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RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin Councillors 3. M. Day 4. W. Hodgins 5. J. Holt 6. G. Humphreys 7. E. Jones 8. J. Millard 9. J. Morgan, J.P. 10. L. Parsons 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. L. Parsons 7. C. Smith 8. L. Winnett 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair To be agreed at Committee 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors D. Bevan 3. J. P. Morgan 4. C. Smith 5. T. Smith 6. J. Wilkins 7. Lay Member - Mrs. C. Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. M. Veale 9. Lay Member – Mrs. J. Absalom Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. P. Morgan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor T. Smith 5. Councillor J. Wilkins Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Mr. R. Alexander 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Longlisting/Shortlisting – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Appointments Committee – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice- Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas N.B. Appointments to be made by group leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader of the Council 2 Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor C. Smith 7. Councillor T. Smith Officer additions if appropriate Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor L. Parsons Appointment - Chief Executive Full Council Appointment. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of People Scrutiny Committee Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee Chair of Partnership Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. J. Thomas 3. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. G. Humphreys 2. J.P. Morgan 3. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones 4. Councillor T. Smith Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) Councillors 1. CHAIR J. Thomas 2. M. Cross 3. C. Smith 4. T. Smith 5. L. Winnett
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor T. Smith Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor - to be confirmed Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith 2. Vice Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. D. Bevan 5. J. Gardner 6. J. Hill 7. J. Holt 8. G. Thomas 9. D. Wilkshire * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor T. Smith Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education 5. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor D. Bevan 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – People & Education GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillor L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Gardner (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. A. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education (Chair) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor T. Smith Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Gardner 2. Councillor E. Jones 3. Councillor D. Wilkshire 4. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J.P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA) Community Asset Transfer Steering Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration & Economic Development Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member - Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Thomas Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Corporate Director Regeneration & Community Services Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 2. Chair of People Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Gardner 5. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 5. Cabinet Member – People & Education 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Trollope Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor J. Gardner Climate Mitigation Councillor S. Behr Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – People Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – People & Social Services The Alliance Scrutiny Chair – Place Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Aneurin Bevan Health Board - Independent Review Panel to meet Continuing Health Care Needs Scrutiny Chair – People BannauBrycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Cabinet Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (formerly Cardiff Capital Region City Deal – Regional Scrutiny Committee) Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Audit & Governance Committee Scrutiny Chair - Place Councillor M. Cross South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Strategic Planning Working Group Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan CSC (Compound Semi Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Cabinet Member – Place & Environment CCR Regional Transport Authority (including statutory sub-committees) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S); Company Board Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Substitute: Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – People & Education Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor T. Smith Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor J. Thomas G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Substitute: Councillor C. Smith Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service Governance Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales (formerly Wales Council for the Blind) Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Scrutiny Chair – People Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – People & Social Services WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Chief Officer Resources Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Richard Bevan Mr Michael Lyn Davies Vacancy Vacancy 13/09/2028 09/07/2024 16/01/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 16/07/2025 31/10/2025 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Stephen Connolly Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy 13/03/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Councillor Malcolm Cross Nyree Davies-Jones 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Brynmawr Foundation Councillor John Hill Gail Watkins Vacancy 24/01/2026 12/09/2027 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jan English Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Mrs Kathryn Cross Ms. Natalie Marshall 30/01/2028 18/07/2025 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Delyth Pearsall Councillor Ellen Jones 16/07/2025 13/08/2024 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Mr Jon Mower Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies 31/08/2024 20/06/2025 29/06/2026 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor John C. Morgan Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/03/2025 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Miss Joanne Davies Councillor Tommy Smith Ms. Laura Jones 09/07/2024 09/10/2025 Glyncoed Primary Clive Meredith Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Vacancy 31/08/2024 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Tim Baxter Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. 03/03/2025 18/11/2026 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 25/07/2025 24/01/2026 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debra Fields Mrs Keri Jones Vacancy 24/01/2026 18/01/2027 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Lucy Allsopp Sara Long 18/01/2027 13/09/2024 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Malcolm Cross 24/01/2026 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Claire Gardner 09/07/2024 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Angela Davies 24/04/2026 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor John C. Morgan Councillor Haydn Trollope Ms. Melanie Rogers Mr Peter Harriman Adrian Tuck 24/03/2025 16/07/2025 11/07/2027 24/01/2026 07/03/2026 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Vacancy Vacancy 16/12/2027 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Rebecca Legge 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Councillor Lisa Winnett Kerys Beese Melanie Rogers Vacancy 02/08/2024 03/03/2025 12/09/2027
RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. Rural Development Programme – Local Action Group It was noted that the above-named Local Action Group had been disbanded.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2024/2025 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. (ii) The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: a. the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2024 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and b. decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and a total of £5,993.92 from the Fund be allocated as follows: Amount £ Organisation / Project 600 Mile Field Allotment Association, Georgetown 472.94 Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum / Book Publication 500 Bedwellty Pits Public Seating 300 Kids R Us / Vulnerable Adults project 200 Cymru Creations 200 Gymfinity 200 Georgetown Community Centre / Food Bank 325 Beaufort Hill Primary School / Welsh in the Play Yard 325 Glyncoed Primary School / Outdoor Learning 204.84 Georgetown Primary School 204.84 Kids R Us 80.00 Community Interest Company Nantyglo* / establishment of garden / growing space around Attlee Road 2,381.30 Blaenau Gwent Food Bank * CIC not formally established currently, contribution to be released following formal incorporation
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were received from: Councillor J. Morgan, J.P., L. Parsons, Interim Corporate Director of Education, Head of Democratic Services, Governance & Partnerships, Service Manager – Performance and Democratic.
