Venue: Committee Room, Brecon - Neuadd Brycheiniog. View directions
Contact: Shane Thomas
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Apologies To receive apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Carlton, SC Davies E Durrant, J Evans, RM Harris, K Laurie-Parry, S Lewis, D Meredith, J Morris, J Pugh, G Ratcliffe, TJ Van-Rees and S Williams. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 100 KB To authorise the Chairman to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on Wednesday 11th October 2017 as a correct record. Minutes: The Chairman was authorised to sign the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on Wednesday 11th October 2017 as a correct record. |
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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 interest made in relation to items to be discussed on the agenda. |
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Chairman's Announcements PDF 48 KB To receive announcements from the Chairman and to consider options for twinning with Blaubeuren. Minutes: The Chairman reported on:
a. Blaubeuren Twinning – it would be important to arrive at a decision with regard to future links with Blaubeuren. Members were reminded that the twinning is with Brecknockshire and not a specific town. Members welcomed an options report prepared following a meeting held on 20th December. Members RESOLVED to accept Option 2 which would be to change the emphasis of the partnership from the Council to the community, it would be important to advise the Burgermeister at Blaubeuren of the position when confirmed. It was agreed to hold a further meeting with shire members in order to discuss how to move to a community arrangement. Councillor D Price and W Powell volunteered to attend, other members would be invited and welcome. Julie Lewis, Tourism Officer would arrange the meeting, hopefully, before the next shire meeting. |
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Brecon Cultural Hub - Y Gaer (9.40 - 10.00) PDF 359 KB To receive an update in relation to Y Gaer (The Brecon Cultural Hub) – Lucy Bevan – Arts and Commissioning Officer. Additional documents: Minutes: Members welcomed Lucy Bevan – Arts and Culture Commissioning Officer to the meeting for this item of business. During discussion and update particular reference was made to:
a. Funding – the project would cost in the region of £10 million, the local authority would be the main funder, however, there would be contributions from other organisations/areas b. Design – the design had incorporated features from previous builds which, while adding to costs, would greatly add to the look and feel of the facility c. Y Gaer Facilities (Services/Facilities) – the site would include public space, bookable rooms, a library and a museum. There would also be restaurant/café facilities on site. There would be car parking space and appropriate entry/exit areas d. Captain’s Walk – the area had been included in the project and it would be re-modelled. The area belongs to the highways department and the Portfolio Holder for highways supports plans to develop e. Branding/Identity – the site would have its own identity which would also reflect ‘belonging’ to Powys. It was agreed to circulate the branding guide to members for review/awareness f. Community Benefits – opportunities for local benefit would be maximised. Members were informed that it had been recognised that the local economy had been lacking in terms of qualified catering staff. The café facility which would operate from the facility would be run in partnership with Neath and Port Talbot College (students would be able to benefit from use of the facility which would support their studies). There would be opportunities to involve learners in all aspects of the build, design and finish of the facility. Local suppliers would be used where possible for equipment and in the longer term to provide supplies. Lucy would e-mail the Community Development pack to members for their awareness g. Volunteers – there’s a significant bank of volunteers supporting the library and museum (40 volunteers help with the museum, 12 volunteers help with the library). Using volunteers to support the operation of the site would be important and valued h. Construction – the site is in the build phase which is due to last between 9 – 10 months i. Museum – the museum would feature the history of wards within Brecknockshire j. Site Visit – if appropriate the next meeting would be held at Y Gaer to include a tour of the site (it could be that building works may prevent the meeting being held on site) k. Opening – if the build and fit go to plan the site would open in December, after a short period of operation there would be an official opening in the New Year l. Brecon Library – options for the current library site would be considered by the property section once it had become vacant. It is likely that the property would be advertise for sale m. Electric Car Charging Facilities – a member urged consideration of electronic charging meters at the car park in order to provide for future use of ... view the full minutes text for item 16. |
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Waste and Recycling (10.00 - 10.20) To receive an update in relation to waste and recycling operations – Ashley Collins – Waste and Recycling Strategy Manager. Minutes: Members welcomed Ashley Collins, Waste and Recycling Strategy Manager to the meeting for this item of business. During discussion and update particular reference was made to:
