The Chief Officer Legal and Regulatory Services, HR and Corporate Policy presented a report to Cabinet with the findings and recommendations of the Subject Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2 from their meeting held on 3 November 2022, following a Call In of a decision of Cabinet in relation to Porthcawl Waterfront Regeneration: Appropriation of Land at Griffin Park

and Sandy Bay.

The Chief Officer Legal and Regulatory Services, HR and Corporate Policy explained that Members of the Overview and Scrutiny Committees requested that the executive decision made by Cabinet on the 18th of October 2022, be called in. The Committee had their meeting on the 3rd of November and they considered the proposed decision by Cabinet, including the reasons for the decision taking into account whether the decision was in line with corporate priorities and policies. Following its examination of the decision and detailed discussions with the Leader, the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and officers invited, the Committee concluded that the decision would not be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration, but they did make the following recommendation. Having regard to concerns expressed to Members by Porthcawl residents, views shared by public speakers and questions from Members, that Cabinet be requested that going forward for the next stages in the process that they involve Porthcawl Town Council, all stakeholders and the public in further consultation and engagement.

The Corporate Director Communities replied that it was their intention to respond back in writing to the Committee with a very positive response. Consultation was a very important part of the regeneration plans and she would be able to provide some detail of what would be happening over the next couple of months.

The Leader welcomed the engagement that had already taken place and that would continue. Consultation was always part of the plans for Porthcawl and continued to be at the heart of the vision for regeneration.

RESOLVED:            Cabinet considered the Recommendation of the Subject Overview and Scrutiny Committee 2 as outlined in paragraph 4.1 of the report and agreed to provide a written response to the Committee.