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Declarations of Interests Minutes: The
following members made declarations of interest at the commencement of the
meeting: Councillor S.Freeguard Re
Cabinet reports - Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2020/21 to 2022/23 and
Revenue Budget 2020/21, as she is a Member of Mid and West Wales Fire and
Rescue Authority. Councillor M.Harvey Re
Cabinet reports - Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2020/21 to 2022/23,
Revenue Budget 2020/21 and Treasury Management Strategy, Annual Investment
Strategy, and Minimum Revenue Provision Policy 2020/21, as he is an employee of
South Wales Police. Councillor A.Llewelyn Re
Cabinet reports - Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2020/21 to 2022/23 and
Revenue Budget 2020/21, as he is a Member of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue
Authority. Councillor A.Woolcock Re
Cabinet reports - Capital Strategy and Capital Programme 2020/21 to 2022/23 and
Revenue Budget 2020/21, as he is a Member of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue
Authority. |
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Customer Services - Performance PDF 305 KB Report
of the Assistant Chief Executive & Chief Digital Officer Karen Jones Minutes: The
Customer Services report was discussed, including queries around pest control.
Members noted requests were seasonal – for example, wasps and rats queries were
likely to increase as the weather warmed up. The
possibility of the responsibility for issuing bus passes being passed back to
local authorities from Transport for Wales, was discussed. It was noted that a
new database was now in place which should make the process smoother, but
officers were supportive of the practise remaining with Transport for Wales. Members
noted that joint working with third sector partners was key to providing
support to people who were not able to travel into urban centres to access
services. Following
scrutiny, the report was noted. |
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Pre-decision Scrutiny ·
To select appropriate items from the Cabinet agenda for pre-decision
scrutiny (cabinet reports enclosed for Scrutiny Members) Minutes: The
committee scrutinised the following cabinet items: Capital
Strategy and Capital Programme 2020/21 to 2022/23 The
possibility of extra capital investment from the Welsh Government, following the
impact of the recent weather events was discussed. Over £1 million of work
within Neath Port Talbot had been identified as being needed immediately, with
a further £3 million going forward. Officers were currently waiting for a
funding decision from Welsh Government. National discussions were also ongoing. It
was noted that discussions were ongoing with Natural Resources Wales regarding
the recent flooding and remedial measures. Extra funding from Welsh Government
would not be part of the capital funding in next year’s settlement. Following
scrutiny, the committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
cabinet. Revenue
Budget 2020/21 Members
noted the proposed 3.79% rise in council tax, which had been reduced from the
proposed 5%, following views from local residents during the budget
consultation. Although the majority of members were in agreement with the
proposal, some members indicated that they would be proposing amendments at
Council, as they still felt the increase was too high. Officers
explained how important it was to have reserves in current times of financial
uncertainty. Following
scrutiny, the committee was supportive of the proposals to be considered by
cabinet. |
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Forward Work Programme 2019/20 PDF 83 KB Minutes: The
committee noted the Forward Work Programme for 2019/2020. |