Decisions

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Decisions published

02/06/2023 - To Consider the Recommendations of the Task and Finish Group on Parking Option Review Report 2023 ref: 3190    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

1.    That the outcomes of the Task and Finish Group included at Appendix A be endorsed and commended to the Environment, Regeneration and Street scene Cabinet Board. Subject to the addition of the following recommendation:

 

a.    That the pedestrianised zone hours of operation in the Neath Town Centre be reviewed to consider closing the pedestrianised zone to vehicles in the evenings as well as the daytime.

 

2.    That the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning, Transport and Connectivity be invited to the next meeting of the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Committee to report back on their consideration of the matters that have been put forward.

 


02/06/2023 - Burrows Yard Update Report ref: 3193    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

The report was noted.


02/06/2023 - Declarations of Interest ref: 3191    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

There were none.


02/06/2023 - Chair's Announcements ref: 3192    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

The Chair welcomed members to the meeting.


02/06/2023 - Pre-Decision Scrutiny of Private Item/s ref: 3196    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

Acquisition of Soars Chapel, Maes Yr Haf, Neath

 

Following scrutiny, members were supportive of the recommendations to be considered by Cabinet Board.


02/06/2023 - Access to Meetings ref: 3195    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

That pursuant to Section 100A(4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1972, 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 above Act.


02/06/2023 - Urgent Items ref: 3197    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

There were none.


02/06/2023 - Pre-Decision Scrutiny ref: 3198    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

Members did not scrutinise the public Items on the Cabinet Agenda.


02/06/2023 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 3189    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 14th April 2023 were approved as an accurate record of proceedings.


02/06/2023 - Forward Work Programme and Committee Action Log ref: 3194    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

Members of the Committee agreed that the following item be included on the Forward Work Programme:

 

Neath Integrated Transport Hub (NITH) inclusive of progress to-date, background to proposal, and the subsequent documents:

 

·       WelTAG 1

·       WelTag 2

·       Canopy RIBA 2 Report

·       Other Background Documents.

 

That Members are in receipt of the requested documents 14 days prior to the next meeting.


25/05/2023 - Declarations of Interest ref: 3175    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

None received.


25/05/2023 - Urgent Items ref: 3179    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


25/05/2023 - Pre-Decision Scrutiny ref: 3178    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

Seren Programmme

 

Following scrutiny, members noted the item for information.

 

 

Personal Transport Budget

 

Following scrutiny, members were supportive of the recommendations to be considered by Cabinet Board.

 

Increased Planned Places - Permission to consult

 

Following scrutiny, members were supportive of the recommendations to be considered by Cabinet Board.


25/05/2023 - Pupil Attendance Update ref: 3177    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

To note this item for information.


25/05/2023 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 3176    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

The minutes of the meetings held on 16th March 2023 and 13th April 2023 were approved as true and accurate records.


02/06/2023 - To Consider the Recommendations of the Task and Finish Group on Parking Option Review Report 2023 ref: 3184    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

1.   That the Parking Options Review 2023 report, developed by the Task and Finish group and approved by the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Scrutiny Committee be noted.

2.   That a report be prepared to the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Scrutiny committee containing Cabinet Board’s response to the issues raised.


02/06/2023 - Collection Fleet Relocation – Appointment of Consultants (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3188    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 07/06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);


02/06/2023 - B4242 Pontneathvaughan Road and High Street (Revocation) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Unloading at any time) and (Prohibition of Waiting on Footway at any time) Order 2023 ref: 3183    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 07/06/2023

Decision:

·        Having had due regard to the integrated impact assessment the objection be overruled in relation to the B4242 Pontneathvaughan Road and High Street (Revocation) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Unloading At Any Time) and (Prohibition of Waiting on Footway At Any Time) Order 2023.

 

·        That the scheme be implemented, advertised and monitored going forward.

 

·        That the objector be informed of the decision accordingly.

Wards affected: Glynneath Central and East;


02/06/2023 - Food Waste Treatment Contract ref: 3186    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 07/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Acquisition of Soars Chapel, Maes Yr Haf, Neath (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 3187    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 17/06/2023

Wards affected: Neath North;


02/06/2023 - Urgent Items ref: 3185    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

There were none.


02/06/2023 - List of Approved Contractors ref: 3181    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 07/06/2023

Decision:

Having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment the List of Approved Contractors be amended to include the following companies as they have passed the required assessments:

 

Company

Category

The Arb Team (T040)

101

NewSpace Containers Ltd (N018)

10

Crushed 2 Rubble (C075)

77,102,111

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


02/06/2023 - Declarations of Interest ref: 3182    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 02/06/2023 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board

Decision published: 02/06/2023

Effective from: 02/06/2023

Decision:

There were none.


25/05/2023 - Increased Planned Places - Permission to consult ref: 3174    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/05/2023

Effective from: 31/05/2023

Decision:

That having due regard to the integrated impact assessment of the circulated agenda pack, Members approve,

 

     I.        Consultation to propose a 16-place specialist provision for primary age pupils with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) at Blaenhonddan Primary School.

 

   II.        Consultation to propose an increase in the number of pupil places at Ysgol Y Coed from 90 to 115.

 

 III.        Comply with the formal consultation requirements imposed on the Council by the School Organisation Code.


25/05/2023 - Personal Transport Budget ref: 3173    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Made at meeting: 25/05/2023 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board

Decision published: 25/05/2023

Effective from: 31/05/2023

Decision:

That having due regard to the circulated report, with listed appendices including the integrated impact assessment, Members approve the following.

 

     I.        Introduction of a Personal Travel Budget as an additional means of travel assistance under the Councils Home to school Travel Policy 2017.

   II.        That the Personal Travel Budget be available for use in the academic year 2023/2024.

 III.        That the Personal Travel Budget continue to be inclusive of the exiting mileage allowance offers, with the addition of,

a.   Purchasing a travel pass for public transport.

b.   Paying a responsible person deemed to be appropriate by the parent/carer to help the child use public transport.

c.   Paying a responsible person deemed as appropriate by the parent/carer to walk or cycle to school with the child.

d.   Paying a responsible person deemed as appropriate by the parent /carer to drive the child to school.

e.   Paying for fuel.

f.     Paying for travel by taxi.

g.   Paying a childminder.

h.   To organise travel to separate home addresses where there is spilt custody.