Issue - meetings

The action sheet arising from the meeting held on 15^th November, 2021 was submitted, whereupon:-

Civil Parking Enforcement

A Member requested an update to the end of February 2022 for Nantyglo, and the Chair confirmed that the Officer would provide all Members with an update for their ward.

Another Member asked whether the number of CPE Enforcement Officers in the Borough was sufficient.

In response the Head of Community Services reported that the fully staffed number of enforcement officers was two.  However, one Enforcement Officer had recently left and the recruitment process was underway to fill the vacant post.  In terms of whether the number was sufficient, the Officer confirmed that the annual report was brought to Committee and provided Members an opportunity review the service.  The last report was submitted in November 2021 and the current arrangements were agreed. 

Action Sheet – 4^th October (Update on Catch 22)

A Member said it was reported at the last meeting that Catch 22 was considering a CAT of either Rassau Resource Centre or Newtown Community Centre.   The note attached to the Action Sheet stated that the organisation was considering a CAT for the provision of an SEPD Centre, however, the Member said in a recent press report the Chief Executive of Catch 22 said it was for the purposes of an ALN Centre.  The Member sought clarification on the issue.  He also expressed concern regarding the proposals and said a public consultation exercise should be undertaken.

The Chair said the relevant Officer was not in attendance.  However, she pointed out that the proposed use of the building would come under the remit of the Education & Learning Scrutiny Committee.

The Member pointed out that the CAT had been discussed at the last meeting and information brought back to Committee.  However, he agreed that the issue should have been referred to the Education & Learning Scrutiny Committee, and he asked that this be actioned and an updated provided to Members.

Active Travel and Safe Routes to Communities (Cableway)

A Member raised concerns regarding the ongoing closure of the cableway due to the Covid restrictions.  In response the Head of Community Services confirmed that a risk assessment would be undertaken, however, he pointed out that any decision to reopen the cableway would need to align with the broader Council workplace policy which was still under the remit of essential activities only.

The Committee AGREED, subject to the foregoing, that the action sheet be noted.