Decisions

That the Assistant Chief Executive and Chief Digital Officer be authorised to commence a four week public consultation exercise on the draft Healthy Relationships for Stronger Communities Strategy, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, and the outcome of that consultation be reported back to Cabinet in March 2020.

That the Disposal of Assets of Deceased Clients Policy, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, be approved.

That the grant funding be accepted, and the High Street and Retail Rates Relief Scheme for 2020/21 as detailed in the circulated report, be adopted.

1.           That the Court Deputy Investment Strategy for Client Funds detailed at Appendix 1 of the circulated report be approved.

2.           That a procurement exercise be undertaken to appoint financial advisors to provide investment advice for clients with capital of more than £50,000, in accordance with the Strategy.

That the converted bowls pavilion in Port Talbot Memorial Park be equipped with ancillary furniture, heating and fittings, as a means of completing its conversion to a Tea Room or Community Hub, and that Councillor Sharon Freeguard contributes £4,106.75 under the Members Community Fund.

That the internet and Wi-Fi connectivity at the YMCA, Talbot Road, Port Talbot be strengthened and supported, and that Councillor Saifur Rahaman contributes £1,906.22 under the Members Community Fund.

That flood prevention, redecoration and repair of the gym and sports hall situated in the lower ground floor of the Gwynfi Miners Welfare Hall, Jersey Road, Blaengwynfi be invested in, to safeguard the continued use of the lower ground floor of the Hall, and that Councillor Jane Jones contributes £5,322 under the Members Community Fund.

1.           That management arrangements be put in place to minimise overspends and any adverse impact on reserves.

2.           That the additional grants received be noted.

3.           That the proposed reserve movements and budget virements be approved.

1.           That the approval of the proposed 2019/20 budget totalling £39.078m, be commended to Council.

2.           That the position in relation to expenditure as at 31 December 2019 be noted.

That the monitoring report be noted.

That the monitoring report be noted.

That the report be noted.

That the monitoring report be noted.

1.           That the provisions set out in the Shareholders Agreement for Baglan Bay Company Limited be implemented, and St Modwen be offered back its shares in Baglan Bay Company Limited, with the Chief Executive resigning from the Company once the legal documentation is in place.

2.           That the Council decline the offer of shares from the Prince’s Foundation in respect of Coed Darcy Limited, and that the Council implement the provisions set out in the Shareholding Agreement for Coed Darcy Limited, which requires St Modwen to acquire the Council’s share for £1. In addition, the Chief Executive to resign from the Company once the legal documentation is in place.

3.           That the Head of Legal Services, in consultation with the Leader or appropriate Cabinet Member finalise the legal documentation in respect of the above transactions.

That the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

UK Steel Charter Policy, as detailed at Appendix 1 to the circulated report, be implemented.

That two Automated External Defibrillators be relocated and housed at Pontardawe Arts Centre and Herbert Street, Pontardawe, and that Councillor Anthony Richard's allocation of £942 be awarded under the Members Community Fund.

That the Margaret Terrace Play Area, Blaengwynfi, be re-equipped and refurbished, and that Councillor Jane Jones contributes £4,654.48 under the Members Community Fund.

That a new Bistro/sitting out area be created at the Gnoll Country Park, Neath, and that Councillor Alan Lockyer and Councillor Mark Protheroe contribute £9,310 each under the Members Community Fund.

That a weatherproof shelter be installed at Skewen Park, and that Councillor Arthur Davies contributes £7,500 under the Members Community Fund.

That semi mature trees be supplied and planted to enhance the grass verges at Parc Wern, Caewathan, Neath, and that Councillor Angharad Aubrey's allocation of £925.73 under the Members Community Fund, be awarded.

That the supply and installation of 3 Automated External Defibrillators (AED's), to be located within Windsor Road, The Parade and Lennard Street Post Office, Neath, be approved, and that Councillor Mark Protheroe's allocation of £2,025.00, and Councillor Alan Lockyer's allocation of £2,025.00, be awarded under the Members Community Fund.

That Tonna AFC, Mount Pleasant, Tonna, Neath, be provided with essential items of training equipment, and that Councillor Leanne Jones' allocation of £951.25 under the Members Community Fund be awarded.

That an Automated External Defibrillator, be supplied and installed at Vivian Park, Port Talbot, and that Councillor Edward Latham's allocation of £1,300, be awarded under the Members Community Fund.

That the outdoor environment at the Girl Guiding Headquarters, Bridge Street, Port Talbot be enhanced, and that Councillors Sharon Freeguard, Dennis Keogh and Saifur Rahaman contribute £2,400 each under the Members Community Fund.

That the changing facilities at Aberavon Green Stars Rugby Football Club, Darwin Road, Port Talbot, be refurbished, and that Councillor Matthew Crowley's allocation of £800 under the Members Community Fund be awarded.

That additional play equipment be provided at Ynyscorrwg Park Play Area, Glyncorrwg, Port Talbot, and that Councillor Nicola-Jayne Elsie Davies' allocation of £6,772.02 under the Members Community Fund, be awarded.

That essential items of training equipment be purchased for Aberavon Quins Rugby Football Club Mini and Junior sections, and that Councillor Steffan apDafydd's allocation of £833.94, under the Members Community Fund, be awarded.

That ancillary equipment be provided to the 'Age Cymru' Centre in Port Talbot, and that Councillor Dennis Keogh contributes £4,517.93 under the Members Community Fund.

That ancillary equipment be provided to the 'Thrive Women's Aid' refuge in Port Talbot, and that Councillor Saifur Rahaman contributes £1,597.14 under the Members Community Fund.

That Neath Community Tennis Club, Dyfed Road, Neath, be equipped with essential training equipment, nets, posts and ancillary items, and that Councillor John Warman contributes £2,412.84 under the Members Community Fund.

1.           That grant assistance of £350 per annum be awarded to Ystalyfera Community Council, towards the rent amount of lease of Godre’rgraig Park, Graig Road, from date of rent increase until next rent review.

2.           That no further grant assistance be given to Noddfa Community Centre, Glyncorrwg, following the previous decision of this Sub Committee on 9 December 2019.

That no grant assistance be provided on this occasion to Swansea Canal Society.