Agenda item

The Committee considered the Performance Monitoring report which provided the progress against the actions and measures in the New Corporate Strategy 2018-2023 to deliver the 2018/19 Well-being Objectives relevant to the Committee’s remit, as at 30th June 2018

The Committee noted that out of the 62 actions, 52 were on target with 4 being off target. Reporting was not yet required on the remaining 9 actions, in accordance with the start date of the action.

The following issues were raised during consideration of the report:-

·         With regard to the review of existing household recycling participation rates to maximise landfill diversion, it was asked, if there was a possibility of a bespoke collection service and subsequent incineration of soiled nappies, similar to the incineration of clinical waste.  The Head of Waste and Environmental Services stated that whilst the bespoke collection of nappies was a possibility for those who would qualify, it would be costly solution. Nappy waste was currently collected in our black bags and incinerated to avoid landfilling, as part of the black bag waste treatment process.  He highlighted that alternative methods could be considered in future when we next come to review our waste collection service.

·         A comment was raised in relation to the amount of fast food litter that affected the A48 dual carriageway leading to Crosshands and also along the A483 leading to Tycroes, which could possibly be attributed to the food outlets at Pont Abraham services.  With regard to working with local stakeholders to pilot litter management arrangements, it was asked if there was anything the Council could do.  The Head of Waste and Environmental Services stated that he would arrange for the Local Environment Quality Officer to engage with the management of the facility to highlight the problem.

·         In response to a query, the Head of Waste and Environmental Services confirmed that the door knocking activity did take place throughout the summer period which targeted hotspot areas.

·         A verbal update was requested in relation to the action – ‘we will work with Welsh Government to develop the County’s highways infrastructure in order to improve air quality particularly in Llandeilo’.  The Head of Transportation & Highways reported that the Welsh Government was actively working on the Welsh Transport Appraisal Guidance (WelTAG) which was a framework for proposed changes to the transport system and used in the development and appraisal of transport proposals promoted or funded by Welsh Government.  In addition, the initiation of the preparatory work had started and upon completion, a further update would be provided to members.

·         Reference was made to the action relating to developing active travel routes for key settlements.  The Head of Transportation & Highways informed Members that this action was predominantly linked to the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, which placed a statutory requirement on local authorities to identify and continuously improve routes for walkers and cyclists and to prepare maps that identifying current and potential future routes.  Following the success in drawing significant Welsh Government local transport funding to progress walking and cycling linkages, the Council had submitted bids for further Active Travel Funds.

The Head of Transportation and Highways offered to provide Members of the Committee information on which areas have submitted bids.

RESOLVED that the Quarter 1 – 1^st April to 30^th June 2018 Performance Monitoring Report be received.