Decisions

That having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment, the development and creation of a New Regional Partnership for Sport and Physical Activity in West Wales, as detailed within the circulated report, be approved.

That having given due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment;

a.                   in principle and subject to available funding streams the following key recommendations be approved:

·        The scale of costs required for essential repairs to enable the museum to safely reopen to the public.

·        Possible alternative uses for the site and buildings.

·        An examination of the role and contribution of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum as a heritage site and tourist destination. 

·        A review of current and future regeneration opportunities for Cefn Coed.

·        Alternative sources of income via grants and external funding.

·        Income generation opportunities.

b.                That Officer Authorisation to explore with Welsh Government Officials, grant funded opportunities available within the programme securing the most beneficial option for the Council, be granted.

That, having given due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment;

a.                   the next phase of investment for ongoing learning projects, as detailed and contained within the circulated report, be approved.

b.                   Officer Authorisation to explore with Welsh Government Officials, grant funded opportunities available within the programme and to secure the most beneficial option for the Council, be granted.

For Immediate Implementation

Having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment:

1.   That a bid for a Freeport covering the port of Port Talbot and the port of Milford Haven and surrounding areas, in the form annexed at Appendix B of the circulated report, subject to any variations that may be necessary prior for submission be approved.

2.   That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of Council be granted delegated authority to agree amendments to the Bid prior to its final submission to the Welsh Government.

3.   That the nomination for Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to be the Accountable Body for the proposed Framework be approved.

4.   That the Leader of Council submits a letter to the Welsh Government reflecting Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s support for a Freeport covering the port of Port Talbot and the port of Milford Haven.

5.   That the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader take action as may be necessary to promote the merits of the Bid post submission up to the point of Ministers decisions on the success/otherwise of the bid.

That the revised list of people, to represent the Authority in proceedings before a Magistrate Court for the purpose of the recovery of Council Tax and Business Rates, as detailed within the circulated report, be approved.

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 Paragraph 14 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.