SCRUTINY COMMITTEE (ECONOMYAND ENVIRONMENT)

 

MINUTES of a meeting held on 15th January, 2008.

 

Present:  Councillor N.P. Hodges (Chairman); Councillor S.T. Wiliam (Vice-Chairman); Councillors R.J. Bertin, J. Clifford, Miss J. Cole, G.A. Cox, Mrs. M. Kelly Owen, Mrs. A.J. Preston, Mrs. S.I. Sharpe, and M.R. Wilson.

 

Also present: Councillors R.F. Curtis and G. John.

 

 

695     APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE -

 

These were received from Councillors Ms. L. Burnett, A.D. Dobbinson,

E. Hacker, Mrs. A.J. Moore, W.C. Vaughan and A.J. Williams.

 

 

696     MINUTES -

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 27th November and 4th December, 2007 and the extraordinary meeting held on 19th December, 2007 be approved as a correct record.

 

 

697     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST -

 

No declarations were received.

 

 

698     GRAFFITI (REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR M.R. WILSON) -

 

Councillor M.R. Wilson had requested consideration of the above matter in order to examine the best methods of preventing graffiti, managing it and to invite stakeholders such as the police, youth service and other relevant parties to look for solutions.  Mr. P. Martin from the Probation Service and Sgt. N. Streeter from South Wales Police had been invited to attend the meeting specifically for that purpose, together with Mr. M. Robertson, Youth Offending Services (Y.O.S.) and Ms. D. White (Senior Compliance / Enforcement Officer).

 

Contained within the papers for the meeting was a report from the Director which examined the existing management of graffiti within the area of the Vale.  It was reported that graffiti removal was currently carried out within Waste Management by the deployment of the Waste Management and Cleansing Division’s Street Care Team where graffiti removal would be carried out on street and road signs, bus stops and relevant land for which the Team had a cleansing duty.  Whilst offensive or racist graffiti was removed as a priority, normally within one working day, the removal of graffiti on private property did not fall within the Council’s statutory duty and was the responsibility of the land or building owner.  However, in conjunction with other bodies within the Safer Vale Partnership and subject to the owner signing a waiver, graffiti on private property could be removed and generally the assistance of the Probation Service was used to undertake such work. 

 

The representatives from each of the agencies referred to above confirmed their involvement in the process and the close working relationships which existed - and which had proved so effective in certain areas through the targeting of specific locations and subsequent identification of key perpetrators.  The above, coupled with the ongoing monitoring of the area and expeditious removal of any graffiti in those areas together with continuing dialogue with perpetrators, schools and the public in general as to their involvement in engendering a sense of community responsibility, were all aimed at further improving the current situation.  Mr. Robertson confirmed that some offenders had subsequently worked on the reparations team through the Y.O.S. and Ms. White drew attention to the fact that there was a re-offending rate of just 25% in the Vale.  Tribute was also paid to the work of the Visible Crew (an initiative launched in May 2007 brining together representatives from the Y.O.S., police, probation, Council and others) in improving the environment generally and the recent award in recognition of those services from Keep Wales Tidy.

 

A recent survey of the environmental quality of the Vale by Keep Wales Tidy  in October 2007 had indicated that graffiti was recorded on 22% of the 6% of streets surveyed, that is, a very small number of streets Vale-wide albeit a 1% rise from the previous survey.  That report had also indicated that a range of environmental problems, such as graffiti, were more prevalent in areas such as Barry.  WAG’s proposed Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse and Associated Guidance 2007 contained advisory standards for dealing with graffiti, recommending that local authorities should always remove graffiti from public property and should also work with private property owners to seek the removal of graffiti to specified standards.

