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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P.Cooper and G.B.Thomas.
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DECLARATIONS OF PERSONAL INTEREST INCLUDING ANY PARTY WHIPS ISSUED IN RELATION TO ANY AGENDA ITEM. Additional documents: Minutes: |
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PUBLIC QUESTIONS (NONE RECEIVED) Additional documents: Minutes: |
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PLACE, SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE CHANGE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2023/24 PDF 118 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received its Annual Report on the work undertaken during the 2023/24 municipal year. It was noted that the report had been prepared in accordance with Article 6.2 of the Council’s Constitution and provided an overview of the work programme and key issues addressed, whilst also incorporating any issues referred to, or from, the Cabinet, Task and Finish reviews and development sessions.
An expression of gratitude was provided to Committee members for their work and commitment throughout the year and to officers for their invaluable assistance and support.
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END OF YEAR - PERFORMANCE REPORT 2023/24 PDF 110 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee received the end of year performance report for 2023/24 for their consideration. The report showed the progress as at the end of 2023/24 of the deliverables (Actions and Measures) linked to the Corporate Strategy and the Well-being Objectives within the remit of the Scrutiny Committee.
The following observations were raised in relation to the report:-
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The Committee received for consideration an update for the consideration of Additional Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for Carmarthenshire Dog Orders. The Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability in presenting the report reminded the Committee that it was recommended at its meeting held on 24th November 2022, to introduce a County wide ban of dog’s entering a marked-up sports pitch and the introduction a Fixed Penalty Notice for the offence of not having the means of cleaning up after their dog.
The report provided members with an update and the options available to the Authority based upon legal advice given
The following comments and queries where raised in relation to the report:-
RESOLVED:-
6.1 that the report be received; 6.2 to recommend to Cabinet that the recommended option to tackle Dog Related ASB issues within the report be approved.
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CARMARTHENSHIRE EQUESTRIAN STRATEGY PDF 132 KB Additional documents: Minutes:
The Committee considered the Carmarthen Equestrian Strategy which provided an update on the development of the forthcoming Equestrian Strategy and included a suite of proposed actions to be included in the final document.
The Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability in presenting the report expressed his thanks to the team for providing the report and sought members comments.
The following comments and queries were raised in relation to the report:-
RESOLVED that the progress made on the development of the Equestrian Strategy be noted.
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CARMARTHENSHIRE WASTE STRATEGY - BLUEPRINT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PDF 151 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee considered a report on the Carmarthenshire Waste Strategy - Blueprint Implementation Plan. The report, presented by the Cabinet Member for Transport, Waste and Infrastructure Services outlined the proposed transition of the Welsh Governments recycling blueprint collection methodology. It was reported that the Authority had narrowly met its 70% recycling target for 2024/2025. Reference was made to the significant financial penalties that would be imposed should the Authority fail to meet the statutory recycling targets. Furthermore, in considering the Authority’s moral obligations to reduce its carbon footprint, the efforts made thus far to move towards a system based upon the principles of a circular economy was highlighted.
Accordingly, to achieve the anticipated 80% target by 2030, address contamination issues and provide a cost-effective service, the Council was required to implement the second phase of its Waste Strategy which would introduce a new collection system to increase recycling rates, reduce waste, and align with Welsh Government objectives.
Consideration was given to the rationale and a suite of options detailed within the report.
The following comments and queries were raised in relation to the report:-
- Ongoing discussions were taking place with South Wales Trunk Road Agency to provide immediate safety improvements along the A48 in regard to the access and egress to the Nantycaws recycling plant.
- This proposal does not impact upon the Household Waste Recycling sites.
- Following the conclusion of Phase 1, a lot was learned particularly in terms of implementation, planning and the deliveries. It was acknowledged that there were challenges in respect of the glass boxes, therefore the planning of the delivery of new containers would be key. A full lessons learned report had been compiled together with the Transformation team which outlined what the challenges were and how to overcome them in future. In addition, the support from WRAP Cymru was invaluable in regard to the implementation, roll out of the crews and delivery.
- A detailed financial risk register was in place which was continuously monitored. Any increase in costs would be communicated accordingly.
- In terms of a 4-day working week, it was explained that a business case was currently being developed within the Waste Service for the new working pattern.
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