a. Statutory Targets – Local Authorities are required to deliver on Welsh Government imposed recycling targets. Targets for 2015/16 would be 58% (Powys had exceeded this target), 64% in 2019/20 (Powys had achieved 65% in 2017/18) and 70% in 2024/25 b. Brecon Transfer Site – the Local Authority owns the site which had been leased to Potters. The contract with Potters had come to an end, the Local Authority manage and run the site. It is better for the Local Authority to own its sites as opposed to leasing c. Transfer Sites – it’s the intention to operate a transfer site in each shire d. Awareness Teams – there are local awareness officers who are able to support members and the public with waste matters on a more local level e. Three Weekly Residual Waste Collections / Weekly Recycling Collections – three weekly collections had been accepted and embedded. Community acceptance and support had been very important. Weekly collections of recyclable waste continue f. Larger Bins – larger residual waste collection bins could be obtained on request g. Kerbside Collections – the Local Authority had adopted the Kerbside Collection Scheme which had been the Welsh Governments preferred option. The scheme had reduced the need for landfill and generated income from recycled waste h. Household Waste Recycling Sites – sites were a duplicate of the service provided through the Kerbside Collection Scheme, therefore, they were being phased out i. Visibility/May 2017 Elections – it is recognised that recycling and waste collections were issues raised by the electorate during the 2017 elections. Contacts from members in relation to waste collection matters are recognised as important j. Route Optimisation – the only change that residents would experience from a programme to optimise routes would be a change of collection day. Changes would be publicised and members informed. Route optimisation would deliver savings and reduce duplicate trips to collection areas. Collection date information can be provided via. a postcode search on the Councils waste management website k. Enforcement – there had been a stronger stance taken by the Local Authority in relation to enforcement and taking actions against those who fly-tip and/or don’t comply with recycling practices l. Public Litter Bins – there had been occasions when residents had attempted to dispose of household waste by using public litter bins. Where there had been reports they had been investigated and actions taken m. Communication – members urged good communication between the Council and residents regarding any changes to waste n. Trade Waste – trade waste can be disposed of under an agreement with the Local Authority (there are charges for trade waste disposal). Some private providers offer the service
Ashley encouraged members to contact him and/or his service direct with any queries regarding waste matters.
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Welsh Ambulance Service (10.20 - 10.40) To receive an update in relation to the operation of the Welsh Ambulance Service – Heather Ransom, Welsh Ambulance Trust. Minutes: Due to illness representatives from the Welsh Ambulance Trust could not attend. It was agreed to invite representatives to attend the next meeting to update on the service and activities. |
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Major Trauma Centre for Mid and South Wales (10.40 - 11.10) PDF 141 KB To receive an update in relation to a consultation regarding a Major Trauma Centre for Mid and South Wales. Minutes: Members welcomed Dr. Karen Gully, Medical Director – Powys teaching Health Board and Mandy Mills – Powys teaching Health Board to the meeting for this item of business. During discussion particular reference was made to:
a. Major Trauma Incidents – major trauma incidents per year are small in comparison to presentations to accident and emergency units, however, the need for treatment is often speedy and involves a range of medical disciplines to treat multiple injuries in order to maximise chances of survival b. Trauma Centre – there’s no trauma centre in Wales. There’s an established network in north Powys but the absence of a network for mid and south Powys c. Welsh Ambulance Trust Service – there are good links with the ambulance service who will transport to the most appropriate site d. Options for Consultation – prior to the consultation exercise there had been significant work in order to arrive at recommendations to consult on (work commenced in 2014). Pre-consultation discussions included engagement, and input from, medical staff, stakeholders and patients. Members were urged to help publicise the consultation and asked to encourage residents to respond e. Trauma Network (Recommended Option) – the recommended option would be to base the trauma centre at Cardiff District General Hospital. The network supporting Cardiff would be very important, there would be designated roles for other hospital sites in order to support the delivery of provision. The network would deliver a better outcome for the patient from the initial treatment through to rehabilitation and life thereafter f. Assessment – the initial medical assessment in order to determine treatment would be very important. Dr. Gully agreed to refer the suggestion to include recognise the role that the police play in attending incidents. It was felt that this role was very important and should be referenced g. Current Health Provision – the trauma network project would have no impact on provision at hospital sites. Requirements to support trauma would be in addition to current provision
Members thanked Karen for her update. Members were urged to respond to the consultation and to help raise awareness in order to maximise input and response. The deadline for responding to the consultation being 5th February 2018. |
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Reports from and Questions to Cabinet Portfolio Holders (11.10 - 12.30) To receive reports from, and put questions to, Cabinet Portfolio Holders:
a. Councillor Stephen Hayes – Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Adult Social Care b. Councillor Martin Weale – Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Planning and Regeneration Minutes: Members welcomed the opportunity to receive reports from, and to put questions to, members serving on outside bodies.
