Decisions
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20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Briton Ferry, Melin and Neath ref: 2147 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the Traffic Regulation Orders for a 20mph Zone and Speed Cushions at Briton
Ferry, Melin and Neath (as detailed at Appendices A,
B and C to the circulated report), be approved and the objectors informed
accordingly.
Wards affected: Briton Ferry East; Neath East; Neath South;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Tyn y Twr, Bwlch Road, Baglan ref: 2146 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the No Waiting, No Loading or Unloading at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at
Tyn y Twr, Bwlch Road, Baglan, be advertised, and subject to no
objections being received, and subject to the approval of the grant of funding
from the Members’ Community Fund, the Orders be implemented.
Wards affected: Baglan;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - St. Illtyd's Drive, Baglan, Port Talbot ref: 2145 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order at St. Illtyd’s
Drive, Baglan, Port Talbot, be advertised, and should no objections be
received, the Order be implemented.
Wards affected: Baglan;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Seaward Avenue and Seaward Close, Sandfields, Port Talbot ref: 2144 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting at Any Time at Seaward Avenue and
Seaward Close, Sandfields, Port Talbot, be
advertised, and should no objections be received, the Order be implemented.
Wards affected: Sandfields East;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Bryncoch, Neath ref: 2143 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That the Prohibition of Waiting at Any Time on Main Road, Furzeland Drive, Redwood Close and Firwood
Close, Bryncoch, Neath be amended as indicated at
Appendix B to the circulated report and implemented on site.
2.
The proposed bus stop markings and Traffic Order on the west side of
Main Road, Bryncoch, be omitted from the scheme.
3.
That the objectors be informed of the decisions.
Wards affected: Bryncoch North;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Hillside, Highbury Court, Cook Rees Avenue & Westernmoor Road, Neath ref: 2142 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the No Waiting at Any Time Traffic Order at Hillside, Highbury Court, Cook Rees
Avenue and Westernmoor Road, Neath be implemented
(but reduced on the northern side of Hillside by approximately 6m, as detailed
at Appendix B to the circulated report),
and the objector informed accordingly.
Wards affected: Neath South;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Park Avenue, Skewen ref: 2141 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the Individual Disabled Parking Place at No. 52 Park Avenue, Skewen, SA10 6SA be implemented as advertised, the
objection overruled, and the objector informed accordingly.
Wards affected: Coedffranc North;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Heol Y Coedcae, Y Clos and Gwernant, Cwmllynfell ref: 2140 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the no Waiting at Any Time Traffic Regulation Order and Speed Cushions Traffic
Regulation Order at Heol Y Coedcae,
Y Clos and Gwernant, Cwmllynfell (as detailed at Appendix A to the circulated report) be advertised, and subject
to no objections being received, and subject to the approval of the grant of
funding from the Members’ Community Fund, the Orders implemented.
Wards affected: Cwmllynfell;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - A48 Margam, Port Talbot ref: 2139 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the Traffic Regulation Order (40mph Speed Limit on the A48 Margam,
Port Talbot) be advertised, and if no objections are received, the Order be
implemented.
Wards affected: Margam;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Ystalyfera ref: 2138 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That the proposed Traffic Regulation Orders for the traffic calming
measures (speed cushions) and 20mph zone in Ystalyfera,
as detailed within the circulated report, be withdrawn, and objectors informed
accordingly.
2.
That Welsh Government be notified on the community consultation
feedback, and that the scheme be withdrawn from the Safe Routes in Communities
programme, relating to the 20mph zone.
Wards affected: Ystalyfera;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Burrows Road, Skewen ref: 2137 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the Traffic Regulation Order for No Waiting, No Loading or Unloading at Any
Time at Burrows Road, Skewen, Neath, (as detailed at
Appendix A to the circulated report), be advertised, and subject to no
objections being received, and subject to the approval of the grant of funding
from the Members’ Community Fund, the Orders be implemented.
Wards affected: Coedffranc Central;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Penscynor, Cilfrew ref: 2134 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the No Waiting, Loading or Unloading at Any Time and No Waiting at Any Time
Traffic Regulation Orders at Penscynor, Aberdulais, be advertised, and should
no objections be received, the Orders be implemented.
Wards affected: Aberdulais;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Penyard Road, Neath Abbey, Neath ref: 2133 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
the objection be overruled in part and the Traffic Order (Prohibition of
Waiting at Any Time at Penyard Road, Neath Abbey, Neath) be amended as indicated at Appendix B to the
circulated report, and re-advertised as above. Should no objections be received,
the Order be implemented, and the objectors informed accordingly.
