Neath Port Talbot Council for Voluntary Service

The Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board is preparing its first Welsh Language Scheme to replace existing separate schemes of the former NHS organisations (Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University NHS Trust, and the Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea Local Health Boards). They would like to invite you to comment on the priorities identified within our draft Scheme. The consultation runs from 5 – 23 March 2010. For more information go to the consultation section of our website.

Neath Port Talbot CVS has organised three local information and funding events, one was held in January and the other two (which were postponed due to poor weather) will be held in March. Information stands will be available from local service providers and funding advice/support will be given. They will be held between 1.00pm and 6.00pm on:

• Thursday 18th March, Peniel Hall,  Glynneath

• Friday 19th March,  St Theodore’s Church, Port Talbot

For more information or to attend please contact Neath Port Talbot CVS on 01639 631246

Closing date for responses is 28th April 2010. For more information go to the Welsh Assembly Government website.

The Assembly’s Children and Young People Committee is currently holding an inquiry into Safe Places to Play Out and Hangout.  This is an opportunity for young people to give their views through submitting questionnaire answers, photos and video evidence.  This can be entered online on The Assembly’s website. If you would like to this discuss further, please contact Rebecca Jayne Spiller on 02920 898807.

Public Consultation Paper

A consultation paper on the Community Plan for the period 2010 to 2020 has been published for a public consultation period. The final Plan will be published in the spring of 2010. This is the key partnership Plan for the County Borough, setting out a shared vision and priorities for the next ten years. Councillor Ali Thomas, Leader of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council, looks forward to receiving comments on the paper, which sets out how we can work together to improve the County Borough and the lives of all citizens who live, work and volunteer within its communities.

The consultation period ends on 31st March 2010

The consultation paper can be viewed and comments submitted online

If you require any further information, please contact the Corporate Strategy Team on 01639 763173 or e-mail corporate.strategy@npt.gov.uk

At the end of September, Disability Wales has been invited to meet with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to discuss experiences of  Eisteddfod 2009.  Please let them know your experiences of this year’s festival in Bala.  The aim of the meeting is to plan and improve access further for 2010 Eisteddfod.  Any issues or feedback you submit will be raised at the meeting. Please contact Rhyan on rhyan.berrigan@disabilitywales.org.

The Welsh Assembly Government are looking for comments on the second stage of development for the climate change strategy. Closing date for responses is 2^nd October 2009. To submit comments or access the strategy go to The Welsh Assembly Government website.

The Welsh Assembly Government are holding a Consultation event on a charge on single use carrier bags in Wales at 7pm-9.00pm on 17th September at Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. Also between 1.30pm and 4.30pm on 10th September at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. To see the consultation and to respond, visit the Welsh Assembly Government’s website.

WCVA has produced a briefing paper which gives  more details about the consultation and how to respond to it. The closing date for responses is 21 September 2009. Go to the WCVA website for more information. Responses to be sent to policy@wcva.org.uk

The National Transport Plan is open for consultation, the closing date for responses is Monday 12 October 2009. For more information and to access the document go to the Welsh Assembly Government website.