Agenda a Chofnodion

The Chair welcomed the attendees to the meeting and introductions were made around the table for the benefit of new members.

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

Noder:

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.

2.    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.

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

Derbyn cofnodion y cyfarfod a gynhaliwyd ar 20 Chwefror, 2020 yn rhai cywir.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 20^th February 2020 as an accurate reflection.

Derbyn diweddariadau ar lafar gan y swyddogion perthnasol yngl?n ag ymateb y Cyngor o ran adfer a chynllunio gwasanaethau ar gyfer y dyfodol.

The following updates were provided by Council Officers and Key Partners in respect of the major weather incident ‘Storm Dennis’:

Highways and Infrastructure

·         In respect of the reoccurring flooding in Pentre, it was explained that the forest cuttings had blocked the culvert and were difficult to get at but the fire service were working with two additional pumps in an attempt to prevent further flooding to the properties in the short-term;

·         Ty Glantaf Depot lost over 20 vehicles with significant flood damage to the offices – as such, staff had been moved;

·         Cardiff Council were providing additional support in supplying three gully suckers and road sweepers under the Mutual Aid Agreement, which would be used in Pontypridd/Rhondda, Treforest Industrial Estate and Cynon in an attempt to keep on top of the clean-up;

·         The Bridge in Pontypridd and Castle Inn Bridge, Treforest were closed;

·         Hopkinstown wall had suffered significant damage;

·         Praise was given to the amount of hours and commitment shown by all staff and engineers who had been working tirelessly; and

·         A further 460 flood related calls had been received overnight.

Housing

·         There were currently 16 families in temporary accommodation (the number had reduced slightly since the last meeting due to a number of families returning to their homes or staying with families);

·         Enquiries were being received from families who were unable to stay at their homes;

·         Staff were searching for accommodation in the surrounding Local Authorities and the private renting sector;

·         The Council were helping with the cost of meals for families in temporary accommodation;

·         Lack of insurance remained a huge issue for a number of residents;

·         Many residents required practical help with the clean-up;

·         Staff were working on identifying any vulnerable and disabled residents who require social care and support;

·         470 homes had been door-knocked by Council staff who were collating information into a growing database and providing advice and assistance;

·         Teams were deployed in Hirwaun, Bryncynon, Treorchy, Pontypridd, Blaenllechau, Ynysybwl and Pentre;

·         420 E-forms had been submitted by residents overnight, stating that they require a hardship payment for flood damage. All homes would be checked and added to the database as part of the verification process and all residents would need to bring identification and proof of address to receive the hardship payment and prevent exploitation;

·         In respect of the payment process, arrangements would be in place by the end of the week, with the payment provided the following week;

·         The Council’s mobile library service, in partnership with RCT Citizens Advice, would be visiting the communities most affected by the flooding in the coming days, to provide residents with advice and support with insurance claims;

·         The Council continued to work in partnership with Interlink, Community Groups and Communities to coordinate a community response to flooding and ensure the right help is provided to the right locations – all information and advice is provided on the Council website;

·         Many businesses had come forward to offer labour;

·         Go Compare would be present at Taffs Well Community  ...  view the full Cofnodion text for item 14.