 

Attention was drawn to the fact, however, that the adoption of the advisory standards for graffiti would exceed the existing funding for the service.  As indicated above, it was considered that present service arrangements could still achieve improvements to the current situation by continuing effective partnership working and effective enforcement.  In response to a question relating to the sale of aerosol spray paints to persons aged under 16, whilst no incidents of prosecutions having been taken out against those contravening the law were known, Sergeant Streeter confirmed that the police had discussed the issue with shopkeepers to raise awareness of the matter and that that had resulted in certain shopkeepers being more circumspect when selling such items.  As regards technical solutions to the prevention and removal of graffiti, the supplementary report outlined those factors which required to be taken into consideration.  Depending on the nature of the service (porous or non-porous) and the type of application medium / type of paint, a number of methods were available, namely high pressure washing; the application of solvent-based solutions in liquid, gel or aerosol form; painting over the offending graffiti; and the removal of the structure that was subject of graffiti.  Trials previously carried out by Visible Services on pedestrian underpasses using special anti-graffiti coatings had been proved unsuccessful.  Attention was also drawn to the fact that the nature of the chemical used for graffiti removal would also present a problem for working with current partners because of the age group carrying out the work within the Y.O.S.  The simple painting over of graffiti was considered as a consequence to be a very cost-effective and efficient way of dealing with the matter.  In response to the suggestion that the public be given information relating to specialist graffiti removal companies / products, Committee was informed that currently enquiries for any specialist waste management private sector contractor from residents were referred to the “Yellow Pages” or the appropriate trade publication.  It was also noted that whilst a number of other local authorities operated specialist graffiti removal teams, current service levels were very similar to this Council.

 

Further discussion ensued on the above and related topics, following which the Chairman expressed the thanks of the Committee to the external experts and invited officers for their contribution to the discussions.

 

RECOMMENDED -

 

(1)     T H A T a further report examining the variety of technical solutions available relating to the prevention and/or removal of graffiti be made to a subsequent meeting, preceded by, if feasible, a physical demonstration of the products used.

 

(2)     T H A T, given that the expeditious removal of graffiti was considered to be a prime motivator as regards a reduction in such incidents, consideration be given to the Council taking a lead in raising public awareness of ways in which graffiti could be prevented or removed by publishing such information through its website and/or Vale Waves for example, such information to be subject to a disclaimer that the Council accepted no liability in respect of the effectiveness of such products nor for any subsequent damage to property occasioned as a consequence of their use.

 

Reasons for decisions

 

(1)     To allow further consideration of the matter.

 

(2)     To offer a public service.

 

 

699     REVENUE AND CAPITAL MONITORING: 1ST APRIL 2007 TO 30TH NOVEMBER 2007 (DEER) -

 

The projected outturn for the 2007/08 Revenue Budget was shown in comparison with the Annual Budget in Appendix 1 to the report, the current forecast being for a balanced budget.  Details of the current variances in various services were contained within the report, it being noted that the position in each case would be closely monitored to ensure that, where there was an adverse variance at present, the necessary savings were met.   As regards the Capital Programme, details regarding progress as at 30th November, 2007 were appended to the report.  Cabinet had recently approved the following changes to the 2007/08 Capital Programme:

 

·   Visible Services asset renewal 2007/08 - an increase in the Capital Programme of £9k. in respect of the public convenience at Porthkerry Park

·   Visible Services asset renewal 2006/07 - an increase in the Capital Programme of £61k. in respect of the Knap Skateboard Park

·   Holton Road Public Realm Improvements - an increase in the Capital Programme of £451k. to extend the works at the lower end of Holton Road

 

As regards those schemes which would not be completed on target, Cabinet had agreed that Council be asked to approve the following changes:

 

·   Barry Island Replacement Footbridge - reduce the current budget to £38k. (carry forward £360k. into 2008/09)

·   Dyffryn Gardens Phase 1 - reduce the current budget to £204k. (carry forward £332k. into 2008/09)

·   Waste Resource Park - reduce the current budget to £40k. (carry forward £870k. into 2008/09)

·   Spine Road Infrastructure / Innovation Quarter - reduce the current budget to nil (carry forward £200k. into 2008/09).

 

In response to a question relating to the Waste Resource Park, it was explained that the budget had been reduced in line with a small amendment to the current design relating to a slight reduction in floor area.

