Issue - meetings

The Action Sheet arising from the special meeting of the Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held on 28^th April, 2021 was submitted, whereupon:-

Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Performance

Review 2020/21 Q4

A Member referred to page 8 of the minutes of the previous meeting when a Member asked who would be responsible for any shortfall in funding should passenger numbers not meet the loan repayments.  He said as the Officer was unable to respond at that time it was requested that it be noted as an action point.

Locations for electric vehicle charging points

A Member pointed out that there were currently no locations identified for Tredegar.

In response the Team Manager Regeneration Opportunities explained that these were the original sites identified as the most affordable under the funding for the scheme.  However, work was currently ongoing with City Deal for additional charging points, to include Tredegar, and also the provision of charging points at taxi ranks throughout the Borough.

The Officer said she did not know the exact number of additional charging points at this time, but she reported there were companies willing to install them free of charge for a commercial return, and this option was also being explored.  However, it was likely there would be a minimum of 2 charging points per taxi rank.

A Member asked whether members of the public would be able to use the charging points at taxi ranks, and the Officer said this was unlikely due to safety reasons with the movement of taxis etc, and the requirements of the traffic regulation orders that would be required.  The Officer also pointed out that signage was part of the programme and these would be erected prior to the charging points going live.

The Corporate Director Regeneration & Community Services said a briefing note on electric vehicle charging points would be beneficial for Members.

A Member asked that Ward Members be consulted on the proposed locations for charging points moving forward, and the Team Leader Regeneration Opportunities confirmed that consultation would take place with Members in advance of any areas being identified.

In relation to the Members Briefing Session, the Corporate Director reported that TFW had yet to confirm a date.

The Committee AGREED, subject to the foregoing, that the Action Sheet be noted.