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Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee
Made at meeting: 15/04/2025 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee
Decision published: 15/04/2025
Effective from: 15/04/2025
Decision:
That members approve the closure of the Crematorium Office
on a Sunday (subject to exceptional circumstances), not including Mother’s Day,
Father’s Day, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. The grounds and Chapel of
Remembrance will remain open to visitors and there will still be a staff
presence on site during the opening hours of the grounds.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 6th March 2025 were approved as
accurate records of proceedings.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Cllr.
Saifur Rahaman, (Item 4 A & 4B) – Personal, Family member receives support
from the Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Team.
Cllr.
Peter Rees, (Item 4B) – Personal, Governor at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School.
Cllr.
Nia Jenkins, (Item 4A) – Personal, Governor at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Members
considered the private item from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
to exclude the public for the following item(s) pursuant to Section 100A(4) and
(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part
4 of Schedule 12A to the above Act.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Members
considered performance monitoring items.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme items for consideration.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 10/04/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 10/04/2025
Effective from: 10/04/2025
Decision:
Members
considered items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
That the programme of works
set out in Appendices A & C, be approved for 2025/2026 (Subject to clearance
and approval by the Senedd and the Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI)
board regarding the funding from the Welsh Government supported borrowing
initiative for highway works.) subject to the removal of the school road Jersey
Marine parking restrictions residents parking item.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
That the application set out in
Appendix 1 to this report, be approved.
Wards affected: Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera;
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 09/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items received.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Wards affected: Sandfields West;
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
That a grant of 50% of actual
costs up to a maximum of £10,000 to Ystalyfera
Community Council, be approved.
Wards affected: Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera;
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
Having
had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, approval be given for the
following schemes to be advertised, in accordance with the statutory requirements
(as detailed at the relevant Appendices to the circulated report):
·
Traffic Capital Works Programme 2025-2026
·
Active Travel Programme
2025-2026
·
Individual Disabled Parking Places
(IDPP) Programme 2025-2026
·
Welsh Government 20 mph Default
Speed Limit national rollout Programme
2025-2026
·
Welsh Government Capital Safe
Routes in Communities Prorgamme 2025-2026
·
Welsh Government Capital Road
Safety Grant
And the schemes be implemented in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements, contained within
the current Road Traffic Regulations,
subject to there being no objections received.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
Having had due regard to the
Integrated Impact Assessment it is recommended that:-
The List of Approved
Contractors is amended as follows:-
Companies to be added to
the List of Approved Contractors
The following companies have
applied to be included on the list and have passed the required assessments:-
|
Company |
Category |
|
C&V Scaffolding Ltd
(C080) |
11 |
|
Natural Ground Care Ltd
(N022) |
75, 84, 101, 102 |
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 14/04/2025
Decision:
That, in line with approved
policy, LA governor representatives be appointed to the existing and
forthcoming vacancies set out in the attached appendix, with the exception of
Creunant Primary School which was withdrawn from consideration at today's
meeting.
Wards affected: Aberavon; Baglan; Blaengwrach and Glynneath West; Bryn and Cwmavon; Bryncoch North; Cadoxton; Cimla and Pelenna; Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters; Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera; Cymer and Glyncorrwg; Glynneath Central and East; Godre'r Graig; Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman; Gwynfi and Croeserw; Neath East; Neath North; Pontardawe; Rhos; Sandfields East; Sandfields West; Trebanos;
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 09/04/2025 - Cabinet
Decision published: 09/04/2025
Effective from: 09/04/2025
Decision:
RESOLVED: That
pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of
Statutory Instrument 2001 No 2290, the public be excluded for the
following items of business which involved the likely disclosure of exempt
information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no Cabinet Forward Work Programme items for consideration.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no Declarations of Interest.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
Members
noted the Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 08/04/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 08/04/2025
Effective from: 08/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no performance monitoring items for consideration.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the contents of the report be noted and the issuing of a survey be approved.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
members of the Standards Committee note the observation feedback received, as
set out in Appendix A of the report. That members continue to observe meetings
of the Council, Committees and Community Councils providing any applicable
feedback to the Standards Committee.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report be noted
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report and discussion be noted.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the Forward Work Programme be noted.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report be noted.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report be noted.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report be noted. That the report be commended to Council.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report and discussion be noted.
Decision Maker: Standards Committee
Made at meeting: 07/04/2025 - Standards Committee
Decision published: 07/04/2025
Effective from: 07/04/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
That
the report be noted.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
There
were none.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that the Members of the
Scrutiny Committee had agreed to scrutinise item 4(a) from the Cabinet Forward
Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 6/12/2024 were approved as an accurate record of
proceedings.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
Members
considered item 4(a) from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no items from the Scrutiny forward work programme selected.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no Performance Monitoring items selected.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
The
Forward work programme was noted.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
There
were none.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 04/04/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 04/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the recommendation was supported to Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
Members
considered the performance monitoring items as outlined on the agenda.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no items to consider from the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
There
were no items to consider from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 20th February 2025 were approved as a
true and accurate record.
Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 03/04/2025 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 04/04/2025
Effective from: 03/04/2025
Decision:
Cllr
P Rogers Item 6(b) – Personal, Member of Neath Athletic RFC