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RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
The Committee noted that Council on 23 May 2024 appointed Councillor Bethan Proctor as Chairperson of the Committee and the following Membership: Councillors Carr, Derbyshire, Gibson, Green, Lancaster, Lloyd Jones, Parry, and Waldron
The Committee noted the Committee’s Terms of Reference.
Apologies were received from Councillor Derbyshire
No declarations of interest were received.
The minutes of the meeting held on 9 May 2024 were approved by the Committee as a correct record and were signed by the Chairperson.
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RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
The Committee received a report providing an opportunity to scrutinise traffic management arrangements in the city on major event days. The previous meeting was attended by officers of the Council and the Committee received details of the traffic management plans that were implemented prior to events being held in the city to ensure members of the public are allowed to attend and leave venues safely. The Committee was now asked to consider the information provided from a number of external witnesses who had been invited to the meeting and the written submissions received also. The Chairperson welcomed Marie Daly and Georgina Wills of Transport for Wales; Alex Corsi of Adventure Travel. The external witness were invited to make statements on their event day management experiences following which the Chairperson opened the debate on this item. Those discussions are summarised as follows: · A Member noted comments from the representatives from Transport for Wales (TfW) regarding passenger numbers quadrupling on major event days and the logistical issues highlighted to safely get those passengers onto trains. The Members also considered that TfW overheads would also likely increase and asked whether major events were profitable for TfW. Members were advised that major events were profitable and the increase in passenger numbers brings in more revenue. Consideration is being given on how to increase that revenue further. TfW have a volunteer programme utilising their own staff but they also need to provide additional approved security contractors. As non-profit entity any profits made are reinvested into the business for the benefit of the people of Wales. · TfW were asked to comment on feedback received from passengers in terms of the improvements passengers would like to see but were actually difficult to deliver. TfW stated that the main request received is for passengers to get home as quickly as possible and the focus has been on reducing the time spent in queues and onto their trains. Requests for later services have also been responded to. Other requests, such as providing additional toilet facilities in Central Square and access to retail have also been considered. · A Member asked for comments on how TfW continues to provide services across the city whilst major events are taking place. Members were advised that in advance of major event days postcode data for people travelling to the event is analysed. This data, along with TfW’s own passenger data is used to plan the services needed. Timetable changes are communicated with the travelling public ahead of the event. During the event, passengers with younger children or accessibility needs are provided with segregated queuing arrangements. · A Member asked what the Council could do to improve major event day travel arrangements. TfW stated that there is a good, honest working relationship with Cardiff Council. It was important that those conversations and the collaborative approach continue. Conversations have been taking place regarding the improved usage of Cardiff Queen Street Station. Following a recent trail of arrangements at Queen Street, TfW considered that it would not be possible to implement those arrangements mainly due to concerns with the queuing arrangements and highways issues. However, conversations are ongoing and the options continue to be explored ahead of the Cardiff Metro scheme and the associated doubling of capacity at Queen Street. It was important also to continue the good working relationship with the Council ahead of the Bus Interchange becoming operational in the near future. Adventure Travel stated that the use of temporary bus stops on major event days at satellite locations in the city centre causes some operational difficulties and results in delays to their cross-city services. It was suggested that a cross-city service hub been established in Callaghan Square on major event days. Furthermore, the Crossrail project may provide an opportunity to consider more bus focussed infrastructure in Callaghan Square. · A Member asked whether any dialogue has been undertaken with Cardiff City Football Club with a view to providing bus services from the City Centre to Cardiff City Stadium on match days. The representative from Adventure Travel was unaware whether any such discussions have taken place. · Responding to a question from the Committee, the representative of Adventure Travel stated that providing timely information on route changes and diversions to customers was a key consideration. · TfW confirmed that the new rolling stock will enable a 65% increase in capacity. This would mean that on events days TfW would be able to run longer trains and move more passengers safely. The new rolling stock would also provide more resilience across the wider network. Improvements at Cardiff Central station, in particular upgrading the subways, would also increase capacity and help get passengers onto trains quicker. · A Member noted the comments received in the written representation from Cardiff Bus that, due to a reduction in passenger numbers, services run at a loss on major event days. The representative from Adventure Travel confirmed that this was also the case for their services. · A Member also noted the comments from Cardiff Bus regarding the provision permanent park and ride facilities. Alex Corsi of Adventure Travel considered that a park a ride site located west of the city centre would be most beneficial. · TfW confirmed that following events at the Cardiff City Stadium, such as league games and international football matches, additional services would continue be provided from Cardiff Central Station, Ninian Park Station and Grangetown Station. RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
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RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
