Responsible authorities in Wales and England have a statutory duty to formulate and implement a strategy for combatting the misuse of drugs, alcohol and other substances in the area. In 2010 the Welsh Government established Area Planning Boards (APBs) to discharge the Crime and Disorder duties at a regional level. The aim of the Western Bay Area Planning Board is to bring together representatives of the Responsible Authorities, to fulfil these responsibilities across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea. The Western APB is required to have robust governance arrangements in place.
A governance framework for the Western Bay APB has been developed and approved by the APB. Each constituent responsible authority should endorse and approve the governance framework.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/05/2022
Decision due: 21 Jul 2022 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Children Services
Lead director: Director of Social Services
Contact: Jane Whitmore, Strategic Lead Commissioner Email: jane.whitmore@swansea.gov.uk.