Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies for absence received from Councillors P Brown, D Davies, K Moran and L Smart.

Apologies for absence received from Councillors P Brown, D Davies, K Moran and L Smart.

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. 

No declarations of interest were made.

No declarations of interest were made.

The minutes of the Audit Committee held on Monday, 13^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Audit Committee held on Monday, 13^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Rights of Way Committee held on Monday, 20^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Rights of Way Committee held on Monday, 20^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Scrutiny School Committee held on Monday, 20^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny School Committee held on Monday, 20^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 22^nd April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 22^nd April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Full Council held on 22^nd April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Full Council held on 22^nd April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held on Wednesday, 29^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing Committee held on Wednesday, 29^th April 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Social Services and Social Regeneration Committee held on Tuesday, 5^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Social Services and Social Regeneration Committee held on Tuesday, 5^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 6^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of Cabinet held on Wednesday, 6^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Customer Services Committee held on Monday, 11^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Customer Services Committee held on Monday, 11^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Chief Executive (inc. Crime and Disorder) Committee held on Tuesday, 12^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny Chief Executive (inc. Crime and Disorder) Committee held on Tuesday, 12^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny School Committee held on Monday, 18^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Scrutiny School Committee held on Monday, 18^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the SACRE Committee held on Tuesday, 3^rd March 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the SACRE Committee held on Tuesday, 3^rd March 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 20^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, 20^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record.

The minutes of the Licensing Committee held on Friday, 22^nd May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Licensing Committee held on Friday, 22^nd May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Licensing Committee held on Wednesday, 27^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

The minutes of the Licensing Committee held on Wednesday, 27^th May 2015 be accepted as a correct record. 

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

Members were advised that the first meeting of Scrutiny: Governance, Performance, Business Change and Corporate Services will be held on Monday, 29^th June 2015.

RESOLVED that:

·         The changes to the Scrutiny, Audit and Planning Committees, set out in paragraphs 3.1.1. to 3.1.7., be approved.

Customer Services Scrutiny Committee to be known as Neighbourhood Services and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee  -  not to include “incorporating Crime and Disorder”.

Councillor Howard Barrett be appointed to the vacancy on the Regeneration, Planning and Countryside Scrutiny Committee.

            Councillor Allan Jones be appointed to the vacancy on the Social   Services Scrutiny Committee. 

·         The membership of the Standards and Appeals Committees, set out in paragraphs 3.1.8 and 3.1.9., be ratified.

Councillor Clive Tovey be appointed to the vacancy on the Appeals Committee.

·         The changes to the Cabinet Portfolios be noted.

Members were advised that the first meeting of Scrutiny: Governance, Performance, Business Change and Corporate Services will be held on Monday, 29^th June 2015.

RESOLVED that:

·         The changes to the Scrutiny, Audit and Planning Committees, set out in paragraphs 3.1.1. to 3.1.7., be approved.

Customer Services Scrutiny Committee to be known as Neighbourhood Services and Public Protection Scrutiny Committee  -  not to include “incorporating Crime and Disorder”.

Councillor Howard Barrett be appointed to the vacancy on the Regeneration, Planning and Countryside Scrutiny Committee.

            Councillor Allan Jones be appointed to the vacancy on the Social   Services Scrutiny Committee. 

·         The membership of the Standards and Appeals Committees, set out in paragraphs 3.1.8 and 3.1.9., be ratified.

Councillor Clive Tovey be appointed to the vacancy on the Appeals Committee.

·         The changes to the Cabinet Portfolios be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The recommendations, as outlined in the report, were accepted.

RESOLVED that:

The content of the Annual Report of the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales for 2015/16 be noted.

The roles of Civic Head and Deputy Civic Head continue to be paid at Level C within the approved range; as agreed at Full Council on 23^rd April 2014.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive. 

The recommendation, as outlined in the report, was accepted. 

RESOLVED that:

The allocation of funding from the Ffos Y Fran Community Fund be approved to the following organisation:

·         Central Beacons Mountain Rescue  -  £30,412.84. 

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The recommendation, as outlined in the report, was accepted.

RESOLVED that:

The Corporate Plan  -  Annual Delivery Document for 2015/16 be approved.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place and Transformation).

The recommendations, as outlined in the report, were accepted.

RESOLVED that:

A financial contribution of around £20,000, funded from earmarked reserves, be approved.

This contribution be subject to all other Authorities in the region agreeing to participate.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place and Transformation).

The Council continues to support the scheme as operated in 2014/15 by providing financial assistance up to £50 per household as per the previous means tested criteria.

This funding can be accommodated  from within the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. 

RESOLVED that:

The Council continues to support the scheme as operated in 2014/15 by providing financial assistance up to £50 per household as per the previous means tested criteria.

This funding can be accommodated  from within the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. 

To consider a report of the Corporate Director (Place and Transformation).

The recommendations, as outlined in the report, were accepted.

The Committee were advised of an amendment on Appendix 1 (paragraph 7.2)  -  it should read that  “The Debt Recovery Section will utilise the services of the Authority’s internal Enforcement team……..”.

RESOLVED that:

The Corporate Sundry Debt Recovery Policy be approved.

The updated Policy be implemented with immediate effect. 

To receive a report of the Chief Executive. 

The report be received.

RESOLVED that:

The report be received.

To receive a report of the Chief Executive.

Members were advised of an amendment to the representation on the  Merthyr Care and Repair Management Board on page 122 of the agenda.    

It should read Councillor Chris Barry and Councillor Bill Smith. 

RESOLVED that:

The report be received.

Members were advised of an amendment to the representation on the  Merthyr Care and Repair Management Board on page 122 of the agenda.    

It should read Councillor Chris Barry and Councillor Bill Smith. 

RESOLVED that:

The report be received.

To receive a report from the Chief Executive.

The report be received.

RESOLVED that:

The report be received.

The Mayor advised that there was no urgent business or correspondence.

The Mayor advised that there was no urgent business or correspondence.

No communications were received from His Worship the Mayor. 

No communications were received from His Worship the Mayor.