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Declarations of Interests Minutes: The following
Member made a declaration of interest at the commencement of the meeting:
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The
Committee scrutinised the following matters:- Cabinet
Board Proposals 2.1 Cabinet Response to Council Task and Finish Group on the
Valleys Members
received the Cabinets response to the Council’s Task & Finish Group’s recommendations
on the Valleys, including the work being led by the Welsh Government’s Valleys
Taskforce “Our Valleys Our Future” as detailed within the circulated report. Following
receipt of the response, Members highlighted and accepted the concerns regarding
the budget constraints however felt that there were missed opportunities for
the Valleys prior to the austerity. Members
were impressed with the growth poles however felt that there was need for more
alignment of the council’s general policies, such as considering some elements
of the Local Development Plan. It was highlighted that the dialogue with
National Resources Wales needed to be intensified and that the approach to
services like libraries and care homes around the county borough needed to be
reconsidered. It was noted that these concerns needed to be detailed within the
analysis. The
Chief executive explained that he felt that the policies were aligned. It was
mentioned that the Local Development Plan needs to be more flexible however,
Members need to consider complexity of the Local Development Plan and to
utilise the review wisely. Members
commended the report and the opportunities within it. It was noted that this
had provided good opportunities, however there was concern that there had not
been any funding provided. Members
highlighted that the Amman Valley Railway Society Tram System was not included
within the document. Officers apologised for it not being included and
highlighted that the Authority would work with any organisation that wished to
be involved. Members
highlighted that with the workforce reducing it was not feasible on getting the
Public sector within the Valleys even though this was Welsh Governments view. The
Chair welcomed the Chair and Vice Chair of the Valleys Task and Finish Group. The
Chair of the Valleys Task and Finish Group welcomed the report and commended
the information detailed within the Cabinets response and the comments from the
Chief Executive. It was noted that the Chair of the Valleys Task and Finish
Group felt that the funding in relation to transport detailed on page 9 to the
circulated report, implied that it would be a funding cut and highlighted that transport
was important and needed to be re-emphasised during these difficult times. The
Vice Chair of the Valleys Task and Finish Group mentioned that there was a need
to improve transport, as it is difficult to encourage young people to utilise
bus passes when there were no buses available. The
Leader expressed his thanks to the valleys Task and Finish Group on the plans
for the Valleys. Following
scrutiny, it was agreed that Cabinet Board be asked to consider the following
recommendations:- 1. That Cabinet endorse the response, as outlined in Appendix
1 of the circulated report and within the analysis, particularly the points
raised within growth poles; 2. That the Chief Executive enter into partnership with the ... view the full minutes text for item 2. |
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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. 5 below, the Chairperson agreed this
could be raised at today’s meeting as an urgent item pursuant to Section 100B
(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972. Reason: Due to the time element. |
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Commercialisation of Services Minutes: (Cllr.A.N.Woolock re-affirmed his interest at this point and withdrew
from the meeting) (Cllr. S.Rahaman took over as Chairperson at this
pont) Members received
information on the Cabinet extending the support being provided by the
Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) to the Council. Members asked whether the
cost of the Job detailed within the report would be included in the £50,000.
Officers confirmed that it would. Following scrutiny, the
Committee was supportive of the proposal to be considered by the Cabinet Board. |