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RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the democratic arrangements moving forward be noted.
RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED accordingly.
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 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 3. Councillors 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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 2. 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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. M. Cross 6. G. A. Davies 7. L. Parsons 8. C. Smith 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 confirmed 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors J. Gardner 3. J. P. Morgan 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. Gardner 3. Councillor J. P. Morgan 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor L. Winnett 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee 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 Appointments Committee – JNC Officers Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive Appointment – Chief Executive To be reviewed. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. A. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor M. Cross 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. J. Gardner 5. J. Hill 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. L. Parsons 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * 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 W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment 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 C. Smith (Chair) 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 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 – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope 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) 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 – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families 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 Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. (Chair) 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor G. Davies 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. Thomas 6. Councillor J. Wilkins Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. Members Support Working Group 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Councillor L. Winnett MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Cunningham 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 – Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Adult & Governance Sub- Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor S. Behr Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Appointment to be confirmed at a later date. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adult, Wellbeing & Communities 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 – Adult & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Corporate Director of Corporate Services Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Councillor Sue Edmunds 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 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 Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 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 Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Delyth Pearsall 16/07/2025 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerry Amos 31/08/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones 09/10/2025 14/05/2028 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 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 Phil Dando Vacancy 24/01/2026 10/09/2028 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Sara Long Vacancy 18/01/2027 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Vacancy St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Vacancy Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Vacancy Vacancy 16/07/2025 24/01/2026 11/03/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Vacancy 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Vacancy 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Vacancy 04/11/2028 11/03/2029
RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing amendment, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2025/2026 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, 2025 (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 above appointments be endorsed.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were received from: Councillor Dean Woods, Strategic Director Children, Young People & Families and Corporate Director of Corporate Services.
There were no declarations of interest or dispensations reported.
Condolences Condolences were expressed to: - Katrina Edmunds and family on the sad passing of her husband, Jeremy. Members and officers paid their respects with a one minute silence. Congratulations Congratulations were expressed to: - Sian Steadman, Senior Business Support Officer on completing the London Marathon in April. - Nantyglo Football Club Under 12s girls’ team which was based in the Duffryn Park, Blaina for their remarkable achievement on winning the league. This was the first time the team had competed and some of the girls before joining the club had never kicked a ball before. The achievement was a testament to their dedication to personal development and the tireless efforts of their coaches and teammates was pivotal in helping them secure this well-deserved victory. - Pupils from the River Centre 3-16 School on their truly fantastic achievement for successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the stunning Gower peninsula. This expedition was no small feat - it demanded resilience, team work and a good deal of personal determination. Navigating unfamiliar terrain, working together to overcome challenges and camping under the stars. These experiences have built character and created lasting memories. Well done!
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the democratic arrangements moving forward be noted.
The report of the Service Manager Performance & Democratic was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and the democratic arrangements moving forward be noted.
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 re-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 re-appointed 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 G. Davies – Secretary
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds
Upon a vote being taken it was unanimously RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member - Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Deputy Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 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: Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor H. Trollope Vice-Chair Councillor E. Jones Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor J. Thomas Vice-Chair Councillor C. Smith Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor W. Hodgins Vice-Chair Councillor D. Bevan Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Chair Councillor J. Wilkins Vice-Chair Councillor D. Woods FURTHER RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee - 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. J. Gardner 5. J. Hill 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. L. Parsons 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * 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) Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee - 10 Members – Proportionality 7:3 1. Chair - Councillor J. Thomas 2. Vice Chair - Councillor C. Smith 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. K. Chaplin 5. M. Cross 6. G. A. Davies 7. W. Hodgins 8. J. Holt 9. J. Millard 10. R. Leadbeater Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee - 10 Members – Proportionality 7:3 1. Chair - Councillor H. Trollope 2. Vice Chair - Councillor E. Jones 3. Councillors P. Baldwin 4. D. Davies 5. M. Day 6. J. Gardner 7. J. Holt 8. G. Humphreys 9. D. Rowberry 10. D. Wilkshire Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee – 9 Members – Proportionality 6:3 1. Chair - Councillor J. Wilkins 2. Vice Chair - Councillor D. Woods 3. Councillors K. Chaplin 4. G. A. Davies 5. J. P. Morgan 6. R. Leadbeater 7. C. Smith 8. D. Wilkshire 9. L. Winnett
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 3. Councillors 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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 2. 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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. M. Cross 6. G. A. Davies 7. L. Parsons 8. C. Smith 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 confirmed 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors J. Gardner 3. J. P. Morgan 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. Gardner 3. Councillor J. P. Morgan 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor L. Winnett 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee 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 Appointments Committee – JNC Officers Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive Appointment – Chief Executive To be reviewed. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. A. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor M. Cross 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor 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 3. Councillors 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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 2. 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. D. Bevan 5. G. A. Davies 6. M. Day 7. J. Gardner 8. J. Hill 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. M. Cross 6. G. A. Davies 7. L. Parsons 8. C. Smith 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 confirmed 1. Vice Chair - Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillors J. Gardner 3. J. P. Morgan 4. H. Trollope 5. J. Wilkins 6. L. Winnett 7. Lay Member - Mrs. Cheryl Hucker 8. Lay Member – Mr. Martin Veale 9. Lay Member – Ms. Debbie Austin Governance & Audit Committee Appointments Panel 3:2 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor J. Gardner 3. Councillor J. P. Morgan 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor L. Winnett 6. Chair of the Governance & Audit Committee 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 Appointments Committee – JNC Officers Longlisting/Shortlisting – Chief Executive Appointment – Chief Executive To be reviewed. Appeals Committee *1 Member to be selected from the following to Chair the Committee:- Chair of Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee Chair of Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee * 1 Member to be selected from the following Labour Group Members:- Councillors 1. S. Behr 2. L. Winnett * 1 Member to be selected from the following Independent Group Members:- Councillors 1. J. P. Morgan 2. G. Thomas * On a Rolling Rota Labour Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor P. Baldwin 2. Councillor M. Cross 3. Councillor E. Jones Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor D. Davies 2. Councillor G. A. Davies 3. Councillor J. Hill Investigating & Disciplinary Committee (JNC & Chief Officers) 1. CHAIR: Councillor J. Thomas 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor M. Cross 4. Councillor C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the following be appointed: Gwent Public Service Board 1. Leader of the Council / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. J. Gardner 5. J. Hill 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. L. Parsons 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * 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 W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment 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 C. Smith (Chair) 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 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 – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope 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) 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 – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families 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 Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. (Chair) 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor G. Davies 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. Thomas 6. Councillor J. Wilkins Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. Members Support Working Group 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Councillor L. Winnett MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Cunningham 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 Resources Councillor S. Thomas Gwent Public Service Board Scrutiny Committee 1. Councillor E. Jones 2. Councillor J. Thomas Consultation with Trade Unions 1. Leader/ Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources 2. Deputy Leader /Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3.Appropriate Portfolio Member(s) Fostering Panel (Social Services) 1. Councillor D. Rowberry Substitute: Councillor J. Millard Blaenau Gwent & Caerphilly Care and Repair Board 1. Councillor S. Behr 2. Councillor E. Jones Education Admissions Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Schools Forum 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins Getting to know our Schools Sub-Group (Same Membership as Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee) 1. Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor W. Hodgins 2. Vice Chair – Children, Young People & Families Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillors S. Behr 4. J. Gardner 5. J. Hill 6. J. Morgan, J.P. 7. L. Parsons 8. J. Thomas 9. H. Trollope * 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 W. Hodgins Town/Community Councils Liaison Committee 1. Leader / Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources (Chair) 2. Deputy Leader/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5.Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment 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 C. Smith (Chair) 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor J. Hill 4. Councillor J. Wilkins 5. Councillor D. Wilkshire Leisure and Libraries Strategic Group 1. Leader of the Council (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 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 – Children, Young People & Families (CHAIR) Councillor S. Edmunds 2. Councillor D. Bevan 3. Councillor D. Davies 4. Councillor G. A. Davies 5. Councillor J. Hill 6. Councillor H. Trollope 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) 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 – Economy & Place Cost Pressure Sub-Group 1. Leader of the Council/Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Councillor S. Thomas 2. Deputy Leader of the Council/ Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Councillor H. Cunningham 3. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services Councillor T. Smith 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor S. Edmunds 5. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor J. Wilkins 7. Vice Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee Councillor D. Woods Blaenau Gwent Enterprise Board 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Corporate Parenting Board 1. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 2. Chair of Children, Young People & Families 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 Resources 2. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities 3. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 4. Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families 5. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services 6. Chair of Corporate Governance & Resources Scrutiny Committee 7. Smart Money, Poverty & Inequality Champion 8. Councillor G. Humphreys Straying Animals/Animal Trespass Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services (Chair) 2. Chair of Economic Development & Environmental Management Scrutiny Committee 3. Councillor J. Holt 4. Councillor L. Winnett Housing and Homelessness Strategy Working Group 1. Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities (Chair) 2. Cabinet Member – Economy & Place 3. Councillor S. Behr 4. Councillor W. Hodgins Council Tax Premium Appeals Panel 1. Councillor J. Morgan, J.P. (Chair) 2. Councillor S. Behr 3. Councillor G. Davies 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. Thomas 6. Councillor J. Wilkins Should an appeal be received for a ward of one of the appointed Councillor’s, this Member would not participate in the Appeal Panel process. Members Support Working Group 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Hill 3. Councillor G. Humphreys 4. Councillor J. Millard 5. Councillor J. C. Morgan 6. Councillor L. Winnett MEMBER CHAMPIONS Equalities, Welsh Language and Diversity Councillor C. Smith Age Friendly Councillor H. Cunningham 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 – Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Adult & Governance Sub- Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor S. Behr Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Appointment to be confirmed at a later date. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adult, Wellbeing & Communities 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 – Adult & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Corporate Director of Corporate Services Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Councillor Sue Edmunds 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 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 Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 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 Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Delyth Pearsall 16/07/2025 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerry Amos 31/08/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones 09/10/2025 14/05/2028 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 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 Phil Dando Vacancy 24/01/2026 10/09/2028 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Sara Long Vacancy 18/01/2027 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Vacancy St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Vacancy Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Vacancy Vacancy 16/07/2025 24/01/2026 11/03/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Vacancy 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Vacancy 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Vacancy 04/11/2028 11/03/2029
