Decisions

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Decisions published

29/10/2024 - Urgent Items ref: 4672    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 29/10/2024 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


29/10/2024 - Medical Referee ref: 4673    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 29/10/2024 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

That members note the appointment of new deputy Medical Referees.


29/10/2024 - Update on Capital Work Programme ref: 4674    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 29/10/2024 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

That the item be deferred to a future meeting of Margam Crematorium Joint Committee.


29/10/2024 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 4671    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 29/10/2024 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

The minutes of the previous meeting, held on 11 July 2024, were agreed as an accurate record.


29/10/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4670    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 29/10/2024 - Margam Crematorium Joint Committee

Decision published: 29/10/2024

Effective from: 29/10/2024

Decision:

There were no Declarations of Interest received.


24/10/2024 - Chair's Announcements ref: 4658    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.


24/10/2024 - Service Plans from Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning Directorate ref: 4666    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.


24/10/2024 - 2025/2026 Budget ref: 4664    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Following scrutiny, members noted the report and the suggestions and views put forward by the committee.


24/10/2024 - Implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 in non-maintained settings, primary and secondary schools and all age schools and into Post 16 ref: 4663    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.


24/10/2024 - Youth Engagement Strategy ref: 4662    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Following scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet report.


24/10/2024 - Urgent Items ref: 4669    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


24/10/2024 - Selection of items for future scrutiny ref: 4668    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Members agreed to add the following items to the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme:

 

·         Flying Start Expansion Phase 3 – 5th December 2024

·         Country Parks Car Park Review – 5th December 2024

 

Members noted the Forward Work Programme.


24/10/2024 - Performance Monitoring ref: 4667    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

There were no performance monitoring reports for consideration.


24/10/2024 - To consider items from the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme ref: 4665    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Members considered items from the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme


24/10/2024 - To consider items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme ref: 4661    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

Members considered items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme


24/10/2024 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 4660    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2024 were approved as an accurate record of proceedings.


24/10/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4659    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 24/10/2024 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2024

Effective from: 24/10/2024

Decision:

There were no declarations of interest received.


23/10/2024 - Provision of Support to Neath Port Talbot Council in its Role of Accountable Body for Celtic Freeport (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 4648    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Wards affected: Briton Ferry West; Margam and Taibach; Port Talbot;


23/10/2024 - Traffic Order - (B4287 Efail Fach to Pontrhydyfen, Efail Fach) (Revocation of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) Order 2024 ref: 4638    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment it is recommended that the objections are upheld in full to the (B4287 Efail Fach to Pontrhydyfen, Efail Fach) (Revocation of 7.5 tonne weight restriction) Order 2024 (as detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report).

Wards affected: Cimla and Pelenna;


23/10/2024 - Triage Feasibility Assessment ref: 4634    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That the Cross Community Centre be disregarded as a consideration for Triage and/or temporary accommodation.

Wards affected: Pontardawe;


23/10/2024 - The Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 – Neath Port Talbot Active Travel Delivery Plan (2024-2029) ref: 4635    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment, it is recommended that Members endorse the Active Travel Delivery Plan (2024 – 2029), as set out in Appendix 2 of the circulated report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Health Protection Service - Consideration of the Swansea Bay Service Level Agreement ref: 4642    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, it is recommended that:

 

1.    Members note the content of the ‘Swansea Bay Service Level Agreement’ as presented in Appendix 2 and: -

 

2.    Delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Public Protection to enter into the agreement with the Swansea Bay University Health Board.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Miscellaneous Grant Fund Applications ref: 4640    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That the applications set out in Appendix 1, be approved.

Wards affected: Aberavon; Briton Ferry West;


23/10/2024 - School Improvement Team - Curriculum for Wales ref: 4644    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 23/10/2024

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Childcare in Schools/Education Buildings: Adoption of New Rent Arrangements ref: 4643    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That members agree in principle to the changes to rent charges for childcare providers in schools and educations buildings.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Proposed Commemorative Blue Plaque Scheme ref: 4641    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That having had due regard to the full Integrated Impact Assessment, it is recommended that:

 

·       Members agree the recommendation to proceed with the Commemorative Blue Plaque Scheme and commit finances to this initiative.

