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Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
Following scrutiny, the recommendation was supported to Cabinet.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
There
were none.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
Members
noted the Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
There
were no performance monitoring items.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
There were no items selected from the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
Members
considered item 4a from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 04/11/24 were approved as an accurate record of
proceedings.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
There
were none.
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 31/01/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 31/01/2025
Effective from: 31/01/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that the Members of the
Scrutiny Committee had agreed to scrutinise item 4a, from the Cabinet Forward
work Programme.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
(At
this point in the meeting, Councillor Jeff Jones resumed the role of Chair.)
Officers
made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this Application (Outline
application for the development of 3 x detached dwellings with associated works
(All Matters Reserved), at Land to the West of Danygraig Lane, Between Glan
Gwrelych And Ynys Y Nos Avenue, Glynneath, SA11 5LG) as detailed in the
circulated report.
The
Local Ward Member (Councillor Simon Knoyle) had requested that the application
be determined by the Planning Committee, and was present to give his
representations at the meeting.
A
registered speaker gave their objections to the Application, and the Applicants
Agent exercised their right of reply, in support of the Application.
RESOLVED: That in accordance with Officers’ recommendations,
Application No. P2024/0234 – Land to the West of Danygraig Lane, Between Glan
Gwrelych and Ynys Y Nos Avenue, Glynneath, be Approved.
Wards affected: Glynneath Central and East;
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
Members noted the list of Appeals Determined from 9
December 2024 to 20 January 2025.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
(At
this point in the meeting, Councillor Jeff Jones reaffirmed his interest in
this item, and took no part in the voting thereon.)
Officers
made a presentation to the Planning Committee on this Application (Change of
use of ground floor of 60-61 Afan Road, from retail unit (A1) to two x 1
bedroom holiday lets (C6)) as detailed in the circulated report.
The
Local Ward Member (Councillor Jeff Jones – Chair of the Planning Committee) had
requested that the application be determined by the Planning Committee.
Councillor Jones declared a prejudicial interest at the start of the meeting,
handed over the role of Chair to Councillor Tim Bowen, and did not take part in
the voting on this item. He remained in the meeting to give his
representations.
The
Applicant was present to give his representations.
RESOLVED: That in accordance with Officers’ recommendations,
Application No. P2024/0626 – 60-61 Afan Road, Duffryn
Rhondda, Port Talbot, SA13 3ET be Approved, subject to the conditions detailed
within the circulated report.
Wards affected: Cymer and Glyncorrwg;
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
No
requests for site visits were received.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 17 December 2024, were approved as an accurate
record.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
The
following Member made a declaration of interest at the start of the meeting:
Councillor Jeff Jones - Item
5 – Application No P2024/0626 – 60-61 Afan Road, Duffryn
Rhondda, SA13 3ET, as he is the Local Ward Member who requested the application
be brought before the Planning Committee for decision. He considered this
interest as Prejudicial, and took no part in the voting on this item.
Decision Maker: Planning Committee
Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Planning Committee
Decision published: 28/01/2025
Effective from: 28/01/2025
Decision:
Members noted the list of Delegated Decisions from 9
December 2024 to 20 January 2025.
RESOLVED: That the report be noted.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
This
item was deferred.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Wards affected: Neath South;
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Members
considered the private item from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Resolved:
to exclude the public for the following item(s) pursuant to Section 100A(4) and
(5) of the Local Government Act 1972 and the relevant exempt paragraphs of Part
4 of Schedule 12A to the above Act.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Members
noted the Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Members
considered performance monitoring items.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Members
considered items from the Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
Members
considered items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
There
were no declarations of interest received.
Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 23/01/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, the report was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Following
scrutiny, members supported the recommendation outlined in the draft Cabinet
report
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
There
were no urgent items.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
The
Forward Work Programme was noted.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
The
minutes of the meeting held on 5 December 2024 were approved as an accurate
record of proceedings.
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
Cllr. Peter Rees, (Item 4B) – Personal, Chair of Governors at Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School
Cllr. Saifur Rahaman, (Item 4C) – Personal and Prejudicial
interest at Aberafan Seafront
Decision Maker: Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Made at meeting: 22/01/2025 - Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee
Decision published: 24/01/2025
Effective from: 22/01/2025
Decision:
The
Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Decision Maker: Governance and Audit Committee
Made at meeting: 14/01/2025 - Governance and Audit Committee
Decision published: 23/01/2025
Effective from: 14/01/2025
Decision:
Members received an overview of the
Self-Assessment 2023/2024, as detailed in the circulated report.
It was explained that the document is user
friendly and the content written in a way that ensures that Officers are held
to account for the information they add to the report.
Officers stated the
capacity within the team has now strengthened. The aim is to bring the annual
report to the Committee by September 2025.
Members highlighted
that it is difficult to read the document if you are looking at it from a
mobile phone, or an iPad.
Members asked in
relation to Leadership and Management, do Officers have regular appraisals with
staff and are they taking place.
Officers stated
there is work to do to strengthen the appraisal process. Officers have had
sight of the staff survey that was undertaken last year and the percentage of
staff who believe to have had an appraisal is not as high as expected. Officers
mentioned there will be a report taken to Governance and Audit Committee in due
course.
Members asked was
the procurement strategy approved in 2024. Officers stated that it was approved
in the Summer of 2024.
Members asked in
relation to ‘In the summary of performance 23/24’, it states it has 63 aims
altogether, 42 were on track and 3 were off track, what has happened to the
other aims. Members also mentioned it states there is more work to do, does
that mean off track.
Members mentioned
the detail of the elements and didn’t find the narrative to be compelling to
support the change, Members asked Officers to explain this.
Members asked in
relation to the improvement action plan, will there be interim reporting of
progress against the individual actions, it would be helpful to see this
progress.
Officers stated in
terms of the dashboards they do need to improve on that piece of work and to
hold individual workshops for each directorate.
In terms of the
Corporate Plan, Officers have moved from 2022- 2027 version and are now in
2024-2027 version, continuing through the Corporate Plan there were five year
aims initially, Officers are carrying through those aims through the Corporate
Plan to meet the wellbeing objectives. The strategic priorities sit underneath
the aims. Officers explained they want to make sure that have a mechanism for
when they get to 2027.
Officers explained
in relation to the 63 aims, this was looked over a year period, whereas a lot
of priorities are over 3-4 years. Officers mentioned they need to be clearer
with regards to the off track/more to do/on track.
In relation to the Improvement
Action Plan, members referred to the Action Description which stated Develop a
Medium-Term Financial Strategy, 2021/2022 self-assessment to achieve by March
2023. Members asked was that March 2023, ongoing and well overdue or should it
be March 2025 which aligns with the rest of the dates in the document.
Officers stated it
was due by March 2023, but it is well overdue due to the lack of any forward
planning information that the Welsh Government can provide, that has gone to
March 2025, Officers stated it is very much work in progress. Members thanked
Officers for the hard work they have done.