There were no declarations of interest or dispensations reported.
Congratulations Congratulations were expressed to: - Jack Schofield from Tredegar who gained his first Wales U13 cap as part of the Welsh Squash Team. - Ged Musto from Brynithel who had been crowned the UK’S top fitness trainer and follows Ged’s recognition as Wales’s top trainer in 2023. Letters of congratulations had been sent on behalf of the Council. Condolences Condolences were expressed to the family of Mr. Steve Pennells who had sadly passed away. Steve had been affiliated to the Royal British Legion, particularly the branches in the Blaenau Gwent area for a considerable number of years. Members and officers paid their respects with one minute’s silence.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED accordingly.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor C. Smith be re-elected Presiding Member of the Council and that Councillor D. Wilkshire be appointed Deputy Presiding Member of the Council for the ensuing year. Upon a vote being taken it was unanimously, RESOLVED accordingly.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED accordingly.
It was proposed and seconded that Councillor S. Thomas be re-elected Leader of the Council and that Councillor H. Cunningham be elected Deputy Leader for the ensuing year. Upon a vote being taken it was unanimously, RESOLVED accordingly.
The Labour Group Officers for the ensuing year were reported as follows: Councillor S. Thomas – Leader Councillor H. Cunningham – Deputy Leader Councillor T. Smith – Secretary Councillor C. Smith – Group Chair Councillor D. Wilkshire – Group Vice-Chair Councillor P. Baldwin – Treasurer It was reported that the Independent Group Officers for the ensuing year would be: Councillor W. Hodgins - Leader Councillor J. Wilkins - Deputy Leader Councillor L. Parsons – Secretary
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds
Upon a vote being taken it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds
It was proposed and seconded that the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair be held by the following and upon a vote being taken this was unanimously RESOLVED: People Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor T. Smith Vice-Chair Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Place Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor M. Cross Vice-Chair Councillor R. Leadbeater Partnerships Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor W. Hodgins Vice-Chair Councillor D. Bevan Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor J. Wilkins Vice-Chair Councillor J. Thomas FURTHER RESOLVED that the following be appointed: People Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor T. Smith 2. Vice Chair - Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. D. Bevan 5. J. Gardner 6. J. Hill 7. J. Holt 8. G. Thomas 9. D. Wilkshire * Would also include 2 Members of religious bodies and between 2-5 parent governors with voting rights only when dealing with education matters. 1. Vacancy Diocesan Education Body (R.C. Church) 2. Mr. T. Pritchard (Church in Wales) Place Scrutiny Committee - 10 Members – Proportionality 7:3 1. Chair - Councillor M. Cross 2. Vice Chair - Councillor R. Leadbeater 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. K. Chaplin 5. J. Gardner 6. W. Hodgins 7. G. Humphreys 8. J. Millard 9. L. Parsons 10. D. Rowberry Partnership Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair - Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors P. Baldwin 4. D. Davies 5. M. Day 6. E. Jones 7. C. Smith 8. L. Winnett 9. D. Woods Corporate & PerformanceScrutiny Committee – 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor J. Wilkins 2. Vice Chair - Councillor J. Thomas 3. Councillors K. Chaplin 4. G. A. Davies 5. J. Hill 6. E. Jones 7. R. Leadbeater 8. C. Smith 9. T. Smith
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin Councillors 3. M. Day 4. W. Hodgins 5. J. Holt 6. G. Humphreys 7. E. Jones 8. J. Millard 9. J. Morgan, J.P. 10. L. Parsons 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. L. Parsons 7. C. Smith 8. L. Winnett 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair To be agreed at Committee 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors D. Bevan 3. J. P. Morgan 4. C. Smith 5. T. Smith 6. J. Wilkins 7. Lay Member - Mrs. C. Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. M. Veale 9. Lay Member – Mrs. J. Absalom Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. P. Morgan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor T. Smith 5. Councillor J. Wilkins Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Mr. R. Alexander 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Longlisting/Shortlisting – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Appointments Committee – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice- Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas N.B. Appointments to be made by group leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader of the Council 2 Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor C. Smith 7. Councillor T. Smith Officer additions if appropriate Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor L. Parsons Appointment - Chief Executive Full Council Appointment. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of People Scrutiny Committee Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee Chair of Partnership Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. J. Thomas 3. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. G. Humphreys 2. J.P. Morgan 3. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones 4. Councillor T. Smith Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) Councillors 1. CHAIR J. Thomas 2. M. Cross 3. C. Smith 4. T. Smith 5. L. Winnett