Wards affected: Dyffryn;
20/09/2019 - List of Approved Contractors ref: 2132 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That the following firms be added to the List of Approved Contractors:
Firm |
Categories |
MS Group t/a Architectural Stone |
25, 36 |
Alternative Power Solutions |
111 |
A & R Cleaning Services |
105 |
Ark Fencing & Landscaping supplies |
84 |
Bell Decorating Group Ltd |
20 |
Borley Engineering Services Ltd t/a CMB West Ltd |
39, 40 |
C K Communications Ltd |
3, 47 |
Core Surveys Ltd |
31 |
Glebe Contractors |
77 |
ICE Electrical |
41, 42, 43, 44 |
J2R Demolition Ltd |
31, 79 |
Leftfield Environmental Ltd |
31 |
Lewis Ashley Services Ltd |
10 |
Lucion Environmental Ltd |
31 |
McAvoy Group Ltd |
10, 111 |
Metric Group Ltd |
110, 111 |
Nationwide Platforms Ltd |
2, 9, 111 |
Nicholls Colton Group Ltd |
78, 111 |
Novus Property Solutions Ltd |
12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 35,
36 |
Oakdale Haulage Ltd |
111 |
Pearson’s Landscapes Ltd |
64, 77 |
Phillips Services (Wales) Ltd |
47, 48, 57, 62, 109, 111 |
Premier Modular Ltd |
10 |
R Hills Construction Ltd |
71, 76, 77, 84, 85, 89 |
Smart Platforms Rental Ltd |
88, 98 |
S R Middleton & Son Roofing Ltd |
17b, 17d, 17e |
Tom Pritchard Contracting Ltd |
2, 6, 77, 79, 85, 102 |
Coating & Blasting Services Ltd |
17e, 25, 36, 89, 105, 111 |
Warmserve Plumbing & Heating Ltd |
37, 38, 45, 46 |
Brushdale Environmental Ltd |
111 |
That the following firm be removed from the List of Approved
Contractors:
Firm |
Categories |
Tremco Roofing UK Ltd |
17a, 17b, 17c, 17d, 17e |
Wards affected: (All Wards);
20/09/2019 - Christmas Parking 2019 ref: 2131 For Determination
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
That
free Christmas parking be granted in Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe
Pay and Display car parks from Saturday 14th December 2019, to Wednesday 1st
January 2020 inclusive (excluding The Gnoll, Afan Forest Country Park and Aberavon Seafront car parks).
Wards affected: Neath North; Pontardawe; Port Talbot;
20/09/2019 - Traffic Order - Main Road, Bryncoch, Neath ref: 2135 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That the objection to the Traffic Order in the lane between Main Road
and Furzeland Drive, Bryncoch,
Neath, be upheld and removed from the scheme.
2.
That the bus stop markings on Main Road, Bryncoch
be shortened in length so that they do not extend across the residents driveway
(as indicated in Appendix B to the circulated report).
3.
That a ‘H’ Bar road marking be implemented across the driveways of 158
and 158A Main Road, Bryncoch, as requested by the local
Councillor.
4.
That the Traffic Order outside the Supermarket at Main Road, Bryncoch be implemented as advertised.
5.
That the objectors be informed of the decisions.
Wards affected: Bryncoch North;
20/09/2019 - Memorial Testing ref: 2130 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That the memorial testing policy included as Appendix 2 to the
circulated report, be adopted by the council.
2.
That the memorial testing policy be added to the cemetery rules and
regulations.
3.
That a link to the policy be placed within the relevant section on the council’s
website.
4.
That the Director of Environment and the Head of Streetcare
be delegated authority to take decisions in respect of repairing memorials of
historic significance where the owner cannot be traced.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
20/09/2019 - Ash Dieback ref: 2136 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 20/09/2019 - Streetscene and Engineering Cabinet Board
Decision published: 20/09/2019
Effective from: 20/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That the Environment Directorate develop an action plan including tree
surveys to identify tree distribution, affected trees and the degree of
infection.
2.
That the Environment Directorate fell and dispose of trees as required based
on the findings of the surveys and associated risk assessment.
3.
That the council raise awareness of Ash Dieback disease via social media
and other channels, and encourage members of the public to report trees which
appear to be in poor health.
4.
That the Environment Directorate liaise with private landowners who have
trees near public highways, public footpaths and council property.
5.
That the Environment Directorate pursue funding and carry out
replacement tree planting to reduce the impact on biodiversity and local
landscapes with suitable species such as Oak, Birch, Alder and Sycamore.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
12/09/2019 - Appointment and Removal of LA Governor Representatives ref: 2128 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 12/09/2019 - Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board
Decision published: 13/09/2019
Effective from: 17/09/2019
Decision:
1.
That following a verbal update given at the meeting. The Instrument of Government be adopted as
detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.
2.
That, in line with the approved policy, the following changes be
approved to the Local Authority Governor representatives up to the 11th
September 2023:
The Federated Primary
Schools of the Upper Afan Valley
Re-appoint Cllr Nicola Davies
Re-appoint Cllr Jane Jones
Re-appoint Cllr Scott Jones
Appoint Mrs. Barbara Trahar
12/09/2019 - SSIP - Proposal to establish Specialist Provision for secondary age pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ref: 2129 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 12/09/2019 - Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board
Decision published: 13/09/2019
Effective from: 18/09/2019
Decision:
Having
given due regard to the integrated impact and risk assessments, and in line
with Section 48 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013. Approval be granted to undertake consultation
on a proposal to establish specialist provision for secondary age pupils with
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Dwr y Felin Comprehensive School.