Agenda a Chofnodion

Pwyllgor Cyd-gysylltu â'r Gymuned - Dydd Gwener, 5ed Chwefror, 2021 10.00 am

Lleoliad: Virtual

Cyswllt: Sarah Daniel Democratic Services 01443 424081

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Welcome and Apologies

10.

Declarations of Interest

Derbyn datganiadau o fuddiannau personol gan Aelodau, yn unol â gofynion y Cod Ymddygiad.

Noder: Mae gofyn i Aelodau ddatgan rhif a phwnc yr agendwm mae eu buddiant yn ymwneud ag ef a mynegi natur y buddiant personol hwnnw; a lle bo Aelodau'n ymneilltuo o'r cyfarfod o ganlyniad i ddatgelu buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu, mae rhaid iddyn nhw roi gwybod i'r Cadeirydd pan fyddan nhw'n gadael.

Cofnodion:

None received

11.

Minutes PDF 37 KB

Derbyncofnodion y cyfarfod ar 6 Tachwedd 2020 yn rhai cywir.

Cofnodion:

RESOLVED: The minutes of the meeting of the Community Liaison Committee held on the 6 November 2020 were approved as a true and accurate record of the meeting

12.

Verbal Update - Service Director Democratic Services and Communications

Cofnodion:

Verbal Update - Service Director of Democratic Services and Communications

The Service Director of Democratic Services and Communications provided a verbal update to members that covered the following issues:

· The Local Government and Elections Bill had received royal ascent, therefore this Committee will focus on and discuss in the future. Notable points in the Bill include:

· Engagement and participation 16/17 year olds in voting

· Diversity

· Closer working relationships between Principal Authorities and Community Councils

· Access to training to make a difference in the Communities.

· Services – remain in level 4 restrictions therefore services will be reviewed once these have been lifted.

· RCTCBC are supporting the vaccine delivery. The rollout is being shared with Community Councils.

· RCTCBC is coordinating the promotion of the census with a Census Liaison manager appointed. A digital approach will be taken first and promotion of participation by working together.

A member thanked officers for their continued support throughout the pandemic and expressed interest in a joint procurement process on ICT facilities for TCCs to meet requirements of the Local Government and Elections Bill

13.

Forward Work Programme PDF 94 KB

Cofnodion:

The Service Director Democratic Services and Communications presented the report to members. Members were reminded that if they wished to propose any item for discussion at a meeting they could contact Democratic Services team who would consider its inclusion on the Work Programme.

RESOLVED:members noted the contents of the report

14.

Budget Consultation 21/22

Cofnodion:

The Head of Financial Services presented the report to Members. He advised the Committee that the proposed increase was amongst the lowest in wales.

He advised that arising from the consultation was how important investment into parks and play areas was, especially during recent times. He added that the graduate and apprenticeship programme had been very successful in the council with graduate positions going on into very senior positions within the council.

RESOLVED: Members noted the update

15.

WELSH GOVERNMENT FUNDING - TOWN CENTRES

Cofnodion:

The Regeneration Manager gave an update to members and stated that Welsh Government has launched new policy on transforming towns which was brought together with a range of support. He advised Members of the sources of support that cover RCT and were available to all communities.

SCHEME	Enterprise Investment Fund
ELIGIBLE AREAS	RCT Wide
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	Building works; purchase of equipment/machinery / IT; website development and one off marketing costs. Original focus of the Fund on supporting growth has now been revised to support business adapt and/or diversify in response to the current economic circumstances.
GRANT RATE	50%
MAXIMUM GRANT	£10,000

SCHEME	Town Centre Maintenance Grant
ELIGIBLE AREAS	Aberdare, Ferndale, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Porth, Tonypandy, Treorchy
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	External works to front elevation e.g rendering, painting, repair to stonework, rainwater goods, signage. Original remit of scheme has been extended to include small scale external works that facilitate social distancing.
GRANT RATE	75%
MAXIMUM GRANT	£1,000 (additional £300 for skip/scaffold cost)

SCHEME	WG Main Town Centre COVID Recovery Grant
ELIGIBLE AREAS	Aberdare, Ferndale, Llantrisant, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Porth, Tonypandy, Treorchy
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	External interventions which will facilitate social distancing / outdoor trading including canopies, tables, chairs and seating provision, screening, and outdoor servery facilities, courtyard/rear garden improvements.
GRANT RATE	80%
MAXIMUM GRANT	£10,000

SCHEME	VTF Small Town Centre COVID Recovery Grant
ELIGIBLE AREAS	Aberaman; Abercynon; Church Village; Gadlys; Gelli; Hirwaun; Llanharan; Maerdy; Penrhiwceiber; Pentre; Penygraig; Pontyclun; Rhydfelin; Taffs Well; Talbot Green; Ton Pentre; Tonteg; Tonyrefail; Trebanog; Trecynon; Treforest; Treherbert; Tynant; Tynewydd; Williamstown; Ynyshir; Ynysybwl; Ystrad
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	Internal and external interventions which will facilitate social distancing / outdoor trading.
GRANT RATE	100%
MAXIMUM GRANT	£10,000

SCHEME	Flood Resilience Grant
ELIGIBLE AREAS	Aberdare, Ferndale, Llantrisant, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Porth, Tonypandy, Treorchy
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	Implementation of anti-flood measures to improve business resilience to deal with any such potential weather events in the future including internal and floodgates to doorways; UPVC floor coverings and skirting; internal moisture resistant wall boarding and raising of power points.
GRANT RATE	75%
MAXIMUM GRANT	£7,500

SCHEME	Welsh Church Act Fund
ELIGIBLE AREAS	RCT Wide
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY	The Welsh Church Act Fund is available to Churches, Chapels, Places of Public Worship, constituted community groups and charities operating in the County Borough areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr and Bridgend. Organisations must provide activities that have long term direct benefit to residents and communities within these areas and must be open to members of the public at large. It provides support for capital expenditure such as refurbishment of a community buildings or places ofworship; Purchase of capital equipment; Other purposes beneficial to the widercommunity.
GRANT RATE & MAXIMUM GRANT	There are 3 different grant rates: · 100% towards total eligible project cost - up to a maximum grant of £2,000 · Up to 90% towards total eligible project cost - up to a maximum grant of £10,000 · Up to 80% towards total eligible project cost - up to a maximum grant of £50,000

The chairperson advised that funding was available for ... view the full Cofnodion text for item 15.

16.

Diversity in Democracy PDF 136 KB

Cofnodion:

The Service Director Democratic Services and Communications presented the report to members to provide them with details of the Diversity in Democracy work being undertaken by RCTs Democratic Services Committee and the opportunity to enhance this work through Town and Community Council engagement.

As part of the work, members were asked to nominate one member representative to the Council’s Diversity in Democracy Working Group

RESOLVED: Members nominated Ms. C. Kennedy to the Working Group as appointed at the Town and Community Council Officer meeting;

17.

Urgent Business

To consider any urgent items as the Chairman feels appropriate.

Cofnodion:

None