Issue - meetings

Consideration was given report of the Team Manager Regeneration Opportunities.

The Team Manager Regeneration Opportunities presented the report which sought support for the formulation of Town Centre Advisory Boards across the Town Centres of Abertillery, Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale to support a partnership delivery approach for future project delivery.

A Member expressed concern that Blaina had been omitted from the report.

In response the Officer explained that Blaina had been omitted due to current resources within the Team.  However, it was intended to establish a Town Centre Advisory Board for Blaina in the future and the Officer undertook to amend the report to include Blaina prior to the report being submitted to the Executive Committee.

A discussion ensued regarding representation on the Advisory Boards and the importance of everyone working towards the best outcomes and improvements for their towns.

The Committee AGREED to recommend, subject to the addition of Blaina, that the report be accepted; and

·        Members support and recommend approval by the Executive Committee for the formation of a series of Advisory Boards for the Town Centres of Abertillery, Brynmawr and Ebbw Vale based upon the Tredegar Advisory Board approach, and acknowledge the draft Terms of Reference (Appendix One). The Advisory Board shall act as a consultative body to oversee development and delivery of Town Centre Strategies and Plans.

·        Each shall start with a small membership identified by members of the Town Centres Task and Finish Group alongside Officers. The membership can then be expanded and developed further as discussions develop. (Option 1)