Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R Braithwaite and Councillor G Davies.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R Braithwaite and Councillor G Davies.

The Mayor advised of the passing away of Mr David Phillips, former Councillor and Mayor of the Authority and the Council observed a Minutes Silence.

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 Declared his Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust – Final Transfer as he is the Council’s Representative on the Board for the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited.

Councillor W R Smith Declared his Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust – Final Transfer as he is the Council’s Representative on the Board for the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited.

Councillor E C Galsworthy Declared his Interest in Item 23 – Future Provision of the Statutory Youth Service as he is a Trustee of the Treharris Boys and Girls Club.

Councillor B E Mansbridge Declared his Interest in Item 23 – Future Provision of the Statutory Youth Service as he is a Trustee of the Treharris Boys and Girls Club.

Councillor E C Galsworthy Declared his Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust – Final Transfer as he is the Council’s Representative on the Board for the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited.

Councillor W R Smith Declared his Interest in Item 20 – Leisure and Culture Trust – Final Transfer as he is the Council’s Representative on the Board for the Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Limited.

Councillor E C Galsworthy Declared his Interest in Item 23 – Future Provision of the Statutory Youth Service as he is a Trustee of the Treharris Boys and Girls Club.

Councillor B E Mansbridge Declared his Interest in Item 23 – Future Provision of the Statutory Youth Service as he is a Trustee of the Treharris Boys and Girls Club.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services Scrutiny Committee held 16 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Social Services and Social Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held 16 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 17 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 17 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 19 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Cabinet Meeting held 19 December 2014 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held 7 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 7 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Full Council Meeting held 7 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Schools Scrutiny Committee held 9 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Schools Scrutiny Committee held 9 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Rights of Way Committee held 12 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

Resolved that:

The Minutes of the Rights of Way Committee held 12 January 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The contents of the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The Treasury Management Policy Statement and Annual Investment Strategy In Year Review Report for 2014/15 be received.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendations were accepted.

Resolved that:

(a)   The Annual Treasury Report for 2013/14 be received

(b)   The actual 2013/14 Prudential and Treasury Indicators be approved

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

Councillor A Jones Declared his Interest in this item.

The recommendation was accepted.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor A Jones Declared his Interest in Paragraph 3.3.1 of the report as he is the Vice President of Dowlais Male Voice Choir and left the Meeting for the consideration of this item.

Resolved that:

Allocations totalling £500k to the following Organisation be approved:

·         Rock UK - £500k

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The contents of the report be noted.

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

The recommendations were accepted.

Resolved that:

(a)   The draft South East Wales Valleys Local Transport Plan that has been produced jointly by Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and Blaenau Gwent County Borough Councils be agreed and approved

(b)   Approval be given for the lead Authority in this project, Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC to incorporate any minor amendments that may develop from recommendations made by these five Councils, through their democratic processes into the draft Plan prior to submission to Welsh Government

(c)   Following Welsh Government’s approval, the South East Wales Valleys Local Transport Plan will be adopted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

To consider a report of the Interim Statutory Director of Social Services. 

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The Supporting People Local Commissioning Plan 2015 -18 be approved

To consider a report of the Chief Education Officer.

The recommendations were accepted.

Councillor P Williams left the Meeting at 6.07 pm and returned at 6.15 pm and therefore did not vote on this item.

Resolved that:

(a)   The proposal to fund part-time Nursery Places in Nursery and Primary Schools with effect from 1st September 2015 be approved subject to the Minister’s approval of the appropriate changes to the Scheme of Delegation for schools

(b)   The proposed changes to the Scheme of Delegation be approved and

(c)   The proposed Transitional Arrangements to the Scheme of Delegation be approved

To consider a report of the Chief Education Officer.

The recommendation was accepted.

Resolved that:

The contents of the report be noted.

Councillor L E Smart left the Meeting at 6.50 pm.

Resolved that:

The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 under Part 4 of Schedule 12A of Section 100 (A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

Print to follow under separate cover

The recommendations were accepted.

Declaration of Interest

All Officers except the Chief Executive left the Meeting for the Consideration of this Item.

Resolved that:

(a)   Appointment to the post as referred to be confirmed

(b)   The proposed Organisational Structure be consulted on through Unions and Staff as appropriate

(c)   Following consultation a further report be submitted to a Special Council on 11 March 2015 reflecting the consultation feed back, the final Organisational Structure and financial implications and processes and timescales for implementation

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendations were accepted.

Councillor E C Galsworthy having Declared his Interest in this Item and Item 23 left the Meeting at 7.07 pm.

Councillor W R Smith having Declared his Interest in this Item left the Meeting for the consideration of this Item only.

Resolved that:

The recommendations as contained within the report to allow for further progress towards the establishment of the Leisure and Culture Trust be accepted.

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

The recommendations were accepted together with a further recommendation.

Resolved that:

The recommendations as contained within the report be accepted together with a further recommendation allowing for progress to be made towards disposal of this facility.

To consider a report of the Interim Statutory Director of Social Services. 

The recommendations were accepted.

Resolved that:

(a)   The content of the report and public consultation be noted

(b)   The recommendation with regard to provision of the Service be approved

The Deputy Mayor Councillor D Isaac took the Chair for Item 23 – Future Provision of the Statutory Youth Service as the Mayor Councillor B E Mansbridge had Declared his Interest in this Item.  Councillor B E Mansbridge left the Meeting for this Item.

To consider a report of the Assistant Director Social Regeneration.

The recommendations were accepted.

Resolved that:

(a)   The way forward for each Cluster as outlined be approved

(b)   The efficiency savings as outlined be noted

Councillor B Toomey, Leader of the Council gave a Statement to the Council on the Financial Situation.

Councillor B Toomey, Leader of the Council gave a Statement to the Council on the Financial Situation.

(This Statement can be accessed in full under Supplementary Reports for the Meeting).

The Mayor advised that Councillor G Davies was still in hospital.

The Mayor advised that Councillor G Davies was still in hospital.