Decisions

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Decisions published

30/11/2022 - Pontardawe Swimming Pool - Emergency Works Funding. ref: 3029    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

Having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment approval be granted for funds as detailed in the circulated report be allocated to undertake repair works at Pontardawe Swimming Pool.

 

For Immediate Implementation.


30/11/2022 - Corporate Governance Improvement Action Plan for 2022-2023 period 1st April 2022 - 30th September 2022 (Half Yearly Progress Report) ref: 3027    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

That the report be noted.


30/11/2022 - Strategic School Improvement Programme - Proposal to Establish and English-Medium 3 - 11 School to Replace Alltwen, Godre'rgraig and Llangiwg Primary Schools ref: 3022    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 05/12/2022

Decision:

Having given due regard to the impact assessments in relation to equality, risk, community usage and Welsh language, and to the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales 2015), together with the legal implications, approval be granted that, in line with Section 48 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, to consult on the proposal to establish an English-medium 3 -11 school with a specialist learning support centre, in new build premises to accommodate pupils from the current catchment areas of Alltwen Primary, Godre’rgraig Primary and Llangiwg Primary, all of which will close on 31st August 2025 and that delegated authority be granted to the Director of Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Leader, Cabinet Member for Education and Chair of Cabinet Scrutiny to agree a suitable extension to the consultation period to enable members of the public to respond to the consultation.

 

With date of implementation to be 1st September 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


30/11/2022 - Quarter 2 (1st April 2022 - 30th September 2022) Corporate Indicators and Chief Executive's Directorate Service Level Key Performance Indicators 2022/2023 ref: 3028    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

That the report be noted.


30/11/2022 - Calculation of Council Tax Base for 2023-24 ref: 3026    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

That the 2023/2024 net Council Tax Base be approved:

 

·        Of 48,808.10 for the whole of the County Borough; and

 

·        for each Town and Community Council area the amount shown in paragraph 6 of the circulated report.

 

For Immediate Implementation


30/11/2022 - Delivery of the Welsh Government's Discretionary Cost of Living Support Scheme - Proposals for use of remaining funding ref: 3025    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 05/12/2022

Decision:

1.   That the distribution  criteria for the remaining balance of the Welsh Government Discretionary Cost of Living Support Scheme be approved as detailed in the circulated report.

 

2.   That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Finance Officer in conjunction with the Leader of Council and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Social Justice to determine an appropriate distribution method for funding allocated to foodbanks.


30/11/2022 - Public Public Participation Strategy 2023-2028 ref: 3024    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 05/12/2022

Decision:

Having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment approval be granted to start a 12 week consultation on the Draft Public Participation Strategy as detailed in the circulated report between the 5th December 2022 and the 26th February 2023.


30/11/2022 - Third Sector Grant Funding - Award of Grants for 2023/2024 ref: 3023    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/11/2022

Effective from: 30/11/2022

Decision:

1.   That approval be granted to award grants to Third Sector organisations as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.

 

2.   It was agreed not to award grants to the organisations as detailed in Appendix 2 to the circulated report.

 

3.   That the amount of grant payable to each Strategic Partner be approved as detailed in Appendix 3 to the circulated report.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


24/11/2022 - Creation of a Regional Partnership for Sport and Physical activity in West Wales ref: 3006    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 24/11/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 24/11/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

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.


24/11/2022 - Band C Schools ref: 3005    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 24/11/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 24/11/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

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.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


24/11/2022 - Cefn Coed Options Appraisal Report ref: 3004    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 24/11/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 24/11/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

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.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/11/2022 - Freeport Bid Submission ref: 3009    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 21/11/2022 - Cabinet

Decision published: 21/11/2022

Effective from: 21/11/2022

Decision:

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.