3 June 2003

Notice of the Decisions of the Meeting of the CABINET held at the Council Chamber, Neuadd Cyngor Ceredigion, Penmorfa, Aberaeron on Tuesday 3 June 2003.

This notice is published at 5.00 pm on Wednesday 4 June 2003. The deadline for the receipt of requests to call-in any decision is 5.00 pm on Wednesday 11 June 2003. The decisions will come into force (if no valid call-in application is received) on Thursday 12 June 2003.

PRESENT: Councillor D.Ll.Evans (Chairman); Councillors W.G.Bennett, P.W.Eklund, A.Ll.Jones, S.M.Morris, R.P. Quant and R.E. Thomas.

IN ATTENDANCE: Councillor S.G. Hopley

(10.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.)

C27

Apologies

Mr. Parry Davies, Director of Social Services apologised for his inability to attend the Meeting

C28

Minutes of the Meeting held on 20 May 2003

DECISION

To confirm as a true record the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 20 May 2003.

C29

Matters arising

The Chief Executive referred to the Council's decision at its Meeting held on 7 May 2003 to support Carmarthenshire County Council in its bid to locate the Welsh National Theatre in Carmarthen.  He read a letter received from the Chief Executive of the Authority advising that their bid had been successful and thanking Ceredigion County Council for its support in the matter.

C30

Decisions called in

There were no decisions called in from the Scrutiny Committees in relation to the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 20 May 2003.

C31

Report of the Director of Highways, Property and Works upon Departmental Matters

Consideration was given to the Report of the Director of Highway, Property and Works upon departmental matters and the decisions recorded in Minutes C32 to C46 below were taken.

C32

Local Road Safety Act

DECISION

(i) to formally accept the offer of grant and the conditions attached to it; and

(ii) to delegate authority to the Portfolio Cabinet Member and the Director of Highways, Property and Works to allocate the grant for revenue and capital expenditure in support of Road Safety, taking into consideration the guidance notes, the Local Transport Plan and the developing Road Safety Plan.

Reason for decision

In order to take up the grant offered within the guidelines outlined by WAG

C33

Transport Grant (TG) Submissions 2004/05

DECISION

(i) to note and endorse the action taken in contacting Headteachers, Local Members and School Governing Bodies outlining the TG Process and requesting their assistance in identifying suitable "Safe Routes";

(ii) to delegate authority to the Portfolio Cabinet Member and the Director of Highways, Property and Works to decide on which Safe Routes to School Bids are taken to application stage;

(iii) to delegate authority to the Portfolio Cabinet Member and the Director of Highways, Property and Works which other bids are taken to application stage; and

(iv) to note that a further report will be presented to Cabinet at a future date.

Reason for decision

In order to progress with the Transport Grant Submissions process for 2004/05.

C34

Proposed Limited Waiting:-

1 hour no return for 2 hours, Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Disabled persons parking place, 3 hours limit all days

DECISION

That the necessary draft Traffic Regulation Order be published and, subject to no objections being received, arrangements subsequently made to introduce the order.

Reason for decision

Need for Cabinet approval to progress and publish order.

C35

Proposed One way Order - C1060 Llandre

DECISION

That the necessary draft traffic regulation Order be published and, subject to no objections being received, arrangements subsequently made to introduce the One Way Order along the C1060 in Llandre.

Reason for decision

To authorise implementation f the new Order

C36

Inspection of County Roads - Code of Practice

DECISION

To approve adoption of the Code of Practice for the Inspection of County Roads as the Policy for Highway Inspections.

Reason for decision

Need for Cabinet approval

C37

Adoption of Clos Corwen Estate Road, Llangorwen, Aberystwyth

DECISION

That the road known as Clos Corwen Estate Road, Llangorwen, Aberystwyth be formally adopted under Section 38 of the 1980 Highways Act.

Reason for decision

Need for approval to adopt

C38

Adoption of Lôn Llywelyn Estate Road, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth

DECISION

That the road known as Lôn Llywelyn Estate Road, Waunfawr, Aberystwyth be formally adopted under Section 38 of the 1980 Highways Act.

Reason for decision

Need for approval to adopt

C39

Adoption of Y Ddôl Fach Estate Road, Bow Street, Aberystwyth

DECISION

That the road known as Y Ddôl Fach Estate Road, Bow Street, Aberystwyth be formally adopted under Section 38 of the 1980 Highways Act.

Reason for decision

Need for approval to adopt

C40

New Quay Watersports Training Centre

DECISION

That the storage fees be waived in the first year.

in view of the works and improvements being introduced by the Training Centre.

Reason for decision

In order to assist with set up costs in the first year.

C41

Waste Audit of Council Buildings

DECISION

To appoint SLR Consulting Limited to carry out the waste Audit of Council Buildings.

