Agenda and minutes

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Consideration was given to the minutes of the Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held on 9^th February, 2022.

(Please note the minutes are submitted for points of accuracy only).

The minutes of the Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held on 9^th February, 2022 were submitted.

The Committee AGREED that the minutes be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

Consideration was given to the actions arising from the meeting of the Regeneration Scrutiny Committee held on 9^th February, 2022.

The Committee AGREED that the action sheet be noted.

To receive the minutes of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee held on 28^th February, 2022.

(Please note the minutes are submitted for points of accuracy only).

The minutes of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee held on 28^th February, 2022 were submitted.

The Committee AGREED that the minutes be accepted as a true record of proceedings.

Consideration was given to the actions arising from the meeting of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee held on 28th February, 2022.

The Committee AGREED that the action sheet be noted.

Consideration was given to report of the Scrutiny & Democratic Officer.

The Committee AGREED the preferred meeting time of 9.30am Agenda Management Discussion and the formal meeting to commence at 10.00am.

Consideration was given to report of the Scrutiny & Democratic Officer.

The Committee AGREED the Forward Work Programme for the People Scrutiny Committee. (Option 1)

Consideration was given to report of the Head of Community Services.

The Committee AGREED to recommend that in the event that funding becomes available the following options be proposed:

Option 2b was the Members’ preferred option.

Option 2a: Highest Priority Classified Roads (ranked in order of priority) Estimated Total Cost £500,000

1. A467 Warm Turn Carriageway Resurfacing £75k

2. Tafarnaubach Ind Est (Top Road) Resurfacing £175k

3. Blaenant Ind Est Roundabout Resurfacing £75k

4. Big Arch / Steelworks Road / GO Resurfacing £50k

5. A4046 - Waun-Y-Pound Road, Ebbw Vale £25k

6. College Road, Ebbw Vale £100k

Option 2b As Option 2a plus 5 worst Residential Roads & Other Highway Related Works – Estimated Total Cost £1,000,000

Residential Roads: 5no priority residential roads £350k

Other Highway Related Works: -

·        Crash Barriers £50k

·        Road Markings, signs and bollards £35k

·        Speed Humps £50k

·        Traffic Order Reviews £15k

Options 2a & 2b may vary subject to the level of funding that may be made available.

Consideration was given to report of the Service Manager Public Protection.

The Committee AGREED to recommend the proposed amendments following the statutory consultation, as listed in paragraph 2.7, and that the proposed new PSPO be supported by the Committee prior to consideration to full Council. (Option 1).