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Apologies received from Cllr C jones, Cllr M Symonds, Cllr M Jones & Cllr G Lewis
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Presented by Cllr A Williams-Price Officers offered the following information in response to questions · The reduction in temporary accommodation budget reflects post-COVID drop in temporary accommodation demand; housing pressures remain but TA demand has normalized.
Presented by Cllr D Sammon Officers offered the following information in response to questions · We are working with Cooke & Arkwright on marketing strategy to attract tenants to the empty units in St Tydfils; interest expected with new market opening soon. · The bus station overspend was due to efficiency savings not being achieved; a new security contract was awarded; overspend will persist this year. · There has been a drop in lifeline users due to the transition from analogue to digital; marketing is ongoing to boost uptake. · The estimated deficit is accurate as of Q2. Non-essential spending is challenged and monitoring continues. · The opening of the new market is imminent; some stalls are already occupied, others expected in new year. Toilet facilities are planned for the premises. · No immediate plans for the redevelopment of the old market; structural issues require major investment. · Energy Officers are involved and will provide update on current position regarding electricity overspend at the shopping centre. · The repair budget was limited due to the asset having poor maintenance historically; major fixes only possible via redevelopment. · The Education PRU extension cost doubled due to a structural wall collapse and listed building complications. · The Capital programme is increasing due to reprofiling and additional grant funding. · The pontsticill road repairs will be grant-funded with status to be confirmed · There was an increase in the housing corporate budget as a result of additional grants and rollover budgets. · The roof repairs have been deferred due to staff capacity issues in property services. · The increase in pengarnddu waste disposal cost was casued by delays and permitting issues; tonnage estimates revised; verified independently. · The increase in pengarnddu waste disposal cost was casued by delays and permitting issues; tonnage estimates revised; verified independently. · The Q3 report will be available in the new year.
Presented by Cllr A Williams-Price Officers offered the following information in response to questions · The WLGA are lobbying for a 4% average uplift; final budget due January, a 0.8% uplift would equal £1.5m. · Rising borrowing costs are being managed by being factored into a medium-term plan; but may require budget reductions
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