10 PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMY AND COMMUNITY PDF 343 KB
Cyflwynwyd gan: Cllr. Gareth Thomas
Additional documents:
Decision:
The information in the report was accepted and
noted.
Minutes:
The report was presented by Cllr Gareth Thomas
RESOLVED
To note and accept
the information in the report.
DISCUSSION
The report was submitted noting that the department had been forced to adapt their way of working
over the last year and staff were thanked for
their flexibility over the Covid period. Attention was drawn to some specific fields such as Creating High Value Jobs and that Cwmni Egino had now established in Trawsfynydd to facilitate ensuring further developments on the site in
the future. It was explained
that the Government's decision to review road schemes had caused uncertainty in terms of the Llanbedr site, however, the continuation of investment from the owners was heartening.
In terms of Implementing Gwynedd Slate Heritage
scheme it was explained that the department had been successful to secure the World Heritage Designation for the Slate Landscapes of North
West Wales. It was explained that
there was a need now to implement the plans.
Attention was drawn to Forming
a Regeneration Plan for our Areas project and it was noted that engagement and consultation work with communities
was central to the programme
and detailed engagement would be conducted during November.
In terms of the Department's performance, it was expressed that the Maritime Service had been extremely busy as a result of the high number of visitors during the summer. The staff were thanked for their
hard work. It was explained that it had been a highly challenging
year for the events department, however, the department had continued to offer support to organisers. It was clarified that the service had adopted arrangements to consult with Local
Members and Community Councils before supporting any events on
Council lands.
It was highlighted that the department anticipated an underspend of £203k by the end of the financial year. It was explained that the Department had exceeded its income
levels for this year, specifically
with beaches and Hafan moorings. It was stated that there
was a need to discuss the
2022/23 budget in light of the increase in income and
the demand for a higher budget to meet the demand as a result of Covid, once the Government grants end.
Observations arising from the discussion:
¾ It was noted that the Business Support service had been working diligently
throughout the period and many staff had been transferred to undertake this work. It was explained that significant work had been undertaken
to ensure regular communication between the Council and businesses. The need to consider how the Council supports business was noted to ensure high quality
jobs.
¾ The department was thanked
for its work
and congratulations were expressed for securing the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation that will assist
to transform areas.
Awdur: Sioned Williams