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RESOLVED that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: · The Head of Terms to develop and implement a Section 113 Agreement to enable shared senior leadership roles, including the Joint Chief Executive and collaborative working, be approved. · Responsibility be delegated to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, to finalise and effect implementation of the Section 113 Agreement. · The establishment of a Joint Pay Structurefor designated joint posts accountable to both Councils and for this to be added to the Council’s Pay Policy, be approved. · The implementation of Job Evaluation for leadership roles currently on JNC terms and conditions, be approved. Councillor J. Millard requested that his name be recorded in opposition of the decision.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed namely that, the Council’s Self-Assessment and Well-being Report 2024/2025 be approved for publication on the Council’s website and shared with key partners as outlined in paragraph 2.42 of the statutory guidance.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the treasury management activity undertaken during the 2024/25 financial year be noted and the record of performance and compliance achieved during the year be accepted.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the commencement of a Community Review be progressed together with the establishment of a task and finish group to progress the review.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the publication of the Annual Report of the Director of Social Services 2024/2025 be approved.
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the proposed amendments following the statutory consultation, as listed above in paragraph 2.7 of the report be approved and the proposed new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) be supported.
RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. LONGLISTING/SHORTLISTING – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt RESOLVED accordingly.
It was noted that no requests had been received for the simultaneous translation service.
Apologies for absence were received from: Councillor H. Trollope Joint Director of Neighbourhoods & Environment Acting Joint Director of Economy & Place Service Manager – Performance & Democratic
The following declarations of interest were reported: Item No. 22: Federation and Collaborative Arrangements between Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils - Luisa Munro-Morris - Deputy Chief Executive/Strategic Director of Children, Young People & Families - David Leech - Joint Strategic Director of Adults & Communities - Rhian Hayden - Strategic Director of Corporate Services - Andrea Prosser - Director of Transformation - Andrea Jones - Head of Legal & Corporate Compliance The Head of Legal & Corporate Compliance (Monitoring Officer) confirmed that the above-named officers would leave the meeting whilst this item of business was considered, with the exception of: - Andrea Prosser – Director of Transformation - Andrea Jones – Head of Legal & Corporate Compliance Both officers would remain in the meeting in order to respond to questions and clarify points should any arise. Item No. 25: Community Council Review Councillor W. Hodgins The Member remained in the meeting whilst the item of business was considered.
Condolences were expressed to the families of: - Dr Richard Lamerton, co-founder of the Hospice of the Valleys who had sadly passed away. - Former Tredegar Town Councillor, Roger Thomas who had sadly passed away. - 21st October, 2025 was the 59th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster and Members remembered those who had lost their lives during this tragedy. Members and officers paid their respects with a one minute silence.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
The Decision Book for the period March 2024 – September 2025 was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the decisions be approved and confirmed as a true record of proceedings.
There were no questions submitted by Members.
There were no questions submitted by members of the public.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: · The Head of Terms to develop and implement a Section 113 Agreement to enable shared senior leadership roles, including the Joint Chief Executive and collaborative working, be approved. · Responsibility be delegated to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, to finalise and effect implementation of the Section 113 Agreement. · The establishment of a Joint Pay Structurefor designated joint posts accountable to both Councils and for this to be added to the Council’s Pay Policy, be approved. · The implementation of Job Evaluation for leadership roles currently on JNC terms and conditions, be approved. Councillor J. Millard requested that his name be recorded in opposition of the decision.
The following officers declared an interest in this item and left the meeting whilst it was considered: - Luisa Munro-Morris - The Deputy Chief Executive/Strategic Director of Children, Young People & Families - David Leech - Joint Strategic Director of Adults & Communities - Rhian Hayden - Strategic Director of Corporate Services Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Transformation. Councillor D. Rowberry left the meeting during the debate. Following a lengthy discussion it was, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that: · The Head of Terms to develop and implement a Section 113 Agreement to enable shared senior leadership roles, including the Joint Chief Executive and collaborative working, be approved. · Responsibility be delegated to the Leader of the Council in consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Monitoring Officer, to finalise and effect implementation of the Section 113 Agreement. · The establishment of a Joint Pay Structurefor designated joint posts accountable to both Councils and for this to be added to the Council’s Pay Policy, be approved. · The implementation of Job Evaluation for leadership roles currently on JNC terms and conditions, be approved. Councillor J. Millard requested that his name be recorded in opposition of the decision.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed namely that, the Council’s Self-Assessment and Well-being Report 2024/2025 be approved for publication on the Council’s website and shared with key partners as outlined in paragraph 2.42 of the statutory guidance.
Consideration was given to the joint report of the Chief Executive and Service Manager Performance & Democratic. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed namely that, the Council’s Self-Assessment and Well-being Report 2024/2025 be approved for publication on the Council’s website and shared with key partners as outlined in paragraph 2.42 of the statutory guidance.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the treasury management activity undertaken during the 2024/25 financial year be noted and the record of performance and compliance achieved during the year be accepted.
Members considered the report of Corporate Director of Corporate Services. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the treasury management activity undertaken during the 2024/25 financial year be noted and the record of performance and compliance achieved during the year be accepted.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the commencement of a Community Review be progressed together with the establishment of a task and finish group to progress the review.
Councillor W. Hodgins declared an interest in this item but remained in the meeting whilst it was considered. The report of the Head of Legal & Corporate Compliance was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the commencement of a Community Review be progressed together with the establishment of a task and finish group to progress the review.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the publication of the Annual Report of the Director of Social Services 2024/2025 be approved.
The report of the Strategic Director Children, Young People & Families was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the publication of the Annual Report of the Director of Social Services 2024/2025 be approved.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the proposed amendments following the statutory consultation, as listed above in paragraph 2.7 of the report be approved and the proposed new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) be supported.
The report of the Service Manager Neighbourhood Services was submitted for consideration. It was unanimously, RESOLVED that the report be accepted and Option 1 be endorsed, namely that the proposed amendments following the statutory consultation, as listed above in paragraph 2.7 of the report be approved and the proposed new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPO) be supported.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. LONGLISTING/SHORTLISTING – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt RESOLVED accordingly.
Advisory Panel for Local Authority Governors The following recommendations were made by the Panel on 13th October, 2025 to appoint in principle: - Barrie Page – St. Illtyd’s Primary School - Debbie Field – St. Illtyd’s Primary School - Hannah Meyrick – Tredegar Comprehensive School - Sonia Turner – St. Mary’s CIW Primary School - Daniel Minty – Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg It was, thereupon, unanimously, RESOLVED that the above appointments be endorsed. LONGLISTING/SHORTLISTING – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE – JNC OFFICERS 7 MEMBERS – PROPORTIONALITY 5:2 To ratify the appointments of the following Members to the above-named Panel: *For JNC Officers that sit within the following directorates: Corporate Services Children, Young People & Families 1. Chair – Leader or Deputy Leader 2. Cabinet Member with 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 C. Smith 5. Councillor L. Winnett Independent Group Substitutes: 1. Councillor G. A. Davies 2. Councillor J. Holt RESOLVED accordingly.
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