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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 187 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the minutes. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee scrutinised the
following items Cabinet Board Proposals 2.1 Corporate
Plan Key Performance Indicators 2018/2019 – Quarter 1 Performance (1st
April 2018 - 30th 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 29th
October 2018, of which should read ‘report of 29th 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. |
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Forward Work Programme 18/19 PDF 110 KB Minutes: 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. |