Decisions

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Decisions published

26/01/2023 - Social Services Complaints And Representations Annual Report 2021-22 ref: 3059    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 26/01/2023

Effective from: 26/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


26/01/2023 - Manager's Report On Hillside Secure Children's Home ref: 3060    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 26/01/2023

Effective from: 26/01/2023


26/01/2023 - Audit Wales Report On Direct Payments For Adult Social Care ref: 3057    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 26/01/2023

Effective from: 26/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


26/01/2023 - The Procurement Of a Social Care Case Management Platform ref: 3061    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 26/01/2023

Effective from: 26/01/2023


26/01/2023 - Care Inspectorate Wales Inspection Of Trem Y Mor Respite Unit ref: 3058    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 26/01/2023 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Cabinet Board

Decision published: 26/01/2023

Effective from: 26/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.


25/01/2023 - Expansion of Flying Start Childcare - Phase 2 ref: 3067    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

That the Expansion of Flying Start Childcare, Phase 2a and 2b be approved for Lower Super Output Area Coverage, as outlined in Appendix 1 of the circulated report.


25/01/2023 - Leisure Services Update Report ref: 3056    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for information.


25/01/2023 - Margam Castle Cadw Grant Funding ref: 3055    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for information with the benefits of the Grant Funding outlined.


25/01/2023 - The agreed Syllabus for Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) in Neath Port Talbot Schools ref: 3052    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 30/01/2023

Decision:

That the Agreed Syllabus for Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) in all Neath Port Talbot Schools be approved.


25/01/2023 - Employability and Skills Update ref: 3054    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for information.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


25/01/2023 - School Improvement Team - Support Visits ref: 3053    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted for monitoring.


25/01/2023 - Participation and Engagement Strategy ref: 3051    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/01/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 30/01/2023

Decision:

That following consultation, the Participation and Engagement Strategy be approved to formally adopt the Strategy with a clear framework for Participation and Engagement with children and young people.


24/01/2023 - Miscellaneous Grant Fund Application ref: 3062    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Decision:

That the Trustees of Jones Community CIC be granted £9,350 per annum towards the cost of the rent of £9,845 pa in relation to the lease of Playing Fields and Recreational Areas at Evans Bevan Playing Field, Baglan Port Talbot Cross for use as a Community Centre (Cross Community Centre).

Wards affected: Baglan;


24/01/2023 - The Harold and Joyce Charles Trust (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3066    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);


24/01/2023 - Glamorgan Further Education Trust Fund (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3065    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);


24/01/2023 - Council Tax Write Offs (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3064    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Wards affected: Aberavon; Briton Ferry West; Bryn and Cwmavon; Coedffranc Central; Coedffranc North; Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters; Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera; Cymer and Glyncorrwg; Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman; Gwynfi and Croeserw; Neath East; Neath South; Pontardawe; Port Talbot; Sandfields East; Sandfields West;


24/01/2023 - Anti-Fraud Corruption Strategy ref: 3063    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Made at meeting: 24/01/2023 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee

Decision published: 24/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/01/2023 - The Transfer of Land and Construction of a Commercial Unit at Burrows Yard - Update (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3050    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Wards affected: Aberavon;


20/01/2023 - Audit Wales National Study - Net Zero Decarbonisation Baseline Review ref: 3049    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/01/2023 - List of Approved Contractors ref: 3048    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

Having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the List of Approved Contractors be amended as follows:-

 

Company to be added to the List of Approved Contractors

 

The following company has applied to be included on the list and has passed the required assessments:-

 

Company

Category

Rockall Safety Ltd (R042)

111

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/01/2023 - B4287 Cimla Road, Cimla, Neath (30 MPH Speed Limit) - Order 2022 ref: 3047    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

Having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

·       That the objections are overruled to the B4287 Cimla Road, Cimla, Neath (30mph speed limit) - Order 2022 (as detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and that the scheme is implemented as advertised.

·       That he objectors be informed of the decision accordingly.

Wards affected: Neath East;


20/01/2023 - Traffic Calming Measures at B4434 New Road, Clyne - Notice 2022 ref: 3046    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

Having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

·       That the objections are overruled to the Traffic Calming Measures at B4434 New Road, Clyne - Notice 2022 (as detailed in Page 60 Appendix A to the circulated report) and that the scheme is implemented as advertised.

·       That the objectors be informed of the decision accordingly.

Wards affected: Resolven and Tonna;


20/01/2023 - A48 Margam Road to Port Talbot (Revocation) and (30MPH Speed Limits) - Order 2022 ref: 3045    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

Having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

·       That the objections are overruled to the A48 Margam Road to Port Talbot (Revocation) and (30mph Speed Limits) - Order 2022 (as detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and that the scheme is implemented as advertised.

·       That the objectors be informed of the decision accordingly.

Wards affected: Margam and Taibach; Port Talbot;


20/01/2023 - Proposed Modification Order for byway No.24 in the Community of Cilybebyll ref: 3044    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 20/01/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 20/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

Having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Screening Assessment:

·        A modification order be made under Section 53 Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, to downgrade the length of Byway no.24, shown on the attached plan in the circulated report, between points A and B, to a public footpath. If no objections are received to the order then this order be confirmed as unopposed.

·        The Definitive Map and Statement be amended to reflect the width from 3 feet to 4 metres between points A and C.

 

Wards affected: Allt-wen;


19/01/2023 - UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Approval of Strategic 'Anchor' Projects ref: 3043    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 19/01/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 19/01/2023

Effective from: 24/01/2023

Decision:

Having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment:

 

1.   That the five Neath Port Talbot strategic ‘anchor’ projects as detailed in the circulated report be approved and funded by the Neath Port Talbot allocation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.  For the delivery of these strategic ‘anchor’ projects to commence prior to the Inter Local Authority Service Level Agreement is finalised.

 

2.   That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader and relevant Cabinet Member(s) to:

 

a)   Agree third party grant criteria and approve third party grant awards via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Grant Schemes with regular reports to Cabinet:

 

b)   Agree any necessary changes to projects to allow flexibility to adapt to challenges and opportunities with regular reports to Cabinet.

 

c)   Agree to launch an open call for projects under the Skills and Multiply priorities and to target those areas of the Investment Plan not being delivered by the strategic ‘anchor’ projects (as detailed on Page 61, Agenda Item 4, ‘Implementation’ section of this report) with regular reports to Cabinet.

 

 

 


19/01/2023 - 2023/2024 Budget proposals for consultation ref: 3042    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 19/01/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 19/01/2023

Effective from: 19/01/2023

Decision:

Having due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment:

 

The Draft 2023/2024 Budget Proposals be approved for public consultation from the 19th January to the 10th February 2023.

 

For Immediate Implementation not subject to the three day call in period.