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the position with regard to the 2007/08 Capital and Revenue Monitoring be noted.

 

Reason for recommendation

 

That Members are aware of the position with regard to the 2007/08 Revenue and Capital Monitoring relevant to the Committee.

 

 

700     THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE WASTE AGENDA: PROSIECT GWYRDD (DEER) -

 

In June 2007, the Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources) had requested a further report in respect of the cost implications and cost benefits for the Council associated with the shared service proposals relating to waste (Minute No. 154).  Members were consequently updated on the progress to date and the cost implications of Prosiect Gwyrdd, it being noted that Prosiect Gwyrdd dealt only with residual waste.  Significant progress had been made since June 2007 to develop the project and make progress in reaching a possible procurement function including the formation of an Officer Steering Group, the formation of an Elected Member Steering Group, the appointment of Legal, Financial and Technical external advisors, the appointment of a Project Manager and the Memorandum of Understanding completed and signed off.  Work on the Outline Business Case had commenced, that work being anticipated to be completed in February / March 2008.  All five authorities involved had invested significant resources and had clearly demonstrated their determination to make the partnership deliver its agreed objectives.  A future residual treatment option was considered to be the only way that local authorities could deal with any residual waste remaining following the recycling and composting of their municipal waste arisings.  The WAG’s future Municipal Waste Targets (announced in October 2007) and the continued dialogue between the partnership authorities and WAG would have a major bearing on the Outline Business Case (OBC) and the affordability gap that would need to be bridged to deliver the Prosiect Gwyrdd objectives.  It was reported that following completion of the pre-procurement stage, each member council would review the work undertaken, the further work required to deliver Prosiect Gwyrdd and determine if the project was to continue.  As part of the project, joint applications would continue to be made to WAG for further grant aid to supplement the £600k. contributed to date.  That grant covered a 30 month period and was claimable against 70% of all eligible costs associated with the procurement process;  it was not, however, ring-fenced to the pre-procurement work.  All five partnership authorities had now provided written confirmation acknowledging an equal initial individual financial commitment of £46,942 to progress the OBC to completion in 2007/08.

 

Appended to the report was an indicative procurement cost schedule for the period 2007/08 - 2009/10.  All of this Council’s financial commitments during the pre-procurement process (up to £250k.) would be made from the existing Visible Services Reserve.  Attention was also drawn to the fact that considerable officer time would be required and, to lessen the burden on the partnership authorities, £124k. had been set aside for 2007/08 within the procurement cost schedule to allow for backfilling required to cover the costs of lead officers within the project.  Other separate budgets heads had also been identified as follows:

 

·   Project Manager and Project Support       -           £61k.

·   Communication and Planning Support       -           £11k.

·   Supplies and Services                             -           £  9k.

 

The schedule also identified the WAG Regional Capital Access Funding (RCAF) within 2007/08 to be £79k.  In summary, the overall cost for pre-procurement production of the OBC was shown to be £1,583,571.  Given the amount of existing grant support being £600,000, the adjusted total of £983,571 would result in a total cost commitment of £196,714 for each of the partnership authorities.  In response to a question relating to any subsequent requirement for capital funding, it was noted that no specific allocation had been set aside although at a later date a case for prudential borrowing might be identified or, possibly, private funding might be forthcoming.  The Cabinet Member for Visible Services drew attention to the need for Members to be aware of the various technologies involved in the treatment of residual waste, remarking that the WAG had capped the “Energy from Waste” quota to just 30%, emphasising that the optimum way forward was through recycling.  Once again, Members were reminded that recycling rates would need to be significantly increased and there would be a future need for considerable investment.  Regular update reports would be made to this Committee and, following further consideration of the position, it was

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T the cost implications for the Council as outlined in the above report associated with the procurement of the shared services proposals relating to residual waste treatment be noted.

 

Reason for decision

 

To make Committee aware of the possible costs associated with the Council’s association with Prosiect Gwyrdd.

 

(Note: Councillor R.F. Curtis spoke on the above matter with the consent of the Committee).

