Decisions

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Decisions published

16/03/2023 - Urdd National Eisteddfod 2025 ref: 3113    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 21/03/2023


16/03/2023 - Leadership arrangements - Celtic Leisure - Private report ref: 3114    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023


16/03/2023 - Professional Learning ref: 3117    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for information.


16/03/2023 - Quarter 3 Performance ref: 3115    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for monitoring.


16/03/2023 - Free School Meals update ref: 3116    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 16/03/2023

Decision:

That the content of the report be noted for information.


16/03/2023 - Admissions to Schools (Results of Consultation) ref: 3112    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 16/03/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 21/03/2023

Decision:

That following consultation and having due regard to appendix A of the circulated report, Members approve admission arrangements for Community Schools for the 2024/2025 academic year.

 

That the Council meet its statutory duties and good practice guidelines in respect of the admission of pupils to community schools.

 


09/03/2023 - Extension to the provision of a Welcome Centre in respect of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict ref: 3110    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 14/03/2023


09/03/2023 - Substance Misuse Action Fund: Grant Agreements ref: 3106    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 14/03/2023

Decision:

a)           That the use of section 7.1.21 of the Contract procedure Rules be noted, whereby a grant agreement was excluded from the requirement for competitive tendering.

 

b)      That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Head of Housing and Communities, to enter deeds of variation with the:

 

(i)           Amman Tawe Valley Medical Practice to extend the current service provided by the Primary Substance Abuse Liaison Team (PSALT) Primary Care Services, for services to be delivered in 2023-24 and for there to be an increase in funding for 2023/2024 in the sum of £10,699 for 2023/2024 to be paid out of the APB's 2022/2023 budget.

 

(ii)         Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in respect the Rapid Access Prescribing Service in the Western Bay region for services to be delivered in 2023-24 and for there to be an increase in funding for 2023/2024 in the sum of £158,291 for 2023/2024 to be paid out of the APB's 2022/2023 budget.

 

(c)          That the joint funding arrangements between the Council and the Office of the PCC in respect of the Rapid Access Services in the Western Bay region be noted.


09/03/2023 - Contractual Arrangements for a Range of Services Funded Through the Housing Support Grant 2023/24 ref: 3109    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 09/03/2023


09/03/2023 - Housing Support Grant Annual Report 2022 ref: 3104    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 09/03/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


09/03/2023 - Participation in Welsh Governments Empty Homes Scheme ref: 3107    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 14/03/2023

Decision:

a)   That the allocation of £240,000 from the Councils Capital Spending Programme in order to participate in the Welsh Government Empty Homes Scheme, be approved.

 

b)    That delegated authority be granted to the Interim Head of Housing and Communities to enter into a Service Level Agreement with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council for the delivery of the Welsh Government Empty Homes Scheme for the period 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2025.  Also, to amend any minor changes to the Scheme.

 

 

 

 

 


09/03/2023 - Request to Purchase Properties for the Prevention of Homelessness ref: 3111    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 14/03/2023


09/03/2023 - Western Bay Area Planning Board Risk Sharing Agreement ref: 3108    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 14/03/2023

Decision:

That approval be granted to enter into the revised Financial Governance and Risk Sharing agreement with all the responsible authorities to the Area Planning Board, with the exception of the National Probation Service.


09/03/2023 - Quarter 3 Performance Indicators ref: 3105    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 09/03/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


09/03/2023 - West Glamorgan Safeguarding Annual Report ref: 3103    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 09/03/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 09/03/2023

Effective from: 09/03/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


07/03/2023 - Third Sector Grants 2023-24 - Additional Applications ref: 3102    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

That the following organisations be awarded grant funding, as detailed below:

 

Grant Award to Third Party Strategic Partner Organisations 2023/24

2023/24

Year 1

2024/25

Year 2

2025/26 Year 3

Citizens Advice Swansea Neath Port Talbot

£90,000

£94,879

£98,674

NPT Shopmobility

£47,000

£51,480

£51,480

Total

£137,000

£146,480

£150,154

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


07/03/2023 - Write Off Of Council Tax (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3101    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Wards affected: Aberavon; Aberdulais; Blaengwrach and Glynneath West; Briton Ferry East; Briton Ferry West; Bryn and Cwmavon; Bryncoch South; Coedffranc Central; Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters; Cymer and Glyncorrwg; Glynneath Central and East; Godre'r Graig; Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman; Gwynfi and Croeserw; Margam and Taibach; Neath East; Neath North; Pontardawe; Port Talbot; Resolven and Tonna; Sandfields East; Sandfields West;


07/03/2023 - Rate Relief for Charities and Non-profit Making Organisations ref: 3098    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

That the current scheme of rate relief for charities and non-profit organisations, be extended to 31st March 2029.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


07/03/2023 - Cyber Security Strategy 2023 Update ref: 3099    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

That the update report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


07/03/2023 - Community Councils Minor Projects Scheme ref: 3097    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

That a grant of 70% of actual costs, up to a maximum of £14,000, be awarded to Pelenna Community Council, to enable community improvements.

Wards affected: Cimla and Pelenna;


07/03/2023 - Write Off Of Business Rates (Exempt Under Paragraph 14) ref: 3100    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Wards affected: Aberavon; Coedffranc North; Coedffranc West; Glynneath Central and East; Neath North; Port Talbot; Sandfields East;


07/03/2023 - Miscellaneous Grant Fund Application ref: 3096    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 07/03/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 07/03/2023

Decision:

That the Trustees of Jones CIC be granted £9,350 per annum towards the cost of the rent of £9,845 pa, in relation to the lease of Cross Community Centre, High Street, Pontardawe.

 

Wards affected: Pontardawe;