Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor H Barrett, Councillor P Brown and Councillor L E Smart. 

The Council were advised that Councillor L Mytton would be arriving later.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor H Barrett, Councillor P Brown and Councillor L E Smart. 

The Council were advised that Councillor L Mytton would be arriving later.

Members of the Council are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct.

Note:

a.            Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest; and

b.            Where Members withdraw from a meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave. 

Councillor E C Galsworthy and Councillor W R Smith Declared their Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust as they were the Council’s Representatives on the Board of the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Ltd.

Councillor E C Galsworthy and Councillor W R Smith Declared their Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust as they were the Council’s Representatives on the Board of the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Ltd.  As such they have a dispensation to speak and vote on the matter.

Presentation by Anna Morgan, Welsh Local Government Association

The Council received a Presentation on the Equalities Act 2010 and the Role of Elected Members from Anna Morgan, Training Advisor Equalities and Social Justice Team, WLGA.

The Mayor welcomed Anna Morgan, Training Advisor Equalities and Social Justice Team, WLGA to the Meeting.

Ms Morgan referred the Council to the Equalities Act 2010 and the Role of Elected Members and gave details in relation to:

·         The Public Sector Equality Duty

·         The Public Sector Duty – April 2011

·         Who is Protected

·         What are the Specific Duties in Wales

·         What is an Equality Impact Assessment

·         Member Champions Role

·         What are the Benefits

·         WLGA Equalities Champions Programme

·         Equality Champions Development Programme

·         Want/Need more information

·         Summary

Councillor G Davies entered the Meeting at 5.45 pm.

The Leader then thanked Ms Morgan for the Presentation and referred to the vacancy in relation to the Equalities Champion and advised that Councillor E C Galsworthy would now be the new Champion.

The Mayor then thanked Ms Morgan for attending and the Presentation to Members.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 27 August 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 27 August 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 27 August 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Licensing Committee held 27 August 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Customer Services Scrutiny Meeting held 1 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Customer Services Scrutiny Meeting held 1 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Chief Executive’s Scrutiny Committee held 2 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Chief Executive’s Scrutiny Committee held 2 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Schools Scrutiny Committee held 8 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Schools Scrutiny Committee held 8 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services and Social Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held 9 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services and Social Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held 9 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Joint Negotiating and Consultative Group Meeting held 10 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Joint Negotiating and Consultative Group Meeting held 10 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 10 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 10 September 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The revised Merthyr Tydfil Single Integrated Plan 2014 -15 as provided through the ‘Background Papers’ link be approved.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendations were accepted.

Resolved that:

(a)   The Annual Performance Report 2013/14 be approved.

(b)   The Leader in consultation with the Chief Executive be given Delegated Powers to make necessary amendments to the Annual Performance Report 2013/14 to reflect updated information when available.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The Disclosure and Barring Service Policy and Procedure be agreed.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services.

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The petition be noted and ensure that the points raised are included as part of the design stage.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Councillor L Mytton entered the Meeting at 6.15 pm.

Councillor Mytton was unable to vote on this issue as she had not been present for the whole item.

Resolved that:

The Time to Change Wales (TTCW) Organisational pledge be agreed and a plan of action to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace be developed.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The implementation and adoption of the new Business Continuity Management Policy be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor L Mytton Declared a Personal and Prejudicial Interest in the item as she was the Minute Secretary for the Vaynor Community Forum and left the Meeting for this item.

Resolved that:

The request for the allocation of funds be approved as follows:

£500.00  -  Vaynor Community Forum

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services. 

The following recommendations were accepted:

(a)   The Pensioner Grant continuing for 2014/15 but reduced to a maximum of £50 be approved

(b)   A qualifying date of meeting the eligibility criteria of 1^st November 2014 be approved

(c)   That a report be Presented to Council on this issue next year for consideration

The Council were advised of an amendment to the recommendations as contained within the report.

Resolved that:

(a)   The Pensioner Grant continuing for 2014/15 but reduced to a maximum of £50 be approved

(b)   A qualifying date of meeting the eligibility criteria of 1^st November 2014 be approved

(c)   That a report be Presented to Council on this issue next year for consideration

To consider a report of the Corporate Director of Customer Services. 

This item was deferred.

Resolved that:

This item be deferred.

The Leader updated the Council in relation to:

Wales Audit Office Corporate Assessment

Estyn Monitoring Visit

The Leader updated the Council in relation to:

Wales Audit Office Corporate Assessment

Estyn Monitoring Visit

The Mayor advised that there were no communications.

The Mayor advised that there were no communications.