Venue: Committee Room, Brecon - Neuadd Brycheiniog. View directions
Contact: Shane Thomas
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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence.
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 101 KB To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 25th January and 18th May 2017 as correct records. Additional documents: Minutes: The Chairman was authorised to sign the minutes of the previous meetings of the Committee held on Wednesday 25th January and Wednesday 18th May 2017.
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Role, Remit and Purpose To discuss the role, remit and purpose of Shire meetings. Minutes: The Chairman welcomed all members, and in particular new members, to the first Brecknockshire meeting of the new Council. The issue of operating shire meetings had been questioned towards the end of the last Council when it had been agreed to continue with them. The constitution allows for bi-monthly meetings for Radnorshire and Montgomeryshire and quarterly meetings for Brecknockshire with the ability of the Chair to call additional meetings if required. Shire meetings are the most local meetings arranged through Democratic Services. Attendance at Shire meetings would not count towards figures held for review by the Standards Committee. The powers of Shires had been limited to determining Traffic Regulation Orders. The Chairman invited members to provide views in relation to the operation of shire meetings. It was suggested that meetings should have more of a local focus and that third parties, or similar, should be invited to update and discuss projects/plans. The format of meetings could also be change to allow for interaction between members and town and community councils from within the shire area. Some members felt that shire meetings took away from the ‘One Powys’ approach. In the light of the position members RESOLVED to request that the appropriate committee review the operation and function of shire meetings alongside the review of the role of the Chair of Council and civic functions.
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations of interest from Members in relation to items on the agenda to be discussed. Minutes: There were no declarations of interested made by members in relation to items to be discussed on the agenda. |
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Chair's Announcements To receive announcements from the Chair. Minutes: There were no announcements from the Chairman.
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Reports from and Questions to Cabinet Portfolio Holders To receive reports from, and put questions to, Cabinet Portfolio Holders:
a. The Leader, County Councillor Rosemarie Harris b. The Portfolio Holder for Education, County Councillor Myfanwy Alexander Minutes: Members welcomed the opportunity to receive reports from, and to put questions to, Cabinet Portfolio Holders. During updated and discussion particular reference was made to:
The Leader, County Councillor Mrs Rosemarie Harris
a. Brecon Cultural Hub – members requested re-assurance that the name of the hub would reflect the shire. It was noted that the site had secured some grant funding from the Military Covenant. Members would welcome an update in relation to the development and its operations to the next shire meeting b. Hay Town Council – the local member for Hay-on-Wye thanked the Leader for engaging with the Town Council in relation to matters c. Cabinet Vision – Cabinet’s vision would be aired at the Royal Welsh Show. The vision would not be costed but would provide detail of the direction of travel. Supporting the economy and local regeneration would feature highly. There would be appropriate promotion d. Household Recycling Sites – the Leader is confident that £400k of savings included within the Medium Term Financial Plan would be identified from the budget. A member requested details in relation to the data used by Cabinet to inform a recent decision to review operation hours etc. Communities seem to value sites and favour retaining them. A member felt that the Council had not communicated enough with members regarding plans for local areas and in general terms in relation to wider recycling matters e. Joint Venture Company (Repairs and Maintenance of Housing Stock) – members felt that they could be better informed about the operation of the JVC and also felt that tenants should have been advised of the transfer (many tenants claim to be unaware of the JVC) f. Council Tax Levels /Budget Flaw – a member referred to the drive of the Welsh Government to maintain low levels of Council Tax. The Leader reminded members that providing a funding floor for qualifying authorities had been built into policy g. May Election – the Leader would recognise those issues raised by the electorate during the May 2017 election period. The Council engaging better with its communities came through as a theme for most Cabinet members at election time h. Communication with Members – members urged the Leader to ensure that the Council communicates with its members quickly on matters of public interest. Media and local reports about Council matters which are made without the local member being aware could cause embarrassment. The Leader reminded members that decisions are often reported very quickly via. social media i. Llandrindod and Builth Wells High School Sites – in the light of comments made at the meeting it was agreed that there should be a media release to confirm that Cabinet had agreed to operating one school over two sites. Members were urged to help quash any rumours to the contrary
Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Education, County Councillor Myfanwy Alexander
a. Transformation Programme – there are challenges that would need to be met to deliver education with reduced budgets, however, there are also real ... view the full minutes text for item 10. |
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Road Safety and Traffic Management PDF 75 KB To consider a report on the parking review in Brecon. Additional documents:
Minutes: Members welcomed Tony Caine, Traffic and Travel Manager to the meeting for this item of business.
Brecon Parking Review 2
Members RESOLVED to partially uphold the objection to the spur off Silver Street and to over-rule all of the remaining objections and implement the Order.
During discussion it was RESOLVED to recommend to Democratic Services Committee that the function of agreeing to consult on TRO matters should be delegated to the local member(s) in the ward under consideration. The outcome of the consultation and subsequent determination of the TRO or otherwise should be determined by the relevant shire. |
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Appointments to Working Groups and Outside Bodies PDF 17 KB Brecon University Scholarship Fund – 2 members (Letter attached) Local Development Plan Working Group – 2 members (Information about the working group attached) Powys Community Endowment Fund – 2 members Powys Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education – 1 member Sportlot Community Chest - 1 member Theatr Brycheiniog Board of Directors – 2 members (Details of meeting dates attached)
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Minutes: Members welcomed the opportunity to receive reports from, and to put questions to, members serving on outside bodies. It was reported that appointments to outside bodies would be considered by approach and not by default as in previous years. Members appointed to the following:
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Date of Next Meeting To note the date of the next meeting: 11th October 2017 Minutes: Members were reminded that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday 11th October and would be followed by the Annual Garden Award presentation. The Chair would welcome a different approach to the presentations this year and would discuss with the organisers.
A member requested a Fire Authority update to a future meeting |