Decisions
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06/10/2022 - Lane to rear of 1-17 Crown Street, Port Talbot - Removal of Existing No Entry Traffic Regulation Order ref: 2928 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment, approval be granted
to advertise the proposed removal of the No Entry traffic regulation order at
the southern end of the rear lane to 1-17 Crown Street, Port Talbot (as
detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and if no objections are received
that the proposals be implemented on site as advertised.
Wards affected: Port Talbot;
06/10/2022 - A474 Neath Road, Bryncoch (Revocation) and 40 mph Speed Limits - Traffic Regulation Order 2022 ref: 2929 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment, the objection be
overruled to the A474 Neath Road, Bryncoch
(Revocation) and (40 mph Speed Limits) Traffic Regulation Order 2022 (as
detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and that the scheme be
implemented on site as advertised.
Wards affected: Bryncoch North;
06/10/2022 - Subsidised Bus Service - Contract Extensions ref: 2926 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the current
subsidised bus contracts be extended until the 31st March 2023 to allow time
for the budget setting process to take place.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
06/10/2022 - Gelli Houses Tunnel Report ref: 2927 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
Following
the proposal of the Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene
Services Scrutiny Committee, held prior to this meeting, Members were supportive
of the addition to the recommendation, as detailed below:
That
having given due regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment:
1. That Option 2 detailed
within the circulated report, be pursued for the foreseeable future, with
palisade fencing to each end of the tunnel being maintained as existing.
2. That a feasibility study for
future use be carried out, and the subsequent options be brought to the Committee
within the next 12 months.
Wards affected: Cymer and Glyncorrwg;
06/10/2022 - Cemetery Rules and Regulations ref: 2924 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
1. That the implementation of
the new burial times on a 6 month trial be continued. That a review be
undertaken after a 6-month period, and make any necessary changes after further
consultation with funeral directors.
2. That the vehicle provision
be continued as is currently, and allow 24/7 access to Neath Port Talbot Council
owned cemeteries, with the addition of safety measures as detailed in the
background section of the circulated report. That the situation be continued to
be closely monitored, and address any complaints that are received individually
and in a timely manner.
3. That the width of a
headstone be increased from 610mm to 762mm.
4. That the provision of new
bricked graves within Neath Port Talbot Council owned cemeteries be ceased.
5. That the current arrangement
in regards to memorial seats be continued, that no further individual memorial
benches within the cemeteries be allowed. That community benches be installed
as an alternative, allowing those that request a memorial bench to have the
option of a plaque on a community bench.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
06/10/2022 - Street Naming and Numbering Policy and Fees ref: 2925 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
1. That the Street Naming and
Numbering Policy document as set out in Appendix A of the circulated report be
approved
2. That the changes to the fees
charged for services delivered by the Street Naming & Numbering function as
set out in Appendix B of the circulated report be approved
3. That delegated powers be
granted to the Director of Environment and Regeneration, and the Head of
Engineering and Transport, for the naming of new streets and renaming of
existing streets in the County Borough
Wards affected: (All Wards);
06/10/2022 - Junction of Hawthorn Close and Ynys y Gwas, Cwmavon - Proposed prohibition of waiting at any time traffic regulation order ref: 2933 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment, approval be
granted to advertise the proposed prohibition of waiting at any time traffic
regulation order on Hawthorn Close at the junction with Ynys y Gwas (as
detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and if no objections are received
that the proposals be implemented on site as advertised.
Wards affected: Bryn and Cwmavon;
06/10/2022 - List of Approved Contractors ref: 2934 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the List of
Approved Contractors be amended as follows:-
Companies
to be added to the List of Approved Contractors.