 

·       Members agree to the decision-making process as specified in the Policy and Guidance documents.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Strategic Schools Improvement Programme - Cefn Saeson, Learning Support Centre ref: 4645    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

 

That having had due regard to the integrated impact and risk assessments, it is recommended that, in line with Section 48 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013, the consultation on a proposal to close the specialist learning support centre provision for secondary age pupils with visual impairment at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Traffic Order - (Cilmaengwyn, Pontardawe) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Unloading At Any Time) Order 2024 ref: 4637    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Decision:

That having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment it is recommended that the objections are upheld in full to the (Cilmaengwyn, Pontardawe) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Unloading At Any Time) Order 2024 (as detailed in Appendix A and Appendix B to the circulated report) and that a revised scheme (as detailed in Appendix C and Appendix D to the circulated report) is implemented.

Wards affected: Godre'r Graig;


23/10/2024 - Fleet Renewal (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 4647    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 28/10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/10/2024 - Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013 - Update on Progress Implementing and Revising the Council's 'Active Travel Network Map' (ATNM) ref: 4636    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 23/10/2024 - Cabinet

Decision published: 23/10/2024

Effective from: 23/10/2024

Decision:

That the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


22/10/2024 - Access to Meetings - Exclusion of the Public ref: 4656    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

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 12 and 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.


22/10/2024 - General Progress of the South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee 2023/24 ref: 4652    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

That the General Progress for 2023/24 be noted and endorsed.


22/10/2024 - Urgent Items ref: 4655    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

There were no urgent items received.


22/10/2024 - Forward Work Programme ref: 4654    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

That the Forward Work Programme be noted.


22/10/2024 - Private Sector Advisory Board - Appointments ref: 4657    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024


22/10/2024 - Welsh Language Standards - Compliance Update ref: 4653    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

That the requirements of the Welsh Language Standards Compliance Notice be noted, and that the ongoing monitoring and the necessary resources to ensure compliance with the Welsh Language Standards be endorsed.


22/10/2024 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 4651    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 12 September 2024 be approved as an accurate record.


22/10/2024 - Declarations of Interests ref: 4650    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

The following Member declared a personal interest at the start of the meeting:

 

Cllr J Harvey

Re Agenda Item 9 as he has previously worked with some of the proposed appointees contained within the circulated report.

 


22/10/2024 - Welcome and Chairs Announcements ref: 4649    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Made at meeting: 22/10/2024 - South West Wales Corporate Joint Committee

Decision published: 22/10/2024

Effective from: 22/10/2024

Decision:

The Chairperson welcomed everyone to the meeting.


17/10/2024 - Budget 2025/2026 ref: 4629    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

Following scrutiny, members noted the report and the suggestions and view put forward by the committee.


17/10/2024 - Urgent Items ref: 4633    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


17/10/2024 - Selection of items for future scrutiny ref: 4632    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

Members agreed to add the following item to the Forward Work Programme:

 

·       Third Sector Grants and Commissioning Arrangements – 28th November 2024

 

Members noted the Forward Work Programme.


17/10/2024 - Performance Monitoring ref: 4631    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

There were no performance monitoring items to consider.


17/10/2024 - To consider items from the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme ref: 4630    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

There were no items to consider from the scrutiny committee forward work programme.


17/10/2024 - To consider items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme ref: 4628    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

The committee considered the items selected from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.


17/10/2024 - Declarations of Interest ref: 4627    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

There were no declarations of interest received.


17/10/2024 - Chair's Announcements ref: 4626    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 17/10/2024 - Community, Finance and Strategic Leadership Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 18/10/2024

Effective from: 17/10/2024

Decision:

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.