be approved.

That the forward work programme for 2021/2022 be noted.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment, the vacant property at Cramic Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1RU, be declared as surplus to the operational requirements of the Social Services, Health and Housing Directorate, and responsibility be transferred to the Head of Property and Regeneration.

Reason for Decision:

To declare the property as being surplus to the operational requirements of the Social Services, Health and Housing Directorate and transfer responsibility to the Head of Property and Regeneration.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

To resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001. No. 2290 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

Decision:

That the private report be noted.

At the start of the item, the Director advised Cabinet Members that the wrong Exempt Paragraph had been used – this should have been Paragraph 18 and not Paragraph 14.

Following input from Members, the subsequent minor changes were made to the private report:

·        Valleys Communites Impacts should read ‘No Impacts’.

·        Within the Consultation section, the following words should be removed: ‘…in all three local authorities for comment.

·        The Officer Contact details for Alison Davies should read ‘a.davies8@npt.gov.uk’.

Decision:

That having had due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment, the Neath Port Talbot Youth Justice and Early Intervention Draft Youth Justice Plan 2021-22 be commended to Council for approval.

Reason for Decision:

To enable the Neath Port Talbot Youth Justice and Early Intervention Service on behalf of Neath Port Talbot Council to undertake its duties to deliver youth justice services in line with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. 

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for public consultation on the youth justice plan, however the plan has been circulated to partners through the management board and the community safety partnerships.