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Councillors M Pimm, J Cleverly, K Thomas and G Horton
Councillor M Howells declared an interest due to his work within the housing field. Cabinet Member Councillor Adan declared an interest due to residing in a location covered by Newport Placemaking Plan.
The Head of Housing and Communities and Housing Strategy Enabling Officer gave an overview of the report. Members questioned the Officers and Cabinet Member on the content of the report – to access a full recording of the comments made please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel: Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd. · The Committee recommended that the Housing Prospectus clearly state its intended timeframe, ideally as a 3-to-5-year document, and outline how and when it will be reviewed. This would also give clarity to partners who rely on the document to make informed funding and development decisions. The Committee further recommended that the language within the document be revised to reflect its dynamic and evolving nature, ensuring alignment with ongoing discussions with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and other stakeholders
The Head of Regeneration and Economic Development gave an overview of the report. Members questioned the Officers and Cabinet Member on the content of the report – to access a full recording of the comments made please refer to the Council’s YouTube channel: Democratic meetings / Cyfarfodydd democrataidd. · The Committee praised the Newport Placemaking Plan for its vision, ambition, and the extensive consultation process that involved various stakeholders and the public. Members highlighted the importance of having a plan that sets a clear direction for the city's future development and commended the efforts to engage the community in shaping the Plan. · The Committee recommended that a robust governance and accountability structure be established for the delivery of the Placemaking Plan. This should include clearly defined reporting lines, a list of lead officers or organisations responsible for each strand of work, and a requested to return the item to scrutiny in 18 months for formal review. The Committee also recommended that the Cabinet should be fully informed of these arrangements and the mechanisms in place for monitoring progress. · The Committee sought clarity on the definition of the document as a plan versus a strategy. The background to this was explained by officers during the meeting, however Members recommended that further detail be included in the plan to signpost where actions and measures will be set out and monitored. Suggested key performance measures could include tracking outputs such as events or job creation, as well as longer-term outcomes such as accessibility, safety, and environmental performance. · The Committee recommended that the Council develop a communication strategy that promotes the plan’s ambitions and achievements, particularly quick wins, and helps shape a more positive narrative around city centre regeneration. Members emphasised the importance of celebrating success and encouraging stakeholders, such as local businesses and community organisations, to actively promote the city and its improvements.
a) Actions Arising The Scrutiny Adviser noted that the all actions are up to date, and outlined the changes in the way feedback and recommendations are now collected and presented to the Committee. b) Draft Annual Forward Work Programme 25/26 The Scrutiny Adviser presented the Draft Forward Work Programme for consideration and outlined the scheduled dates of meetings and the proposed agenda items. c) Outcomes Monitoring The Scrutiny Adviser noted that all outcomes were up to date.
The minutes of the previous meetings held on 10th March 2025 were accepted as a true and accurate record. Date of the next meeting. 7th July 2025 at 1pm.
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