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APOLOGIES Additional documents: Minutes: Croesawyd Aelodau’r Cabinet a Swyddogion i’r cyfarfod. Ni dderbyniwyd unrhyw ymddiheuriadau |
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DECLARATION OF PERSONAL INTEREST Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of personal interest. |
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URGENT MATTERS Additional documents: Minutes: Nid oedd unrhyw faterion brys. |
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MATTERS ARISING FROM SCRUTINY COMMITTEES Additional documents: Minutes: There were no matters arising
from overview and scrutiny. |
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Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Mair Rowlands Additional documents: Decision: To accept the report, the following recommendations were
agreed: ·
Allow
the Public Spaces Protection Order to change to Designated Public Places Order
on 19 October 2017 ·
To
revise the orders, and consider the aspects noted in point 3.02 of the report. Minutes: The item was presented by Cllr Mair Rowlands RESOLVED To accept the report, the following recommendations were agreed: ·
Allow the Public Spaces Protection Order to change to Designated Public Places Order
on 19 October 2017 ·
To revise the orders, and consider the aspects noted in
point 3.02 of the report DISCUSSION The report was presented and it was stated that the reason for the recommendation to reform the orders was a change in legislation, which affects the specific orders that are currently
in place. It was emphasised that the consultation with the Legal Department and the Police would form the basis of the recommendation to change the orders to Designated Public Places Orders, but they would
be reviewed individually. It was noted that the powers within the Designated Public Places Orders
would enable an authority to allocate places where restrictions on drinking in
public currently existed, and the Police provided evidence in support
of the seven orders that currently existed in Gwynedd. It was stated that some
of the existing orders were historical and the situation had since changed. The new orders would
tackle much more than
alcohol only, it would also deal with
people who behaved antisocially. Observations arising from the discussion -
Asked whether there would
be any additional costs stemming from the change to the order - it was noted that there would
be some costs from signage but
the Police had been asked to help with this. Awdur: Catherine Roberts |
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PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE CABINET MEMBER FOR FINANCE PDF 225 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Peredur Jenkins Additional documents:
Decision: To accept and note the information in the report. Minutes: The item was presented
by Cllr Peredur Jenkins RESOLVED To accept and note the information
in the report DISCUSSION The report
was presented and it was noted that he
was satisfied with the performance of the projects and that appropriate
steps had been taken to improve the performance. It was stated that a Digital
Channel and Facilitating Contact with the Council continued to be a priority, and the channel would be re-launched in the autumn. It was noted that new
computer equipment had been introduced in May for members,
and that some problems had consequently arisen. Following discussions with members, more training would be offered to use the equipment to its full potential. It was stated that a percentage
of inspections in the Inspections Plan that had either been closed
or for which a final report had been released had fallen to 3.33% for the first quarter compared
with 17.5% during the same period last
year. It was noted that this was as a result of staffing problems which meant a shortage of two full time
inspectors during the period. In addition
to problems with the Council's computer systems for a day
in June, it was noted that amendments would be made to a measure to better record this. Observations arising from the discussion - When looking at insurance rights measures, the question was asked whether percentages were the correct way of measuring performance, and whether a specific figure would be more accurate. It was explained that it was a difficult field in which
to measure current performance, since current claims could be for incidents
that took place many years
ago. It was also noted that the department had trialled a number of ways to measure this but
it was noted that we would revisit it at the next performance challenge meeting. -
It was stated that the figure was consistent when looking at the Council's financial security when depositing money in banks.
It was noted that this reflected the priority to safeguard the money, and that
it was difficult to find places that paid a reasonable interest. Awdur: Dilwyn Williams |
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PERFORMANCE REPORT OF THE CABINET MEMBER FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES PDF 204 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr Dilwyn Morgan Additional documents:
Decision: Accept and note the information in the report, stating that
a specific report should be obtained for the Cabinet reporting on the proposals
of the Early Intervention / Prevention Programme for groups of vulnerable
children and young people in Gwynedd rather than including it as part of the
next performance report. Minutes: The report
was presented by Cllr
Dilwyn Morgan DECISION To accept and note
the information in the report, stating that a specific report should be obtained for the Cabinet to report on the proposals
of the Early Intervention /
Prevention Programme for groups of vulnerable
children and young people in
Gwynedd, rather than including it as part of the next performance report. DISCUSSION The report
was submitted and the
cabinet member emphasised that it had been a pleasure to present his first performance report as Cabinet member. It was stated that the main concern was the ongoing trend in terms
of the increase in the number of looked-after children. It was noted that an independent
consultant was working to evaluate the existing programme for Early
Intervention / Preventions for groups of vulnerable
children and young people in
Gwynedd. Models of good practice would also be identified. When considering Measuring Performance, it was noted that many of the measures were statutory
and set by the Government, and these were
often being changed and amended.
It was noted that there would be a new strategy during
the next months and the purpose of measures would have to be considered in order to be more consistent and help the department develop. It was noted that it was a challenging but exciting time
to develop the field. It
was emphasised that the strategy incorporated a different way of working and cross-departmental
working. Observations arising from the discussion - It was explained that there had been an increase
in expenditure as a result of an increase
in the number of looked-after children, and that there
had been a one-off overspend this year despite the additional financial provision. It was noted that the Department was expected to take appropriate steps to manage expenditure in the medium term. It was stated that, although safeguarding children had a firm foundation in the Department, that there was a need to ensure that supporting families also received
due attention, and this was the work the Head of Department was currently carrying out with
her team. -
Having received grants over the years to Support Families, there was a risk that we would be driven and led by the grant. But what the independent
consultation had emphasised
was that we needed to do
the right things for the people of Gwynedd and that we needed
more flexibility from Welsh
Government. It was stated that further discussion
was required by the independent
consultants, and that it would need
to be presented to the Cabinet in
a specific report. Awdur: Morwena Edwards |
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PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR THE CABINET MEMBER FOR HIGHWAYS AND MUNICIPAL PDF 199 KB Cyflwynwyd gan: Cyng / Cllr. Gareth Griffith Additional documents:
Decision: To accept and note the information in the report. Minutes: The report was presented
by Cllr Gareth Griffith DECISION To accept and note the
information in the report. DISCUSSION The report was presented
and it was noted that the Cabinet Member was satisfied with the measures.
Looking at the Highways and Municipal department, it was noted that there had
been a fall in the percentage levels of commercial recycling / composting. It
was emphasised that a task group had been set up to look at processes to make
it more financially attractive. It was reported that 1.086 million waste
collections had been carried out during the period and that the percentage of
complaints received about waste not being collected was 0.22%. Looking at the
Consultancy department, it was stated that profit against target was the
department's main measure. It was noted that the situation was fairly positive
for the April to June period. It was emphasised that a customer satisfaction
survey about the building tollage service had risen by 0.1 during the quarter
to 9.4 out of 10. Observations arising from the discussion - Asked why numbers for
waste recycling had fallen and numbers for landfill waste had risen - it was
noted that the months of April to June were historically similar. It was
emphasised that the opening in 2019 of the Deeside Regeneration Park which is a
five county plan across the North to incinerate waste, would lead to a reduction
in landfill waste from 35.1% to 0%. - It was noted that one of
the main issues that concerned the people of Gwynedd was the rubbish after
recycling collections - it was noted that the department had since changed its
vehicles and that this should improve the situation; in addition, disciplinary
steps would be taken if a collection was made and any rubbish left behind. - The Consultancy
department was asked about the prospects of attracting work - it was stated
that the department was working hard to attract work projects. It was noted
that the department was unique to local government and that it contributed to
the cost of services and created high value and quality jobs. Awdur: Dilwyn Williams |