The
following companies have applied to be included on the list and passed the
required assessments:-
Company |
Category |
Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd
(B040) |
106 |
Tegfan Groundworks (T037) |
2,6,7,15, 16,71,76, 77,78,79, 84,85
&89 |
Wayne’s
World of Waste Removal (W041) |
7 |
Europest Environmental Services Ltd (E032) |
4,5 |
Companies
to be removed from List of Approved Contractors
The
following companies have failed to meet NPTCBC criteria due to no Health &
Safety assessment/accreditation and therefore, are to be removed from the List
of Approved Contractors:-
Company |
Category |
Unicorn
Southern Ltd (U001) |
20 |
Forge
Leisure Ltd (F009) |
64 |
Wards affected: (All Wards);
06/10/2022 - Lewis Road, George Street, Edward Street, Lewis Road Lane, Westernmoor Road and Upland Road (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction Except for Access) Order 2022 ref: 2932 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
1. That having given due regard
to the integrated impact assessment, the objection be overruled to the Lewis
Road, George Street, Edward Street, Lewis Road Lane, Westernmoor Road and
Upland Road (7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction Except for Access) Order 2022, (as
detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and that the scheme be
implemented as advertised.
2. That the objector be
informed of the decision accordingly.
Wards affected: Neath East; Neath South;
06/10/2022 - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order associated with the Planning Conditions for the Housing Development at Clos Gelli Wen, Alltwen ref: 2931 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the integrated impact screening assessment, approval
be granted to advertise the Traffic Regulation Order associated with the
planning conditions for the new Housing Development Clos Gelli Wen, Alltwen (As
detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and if no objections are
received that the proposals be implemented on site as advertised.
Wards affected: Allt-wen;
06/10/2022 - Proposed Traffic Regulation Order Associated with the Planning Conditions for the new Housing Development, Clos Castan, Neath ref: 2930 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
That
having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment, approval be
granted to advertise the Traffic Regulation Order associated with the planning
conditions for the new Housing Development Clos Castan,
Neath (As detailed in Appendix A to the circulated report) and if no objections
are received that the proposal be implemented on site as advertised.
Wards affected: Neath East;
06/10/2022 - Proposed Re-development of Catering Kiosk and Public Convenience at Western End of Aberavon Seafront ref: 2935 For Determination
Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 06/10/2022 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Cabinet Board
Decision published: 06/10/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Wards affected: Sandfields West;
04/10/2022 - Compliments and Complaints Annual Report 2021-2022 ref: 2941 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
Decision:
That
the report be noted.
04/10/2022 - Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Annual Report 2021/2022 ref: 2942 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
Decision:
That
the report be noted.
04/10/2022 - Sundry Debtor Write Offs (Exempt Under Paragraph 14) ref: 2946 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
04/10/2022 - Welsh Church Act Trust Fund Draft Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2021-22 ref: 2938 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
Decision:
1.
That the Draft Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Welsh
Church Act Trust Fund 2021/2022 be approved.
2.
That the Draft Annual Report and Financial Statements are submitted to
the Wales Audit Office for independent examination.
3.
That the accounts be submitted to the Charity Commission, if no material
changes are identified by Wales Audit Office.
04/10/2022 - Neath Port Talbot Welsh Church Act Trust Fund ref: 2940 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
Decision:
That
a grant of 25% of the actual total cost be made available to a maximum of
£1,000 towards costs of works to redecorate entrance, staircase x 2, small
chapel and kitchen area of Sardis English Baptist Church.
04/10/2022 - Miscellaneous Grant Fund Applications ref: 2939 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
Decision:
1.
That the Trustees of Community Ventures Port Talbot CIC be granted
£6,800 per annum towards the cost of the rent of £7,150 pa in relation to the
lease of Baglan Community Centre.
2.
That the Trustees of Community Ventures Port Talbot CIC be granted £13,600
per annum towards the cost of the rent of £14,300 pa in relation to Taibach Community Education Centre.
3.
That the Trustees of Dyfed Road, Bowling Association be granted £680 per
annum towards the cost of the rent £715 per annum in relation to the lease of
Bowls Pavillion at Dyfed Road Sports Ground.
4.