 

 

701     PENARTH LEISURE CENTRE - EFFECT OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS VILLAGE (DEER) -

 

As requested at a previous meeting, Members were informed of the potential effects of the opening of the International Sports Village (ISV) on Penarth Leisure Centre and the measures taken to date to reduce that impact.  The ISV was a private and public joint funded high quality swimming complex, the potential impact of which was very significant.  Whilst the ISV contained a 50m. competitive swimming pool, it was considered that the leisure pool (containing the latest fun features) and fitness facilities (with brand new separate changing rooms) would have the biggest impact.  Measures had already been taken to reduce the potential impact with a number of initiatives, including:

 

·    a marketing campaign (details appended to the report)

·    a review of prices for Lifestyle to compete with the ISV resulting in reduced prices

·    a variation to opening hours

·    a clear explanation of the advantages of being a Lifestyle Member as opposed to other facilities

·    some changing room improvements out of existing asset renewal funding.

 

It was noted that while the ISV did not have a sports hall, a wide variety of fitness classes would be offered in its purpose built dance / aerobics studios.  Levels of usage of Penarth Leisure Centre were expected to drop, particularly in the first year of opening of the ISV, although it was too early to evaluate fully the true impact of the ISV.  Penarth Leisure Centre had been the Council’s most visited building every year since its opening and had attracted not only residents from the Vale but from West Cardiff.  The Leisure Centre had also been the venue for a number of high profile events including the Antiques Road Show, National Tae Kwando Championship, Concerts and Conferences and National and Local Swimming Galas.  It was considered possible that a number of swimming galas would transfer to the ISV but, nevertheless, it was considered that the presence of a sports hall in Penarth would mean that the Leisure Centre continued to attract certain events.  Officers would continue to market the Leisure Centre in order to maintain and improve usage subject to budgeting considerations and attention was drawn to the fact that any future improvements to the Leisure Centre would have to compete with the demand for asset renewal resources. 

 

Appended to the report were details of current usage of leisure centres across Wales and of the current budget spend per head on sport and recreation.  Those figures showed that Penarth had attracted 493,698 customers during the last financial year and demonstrated that, whilst the Council was presently one of the lowest spenders on sport and recreation per head of population, Penarth Leisure Centre ranked in fact in the top 5 in Wales.  Tribute was paid to the highly trained and motivated staff employed at the Leisure Centre whom, it was considered, greatly contributed to continuing customer loyalty. 

 

Whilst accepting there would be a likely drop-off in the numbers at least initially, discussion ensued on way in which to encourage use of the Centre, to maintain its existing customers and to identify potential new markets.  Attention was drawn to presently unused space at the Centre, occasioned as a consequence of the closure of the bar and catering facilities, and the desirability of bringing those spaces into beneficial use thereby increasing income.  All the gyms in the Centre had now reached saturation point but it was recognised that any such refurbishment would require investment and that resources were limited / targeted elsewhere.  Nevertheless, it was felt that other opportunities existed with one option being to maximise the synergy between leisure and health by attracting a surgery type facility either into or adjacent to the Centre.

 

RECOMMENDED -

 

(1)     T H A T Leisure Centre staff be commended for their enthusiasm and commitment to not only running the Centres but for their suggestions as to ways in which to improve and expand the services offered, and a letter sent to that effect by the Chairman.

 

(2)     T H A T Cabinet be requested to consider maximising those suggestions as to ways in which to improve and expand services, including making available additional funding for asset renewal.

 

(3)     T H A T the measures taken to date to mitigate the potential effects of the ISV on the Leisure Centre through, for example, the flexible approach to charging, be endorsed.

 

(4)     T H A T further consideration be given to means of publicising the facilities on offer at all the Council’s leisure facilities, including the feasibility of advertising on bus tickets and on Council owned bus stops - promoting at the same time the frequency of Cardiff Bus services (quoted in the case of the Penarth Leisure Centre as being every 7 minutes as opposed to every 30 minutes to the ISV).

