Decisions

Decision:

That the Minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet (Finance) Sub Committee held on 31 July, 2019, be approved.

Agreed that Councillor **** be appointed Chairperson for the meeting.

Decision:

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 to the Local Government Act 1972.

That £200,000 of the Council’s Community Resilience Reserve be used for appropriate investment into community organisations and social enterprises in Gwaun Cae Gurwen, Lower Brynaman and Cwmllynfell, as detailed within the circulated report.

That the report be noted.

That a new junior training practice area be created on a plot of overgrown land at Ynys Park, Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, and that Councillors Saifur Rahaman, Dennis Keogh and Sharon Freeguard contribute £1,500 each under the Member’s Community Fund.

That an underutilised room at Rhydyfro Primary School, Waun Penlan, Pontardawe, be converted and adapted into a multi-functional venue for wider community use, and that Councillor Linet Purcell's allocation of £4,239.68 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That road safety measures be introduced at St. Illtyd's Drive and Tyn y Twr, Baglan (as detailed within the circulated report), and that Councillor Peter Richards contributes £2,395 from the Member’s Community Fund and Councillors Carol Clement-Williams and Suzanne Renkes contribute £3,802 each, under the same.

That additional items of exercise equipment be purchased to increase user participation at Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities, Fenbrook Close, Port Talbot, as detailed in the circulated report, and that Councillor Stephan ApDafydd's allocation of £999.40 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That three street art murals be created beneath Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, and that Councillors Nigel Hunt and Scott Bamsey contribute £6,216.30 each, under the Member’s Community Fund.

That the project proposal to refurbish, part re-equip and make safe, the Brynau Wood play area, Cimla, Neath, be approved and that Councillor John Warman's allocation of £6,398 and Councillor Adam McGrath's allocation of £6,398 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That the Cimla Common play area improvement scheme, Cimla, Neath (as detailed in the circulated report) be approved, and that Councillor Peter Rees' allocation of £5,074.65, Councillor Jamie Evan's allocation of £10,000 and Councillor Adam McGrath's allocation of £3,602, under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That the installation of an additional item of fixed play equipment at the Vale of Neath Leisure Centre Play Area at Chain Road, Glynneath, Neath, be approved, and that Councillor Carolyn Edwards' allocation of £4,630.32 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That the report be noted.

That an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be supplied and installed at Aberavon Harlequins RFC, Sandfields Road, Port Talbot, and that Councillor Stephan ApDafydd's allocation of £1,520 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That a new modern community kitchen be created at Pisgah Congregational Chapel vestry in Cilfrew (as detailed in the circulated report), and that Councillor Doreen Jones contributes £1,500, under the Members Community Fund.

That the report be noted.

That the report be noted.

That the purchase of essential items of catering equipment for Siop Pant y Coed Café, based in Tonna hospital, be approved, and that Councillor Leanne Jones' allocation of £1,510.76 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That 4 Automated External Defibrillators (AED's), be supplied and installed at Awel y Mor Primary School, Tywyn Primary School, Sandfields Library and the Seaside Social and Labour Club, and that Councillors Edward Latham and Matthew Crowley's allocations of £2,600 each, be awarded under the Member’s Community Fund.

That the supply and installation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in the courtyard at Margam Castle, Margam Park, be approved, and that Councillor Robert Jones' allocation of £1,611 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That 18 linear metres of heavy duty guard rail be added to the immediate entrance of the Margam Youth Centre, Groeswen Fields, Knights Road, Margam, Port Talbot, and that Councillor Robert Jones' allocation of £1,776.00, under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That inclusive play equipment be added to the Hodgson's Road play area in Godre'r graig, and that Councillor Rosalyn Davies' allocation of £10,000, under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That the usable space within the Upper Afan Valley Sports Hall, Cymmer, be divided into two zones through the acquisition of partition dividers, and that Councillor Scott Jones’ allocation of £5,000 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

That the provision of a 'No waiting, no loading or unloading at any time' Traffic Order (on the North West side of Bosworth Road), and the re-marking of double yellow lines and kerb markings at the junction of Bosworth Road with Burrows Road, Skewen, be approved, and that Councillor Arthur Davies' allocation of £2,500 under the Member’s Community Fund, be awarded.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.    

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.

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.

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.

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.

That the following firms be added to the List of Approved Contractors:

That the following firm be removed from the List of Approved Contractors:

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).  

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.

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.

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.

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 11^th 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

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.