Councillor Stephen Hayes – Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Adult Social Care
a. Adult Social Care Inspection – CSSIW are undertaking an inspection of Adult Social Care. The inspection would include review of patient experiences with a focus on the standard of care provided. There would be informal feedback to the portfolio holder and service shortly. It is expected that the public report would be made available in the summer. It would be important to address any actions for improvement b. Delayed Transfers of Care (DTOCs) – officers are in regular discussions with hospitals in order to ensure timely discharges. In some situations there had been issues regarding discharge being prevented due to packages of care not being in place. Winter has always been a peak time for hospital admissions. Positons are very closely monitored c. Re-ablement – support depends on individual situations. There had been some misleading reports regarding a six week period for re-ablement. Re-ablement services are often not needed for such long periods after discharge d. Care Homes (BUPA Contract) – BUPA operate a number of homes under contract to Powys (Powys owns the sites). Recently BUPA had been looking to transfer the contract (initially without notifying the Council), to HC1. It would be a legal requirement for BUPA to honour the contract. The position is being very closely monitored by the Authority e. Budget – the 2017/18 spend would be in the region of £57 million, 14% of costs (£8 million) would be recovered. The Welsh Government policy commitment to cap contributions towards care costs would have an impact on the budget position. For 2017/18 Council had agreed to identifying a £7.7 million fund which could be accessed to support Adult Social Care pressures, however, to date no funding had been required to support pressures f. Day Centres/Care – in some areas there had been re-commissioning and change to care services which had resulted in the use of different care providers. There are different arrangements in place for different areas. The Portfolio Holder share area provision detail in order that there’s clarity in relation to what is operating where and by which provider g. Adult and Children’s Services Budget Positions/Business Plans – the Portfolio Holder agreed to share business plans which had been accepted and would draw down additional funding to support both areas h. Virtual Wards – the Portfolio Holder agreed to provide an update/position statement in relation to operating virtual wards. A member queried whether there had been appropriate evaluations and actions thereafter
Members thanked the portfolio holder for attending, taking questions and updating.
Councillor Martin Weale – Cabinet Portfolio Holder: Regeneration and Planning.
Councillor Weale had been unable to attend today’s meeting, however, he had arranged for officers to provide briefings/updates in relation to matters within his portfolio. Julie Lewis – Tourism Officer and Nathan Davies – Powys War Memorial Project Officer attended for this item of ... view the full minutes text for item 20. |
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Reports from and Questions to Members Serving on Outside Bodies (12.30-12.45) PDF 59 KB To receive reports from, and put questions to, Members serving on outside bodies:
a. Brecknock Play Network – to appoint representatives to sit on the Executive Committee b. Brecon and Radnor Sports Partnership – to appoint a representative to serve c. Evans Trust – to appoint a Trustee d. Brecon Beacons National Parks Local Development Plan – to note the consultation
Additional documents: Minutes:
Members welcomed the opportunity to receive reports from, and to put questions to, members serving on outside bodies. During discussion particular reference was made to:
a. Brecknock Play Network – it was agreed that Councillor Jackie Charlton, the local member for Llangattock should serve as the shire representative. Should the network require additional members it would be for further consideration b. Brecon and Radnor Sports Partnership – Iain McDonald accepted the nomination to serve on the Brecon and Radnor Sports Partnership c. Evans Trust – the Trust provides funding to support the studies for pupils of Builth High. It was, therefore, agreed that the local member for Builth Wells should fill the Trustee position or, if he declined, that the positon should be offered to those members from the high school catchment area d. Brecon Beacons National Parks Local Development Plan – it would be important for the Local Authority to feed into the Brecon Beacons Park Local Development Plan consultation. The deadline for response would be 9th February. It was agreed that a shire response would be appropriate and the Chair would link with the Clerk regarding arrangements for a meeting to discuss the shire’s view in order to submit a return
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Road Safety and Traffic Management Schemes (12.45 - 1) PDF 68 KB To consider road safety and traffic management schemes:
a. Crickhowell Parking Review b. Talgarth – variable 20-30mph speed limit c. Builth Wells – Safer Routes to Trunk Road Schools Additional documents:
Minutes: Members welcomed Jo Lancey, Area Traffic Officer to the meeting for this item of business.
a. Crickhowell Parking Review – members RESOLVED to extend the area for review to include Llangenny Lane.
b. Talgarth Variable 20-30 mph Speed Limit – the Chair reported that he had received a letter from the Town Council expressing some concerns/clarification about matters. The letter was for officer response and not for shire consideration. Members RESOLVED to initiate the Traffic Regulation Order consultation procedure and if no substantive objections are received the proposal for Talgarth be implemented.
c. Builth Wells Safer Routes to Trunk Road Schools – members were informed that the local member had welcomed the report (the local member had not been able to attend today’s meeting). Members RESOLVED:
I. To initiate the Traffic Regulation Order consultation procedure in accordance with The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 II. That the consultation procedures be initiated and if no substantive objections are received the proposal be implemented
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Date of Next Meeting To note the date of the next meeting – 25th April. Minutes: Members were reminded that the next meeting would be held on Wednesday 25th April 2018. Members suggested items for a future meeting to include an update in relation to the Black Mountain’s College proposal (before committing funding and support for the proposal it was felt that it would be important for the Authority to take a view on how it would fit with the Authority’s plans for the education estate). It was also suggested to receive updates in relation to the future of For Your Information (FYI) community websites which had been flagged as a concern by some members.
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