 

(5)     T H A T a site visit be held at one of the Council’s Leisure Centres in order to see at first hand possible areas for expansion and potential investment and to identify possible threats / opportunities.

 

Reasons for recommendations

 

(1)     To recognise the contribution made.

 

(2)     To improve services.

 

(3)     To endorse the approach taken.

 

(4)     To encourage use.

 

(5)     To examine possibilities.

 

(Note:

(i)      Councillor Bertin reminded Members that he had been granted dispensation to speak in connection with Cardiff City Transport Services, trading as Cardiff Bus.

(ii)      Councillors R.F. Curtis and G. John spoke on the above matter with the consent of the Committee).

 

 

702     SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - TRACKING OF RECOMMENDATIONS (DLPPHS) -

 

Progress in relation to recommendations made by this Committee during the period July to September 2007 and October to December 2007 and those recommendations uncompleted for the April to June quarter was submitted.  The Committee’s views were requested relating to the progress against each recommendation, whether further action might be required, whether the required action had been undertaken, and confirmation of those actions which had been completed.

 

Having considered the report, it was

 

RECOMMENDED -

 

(1)     T H A T the actions detailed as completed below (and as appended to the report) be agreed:

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1014

Review of Scrutiny Arrangements -

R(2)  Develop a pre-work programme evaluation and checklist when scoping reviews to assess the suitability of potential work programme items paying particular regard to the Council’s risk register, corporate priorities and Cabinet forward work programme

Completed

(Agreed by Scrutiny Chairmen & Vice-Chairmen Group

17 Oct 2007)

 

 

R(4)  When managing Committee business, that Scrutiny Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen consider inviting Executive Members

Completed

(Discussed by Scrutiny Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen Group)

 

17th July 2007 - Min. No. 222

 

Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan (LDP) - Revision of Approved Delivery Agreement

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3127

18 Jul 2007)

 

17th July 2007 - Min. No. 223

 

Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan (LDP) - Strategy Options Stakeholder Workshop Findings - recommendation (1)

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3180

18 Jul 2007)

 

17th July 2007 - Min. No. 225

 

The Pound - Llanblethian

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3193

19 Sep 2007)

 

17th July 2007 - Min. No. 226

 

Prosiect Gwyrdd - A Regional Partnership for the Procurement of a Residual Waste Treatment Solution

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3148(a)

25 Jul 2007)

 

4th September 2007 - Min. No. 295

 

Revenue and Capital Monitoring: 1st April 2007 - 31st July 2007 relating to progress on Barry Central Station, Knap Lake Shelter Refurbishment and Cogan Hall Farm Landscaping

 

Completed

(various actions in Sep 2007)

 

4th September 2007 - Min. No. 296

 

Building and Vehicle Services - Appointment and Development of Apprentices -

(2) Endorsement of intended review for revised / additional training schemes within Building and Vehicle Services

 

 

 

 

Completed

(E&E

4 Sep 2007)

 

4th September 2007 - Min. No. 297

 

The Pound, Llanblethian

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3193

19 Sep 2007)

 

2nd October 2007 - Min. No. 391

 

Home Composting and Performance Indicators

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3236

17 Oct 2007)

 

 

2nd October 2007 - Min. No. 393

 

Scrutiny Committee - Tracking of Recommendations -

(2) To be reported on a quarterly basis

 

Completed

(E&E

02 Oct 2007)

 

(3) That, in response to a question relating to follow-up action requested back in February 2007, an invitation be extended to representatives of the Consortium and WAG to attend an early meeting of this Committee to receive an update on progress in respect of Phase 2 of the Waterfront development and to make clear the Council's aspirations.

