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AGREED - i) To note that issues regarding the Housing Call Centre be forwarded to the Scrutiny Facilitator, for response from the Housing Department. ii) To note that the Front of House Project will be considered at the May meeting of the Customer Performance Resources and Governance Scrutiny Meeting. iii) That the following reports be scheduled for the Committee’s work programme:- a) Workplace Transport - May b) Hafod landfill Site – June c) Housing Voids – November d) Garage Sites Review - December
AGREED – That Agenda Item 6 - Highway Safety Inspection Policy and Highway Winter Service Policy – be brought forward and taken at this time.
AGREED – That this item be deferred to the May meeting.
An apology for absence was submitted on behalf of Councillor Steve Joe Jones.
AGREED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2026 be confirmed as a correct record.
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AGREED - i) To note that issues regarding the Housing Call Centre be forwarded to the Scrutiny Facilitator, for response from the Housing Department. ii) To note that the Front of House Project will be considered at the May meeting of the Customer Performance Resources and Governance Scrutiny Meeting. iii) That the following reports be scheduled for the Committee’s work programme:- a) Workplace Transport - May b) Hafod landfill Site – June c) Housing Voids – November d) Garage Sites Review - December
The Chief Officer Governance & Customer submitted a report (COGC/23426s) for the Committee to consider a revised work programme. AGREED - i) To note that issues regarding the Housing Call Centre be forwarded to the Scrutiny Facilitator, for response from the Housing Department. ii) To note that the Front of House Project will be considered at the May meeting of the Customer Performance Resources and Governance Scrutiny Meeting. iii) That the following reports be scheduled for the Committee’s work programme:- a) Workplace Transport - May b) Hafod landfill Site – June c) Housing Voids – November d) Garage Sites Review - December
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AGREED – That Agenda Item 6 - Highway Safety Inspection Policy and Highway Winter Service Policy – be brought forward and taken at this time.
AGREED – That Agenda Item 6 - Highway Safety Inspection Policy and Highway Winter Service Policy – be brought forward and taken at this time.
The Lead Member for Environment submitted a report COET/07/25 which presented the Highway Safety Inspection Policy update and a summary of the Environment and Technical Department’s Streetscene Winter Service operations and arrangements. The Lead Member introduced his report and responded to Members questions accordingly thereafter. During the debate a number of issues were discussed, including: · The investment in static hot boxes Hot boxes were expected to significantly improve response times and repair quality. · Funding would be ringfenced for a standalone vehicle to improve pothole repairs and salt box refilling. · Concerns were raised about effectiveness of highway safety inspections and delays between inspection and repair. · Officers advised that inspections followed policy criteria; some defects appear between inspections and are dealt with through reports and ad‑hoc repairs. · Acknowledgement of limited resources, competing priorities and increasing insurance claims. · An explanation was provided around strategic, community and rural road classifications and how inspection and repair priorities were set. · The online reporting system was discussed; officers acknowledged early system issues but advised improved audit trails and that supervision now in place. · Clarification that defects that did not meet intervention levels may be closed without repair. · The need to balance reactive and planned work within the available budgets. · Vegetation, debris and footway overgrowth were confirmed as part of inspection considerations; additional machinery was now in use. · Concerns raised about utility companies causing repeat defects and insufficient enforcement. Officers advised fees and penalties were in place and improvements have been made, but enforcement could be strengthened. · There was a request for a clearer policy on fining utility companies and reinvesting income. · The importance of improving communication with residents about highway works acknowledged. · Grit bin refilling was raised as a concern; members requested clearer targets and timescales. A suggestion was made to explore QR codes or sensors on grit bins; officers were supportive of QR code option but highlighted resource constraints. · Recognition given to support from agricultural contractors Agreed i) That the Committee consider a future report on highway policies relating to utility companies and planning developments. ii) That “what 3 words” be added to the reporting form for carriageway repairs. iii) That better communication be undertaken with reporters, when carriageway repairs aren’t progressed. iv) That an All-Member Workshop be held on the operational practice relating to the Winter Maintenance Policy. v) That means of reporting levels of salt in salt bins, via QR code, be investigated. vi) That a period of time for the replenishment of salt bins be included in the Winter Maintenance policy. vii) That the draft policies be recommended for approval by the Executive Board, subject to the above proposed changes.
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AGREED – That this item be deferred to the May meeting.
. AGREED – That this item be deferred to the May meeting.
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