Agenda and minutes

The Committee noted the minutes.

The Committee scrutinised the following items

Cabinet Board Proposals

2.1    Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators 2018/2019 – Quarter 1 Performance (1^st April 2018 - 30^th June 2018)

Members received information on the quarter 1 performance management data for Corporate Plan Key Performance Indicators for the period 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018 for Environment, as detailed in the circulated report.

Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.

2.2    Winter Service Operations

Members were provided with an update on the preparation that is on-going to ensure the successful delivery of winter service operations in readiness for the 2018-19 winter season, as detailed in the circulated report.

Members asked officers whether they felt prepared for the upcoming winter, Officers explained that everything is in place and feel prepared. Officers mentioned they have an excellent relationship with the salt supplier. Officers explained if they have a busy winter this will have a knock on effect with the day to day service, but officers reassured members they make sure it is dealt with. 

Members asked whether the vehicles are programmed with the route, Officers explained they have a tracker which is similar to a sat nav, if the team need to track the vehicle at anytime then the tracker allows them to.

Members complimented the Officers for their hard work during a bad winter last year.

Following scrutiny, it was agreed that the report be noted.

2.3    Year review of Grit Bin Provision in Neath Port Talbot

Members received information on a 3 year review of the grit bin policy in Neath Port Talbot, as detailed in the circulated report.

Officers highlighted that in the Executive Summary, it state ‘report of 29^th October 2018, of which should read ‘report of 29^th October 2015’ Officers apologised for this error.

Members asked how often are the bins checked, Officers explained that members of the public usually ring when more grit bins are needed. Members commented that they can check the bins if they are passing.

Members queried if more bins are added to different wards, Officers explained that the number of bins were now capped, but this will need to go to Committee with a robust business if there was a demand for them. Officers added that Members could re-prioritise the locations of the grit bins in their wards.

Members requested a map of all grit bins in the borough. Officers stated that they would circulate this information.

Following scrutiny, the Committee were supportive of the proposals to be considered at Cabinet Board.

2.4    School Term Time Permit/Police Permits

Members received information on the permit scheme for schools in the Neath town centre with a view to reducing indiscriminate parking at drop off times and to allow South Wales Police Crime Scene Investigators based at Neath Police Station authorisation to park in Neath multi-storey car park, as detailed in the circulated report.

Members highlighted that they would like parking free of charge between the hours of 8am  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

With regards to the Forward Work Programme, it was explained to the Committee if anything needed to be added to the work programme then this can be looked at.

Members asked if the Tree Policy and Digital Mapping could be added to the Forward Work Programme. The Scrutiny Officers highlighted that they would look into this.