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 – Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Age Concern Gwent Executive Committee Membership Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities The Alliance Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Bannau Brycheiniog (Formerly known as Brecon Beacons National Park) Councillor P. Baldwin Book Council of Wales Councillor S. Edmunds South East Wales Corporate Joint Committee Leader of the Council Substitute – Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Adult & Governance Sub- Committee Scrutiny Chair – Economic Development and Environmental Management Strategic Development Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CSC (Compound Semi-Conductor Board (Part of IQE Investment through City Deal) Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Cabinet Member – Neighbourhood & Environment Services CCR Transport Sub-Committee Cabinet Member – Economy & Place CJC Standards Sub-Committee Councillor G. Humphreys Duke of Beaufort’s Breconshire Estate Commoner’s Association Councillor M. Cross Education Achievement Service (E.A.S): Company Board Cabinet Member – Economy & Place Substitute: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhood & Environment Services Joint Executive Group (JEG) Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Councillor S. Behr Councillor L. Winnett Gwent Police and Crime Panel Councillor G. A. Davies Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. G.A.V.O. - Executive Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities G.A.V.O. - Local Committee Cabinet Member Adult & Communities Greater Gwent Cremation Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute – Scrutiny Vice-Chair Economic Development and Environmental Management Gwent Archives Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Councillor H. Trollope Gwent Regional Partnership Board Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Joint Council for Wales Employers Side Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources Local Government Association Leader Deputy Leader Monmouthshire Farm School Endowment Trust Councillor M. Cross National Adoption Service and Foster Wales Joint Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Substitute: Scrutiny Chair – Children, Young People & Families Patrol Adjudication Joint Committee Scrutiny Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Substitute: Scrutiny Vice-Chair - Economic Development and Environmental Management Reserve Forces & Cadets Association for Wales – Local Government Representation Councillor D. Bevan SRS Strategic Board Councillor R. Leadbeater South Wales Fire Authority Appointment to be confirmed at a later date. Tai Calon Board Councillor S. Behr Councillor E. Jones Vision in Wales Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Scrutiny Chair – Adult, Wellbeing & Communities 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 – Adult & Communities WLGA - Environment Champion Cabinet Member Neighbourhood & Environment Services WLGA. - Finance Working Group Officer Appointment Corporate Director of Corporate Services Ms R. Hayden WLGA - Corporate Affairs – Public Private Partnership Ltd – Management Board Member Appointment Cabinet Member – Corporate Resources WLGA - Cultural Affairs & Leisure – South Wales Regional Committee Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities WLGA Rural Forum Councillor C. Smith Wales Council for Deaf People Cabinet Member – Adult & Communities Welsh Joint Education Committee Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families Youth Offending Service - Local Management Board Cabinet Member – Children, Young People & Families LEA REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES School Current LEA Representative Term of Office Ends Abertillery Learning Community Mr. Daryl Tovey Mr Michael Lyn Davies Helen Mifflin Hayley Jones Councillor Sue Edmunds 13/09/2028 16/01/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 04/11/2028 All Saints R. C. Primary Mr Tim Baxter Vacancy 30/08/2027 Beaufort Hill Primary Mr. Roy Lynch Mr Rhion Hollister Belinda Tolman 11/03/2029 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 Nyree Davies-Jones Ms Jade Knight 13/09/2028 14/11/2027 02/07/2028 Brynmawr Foundation Gail Watkins Deanne Griffiths 12/09/2027 07/01/2029 Canolfan Yr Afon (The River Centre) Jacqueline Gwynne Julie Sambrook Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Additional representatives: Richard Barrett Ms Lesley Bush 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 Ms. Natalie Marshall Councillor George Humphreys 30/01/2028 30/09/2027 Deighton Primary Tredegar Councillor Haydn Trollope Councillor Jaqueline Thomas Councillor Ellen Jones Delyth Pearsall 16/07/2025 04/11/2028 29/06/2026 Ebbw Fawr Learning Community Clive Meredith Adam King Councillor George Humphreys Ms Joanne Davies Kerry Amos 31/08/2028 20/06/2025 18/01/2027 09/07/2027 04/11/2028 Georgetown Primary Tredegar Ms Donna Hardman Councillor Jacqueline Thomas 24/01/2026 14/11/2027 Glanhowy Primary, Tredegar Councillor Tommy Smith Ms Laura Jones 09/10/2025 14/05/2028 Glyncoed Primary Councillor Chris Smith Ms Vikki Curtis Clive Meredith 16/03/2027 14/11/2027 31/08/2028 Penycwm Special Hannah Williams Councillor Jen Morgan, J.P. Tim Baxter 02/08/2028 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 Phil Dando Vacancy 24/01/2026 10/09/2028 St. Illtyd’s Primary Mrs Keri Jones Sara Long Vacancy 18/01/2027 29/06/2026 St. Joseph's R.C. Primary Councillor Tommy Smith 11/03/2029 St Marys Brynmawr CIW Primary Vacancy St. Mary's RC Primary Brynmawr Vacancy Tredegar Comprehensive Councillor Haydn Trollope Mr Peter Harriman Mr Gerrin Walters Vacancy Vacancy 16/07/2025 24/01/2026 11/03/2029 Willowtown Primary Mrs Sian Barrett Mr Karl Jones Vacancy 16/12/2027 02/07/2028 Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Councillor Sue Edmunds 16/03/2027 Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg, Blaina Mrs Tracey Dyson Councillor Peter Baldwin Vacancy 18/11/2026 21/09/2026 Ystruth Primary Lorette Hinson Sarah Jones Vacancy 04/11/2028 11/03/2029
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing amendment, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2025/2026 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, 2025 (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 noted that the date of the first meeting of Adult, Communities & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee would be changed to 17th June, 2025. It was unanimously, RESOLVED, subject to the foregoing amendment, that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: (i) The proposed annual cycle of meetings 2025/2026 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, 2025 (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 above appointments be endorsed.
Consideration was given to the following:- Advisory Panel for Local Authority Governors The following recommendations were made by the Panel on 7th May, 2025 to appoint in principle: - George Humphreys – Cwm Primary School - Tim Baxter – Pen-y-Cwm Special School - Delyth Pearsall - Deighton Primary School It was, thereupon, unanimously, RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed.
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