VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL COUNCILLOR’S ANNUAL REPORT – MAY 2012 – MAY 2013

Name of Richard BERTIN Group Independent Councillor

Ward Court Date Last 3 May 2012 Elected

Council Positions / Committee Memberships Held (May 2012 – May 2013)

Housing & Public Protection Scrutiny Committee Social Care & Health Scrutiny Committee (Chair) Discretionary Housing Payment Review Group Community Liaison Democratic Services

I am also a member of, and contribute to the work of, the following Outside Bodies, School Governing Bodies and Partnerships :

Council representative

Jenner Park Primary School Learning Community

Other (e.g. WLGA capacity)

Gibbonsdown Community Centre (Chair) Bro Radio – Listeners Champion

Member Development/Members Annual Reports 2012-13 Richard Bertin

Constituency Activity and Achievements

Activity:

I regularly hold surgeries I have asked for a number of reports to come before Council and asked several questions at Full Council.

Special Projects:

Trying to get public petitions accepted at Full meetings of the Council.

Achievements:

1. I got re-elected as an Independent representative of the Court Ward 2. Represented the views of my community to the Vale of Glamorgan Council 3. All residents’ issues are dealt within 7 days

Support:

The regeneration of the Children’s & Community Centre

Learning and Development

This section covers your Personal Development in your role as a councillor. You should include all training events that you have participated in and any developmental events that you have attended.

I attend all learning & development courses when available to do so.

Priorities For The Year Ahead

• To scrutinise the performance of the council • To monitor the impact of the cuts on the community • To ensure we get value for money • To put people before party politics • To try and involve more young people in decision making

Signature Of Councillor: Richard Bertin Date: 26 April 2013

Member Development/Members Annual Reports 2012-13 Richard Bertin