Issue - meetings

In response to the notice of motion and subsequent resolution of the Council on the 13^th October 2021 [minute number 9.1 refers], the Cabinet considered a report which outlined information in relation to the Draft Street Naming and Property Naming Policy appended to the report.

The policy provided a framework for Carmarthenshire County Council to operate the Street Naming and Numbering function effectively and efficiently for the benefit of Carmarthenshire residents, emergency services, businesses, and visitors.  In addition, the policy ensured that the Council reflected the relevant legislative powers and duties, including The Welsh Language Act 1993, the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011, the Well Being of Future Generations Act 2015 and Sections 17 to 19 of the Public Health Act (1925).

It was reported that the aim of the Policy was to provide advice and guidance to developers and existing property owners when considering new developments, property conversions, or single in-fill plots, as well as changing the name of an existing property. It also provided guidance to Community or Town Councils on the legal framework for operation of the Street Naming and Property Numbering function and the protocols for determining official street names and property numbers.

Cabinet Members were pleased to note that the policy recognised the importance of promoting the Welsh Language and in relation to property and street names would promote and adopt a Welsh name that was consistent with the heritage and history of the area.

In addition, Cabinet noted that following Council approval, a full public consultation would be undertaken and that any representations received would be reported back for Council deliberation ahead of the intended adoption of the Policy.

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL that:

8.1      the Draft Street Naming and Property Numbering Policy for a period of public consultation of 28 days be approved;

8.2      any representations received to the consultation, along with officer recommendations, be reported back to the Councilfor deliberation.