Decisions

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Decisions published

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.