Completed

(Date of meeting confirmed as

12 Feb 07)

 

2nd October 2007 - Min. No. 396

 

Defective Private Sewer, The Broadshoard, Cowbridge

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3361

09 Jan 08)

 

13th November 2007 - Min. No. 531

 

Flooding Event in the Vale of Glamorgan on 20th July, 2007

 

Completed

(Min. No. 329

28 Nov 07

The provision of sandbags subsequently agreed - Min. No. C3342

19 Dec 07)

 

4th December 2007 - Min. No. 585

 

Initial Revenue and Capital Programme Proposals 2008/09 - Additional Budgetary Information

 

Completed

(Endorsed by Scrutiny CR on 11 Dec 07

Subsequently referred to Budget Working Group -

Min No. C3333 and C3334)

 

 

(2)       T H A T the actions detailed as completed below, and as agreed by Committee in October 2007 (Min. No. 393), be recorded for the sake of completeness:

 

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1014

 

Review of Scrutiny Arrangements -

R (1) Organise a Scrutiny event for non-executive Members to explore and further develop the effectiveness of scrutiny

 

Initial action completed

(02 Oct 07

Min. No. 393)

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1015

 

Public Opinion Survey 2006 - Results

 

Completed

(Letter sent

July 07)

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1017

 

Knap Lake Shelters Refurbishment

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3005

09 May 07)

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1018

 

Welsh Coastal Tourism Strategy

(1) That the comments to the Consultation Questions in the Welsh Coastal Tourism Strategy, as appended to the report and as amended/amplified at the meeting, be forwarded to the WAG as the Council’s response to the strategy document and

(2) That, given the current financial constraints on the Council, WAG be urged to make available funding to facilitate the implementation of the strategy

 

 

Completed

(Response sent Apr/May 07)

 

 

 

 

Completed

(Letter sent

Apr / May 07)

 

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1020

 

Draft Annual Report May 2006 - April 2007 and Forward Work Programme for 2007-08

(1) That the draft Annual Report for the period May 2006 - April 2007 be approved, subject to any further minor amendments being agreed I consultation with the Chairman, and that it be submitted to Full Council

 

 

 

 

Completed

(E&E

17 Apr 07)

 

 

(2) That consideration of the following matters continue to form part of the Forward Work Programme:

-   quarterly service performance monitoring

-   monthly revenue and capital monitoring

-   initial revenue budget and initial capital programme proposals

-   Improvement Plan

-   service planning

-   emerging strategies from the Corporate Plan and Community Strategy

-   Local Development Plan

-   recycling and waste management

-   Rhoose Point and the impact thereon of development north of the railway line, Rhoose

Completed

(E&E

17 Apr 07)

 

 

 

(3) That “Sustainable Integrated Public Transport” be included in the Work Programme for 2007-2008

Completed

(E&E

17 Apr 07)

 

(4) That the Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources) be requested to look at sustainability from a corporate viewpoint.

Completed

(Request withdrawn Min. No. 66

29 May 07)

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1022

 

Site of the Former Knap Pool, Barry

(2) That a press release be immediately issued to inform the public of the current situation and future programme for the area, and that regular communication be undertaken with the Knap Community Action Group

(3) That Cabinet be requested to approve the allocation of £75k. from the Asset Renewal Fund to finance the initial drainage works, and the works be undertaken in-house

 

 

Completed

(Min. No. 73

29 May 07)

 

 

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3026

23 May 07)

 

17th April 2007 - Min. No. 1023

 

Urban Parks Programme: Victoria Park, Barry

(1) That the issues in relation to the contract works as outlined in the report be noted and the measures taken to investigate matters approved

 

 

 

Completed

(E&E

17 Apr 07)

 

(2) That an application to HLF for uplift funding be supported

 

Completed

(Min. No. C2986

18 Apr 07)

 

(3) That Cabinet approval be sought for the Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration to authorise contractual payments

Completed

(Min. No. C2986

18 Apr 07)

 

(4) That a further report be presented to this Committee on the completion of the internal review of the contract situation, such a review to include the direct involvement of Internal Audit

Completed

(Min. No. C2986

18 Apr 07)

 

 

(5) That the report be referred to the next Cabinet meeting

Completed

(Considered by Cabinet

18 Apr 07)

 

22nd May 2007 - Min. No. 33

 

Revenue and Capital Monitoring 1st April 2007 - 30th April 2007 - Query relating to land acquisition to facilitate the access road to Dunraven Bay

 