The Committee received a report on the Planning, Transport and Environment Director Delivery Plan 2024/25. The report provided Members with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the operation of the Planning, Transport & Environment (PTE) Directorate and its key priorities for this year. The report also enabled Members to scrutinise the Directorate’s key priorities; the criteria were used to identify them; how the associated key tasks would help either improve/ make the services provided more effective; and identify the key challenges for the next year. The Chairperson welcomed Councillor Dan De’Ath, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning and Transport and Andrew Gregory, Director of Planning, Transport and Environment to the meeting. Following a brief statement from the Cabinet Member, the Director was invited to delivery a presentation on the Directorate Delivery Plan 2024/25. The Chairperson then opened the debate on this item. Members were invited to comment, seek clarification or raised questions on the information received. Those discussions are summarised as follows: · Members requested an update on the solar farm project at Lamby Way. Members were advised that phase 1 of the solar farm has been delivered and is operational. The solar farm project was a pioneer project, insofar as the Council owns and manages the facility, rather than let a contractor deliver the service. The energy price hike has meant that the solar farm is generating greater than anticipated profits. The potential for expanding the solar farm is currently being investigated. · Referring to the management team structure, Members asked what impact the new Head of Climate Emergency Response and the team supporting him were having and the extent to which their decision-making powers were given weight. The Director stated that the administration has made a positive commitment to the climate emergency agenda and the One Planet Strategy is being embedded into decision-making so that all major projects assess their impact on the carbon emissions. The Strategy also highlights the need for more efficient building and saving energy across the estate. The Director considered that the Climate Emergency team is adequately resourced and has a good track record of delivering. · A Member requested details of the climate emergency related projects that the Director is seeking external funding for. The Director stated that the Directorate Delivery Plan highlights a number of projects centred on the retrofit of homes and energy generation. · A Member outlined the risks to some of the projects listed in the Delivery Plan, specifically that there are no accurate costings available. The Member asked when the Directorate would have a better idea of the level of the associated costs. The Director stated that significant work has been done to understand the scale of the funding gap. A report will be brought forward to the Committee in the near future that will set out in more detail the specific costings of a number of projects it is seeking to deliver. Those projects will be subject to individual business cases and funding being made available. · A Member requested an update on the coastal defence project. The Director stated that works to implement the coastal defence scheme are ongoing. · The Director was asked to highlight the benefits of the Canal Quarter Project and to detail Phase 2 of the project. Members were advised that the Canal Quarter has benefitted the local economy in the area. It was anticipated that the main benefits would be felt during the summer period when the area can host events and be somewhere where people can use the amenity. The scheme will take a little time to mature and for the planting schemes to ‘green’ the area. There may also be some value in surveying the business community to see how the benefits of the scheme are perceived. The Cabinet Member stated that the scheme has been a catalyst for new business venture in that part of the city centre. Additionally, the scheme is a piece of sustainable urban drainage (SUDs) which will save a huge quantum of water from going through the sewage system. The Director advised that Phase 2 of the scheme has yet to be designed but the principle will be to open the dock feeder to Bridge Street and provide a linear water/green open space in centre of the city, potentially including seating areas and a children play area. · A Member considered that the Delivery Plan was ambitious but asked whether there was a costed plan for everything the administration is setting out to achieve. The Director stated that elements of the Plan are costed, such as Phase 1 of the Metro. There are other proposals, such as the Bus Strategy and cycling network schemes, will be brought forward and the process for bidding for funding for those schemes will commence in a phased way. Similarly with energy projects, however, these will have significant commercial viability. There was an acceptance that, due to the scale of the agenda, the securing of external funding is critical in order to make progress. The Cabinet Member stated that simply having a plan will be beneficial in terms of securing such external funding. · Responding to a question from the Committee, the Director confirmed that a review of SUD schemes has been undertaken. The review is being used to take mitigation measures. The Cabinet Member advised that two corporate trainees have been employed and part of their responsibilities will be the continued servicing of SUDs schemes and in Grangetown community members will take ownership of SUDs schemes and will be provided with tools and training to undertaken maintenance. · Members were reassured that any member of staff who wishes to undertake appropriate training will be supported but it was also important that staff felt valued and understood the wider benefits of their roles to the city. · Members were advised that the upgrading of the road network in an around major developments will feature as part of the planning process and safety will be a consideration. · A Member noted the KPI in relation to road conditions in the City. Officers were asked to explain the criteria used to assess the condition of roads. The Director stated that most roads in the city are too small to fit into the categorisation for that particular KPI but the Directorate will employ the Asset Management Plan to assess the annual prioritisation of road maintenance. The Director stated that currently there is a lack of sufficient funding at a national level to bring all roads up to an acceptable standard. · Officers were asked to comment on how the Wales Future Generations Act was considered and how community groups feed into some of the projects set out in the Delivery Plan. The Director stated that the Metro project would have a considerable social component and any potential contractors on that scheme will need to demonstrate the social component of their work. Local communities are also being consulted with a view to understanding what opportunities there are for local community to connect into the projects. A similar approach to understand the social component will be undertaken on all major projects. · Members asked officers to consider what the Committee could do to support the Directory Delivery Plan and provide feedback. RESOLVED : That the Chairperson writes to the Cabinet Member on behalf of the Committee to convey any comments, observations and recommendations made during the way forward.
No urgent items were received.
Members were advised that the next Environment Scrutiny Committee is scheduled for 11 July 2024.
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