Agenda a Chofnodion

Agenda a Chofnodion

Lleoliad: Siambr y Cyngor, Y Pafiliynau, Parc Hen Lofa'r Cambrian, Cwm Clydach, Tonypandy CF40 2XX

Cyswllt: Claire Hendy - Senior Democratic Services Officer  07385401935

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13.

Datganiad o Fuddiant

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

 

Nodwch:

 

1.    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

2.   Lle bo Aelodau'n ymneilltuo o'r cyfarfod o ganlyniad i ddatgelu buddiant sy'n rhagfarnu, rhaid iddyn nhw roi gwybod i'r Cadeirydd pan fyddan nhw'n gadael.

 

 

Cofnodion:

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

 

14.

Dolenni ymgynghori

Gwybodaeth mewn perthynas ag ymgynghoriadau perthnasol i'w hystyried gan y Pwyllgor.

 

Cofnodion:

The Chair advised members of the consultation links which were provided for their information and for the Committee to note any consultations that were relevant to the Committee

 

15.

Adroddiadau er gwybodaeth

Mae'r adroddiadau canlynol wedi'u darparu er gwybodaeth i'r Aelodau:

Adroddiad Cwynion a Chanmoliaeth flynyddol

 

 

(Er mwyn i'r Aelodau gydnabod yr wybodaeth sydd wedi'i chynnwys yn yr adroddiad(au). Mae modd anfon unrhyw ymholiadau sy'n ymwneud â'r eitem i Craffu@rctcbc.gov.uk)

 

 

Cofnodion:

Members were informed that the Social Services Annual Complaints  and Compliments. Report for 2019/20 available, it was highlighted that the report was provided for information and that if  Members had any quires relating to the report then they could direct their query to the Scrutiny inbox where officers would be able to address.

 

After consideration Members RESOLVED  acknowledge the link.  

16.

Adroddiad Adolygu Cytundeb Lefel Gwasanaeth (CLG) Hope Rescue pdf icon PDF 216 KB

Derbyn diweddariad mewn perthynas â Chytundeb Lefel Gwasanaeth Hope Rescue

 

Cofnodion:

The Environmental Protection  & Housing Standards Manager explained to Members of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee that the Council explored different ways of delivering services in order to ensure that they are cost effective in the future. He continued to explain the outsourcing the kennelling requirements to a third party organisationthree years ago had proven to be a mores suitable option.

 

Members were informed that the Service Level Agreement with Hope Rescue has demonstrated sustained improvements in service delivery and has been delivered within the allocated budget. It was highlighted that proposed changes to the out of hours service can be accommodated as required and that any specific amendments to the Service Level Agreement can be considered to ensure it is fit for purpose going forward.

 

The Chair thanked the officers for the report and commented that he found the service exemplary and explained to Members that the Committee previously visited Hope Rescue to see work carried out by the service first hand.

 

A Member asked what procedure were in place to deal with any stray dogs that had been found outside of the out of hour’s service. Officers explained that this would be dealt with as an emergency welfare issue.

The Member went on to ask if a member of  the public  transported a stray dog to the kennels and anything happens to the dog as a result of an accident etc. would there be insurance cover for example from the Council or Rescue centre. In response the Officer explained that the information is not available at present but with the agreement of the Chair and Member the officer would come back to the Committee with the information.

 

Members also wanted clarity on what happens to the dog after the 7 day period if not claimed by the owner. It was explained that  in accordance with the legislation that covers the Council’s statutory duties to stray dogs,the dogs are  transferred by the Council to the care of Hope Rescue who  work to rehome them and will keep them as long as needs be.

 

After further discussion Members thanked the service for it work especially during these unprecedented and RESOLVED:

·          To acknowledge the achievement of the Service Level Agreement with Hope Rescue and acknowledge the content of the report; and

·         Endorse the proposal to renew the Service Level Agreement with amended agreement for the cost of providing out of hours response for stray dogs.

17.

GWASANAETHAU DIOGELWCH Y CYHOEDD - YMATEB I COVID-19 pdf icon PDF 58 KB

Derbyn trosolwg o ymateb y Gwasanaethau Diogelwch y Cyhoedd i bandemig y Coronafeirws yn Rhondda Cynon Taf

 

Cofnodion:

The Director of Public Health Protection and Community Services provided Members of the Health and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee with an overview of the Public Protection Services response to the Coronavirus pandemic in Rhondda Cynon Taf along with an overview of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Contact Tracing Service operated by RCTCBC on behalf of the Region.

 

It was explained that the report provides Member with an opportunity to examine the response of Public Protection Services to the pandemic, in terms of Regulatory Services (including Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Licencing, and Community Safety), Homelessness Provision and the Registrar Service.

 

The Director continued and explained that the pandemic has a particular impact across the Service and since the first lockdown was announced successive Regulations have been enacted by the Welsh Government to impose restrictions and other controlled measures on businesses in Wales.  It was also highlighted that demands for services to vulnerable such as homeless people have increased significantly. New Challenges in preventing and controlling the coronavirus infection in the community have come within the remit of the department.

 

The Director continued to explain that the new series of regulations from Welsh Government commenced with The Public Health (Coronavirus Restriction) (Wales) Regulations have continued to be amended and new amended regulations have been required in response to the control measures imposed by the Government. Members were informed that specific statutory guidance has been issued with each piece of legislation and has been tailored to each setting and trade affected by the new laws.

 

The Director highlighted to Members that the enforcement of each set of regulations has fallen to Trading Standards, Licencing, Environmental Health and Community Safety Officers of the Public Protection Department.   The Committee acknowledged the incredible amount of pressure staff have faced in putting the new laws in to place within a short space of time.

 

The Director presented the Committee with a table outlining the actions and activity that had been undertaken by the Department. Officers continued and explained that many premise have received proactive advice and guidance on more than one occasion however in spite of the proactive work carried out by the department some of the hospitality trade has been subject to the most frequent enforcement action.  It was also highlighted that to ensure business compliance, officers from the department have been liaising with other Council services to ensure compliance and share good practice.

 

The Director informed Members that in Septembers 2020, Welsh Government provided additional resource to local authorises to employ specific Coronavirus Enforcement Officers and explained that there are ten new officers employed by RCT and work jointly with Merthyr Tydfil CBC and South Wales Police.  It was explained that the additional staff work with Public Health and Protection Officers to respond to complaints.

The Director informed Members that licensing had been affected along with the taxi trade. In relation to homelessness Officers explained that the Welsh Government required local authorities to ensure there was adequate accommodation available to ensure that no one had to sleep  ...  view the full Cofnodion text for item 17.

18.

Adolygiad y Cadeirydd a dod â'r cyfarfod i ben

Adlewyrchu ar y cyfarfod a'r camau gweithredu i'w dwyn ymlaen.

 

Cofnodion:

The Chair thanked Members and Officer for their contributions to this evenings meeting and advised Member the next Meeting will be held on the 8th February 2021.