Decisions

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Decisions published

06/05/2025 - To consider items from the Scrutiny Committee Work Programme ref: 5328    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

There were no items selected from the Scrutiny Forward Work Programme.


06/05/2025 - To Consider items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme ref: 5326    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered item 4(a) from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.

 


06/05/2025 - Burrows Yard Verbal Update ref: 5334    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025


06/05/2025 - Wild fox Update Presentation ref: 5333    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025


06/05/2025 - Changes in Access Approach to Parks and Gardens ref: 5327    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the recommendation was supported to Cabinet.


06/05/2025 - Minutes of the Previous Meeting ref: 5325    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on held on the 04/11/24, 08/11/2024, 17/01/25 and14/02/25 were approved as an accurate record of proceedings.


06/05/2025 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5324    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

Cllr G. Rice declared a personal interest in Item 4a. Changes in Access Approach to Formal Parks and Gardens. He is a trustee of Friends of Jersey Park.

 


06/05/2025 - Chair's Announcements ref: 5323    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that the Members of the Scrutiny Committee had agreed to scrutinise item 4(a) from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme and private items Item 9a and 9b.


06/05/2025 - Scrutiny of Private Items ref: 5332    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered item 9(a) and 9 (b).


06/05/2025 - Access to Meetings ref: 5331    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

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.


06/05/2025 - Urgent Items ref: 5330    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

There was none.


06/05/2025 - Performance Monitoring ref: 5329    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 06/05/2025 - Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 06/05/2025

Effective from: 06/05/2025

Decision:

There were no performance monitoring items.


01/05/2025 - Access to meetings ref: 5317    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

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.


01/05/2025 - Urgent Items ref: 5316    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


01/05/2025 - Annual Report of the Healthy Relationships for Stronger Communities Strategy, Implementing the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Act (Wales) 2015. ref: 5311    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.


01/05/2025 - Performance Monitoring ref: 5313    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered performance monitoring items.


01/05/2025 - To consider items from the Scrutiny Committee Work Programme ref: 5312    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

There were no Scrutiny Committee Forward Work Programme items for consideration.


01/05/2025 - To consider items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme ref: 5310    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.


01/05/2025 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 5309    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 13th March 2025 were approved as an accurate record of proceedings.

 


01/05/2025 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5308    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

There were no declarations of interest received.


01/05/2025 - Chair's Announcements ref: 5307    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting.


30/04/2025 - Hillside Responsible Individuals Report (Exempt under Paragraph 13) ref: 5303    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2025 - Hillside Managers Report (Exempt under Paragraph 13) ref: 5302    For Determination

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/05/2025 - Delegated Authority for the Purchase of Emergency Accommodation to Alleviate Homelessness (Exempt under Paragraph 14 and 16) ref: 5319    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/05/2025 - Social Services Complaints and Representations Annual Report 2023-2024 ref: 5314    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.


01/05/2025 - Scrutiny of Private Items from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme ref: 5318    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered the private item from the Cabinet Forward Work Programme.

 


01/05/2025 - Scrutiny of Private Performance Monitoring Reports ref: 5320    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Members considered the private performance monitoring items.


01/05/2025 - Q4 2024/2025 Social Services Performance Data ref: 5315    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 01/05/2025 - Social Services, Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 02/05/2025

Effective from: 01/05/2025

Decision:

Following scrutiny, the report was noted.


30/04/2025 - Lease of Retail Unit, Neath (Exempt under Paragraph 14) ref: 5304    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Wards affected: Neath North;


30/04/2025 - List of Approved Contractors ref: 5301    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Decision:

That having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, it be agreed that the following companies be added to the List of Approved Contractors:

 

Company                                                             Category

 

Compliance Pest Control Ltd (C081)                 5

Greens Security Property Services (G038)      3, 21F, 21G, 47

One Vision Digital Ltd (O013)                            111

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2025 - Policies for the use of Artificial Grass and Installation of Honeybee Hives on NPT Council / Managed Land ref: 5300    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Decision:

That having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, it be agreed that:

 

1.                   The policy for the Use of Artificial Grass on Council owned/managed land as presented in Appendix 2 to the circulated report, be agreed.

 

2.            The policy for the Installation of Honeybee Hives on Council owned/managed land as presented in Appendix 3 be agreed.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2025 - Electric Vehicle On-Street Home Charging ref: 5299    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 30/04/2025

Effective from: 30/04/2025

Decision:

1.                   That the current moratorium on on-street charging be modified to permit a limited trial of on-street home charging.

 

2.                   That the Director of Environment and Regeneration be delegated authority to agree the location and details concerning any pilot.

 

3.                   That Officers continue discussions with Welsh Government through Transport for Wales and the WLGA to ensure a consistent approach across Wales.

 

4.                   That prior to the implementation of a pilot, a report including location details and cost be brought to Environment Regeneration and Streetscene Services Committee for scrutiny.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


28/04/2025 - Review of Public Speaking Protocol ref: 5297    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

Resolved: It is recommended that Democratic Services Committee consider the protocol for public speaking and highlight any changes that might be required.


28/04/2025 - Assessment of Resources for Democratic Services Committee ref: 5295    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

Resolved: That the Democratic Services Committee endorse the

Democratic Services structure set out in Appendix 1 and note the report.


28/04/2025 - Outcomes of Annual Member Survey ref: 5298    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

Resolved:

·        It is recommended that members note the feedback from the Annual Member Survey 24/25.

·        It is recommended that members consider the Annual Training and Development Programme for Elected Members for the 25/26 Civic Year in their next meeting, based on the feedback provided from the survey.

·        It is recommended that members authorise the Head of Democratic Services to consult with other officers on potential actions to be taken in response to the survey.


28/04/2025 - Urgent Items ref: 5294    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

There were no urgent items.


28/04/2025 - Annual Review of E-Petitions ref: 5296    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

Resolved: It is recommended that members consider the Council’s current petition scheme and highlight any changes they feel should be considered.


28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee Annual Report 2024/25 ref: 5293    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

Resolved: That the Democratic Services Committee note and endorse the Annual Report 2023/24 attached at Appendix 1 and commend the same to Council.


28/04/2025 - Minutes of Previous Meeting ref: 5292    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

The minutes of the meeting held on 17th February 2025 were approved as a true and accurate record.


28/04/2025 - Declarations of Interest ref: 5291    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Democratic Services Committee

Made at meeting: 28/04/2025 - Democratic Services Committee

Decision published: 28/04/2025

Effective from: 28/04/2025

Decision:

There were no declarations of interest.