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 and 9am for the parents, Officers advised members that this would not be
possible due to the cost to generate the permit.
Members
asked if this scheme had been run in any other area, Officers confirmed that
this had not been done in any other area, and this is being looked at as the
car park is very near to the schools.
Members
asked Officers, if a child needs to be picked up from school during the day due
to an illness, would parents needs to park elsewhere. Officers confirmed that
they would need to park elsewhere, unless after 3pm where parking is available
on level 3.
Members
highlighted the possibilities of the parking being available to more areas such
as the police utilising the beach.. Officers explained they are happy to look
into this further and stated there will be an annual report coming in November
to the Committee.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee were supportive of the proposals to be considered at
Cabinet Board.
2.5 To
delegate Authority to Officers in undertaking the statutory and regulatory duties
of Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act (FWMA) 2010 and associated
Orders and Regulations
Members
received information on the request to grant delegated authority to the
Director of Environment and Head of Engineering & Transport and the Head of
Streetcare in respect to the statutory and regulatory
duties within and associated with Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management
Act 2010, as detailed in the circulated report.
Members
commented on the difference between engineering and planning and asked Officers
if they could be synchronised. Officers explained that they are different
statutory processes, but would be trying to align applications.
Members
commented on the fantastic work that has been done on Cwmafan
Road recently.
Officers
commented that an amendment was required to the recommendation to also include
the Head of Streetscene in the list of officers with
delegated authority.
Following
scrutiny, the Committee were supportive of the amended proposal to be
considered at Cabinet Board.
CHAIRPERSON