That the Trustees of Aberavon Green Stars Rugby Football Club be granted
£2,040 per annum towards the cost of rent of £2,145 per annum in relation to
the lease of Playing Fields and Pavilion at Little Warren Playing Fields Port
Talbot.
5.
That Me, Myself and I and MMI Trading with Care be granted £10,000 per
annum in relation to the cost of rent of £10,600 per annum in relation to the
lease of Brynhyfryd School.
6.
That the Pelenna Community Council be granted
£570 per annum towards the cost of rent of £600 per annum in relation to the
lease of land at Miles End Playing Field, Tonmawr.
7.
That the Trustees of Gwynfi Affiliated Sports
Project (GASP) be granted £330 per annum towards the cost of rent of £350 per annum
in relation to the lease of unused land at Park Lane, Blaengwynfi.
8.
That a grant of £250 be granted to the Wales Seniors Cricket in respect
of representation by a local resident who plays for Tata Steel Cricket Club at
the Inaugural over 60’s Cricket World Cup Brisbane held September 2022.
04/10/2022 - Welsh Language Promotion Strategy 21/22 ref: 2937 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
Decision:
That
the Head of People and Organisational Development be given delegated authority
to make such changes as may be needed to the Annual Report prior to
publication, provided that such changes do not materially alter the content of
the document considered by Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee.
04/10/2022 - Strategic Equality Plan Annual Report 21/22 ref: 2936 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 09/10/2022
Decision:
That
the Head of People and Organisational Development be granted delegated
authority to make such changes as may be needed to the Annual Report prior to
publication, provided that such changes do not materially alter the content of
the document considered by Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee.
04/10/2022 - Debtor Write Offs (Exempt Under Paragraph 14) ref: 2944 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
04/10/2022 - Regulations of Investigatory Powers Act Policy ref: 2943 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Made at meeting: 04/10/2022 - Cabinet (Policy and Resources) Sub Committee
Decision published: 04/10/2022
Effective from: 04/10/2022
Decision:
That
the report be noted.
27/09/2022 - Appointment of School Governors ref: 2923 For Determination
Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 27/09/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Decision published: 29/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
Decisions
To appoint LA Governor Representatives to existing vacancies and
vacancies that will arise up to and including the end of the spring term
2022/2023.
Awel y Mor
Primary School
Appointment of Cllr Matthew Crowley as of the 1st
January 2023.
Blaengwrach Prmairy School
Appointment of Mrs. Sharon Davies, as of the 1st April
2023.
Appointment of Cllr Hayley Davies with immediate effect.
Removal of Mrs. Carolyn Edwards, with immediate effect.
Coed Hirwaun Primary
Appointment of Mrs. Beverly
Bolton, as of the 1st May 2023.
Appointment
of Mr. Kenneth Robbins, as of the 1st May 2023.
Coedffranc Primary School
Appointment of Cllr. Arthur P H
Davies, as of the 1st January 2023
Appointment
of Mr. Stephen James, as of the 1st January 2023
Cwmafan Primary School
Appointment of Mrs. Myra Mizen,
with immediate effect.
Appointment
of Mrs. Anne-Marie Curtis, as of the 1st February 2023.
Cwmnedd Primary School
Appointment of Mrs Janet Gregory, as of the 1st May
2023.
Dwr-y-Felin Comprehensive
Appointment
of Mr. Andrew Wong, as of the 1st April 2023.
Eastern Primary
School
Appointment
of Mr. Kenneth Tucker, as of the 1st April 2023.
Llangiwg Community School
Appointment
of Mr. Martin Naughton, as of the 1st
January 2023.
Maesmarchog Primary
Appointment
of Mr. Wayne Hopkins, as of the 1st January 2023.
Sandfields Primary School
Appointment of Cllr. Andrew Dacey,
with immediate effect
Appointment of Mrs. Suzanne Amos,
as of the 1st January 2023
Appointment of Mrs. Susan Harvey,
as of the 1st May 2023.
