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 Penarth 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 Vale of Glamorgan 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 Gibbonsdown 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 .