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Planning Committee 14 Members – Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin Councillors 3. M. Day 4. W. Hodgins 5. J. Holt 6. G. Humphreys 7. E. Jones 8. J. Millard 9. J. Morgan, J.P. 10. L. Parsons 11. D. Rowberry 12. C. Smith 13. J. Thomas 14. D. Wilkshire *Ward Members to be invited re planning site meetings without voting rights. General Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods General Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the General Licensing Committee Statutory Licensing Committee 11 Members – Proportionality 7:4 1. Chair - Councillor L. Winnett 2. Vice Chair - Councillor P. Baldwin 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. M. Cross 5. G. A. Davies 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Hill 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. G. Thomas 11. D. Woods Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee (Rolling Rota) 3 Members – (No Proportionality) 1. Chair Councillor L. Winnett or 2. Vice Chair Councillor P. Baldwin Plus 2 other Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee Democratic Services Committee 9 Members - Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair Councillor J. Hill 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Cabinet Member - Councillor J. C. Morgan 4. Councillors D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. L. Parsons 7. C. Smith 8. L. Winnett 9. D. Woods * Chair and Vice Chair of Scrutiny Committees to be invited without voting rights. Governance & Audit Committee 9 Members – Proportionality 4:2 plus 3 Lay Members Chair To be agreed at Committee 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors D. Bevan 3. J. P. Morgan 4. C. Smith 5. T. Smith 6. J. Wilkins 7. Lay Member - Mrs. C. Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. M. Veale 9. Lay Member – Mrs. J. Absalom Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. P. Morgan 3. Councillor C. Smith 4. Councillor T. Smith 5. Councillor J. Wilkins Ethics & Standards Committee - 9 Members – (3 County Borough Councillors/5 External Members/ 1 Community Council Member) 1. Town Councillor J. Rawcliffe 2. Mr. R. Lynch 3. Mr. Stephen Williams 4. Mr. R. Alexander 5. Mrs Sarah Rosser 6. Miss J. White 7. Councillor M. Cross 8. Councillor J. Thomas 9. Councillor L. Winnett Longlisting/Shortlisting – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice-Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Appointments Committee – JNC Officers 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member for appropriate Portfolio 3. Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 4. Vice- Chair of appropriate Scrutiny Committee 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor J. Hill 7. Councillor G. Thomas N.B. Appointments to be made by group leader as required. Cabinet Member of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Scrutiny Chair of Appropriate Portfolio(s) Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive - 7 Members – Proportionality 5:2 1. Leader of the Council 2 Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Largest Opposition Group 5. Councillor S. Behr 6. Councillor C. Smith 7. Councillor T. Smith Officer additions if appropriate Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Thomas 4. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Holt 2. Councillor L. Parsons Appointment - Chief Executive Full Council Appointment. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of People Scrutiny Committee Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee Chair of Partnership Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. J. Thomas 3. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. G. Humphreys 2. J.P. Morgan 3. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones 4. Councillor T. Smith Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) Councillors 1. CHAIR J. Thomas 2. M. Cross 3. C. Smith 4. T. Smith 5. L. Winnett
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor T. Smith Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor - to be confirmed Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith 2. Vice Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. D. Bevan 5. J. Gardner 6. J. Hill 7. J. Holt 8. G. Thomas 9. D. Wilkshire * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor T. Smith Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education 5. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor D. Bevan 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – People & Education GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillor L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Gardner (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. A. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education (Chair) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor T. Smith Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Gardner 2. Councillor E. Jones 3. Councillor D. Wilkshire 4. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J.P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA) Community Asset Transfer Steering Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration & Economic Development Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member - Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Thomas Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Corporate Director Regeneration & Community Services Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 2. Chair of People Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Gardner 5. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 5. Cabinet Member – People & Education 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Trollope Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor J. Gardner Climate Mitigation Councillor S. Behr Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor T. Smith Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor - to be confirmed Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor T. Smith 2. Vice Chair – People Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. D. Bevan 5. J. Gardner 6. J. Hill 7. J. Holt 8. G. Thomas 9. D. Wilkshire * Chair and Vice Chair to endeavour to be at each Meeting. ** All members to be invited to attend Sub-Group Meeting. Safer Schools Partnership Board 1. Councillor T. Smith Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education 5. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Constitution Working Group 1. Leader of the Council 2. Deputy Leader of the Council 3. Leader of the Independent Group 4. Deputy Leader of the Independent Group 5. Presiding Member Freedom of the Borough – Cross Party Working Group 1. Councillor D. Bevan 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – People & Education GRANTS WORKING GROUP 14 Members - Proportionality 9:5 1 Member from each Ward on a political proportionality basis. 1. Councillor L. Parsons (Llanhilleth Ward) 2. K. Chaplin (Abertillery & Six Bells Ward) 3. J. Gardner (Brynmawr Ward) 4. M. Day (Cwmtillery Ward) 5. L. Winnett (Blaina Ward) 6. C. Smith (Beaufort Ward) 7. G. Humphreys (Cwm Ward) 8. D. Rowberry (Sirhowy Ward) 9. J. Millard (Ebbw Vale South Ward) 10. D. Davies (Ebbw Vale North Ward) 11. S. Thomas (Tredegar Ward) 12. J. Thomas (Georgetown Ward) 13. G. A. Davies (Rassau & Garnlydan Ward) 14. P. Baldwin (Nantyglo Ward) Advisory Panel for the Appointment of Local Authority Governors’ 1. Cabinet Member – People & Education (Chair) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor T. Smith Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J. Gardner 2. Councillor E. Jones 3. Councillor D. Wilkshire 4. Councillor D. Woods Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor J.P. Morgan 2. Councillor G. Thomas Observer: A representative of the Blaenau Gwent School Governors’ Association (BGSGA) Community Asset Transfer Steering Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham Tredegar Advisory Board Advisory Board Chair – Councillor M. Cross 1. Councillor T. Smith – Sirhowy Ward representative 2. Councillor J. Thomas – Georgetown Ward representative 3. Councillor H. Trollope – Tredegar Ward representative Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration & Economic Development Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member - Place & Environment Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope 4. Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Thomas Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Corporate Director Regeneration & Community Services Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 2. Chair of People Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor D. Bevan 4. Councillor J. Gardner 5. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Cost of Living Crisis Cross Party Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment 3. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 4. Cabinet Member – People & Social Services 5. Cabinet Member – People & Education 6. Chair of Corporate & Performance Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Chair of Place Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Place & Environment (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Trollope Smart Money, Poverty and Inequality Councillor J. Gardner Climate Mitigation Councillor S. Behr Armed Forces Councillor D. Bevan Wellbeing Councillor J. Thomas Digital Councillor R. Leadbeater
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – People Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – People & Social Services The Alliance Scrutiny Chair – Place Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Aneurin Bevan Health Board - Independent Review Panel to meet Continuing Health Care Needs Scrutiny Chair – People BannauBrycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Cabinet Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (formerly Cardiff Capital Region City Deal – Regional Scrutiny Committee) Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Audit & Governance Committee Scrutiny Chair - Place Councillor M. Cross South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Strategic Planning Working Group Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan CSC (Compound Semi Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Cabinet Member – Place & Environment CCR Regional Transport Authority (including statutory sub-committees) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S); Company Board Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Substitute: Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – People & Education Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor T. Smith Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor J. Thomas G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Substitute: Councillor C. Smith Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service Governance Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales (formerly Wales Council for the Blind) Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Scrutiny Chair – People Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – People & Social Services WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Chief Officer Resources Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Richard Bevan Mr Michael Lyn Davies Vacancy Vacancy 13/09/2028 09/07/2024 16/01/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 16/07/2025 31/10/2025 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Stephen Connolly Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy 13/03/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Councillor Malcolm Cross Nyree Davies-Jones 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Brynmawr Foundation Councillor John Hill Gail Watkins Vacancy 24/01/2026 12/09/2027 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jan English Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Mrs Kathryn Cross Ms. Natalie Marshall 30/01/2028 18/07/2025 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Delyth Pearsall Councillor Ellen Jones 16/07/2025 13/08/2024 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Mr Jon Mower Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies 31/08/2024 20/06/2025 29/06/2026 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor John C. Morgan Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/03/2025 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Miss Joanne Davies Councillor Tommy Smith Ms. Laura Jones 09/07/2024 09/10/2025 Glyncoed Primary Clive Meredith Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Vacancy 31/08/2024 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Tim Baxter Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. 03/03/2025 18/11/2026 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 25/07/2025 24/01/2026 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debra Fields Mrs Keri Jones Vacancy 24/01/2026 18/01/2027 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Lucy Allsopp Sara Long 18/01/2027 13/09/2024 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Malcolm Cross 24/01/2026 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Claire Gardner 09/07/2024 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Angela Davies 24/04/2026 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor John C. Morgan Councillor Haydn Trollope Ms. Melanie Rogers Mr Peter Harriman Adrian Tuck 24/03/2025 16/07/2025 11/07/2027 24/01/2026 07/03/2026 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Vacancy Vacancy 16/12/2027 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Rebecca Legge 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Councillor Lisa Winnett Kerys Beese Melanie Rogers Vacancy 02/08/2024 03/03/2025 12/09/2027
Upon a vote being taken it was unanimously, RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Adult Learning Wales (formerly Workers' Educational Association YMCA Wales Community Council) Scrutiny Chair – People Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – People & Social Services The Alliance Scrutiny Chair – Place Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Aneurin Bevan Health Board - Independent Review Panel to meet Continuing Health Care Needs Scrutiny Chair – People BannauBrycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Cabinet Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (formerly Cardiff Capital Region City Deal – Regional Scrutiny Committee) Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Audit & Governance Committee Scrutiny Chair - Place Councillor M. Cross South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee – Strategic Planning Working Group Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Councillor J. C. Morgan CSC (Compound Semi Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Cabinet Member – Place & Environment CCR Regional Transport Authority (including statutory sub-committees) Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S); Company Board Cabinet Member – Place & Regeneration and Economic Development Substitute: Cabinet Member – Place & Environment Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – People & Education Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor T. Smith Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor J. Thomas G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Councillor H. Trollope Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Vice-Chair – Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Substitute: Councillor C. Smith Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Councillor S. Edmunds Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service Governance Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair – Place Councillor M. Cross Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Place Councillor R. Leadbeater Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales (formerly Wales Council for the Blind) Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Scrutiny Chair – People Welsh Local Government Association Leader of the Council WLGA Executive Board Leader of the Council WLGA Council and Voting Leader of the Council Substitute: Deputy Leader of the Council WLGA – All Wales Social Services Policy Group Cabinet Member – People & Social Services WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Chief Officer Resources Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate & Performance WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Place & Environment WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – People & Social Services Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – People & Education Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – People & Social Services LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Richard Bevan Mr Michael Lyn Davies Vacancy Vacancy 13/09/2028 09/07/2024 16/01/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 16/07/2025 31/10/2025 14/11/2027 Blaen-y-Cwm Primary Ms Natasha Tepielow Stephen Connolly Mrs Keri Langley Vacancy 13/03/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 Bryn Bach Primary Ms. Gemma Badham Councillor Malcolm Cross Nyree Davies-Jones 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Brynmawr Foundation Councillor John Hill Gail Watkins Vacancy 24/01/2026 12/09/2027 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jan English Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 16/01/2028 13/03/2028 Coed y Garn Primary Mr. Kenneth Jones Councillor Sonia Behr Joan Price 29/07/2026 18/01/2027 12/09/2027 Cwm Primary Councillor Derrick Bevan Mrs Kathryn Cross Ms. Natalie Marshall 30/01/2028 18/07/2025 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Delyth Pearsall Councillor Ellen Jones 16/07/2025 13/08/2024 03/03/2025 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Mr Jon Mower Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies 31/08/2024 20/06/2025 29/06/2026 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Councillor John C. Morgan Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/03/2025 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Miss Joanne Davies Councillor Tommy Smith Ms. Laura Jones 09/07/2024 09/10/2025 Glyncoed Primary Clive Meredith Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Vacancy 31/08/2024 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Tim Baxter Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. 03/03/2025 18/11/2026 Rhos y Fedwen Primary Councillor David Wilkshire Councillor Gareth A. Davies Councillor Sue Edmunds 25/07/2025 24/01/2026 14/05/2027 Sofrydd Primary Debra Fields Mrs Keri Jones Vacancy 24/01/2026 18/01/2027 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Lucy Allsopp Sara Long 18/01/2027 13/09/2024 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Malcolm Cross 24/01/2026 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Claire Gardner 09/07/2024 St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Angela Davies 24/04/2026 Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor John C. Morgan Councillor Haydn Trollope Ms. Melanie Rogers Mr Peter Harriman Adrian Tuck 24/03/2025 16/07/2025 11/07/2027 24/01/2026 07/03/2026 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Vacancy Vacancy 16/12/2027 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Rebecca Legge 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Councillor Lisa Winnett Kerys Beese Melanie Rogers Vacancy 02/08/2024 03/03/2025 12/09/2027
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. Rural Development Programme – Local Action Group It was noted that the above-named Local Action Group had been disbanded.
Consideration was given to the following:- Advisory Panel for Local Authority Governors The following recommendations were made by the Panel on 15th May, 2024 to appoint in principle: - Pen-y-Cwm Special School – Hannah Williams - Glanhowy Primary School – Laura Jones - Bryn Bach Primary School – Gemma Badham It was, thereupon, unanimously, RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. Rural Development Programme – Local Action Group It was noted that the above-named Local Action Group had been disbanded.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2024/2025 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. (ii) The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: a. the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2024 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and b. decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
Members considered the report of the Scrutiny and Democratic Officer. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2024/2025 attached at Appendix 1 be approved. (ii) The decision-making process to deal with any urgent business during the August recess be approved: a. the Leader and Deputy Leader in conjunction with appropriate Cabinet Members and Officers deal with any urgent items from 1st – 31st August, 2024 (i.e. a Special Meeting of the Cabinet would be convened at short notice recognising that the matter was urgent and the call-in procedure would apply). The Chief Executive / Head of Paid Service in conjunction with the Leadership would determine if a matter was urgent; and b. decisions should be limited to urgent matters and recorded on a decision schedule presented to the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council. No controversial or sensitive matters should be dealt with during this period.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and a total of £5,993.92 from the Fund be allocated as follows: Amount £ Organisation / Project 600 Mile Field Allotment Association, Georgetown 472.94 Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum / Book Publication 500 Bedwellty Pits Public Seating 300 Kids R Us / Vulnerable Adults project 200 Cymru Creations 200 Gymfinity 200 Georgetown Community Centre / Food Bank 325 Beaufort Hill Primary School / Welsh in the Play Yard 325 Glyncoed Primary School / Outdoor Learning 204.84 Georgetown Primary School 204.84 Kids R Us 80.00 Community Interest Company Nantyglo* / establishment of garden / growing space around Attlee Road 2,381.30 Blaenau Gwent Food Bank * CIC not formally established currently, contribution to be released following formal incorporation
Consideration was given to the report of the Presiding Member. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and a total of £5,993.92 from the Fund be allocated as follows: Amount £ Organisation / Project 600 Mile Field Allotment Association, Georgetown 472.94 Blaenau Gwent Heritage Forum / Book Publication 500 Bedwellty Pits Public Seating 300 Kids R Us / Vulnerable Adults project 200 Cymru Creations 200 Gymfinity 200 Georgetown Community Centre / Food Bank 325 Beaufort Hill Primary School / Welsh in the Play Yard 325 Glyncoed Primary School / Outdoor Learning 204.84 Georgetown Primary School 204.84 Kids R Us 80.00 Community Interest Company Nantyglo* / establishment of garden / growing space around Attlee Road 2,381.30 Blaenau Gwent Food Bank * CIC not formally established currently, contribution to be released following formal incorporation
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