Completed

(Response sent

29 May 07)

 

22nd May 2007 - Min. No. 34

 

Implications of the Waste Agenda

(2) That further reports be sent to the Committee addressing future waste management issues and risks, it being anticipated that the first of those reports would be submitted to the meeting in June 2007

 

 

 

 

Completed

(Considered by Scrutiny Committees (E&E) and (CR)

20 Jun 07 &

24 Jul 07

respectively)

 

(3) That the report be referred to the Corporate Management Team and to the Scrutiny Committee (Corporate Resources) for consideration

 

Completed

(Considered by CMT on

5 Jun 07 &

Scrutiny Committee (CR)

26 Jun 07 &

24 Jul 07)

 

22nd May 2007 - Min. No. 35

 

Knap Slipway - Proposal for the re-opening of the Slipway for Boating Only (1) That Cabinet be requested to approve use of the 2007/08 Asset Renewal monies to undertake repairs to the Knap Slipway

 

 

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3063

20 Jun 07)

 

 

(2) That Cabinet be requested to authorise the Director of Environmental and Economic Regeneration in consultation with the Director of Legal, Public Protection and Housing Services to agree terms and to grant a Licence to the South Wales Powerboating Group (SWPG) to manage jointly the operation of the Knap Slipway for a 12 month period

Completed

(Min. No. C3063

20 Jun 07)

 

 

(3) That Cabinet be requested to approve the advertisement of concessions for the joint management of both the Knap and the Sully Slipways for future seasons on a 3-5 year basis

Completed

(Min. No. C3063

20 Jun 07)

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 131

 

A Joint Scrutiny of Partnerships in Waste Management

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3097

4 Jul 07)

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 132

 

Specific Grant Exposure - Sustainable Waste Management

(2) That Cabinet be requested to endorse the Grant expenditure allocated in line with the amounts for 2007/08 and indicative amount from WAG for 2008/09 and 2009/10 as follows and that further reports be submitted to this Committee in due course:

-   contribution towards funding of the existing domestic kerbside recycling in the Vale (alternate weekly Wk1 paper, glass and cans, Wk2 plastic and cardboard) to 100% of properties: £1,039,928

-   green waste collection: £105,494

-   funding for Waste Educational and Awareness Initiatives: £123,000

-   contribute towards the cost of enforcement team covering flytipping, litter and dog fouling: £50,000

-   further development of waste management options including Phase 1 and 2 of the Waste Resource Park: £41,000.

 

 

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3098

4 Jul 07)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 134

 

Tourism Strategy -

(1) That Cabinet be recommended to endorse the draft Tourism Strategy

 

 

Completed

(Min. No. C3099

4 Jul 07)

 

(2) That a consultation event be held with Members and stakeholders, including representatives of Chambers of Trade and Town/Community Councils

Completed

(Event held

17 Jul 07)

 

 

(3) That the report be referred to the Community Liaison Committee as part of the consultation process

Completed

(Min. No. 232

18 Jul 07)

 

 

(4) That Cabinet be requested to have regard to allocating resources to fulfil the promise of the strategy

Completed

(Min. No. C3099

4 Jul 07)

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 136

 

Banners on Bridges

 

Completed

(Min. No C3101

4 Jul 07)

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 137

 

Vale of Glamorgan Local Development Plan (LDP) - Sustainability Appraisal Draft Scoping Report - Results of Public Consultation

 

Completed

(E&E

20 Jun 07)

 

20th June 2007 - Min. No. 139

 

Technical Advice Note (TAN) 18: Transport

 

Completed

(Considered by

T&F Group

25 Sep 07)

 

 

Reason for recommendation

 

To maintain effective tracking of the Committee’s recommendations.

 

 

703     TOWN CENTRE TASK AND FINISH GROUP (CHAIRMAN OF T&FG) -

 

RECOMMENDED - T H A T consideration of the report be deferred to allow a progress report on the various matters contained therein to be submitted and the Chairman of the Task and Finish Group the opportunity to present the findings of the Task and Finish Group.