Decisions

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Decisions published

21/05/2025 - Access to Meetings - Exclusion of the Public ref: 5362    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 21/05/2025

Decision:

To resolve to exclude the public for the following items pursuant to Regulation 4 (3) and (5) of Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 2290 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972


21/05/2025 - Purchase of Properties to Alleviate Homelessness (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 5352    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Implementation of a new Emergency Preparedness Policy and three supporting strategies ref: 5348    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 21/05/2025

Decision:

That having considered this report, it is resolved that the following be approved:

 

1.The Emergency Preparedness Policy as presented in Appendix 2.

2.The Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Strategy as presented in Appendix 3.

3. The Protective Security and Preparedness Strategy as presented in Appendix 4.

4. The Business Continuity Strategy as presented in Appendix 5.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - National Resident Survey Wales ref: 5347    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Decision:

That the Neath Port Talbot Council’s acceptance of the offer to participate in the free core modules of the National Resident Survey, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Annual Report of the Healthy Relationships for Stronger Communities Strategy, Implementing the VAWDA Act (Wales) 2025 ref: 5350    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 21/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Regional Transport Plan (2025- 2030) - seeking endorsement of the Regional Transport Delivery Plan. ref: 5349    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Decision:

1.That the Regional Transport Delivery Plan (RTDP) as set out at Appendix A, be endorsed.

 

2. That the use of the Council’s statutory powers to progress delivery of the Regional Transport Delivery Plan schemes and interventions, subject to Welsh Government approval and in consultation with the relevant cabinet member, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Strategic Schools Improvement Programme Proposal to re-organise ALN Provision at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School ref: 5346    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Decision:

That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, that in

line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine

1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with visual impairment at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, with effect from 1st September 2025.

2. That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Strategic Schools Improvement Programme Proposal to reorganise ALN Provision at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School ref: 5345    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Decision:

That having had due regard to the responses to consultation, and the integrated impact and risk assessments, in line with Section 53 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, Members determine:-

 

1.To implement a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre (LSC) provision for secondary age pupils with

Specific Literacy Difficulties (SpLD) at Cwmtawe Community    School, with effect from 1st September 2025.

2.That delegated authority be given to the Head of Transformation to implement the proposal.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - Delegated Authority for the purchase of Emergency Accommodation to Alleviate Homelessness (Exempt of Paragraph 14 & 16) ref: 5351    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 29/05/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/05/2025 - West Glamorgan Safeguarding Board (WGSB) Joint Annual Plan 2025 - 2028. ref: 5344    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/05/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/05/2025

Effective from: 21/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Urgent Items ref: 5358    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

No urgent items were received.


20/05/2025 - Delegated Decisions - 14 April 2025 to 12 May 2025 ref: 5357    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

Members noted the list of Delegated Decisions from 14 April to 12 May 2025.


20/05/2025 - Appeals Received - 14 April 2025 to 12 May 2025 ref: 5356    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

Members noted the list of Appeals Received from 14 April to 12 May 2025.


20/05/2025 - Appeals Determined - 14 April 2025 to 12 May 2025 ref: 5355    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

Members noted the list of Appeals Determined from 14 April to 12 May 2025.


20/05/2025 - Application No. P2025/0106 - 78 Victoria Road, Sandfields ref: 5360    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

RESOLVED:        That in accordance with Officers’ recommendations, Application No. P2025/0106 – Single storey rear extension at 78 Victoria Road, Sandfields, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6AD, be Approved, subject to the conditions detailed within the circulated report.

Wards affected: Sandfields East;


20/05/2025 - To Request Site Visit(s) from the Applications Presented ref: 5354    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

No requests for Site Visits were received.


20/05/2025 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5353    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 22 April 2025, were approved as an accurate record.


20/05/2025 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5359    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Planning Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

No declarations of interest were received.


20/05/2025 - Special investigations Update report ref: 5343    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Internal Audit Update Report 2024/25 ref: 5342    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the Draft Internal Audit Charter 2025/26 at Appendix 1, be approved.

That the Draft Internal Audit Strategy 2025/26 at Appendix 2, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Draft Internal Audit Charter (including Mandate) 25/26 and Internal Audit Strategy 25/26 ref: 5341    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the Governance and Audit Committee Draft Internal Audit Plan 2025/26 at Appendix 1, be approved.


20/05/2025 - Draft Internal Audit Annual Plan 25/26 ref: 5340    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Register of Regulators Reports & Recommendations ref: 5339    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Audit Wales Annual Summary 2024 ref: 5338    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Audit Wales Audit Plan 2025 ref: 5337    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Audit Wales - Programme & Timetable - Quarter 4 Update January to March 2025 ref: 5336    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/05/2025 - Audit Wales NPT Financial Sustainability and Local Government Sustainability Reports ref: 5335    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee

Made at meeting: 20/05/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee

Decision published: 20/05/2025

Effective from: 20/05/2025

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);