Decisions

That the report be noted.

That the vacant property at Cramic Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1RU, be declared as surplus to the operational requirements of the Social Services, Health and Housing Directorate, and responsibility be transferred to the Head of Property and Regeneration.

1.           That the draft annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021, as detailed in the circulated report, be approved.

2.           That the draft annual report and financial statements be submitted to the Wales Audit Office for independent examination.

3.           That the submission of the accounts to the Charity Commission, should no material changes bee identified by Wales Audit Office, be approved.

1.           That £6,400 pa be granted until 5 June 2022, thereafter a grant of £6,720 pa will be provided until the next rent review, to the Trustees of Cwmafan Community Engagement CIC, towards the Lease of Cwmafan Community Engagement Centre. 

2.           That £200 pa be granted until the next rent review, to the Trustees of Cwmafan Bowls Club towards the lease of Pavilion at Parc Siencyn Powell Cwmafan. 

3.           That £1,850 pa be granted until 31 March 2022, and then £1,935 pa until the next rent review, to The Trustees of Pontardawe Community and Recreation  Association towards the lease of Pontardawe Recreation Ground Playing Fields and Pavilion. 

That free car parking within town centre car parks throughout Neath Port Talbot for the month of August 2021 be approved.

1.      That the following criteria for inviting bids for funds governed      by the Third Sector Grants Scheme in 2022 – 23 be   approved:

a.      Applications be invited for 12 months funding or less and should be specifically focused on activities that will help to further develop community capacity/collaboration and building from the community action that has supported the response to the Covid 19 pandemic.

b.      That those organisations in receipt of multi-year grant agreements be asked to set out in clear terms how they intend to support the further developments of community capacity building.

2.      That a more fundamental review of the Scheme be undertaken in early 2022 – 23.

That the report be noted.

That the 2020/21 treasury management function performance as detailed in the circulated report including the actual 2020/21 prudential and treasury indicators be noted.

1.      That the updated proposed 2021/2022 budget totalling      £83.464m be approved and commended to Council.

2.      That the position in relation to expenditure as at 30^th June          2021 be noted.

That the budget virement and reserve movement as detailed in the circulated report be approved and commended to Council.

1.           That officers undertake work to scope out what would be involved in developing a culture and heritage strategy for the county borough that can subsequently be used to inform and support investment decisions and bids for funding, be approved.

2.           That it be noted that the Council is not in a position to submit an expression of interest for the current round of the City of Culture competition, but that this opportunity be revisited when new rounds of bids are invited.

1.           That Cllr Leanne Jones be appointed to the vacancy at Cefn Saeson School.

2.           That the decision be deferred on the reappointment of Cllr Peter Rees relatin Crynallt school.

3.           That, in line with the approved policy, Local Authority Governor Representatives be appointed to the other existing and forthcoming vacancies as detailed in appendix 1 to the circulated report.

That the School Term Dates for 2023/2024 be approved for submission to the Welsh Government.