Reason for decision

In order to meet the requirements outlined in the WAG strategy document "Wise about Waste"

C42

Petition objecting to Skateboard Park at North Beach, Aberaeron

DECISION

To note the receipt of the petition objecting to the proposed skateboard at the North Beach Area, Aberaeron.

C43

Theatr Mwldan Development Project, Cardigan Electricity Sub-Station

DECISION

To note the progress in relation to the Theatr Mwldan Development Project, Cardigan Electricity Sub-Station

C44

Llwyndyrus Meadow, Llechryd, Nr. Cardigan

DECISION

To defer decision on the matter pending receipt of an additional report containing further information to the next Meeting of the Cabinet

Reason for decision

Awaiting further information in order to arrive at a decision

C45

New Office extension - Minaeron, Aberaeron

DECISION

To proceed to make arrangements for an opening ceremony to be held at an appropriate time.

Reason for decision

In order to hold opening ceremony

C46

Waste Management: Ceredigion County Council's Participation in the High Diversion Exemplar Initiative

DECISION

(i) to endorse the action taken to date;

(ii) that the Council signs up to Exemplar status subject to satisfactory resolution of any outstanding details;

(iii) to delegate authority to the Portfolio Cabinet Member in consultation with the Director of Highways, Property and Works to agree any such details on behalf of the Council;

(iv) to congratulate the Director and staff in accomplishing a clearer way forward with recycling in the County; and

(v) to note that a further report on composting would be presented to Cabinet as soon as practicable.

Reason for decision

In order to progress with Exemplar Status

C47

Report of the Director of Highways, Property and Works upon Departmental matters for information

DECISION

To note the following Reports of the Director of Highways, Property and Works for information:-

1.       Building Control

2.       Planning Applications

3.       Tenders

4.       Consent to use Council Land

5.       Harbour Coast and River Engineering

C48

2003/04 and 2005/06 Capital Programme

Consideration was given to the Joint Report of the Director of Finance and the Director of Highways, Property and Works upon the 2003/04 to 2005/06 Capital Programme updating Members in relation to the Revised Three year Capital Programme.

DECISION

(i) to note the content of the Report;

(ii) to approve the revised 2003/04 and 2004/05 Capital Programme; and

(iii) to approve the 2005/06 Draft Capital Programme.

Reason for decision

Need to progress with the revised Capital Programme

C49

Procedure - Urgent Business

It was RESOLVED to note that the Chairman in exercise of his powers under Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 was of the opinion that the matters referred to in the MinuteC50 below was for the attention of the Cabinet in view of the need to take an urgent decision.

C50

Jet-skis - Borth

Councillor R.P. Quant reported that even though the Summer season had only recently started, that he had already received reports of dangerous behaviour by Jet-ski owners in Borth.  Whilst there are no bye-laws available for enforcing the prohibition of Jet-skis, he requested that as the slipway involved is owned by the Authority, that Jet-skiing be prohibited from launching at this point.

DECISION

To request that a Report be presented to the next Meeting of the Cabinet outlining possible procedures to prohibit jet-skis launching from the slipway in Borth.

Reason for decision

In order that full consideration may be given to this matter

EXEMPT INFORMATIO N

The items below contain exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 7,8,9 and 13 Part 1, Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 and in accordance with Section 100B(2) of the Act the papers are not available for public inspection.  The Cabinet will be requested, when dealing with the items, to consider whether to exclude the public and press from the Meeting:-

C51

Ceredigion Award of Merit

The Director of Corporate and Legal Services updated Members in relation to the progress made in relation to the proposed Ceredigion Award of Merit scheme.  She reported on the offer of sponsorship made by The Cambrian News and outlined suggestions received for the methods of selecting judges.

DECISION

(i) to request that a further Report be presented to Cabinet incorporating the following points:-

(a) that costings of the award be based on the work being carried out by a local craftsperson;

(b) that whilst County Councillors are exempt from receiving an award, Members who are Town and Community Councillors only are to be included;

(c) no more than 2 awards to be presented in any one year;

(d) that the Cambrian News be accepted as sponsors for 2003/04;

(e) that Lords Elystan Morgan, Geraint Howells and John Morris together with Ms. Beverley Davies, Editor of the Cambrian News be invited to form the Judge's Panel for 2003/04 and that membership of the Panel be reviewed annually; and

(f) that the Award be presented on an annual basis at the Ceredigion County Council Annual Dinner held in September of each year; and

(ii) that the Cabinet's recommendations be made to the full Meeting of the Council to be held on 24 July 2003.

C52

Agreements and Licensing

DECISION

To note the information contained in the Report of the Director of Highways, Property and Works in relation to Agreements and Licences.

CHAIRMAN:___________________________

DATE:____________________