Tairgwaith Primary School
Appointment of Mr. Stephen Wadley,
as of the 1st April 2023.
Tonnau Primary School
Appointment of Mr. Robert Miller,
as of the 1st April 2023.
Tywyn Primary School
Appointment
of Cllr. Matthew Crowley, as of the 1st January 2023.
YGG Castell-nedd
Appointment
of Mr. John Roger Williams, as of the 1st January 2023.
Ysgol Bae Baglan
Appointment
of Dr. Natalie Wint, with
immediate effect.
Ysgol Carreg Hir
Appointment of Cllr. Christopher
James, as of the 13th November 2022.
Appointment of Mr. Hugh James, as
of the 13th November 2022.
Appointment
of Mr. Peter Nedin, as of the 13th
November 2022.
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Appointment of Cllr. Rob Jones, as
of the 15th November 2022.
Appointment of Cllr. Dennis Keogh,
as of the 15th November 2022.
Appointment of Cllr. Rhidian
Mizen, as of the 15th November 2022.
Appointment
of Cllr. David Whitelock, as of the 15th November 2022.
Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera-Bro
Dur
Appointment
of Mr. Tudur Jones, as of the 1st April
2023.
Ysgol Hendrefelin
Appointment
of Mr. Richard Blank, as of the 1st February 2023.
It
was agreed to defer the following vacancies until the
next meeting, as no applicants had been received to date,
Baglan Primary School
Creunant Primary School
Dwr Y Felin x 1 vacancy
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School
Tonnau Primary School x 2
vacancies
YGG Blaendulais
Ygg Cwmnedd
YGG Cwmllynfell
YGG Pontardawe
YGG Rhosafan
Ysgol Bae Baglan x 1 vacancy
Wards affected: Aberavon; Baglan; Blaengwrach and Glynneath West; Briton Ferry East; Bryn and Cwmavon; Bryncoch North; Bryncoch South; Coedffranc Central; Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters; Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera; Glynneath Central and East; Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynaman; Margam and Taibach; Neath North; Pontardawe; Resolven and Tonna; Sandfields East; Sandfields West;
27/09/2022 - Welsh in Education Strategic Plan ref: 2921 For Determination
Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 27/09/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Decision published: 27/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
That having
given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, members approve the final
WESP and commend the report to Council for permission to publish and progress
implementation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
27/09/2022 - Play Sufficiency Assessment ref: 2922 For Determination
Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 27/09/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Decision published: 27/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
That the Play Sufficiency Assessment action
plan be
approved to outline priorities for the delivery and
development of play in Neath Port
Talbot.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
27/09/2022 - Disposal of Land at Neath Leisure Centre ref: 2920 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Made at meeting: 27/09/2022 - Education, Skills & Wellbeing Cabinet Board
Decision published: 27/09/2022
Effective from: 27/09/2022
Decision:
That having given due
regard to the first stage Integrated Impact Assessment:
a)
Declare the land and premises at Neath Leisure Centre at Dyfed Rd, Neath surplus to the ongoing strategic leisure requirements of
the Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning Service and once vacant transfer
ongoing responsibility for the future management and disposal to the Head of
Property and Regeneration.
b)
That Head of Participation and the Head of Property and
Regeneration
be granted delegated authority to accept a surrender of the existing lease of
the facility from the existing tenant.
c)
That the Head of Property and Regeneration in conjunction with the Head
of Legal Services be granted delegated authority to serve a termination notice
on and ensure vacant possession is obtained by the existing sub tenant of part
of the facility.
d)
That Delegated Authority be granted to the Head of Property and
Regeneration in conjunction with the Head of Legal Services to enter into a short
term lease for Celtic Leisure to operate the new Neath Leisure Centre from its
opening until 31st March 2023 date of the transfer of indoor leisure services
into the Council. (or, if the 31st March 2023 date is
not met, the date when leisure services are brought back in house).
Wards affected: Neath East; Neath North; Neath South;