Decisions

FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION

1.   That the proposed consultation responses as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report be approved.

2.   That the Leader of Council write to the Welsh Government encouraging more progress be made in delivering a fairer council tax system.

That the 2021/2022 treasury management function performance as detailed in the circulated report including the actual 2021/2022 prudential and treasury indicators be noted.

That the report be noted.

1.   That the additional funding to schools and services equivalent to a 4% pay award.

2.   That the virements set out in the report be approved.

3.   That the contents of the report in relation to the current projected budget outturn and reserves position be noted.

1.   That the updated proposed 2022/2023 budget totalling £72,540m be approved and commended to Council.

2.   That the position in relation to expenditure as at 30th September 2022 be noted.

1.   That the current position modelled in respect of the “Medium Term Financial Plan 2022/2023 to 2027/2028 be noted.

2.   That further updates be received as part of the annual budget setting process.

FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION

That Councillors J. Hale and N. Jenkins be Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s nominees to the Swansea Bay University Health Board.

That a Scrutiny Task and Finish Group be established to review the current Welsh Language Promotion Strategy.

1.   That the following documents be commended to Council for approval:

·        Draft Corporate Plan Annual Report for 2021/2022 (full progress report)

·        Draft Corporate Plan Annual Report Summary for 2021/2022

·        Key Performance Indicators for 2021/2022.

2.   That the Leader of Council be given 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 Council.

That the report be noted.

FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION

1.   That the Implementation Plan as detailed in the circulated report be approved.

2.   That the Director of Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader and relevant  Cabinet Member(s) be granted delegated authority to enter into grant agreements or associated documentation that might be necessary to draw down funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

3.   That a report seeking agreement on the Neath Port Talbot Anchor projects will follow be noted.

1.   That the Strategic Workforce Plan 2022 – 2027: The Future of Work Strategy be noted.

That the report be noted.

Having given due regard to the integrated impact screening assessment:

1.    That delegated authority be granted to Neath Town Centre for one year pursuant to section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 and section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000 to operate a community meals service at Neath Town Café in accordance with the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983.

2.    That the Head of Adult Services in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be granted delegated authority to enter into a suitable agreement to document this delegation.

That having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment.

1.   That the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing be granted delegated authority to finalise negotiations with the Pobl Group to extend the current contract in relation to Trem Y Glyn for a period of 12 months, including agreeing the amended contract rates.

2.   That the Director of Social Care, Health and Housing be granted delegated authority to suspend the requirements of the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules under rule 5, in particular the requirement for competition.

3.   On conclusion of these negotiations, to enter into a Deed of Variation to extend the term of the contract for a further period of 12 months, with the final costs being reported back to cabinet for information purposes.

4.   That a strategy for older people services be presented in September 2023 so that Members can make an informed decision on Trem Y Glyn post March 2024.

1.   That the West Glamorgan Regional Market Stability Report be approved and published.

2.   That the Neath Port Talbot Market Stability Report be approved and published.

That having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment approval be granted for Officers to implement and publish the Housing Support Programme Strategy as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.

Having given due regard to the integrated impact assessment:

1.   That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Adult Services to allocate £240,000 of funding provided through the Welsh Government grant in order to support commissioned domiciliary care providers to increase mileage rates for their workforces.

2.   That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Adult Services to utilise the £210,000 of the available Welsh Government grant for the purchase of electric cars, electric charge points and electric charge point installation for the pooled use of the Councils Community Wellbeing Team.

That having given due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Rapid Rehousing Plan as detailed in Appendix 2, be approved.

That the report be noted.

Having given due regard to the integrated impact screening assessment:

1.    That Briton Ferry Town Council be granted on year delegation to section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 and section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000 to operate a community meals service at Liberty Hall, Briton Ferry.  In accordance with the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1993.

2.    That the Head of Adult Services in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be granted delegated authority to enter into a suitable agreement to document this delegation.

Having due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment, the Neath Port Talbot Youth Justice and Early Intervention Draft Youth Justice Plan 2022 – 23 be commended to Council for approval.