Agenda and minutes

Agreed that Cllr N Jenkins, be appointed Chairperson of the meeting.

Cllr Jenkins welcomed everyone to the meeting.

No declarations of interest were received.

That the minutes of the previous meeting, held on the 27^th September 2022, be approved as an accurate record.

That the Education, Skills and Wellbeing Cabinet Board Forward Work Programme be noted.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Democratic Services, democratic.services@npt.gov.uk no later than noon on the working day prior to the meeting.  Questions must relate to items on the agenda.  Questions will be dealt with in a 10 minute period.

No questions from the public were received.

Decision:

That the Christmas and New Year opening and closing times, for Libraries, Theatres, Community Centres, Margam Country Park, Leisure Centres and Swimming Pools, be approved, as detailed in appendix 1 and 2, of the circulated report.

Reason for Decision:

That the Councils facilities are available to the public, when there is a demand for them to be open, and for Managers to make appropriate arrangements with front line staff.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ended at 9.00am on Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for an external consultation of this item.

Decision:

That having due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the Community Schools admission policy 2024/2025, be approved, for consultation.

Reason for Decision:

That the Council meets its statutory duties, and good practice guidelines, in respect of the admission of pupils to Community Schools.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three-day call in period, which ended at 9.00am on Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

Consultation is required with, the governing bodies of community schools, the governing bodies of voluntary aided schools i.e. faith and all neighbouring local authorities. In addition, the Council will consult the Admission Forum, and the consultation process will cease on the 30^th December 2022.

Decision:

That having due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, appendix 2 of the circulated report pack, the Participation and Engagement Strategy, be approved for consultation.

Reason of Decision:

That the Participation and Engagement Strategy be finalised and embedded following the consultation.

Implementation:

The decision will be implemented after the three-day call in period, which ended 9.00am Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

Consultation is to be undertaken with all stakeholders, including schools, the third sector, partner services, agencies, parents/carers and children and young people.

Decision:

1.   That the instrument of Government, as attached as appendix A, of the circulated report, be approved, with an incorporation date of the 1^st March 2023, creating a permanent governing body.

2.   That the name of the School, be Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tregeles.

Reason of Decision:

To comply with legislative requirements for the establishment of the new school, namely Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tregeles.

Implementation:

The decision will be implemented after the three-day call in period, which ended 9.00am on Monday 31^st October 2022.

Decision:

1.   That the new Pastoral Support Programme and reduced timetable be approved.

2.   That the alternative provider guidance, be adopted.

Reason of decision:

That the Programme and alternative provider guidance will further strengthen arrangements and monitoring for learners at risk of disengagement.

Implementation:

The decision will be implemented after the three-day call in period, which ended 9.00am on Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

A consultation exercise had been undertaken with relevant stakeholders.

Decision:

1.   That having given due regard, to the first stage integrated Impact Assessment. The Annual return to Welsh Government, be approved.

2.   That the contents of the Welsh Libraries report 2020-21, be noted.

Reason of Decision:

That the Council comply with its statutory duty to provide a library service in Neath Port Talbot.

Implementation:

The decision will be implemented after the three-day call in period, which ended 9.00am on Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for an external consultation.

Decision:

That having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment:

1.   That the West Glamorgan Archive Service be relocated from County Hall, Swansea to the former British Home Stores and WHAT! Store.

2.   That the Management responsibilities transfer from the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, to the Head of Support Services and Transformation, be noted.

3.   That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, be granted, delegated Authority to agree and complete a deed of variation, to the Joint Committee Agreement of the 11^th April 2014, and to implement recommendations 1 and 2.

Reason of Decision:

That the residents of Neath Port Talbot gain access to an archive service, pursuant to the Local Government (Records) Act 1972.

Implementation:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ended 9.00am Monday 31^st October 2022.

Consultation:

There is no requirement for consultation in regard to the report. Discussions with the City and County of Swansea Council have been ongoing as part of the development work.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Any urgent items (whether public or exempt) at the discretion of the Chairperson pursuant to Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290 (as amended).