Decisions

That the Christmas and New Year opening and closure times be approved as detailed in Appendix 1 and 2 to the circulated report.

1.   That the ICT Service Manager places orders via the WG platform to purchase devices for schools as detailed in the circulated report.

2.   That additional funding of £303,500 be made available from the Authority’s Capital Programme to fund the required additional devices.

1.   That the objections be upheld with alternative permanent speed reduction measures sought in conjunction with Welsh Government and Go Safe.

2.   That the Welsh Government be advised accordingly.

3.   That the objectors be informed of the decision.

That approval be granted to consult on the proposed 2022/2023 community schools admission policy as detailed in the circulated report.

1.   That the re ballot for Neath BID be supported by the Council to aid the recovery of town centres.

2.   That the Council act as ballot holder for the purpose of the re ballot.

1.   That prioritised visitor experience action plan projects be agreed with delivery by the 31 March 2021 as detailed in the circulated report (paragraphs 19.1 to 19.2).

2.   That an officer working group be formed to liaise with key partners on the delivery of the remaining actions within the visitor experience action plan over a 3 – 5 year period.

3.   That officers undertake further research into available funding streams for the proposed development of on-site visitor accommodation in addition to undertaking an expression of interest exercise with the private sector.

4.   That the findings of these exercises be brought back to Members to enable a delivery model to be agreed.

1.   That a grant of £800 p.a. be provided, subject to review in line with rent reviews from April 2021 to The Trustees of Baglan Boys and Girls Club, Baglan Dragons AFC and Baglan Cricket Club as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.

2.   That a grant of  £125 p.a. be provided, subject to review in line with rent reviews from April 2021 to Rhianna’s Swing as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.

3.   That a grant of £1,800 p.a. be provided, subject to review in line with rent reviews from April 2021 to Coedffranc Town Council as detailed in Appendix 1 to the circulated report.